Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — In 2020, many Phoenix area residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.
We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.
Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.
If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Phoenix plan to be open on Christmas Day.
In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.
An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.
Here are some local restaurants planning to be open:
Spotted Donkey Cantina at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G2, Scottsdale, 4-10 p.m.
Alter Ego, 108 E. University Drive, Tempe, Noon - 8 p.m. (Special Christmas Day Feast, must book on OpenTable or call 602-612-7871.)
Renata's Hearth, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 5 - 10 p.m. (Special Renata's Holiday Tradition available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails, 7142 E. 1st St., Scottsdale, 6:30 - 11 a.m. and 4- 9 p.m.
Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.
Benihana: 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Boston Market: 3435 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe
Buffalo Wild Wings: 8870 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 5646 W. Bell Road, Glendale
Chart House: 7255 E. McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 10237 N. Metro Parkway West, Phoenix
Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 5022 E. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler
Del Taco: 1628 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Denny’s: 9030 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix
Domino’s: 324 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix
Dunkin’: 2345 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Fogo de Chão: 6300 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
IHOP: 1743 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
McDonald’s: 750 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Morton’s Steakhouse: 15233 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 2626 N. 75th Ave., Phoenix
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 9801 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix
Panda Express: 4750 S. 48th St., Phoenix
Romano's Macaroni Grill: 2949 W. Agua Fria Freeway, Phoenix
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 290, Scottsdale
Starbucks: 730 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Village Inn: 4040 E. Bell Road, Phoenix
Waffle House: 2516 W. Bell Road, Phoenix
Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
This article originally appeared on the Phoenix Patch
