Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Tucson
TUCSON, AZ — In 2020, many Tucson 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 Tucson 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:
Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar at Starr Pass Country Club, 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, 11 a.m.-6p.m.
Bellissimo Ristorante at Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, Noon-10 p.m.
Lookout Bar & Grille, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, 11 a.m.-11 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.
Buffalo Wild Wings: 4329 N. Oracle Road #135, Tucson
Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 7635 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley
Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 8400 N. Cracker Barrel Road, Tucson
Denny’s: 2630 E. Valencia Road, Tucson
Domino’s: 3118 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson
Dunkin’: 2553 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 6360 N. Campbell Ave. Suite 180, Tucson
IHOP: 1963 W. Valencia Road, Tucson
McDonald’s: 3310 E. 22nd St., Tucson
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 300 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 4871 E. Grant Road, Tucson
Panda Express: 6370 E. Golf Links Road, Tucson
Starbucks: 715 E. Wetmore Road, Tucson
Sonic: 1001 W. Grant Road, Tucson
Village Inn: 9560 E. 22nd St., Tucson
Waffle House: 2701 E. Valencia Road, Tucson
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 Tucson Patch
