Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Apple Valley, Rosemount

Morgan Reddekopp
·2 min read

APPLE VALLEY/ROSEMOUNT, MN — In 2020, many Apple Valley and Rosemount 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 Apple Valley and Rosemount 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.

Will your restaurant be open on Christmas? Send an email with your holiday hours to morgan.reddekopp@patch.com !

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.

Applebee’s: 14678 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley

Arby’s:

  • 7525 153rd St W, Apple Valley

  • 3380 150th St W, Rosemount

Buca di Beppo: 2728 Gannon Rd, St Paul

Buffalo Wild Wings: 14658 Cedar Ave South, Apple Valley

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.

  • 3625 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan

  • 14161 Aldrich Ave S, Burnsville

Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 17189 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville

Denny’s: 7805 150th St W NW, Apple Valley

Domino’s:

  • 5480 141st St W, Apple Valley

  • 14875 S Robert Trail, Rosemount

Dunkin’:

  • 1420 Yankee Doodle Rd, Eagan

  • 2105 Cliff Rd Suite 100, Eagan

  • 16179 Kenrick Ave Ste 100, Lakeville

IHOP: 6972 Gadwell St, Apple Valley

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 7620 150th St W, Apple Valley

McDonald’s

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1451 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day.

  • 2034 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville

  • 5723 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights

Panda Express: 7735 150th St W, Apple Valley

Starbucks:

Sonic: 4233 Egan Road, Savage

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 Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch