Not all of us will be home for Christmas, or comfortably seated with friends and family for a Christmas feast… some of us will be on the road.
Travelers looking for a holiday meal can find it quite difficult. You’re tired and hungry so you jump of an exit only to find that every restaurant is closed.
An increasing number of chain restaurants are choosing to remain open during the holidays, or at least opening for limited hours to meet customer demand.
Here’s out list of chain restaurants open for business on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2017. (This listing will be updated as additional information becomes available.)
(Restaurants located at Interstate Service Plazas and Welcome Centers may be required to stay open.)
- A&W Restaurants: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Applebee’s Grill & Bar : Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Arby’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Atlanta Bread Company: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Au Bon Pain: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Back Yard Burgers: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bahama Breeze Caribbean Restaurant & Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Baja Fresh Mixican Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies: Closed Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Baskin-Robbins: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- BD’s Mongolian Grill: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Benihana Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bennigan’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Black Angus Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Blaze Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Blimpie Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bob Evan’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bonanza Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Boston Market: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Burger King: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- California Pizza Kitchen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- California Tortilla: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Capital Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Carl’s Jr.: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Carrow’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Carvel Ice Cream: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cattleman’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Checker’s Drive-In: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Chedder’s Scratch Kitchen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cheeseburger in Paradise: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cheesecake Factory: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Chick-fil-A: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Closed all Sundays)
- Chili’s Grill & Bar: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Chipotle Mexican Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Chuck E Cheese’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Church’s Chicken: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- CiCi’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cinnabon: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Claim Jumper Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- CoCo’s Bakery/Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cold Stone Creamery: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Colton’s Steak House and Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Country Kitchen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Culver’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Dairy Queen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Damon’s Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Dave and Buster’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Del Taco: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Denny’s: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Domino’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Donatos Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Dunkin Donuts: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Einstein Bros. Bagles: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- El Pollo Loco: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- El Torito Cantina: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Famous Dave’s BBQ: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Fazoli’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Firehouse Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Friendly’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Fuddruckers: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Godfather’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Golden Corral: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Hardee’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Hometown Buffet: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Hooter’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Huddle House: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Hungry Howie’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- IHOP: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- In-N-Out Burger: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Jack in the Box: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Jamba Juice: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Jersey Mike’s Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Jimmy John’s Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Joe’s Crab Shack: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Johnny Rockets: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- KFC: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Krispy Kreme Donuts: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Krystal: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Little Caesar’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Lonestar Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Luby’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Marie Callender’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Mazzio’s Italian Eatery: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- McDonald’s: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- The Melting Pot: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Miami Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Miller’s Ale House: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Mimi’s Cafe: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Morton’s Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Ninety-Nine Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Noodles and Company: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Old Country Buffet: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- P.F. Chang’s China Bistro : Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Panda Express: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Panera Bread: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Papa Gino’s Pizzaria: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Papa John’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Papa Murphy’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Piccadilly Cafeteria: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Pizza Hut: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Pizza Inn: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Pollo Tropical: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Ponderosa Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Quiznos Subs: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Rainforest Cafe: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Rally’s Drive-In: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Rax Roast Beef: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Red Lobster: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Rod Robin Gourmet Burgers: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Round Table Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Roy Roger’s Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Ruby Tuesday: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Ryan’s Buffet: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Sbarro Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Schlotzsky’s Deli: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Shakey’s Pizza: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Shoney’s: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Sizzler Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Smashburger: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Smoothie King: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Sonic Drive-In: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Starbucks: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Steak ‘n Shake: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Subway: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- TGI Friday’s Restaurant & Bar: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Taco Bell: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Taco Del Mar: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Taco Time: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- TCBY: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Ted’s Montana Grill: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Texas Roadhouse: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Tim Horton’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Togo’s Sandwiches: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Tony Roma’s Steakhouse Restaurant: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Waffle House: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Wayback Burgers: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Wendy’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Whataburger: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- White Castle: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
- Zaxby’s: Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day
This list reflects information gathered from various sources. We are not responsible for it’s accuracy. This list will be updated as additional information becomes available. Open locations may have limited hours of operation.