Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL — In 2020, many Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 the local restaurants planning to be open:
Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and dinner from noon to 5 p.m.
Euphemia Haye, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 2 to 9 p.m.
Grove, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pier 22, 1200 1st Ave. W, Bradenton, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Riviera Dunes Dockside, 102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, 11:30 a.m. to 10 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.
Applebee’s: 4301 Cortez Road West and 4638 FL-64 East in Bradenton
Arby’s: 3608 1st Street W., Bradenton
Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 7456 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Boston Market: 5002 Cortez West, Bradenton
Buffalo Wild Wings: 4120 14th Street West, Bradenton
Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 2106 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Chart House: 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3715 1st Street in Bradenton, 6010 US 301 North In Ellenton
Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 636 67th Street Circle East and 2203 Cortez Road West in Bradenton
Denny’s: 610 44th Ave West, Bradenton
Domino’s: 909 1st Street E., 1403 57th Ave. W., 4507 Manatee Ave. W. and 4874 Cortez Road W. in Bradenton
Dunkin’: 1309 Manatee Ave. E., 4015 1st Street E., 5601 Manatee Ave. W., 4415 34th Street W., 5259 30th Street E., 812 62nd Street Circle E. and 5235 14th Street W. in Bradenton
IHOP: 6320 FL-64 and 5427 14th Street West, Bradenton
Kona Grill: 150 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 6023 14th Street W, Bradenton
McDonald’s: 4711 14th Street W, 3631 Cortez Road W, 6708 Manatee Ave W, 5315 Cortez Road W, 7300 Cortez Road W, 2911 53rd Ave E and 5299 33rd Street E, Bradenton; 699 10th Street E, Palmetto
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 4420 W. 14th Stree, Bradenton
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 4402 W. Cortez Road and 4510 State Road 64, Bradenton
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 6700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Starbucks: 102 Manatee Ave East, 7484 Cortez Road West, 6521 FL-64, 5783 Manatee Ave West, 5461 Factory Shops Blvd., 4220 53rd Ave East and 5250 14th Street West in Bradenton
Sonic: 6008 14th Street W., Bradenton
Waffle House: 603 67th Street Circle East and 2400 Cortez Road West in Bradenton; and 1515 51st Ave. East in Ellenton
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 Bradenton Patch
