Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.
Most restaurants on this list offer take-out and/or delivery.
Here are some options at various price points. Consistent with our “on the cheap” mission, we are including restaurants where you can get dinner for around $30/person. (That doesn’t mean you can get anything on the menu for $30/person.)
Make sure to note if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don’t show up hungry on Christmas Day at a closed restaurant. Do you know of other restaurants that should be on the list? Email jody@charlotteonthecheap.com with the scoop and we’ll add them, as time permits.
Amici’s Pizza Sports Bar & Grill 929 Concord Parkway S, Concord $20 and under Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery, with free delivery on all online orders.
Angeline’s 303 S Church Street $30 and under Friday, December 24th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 25th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Serving their usual menu. Open for dine-in, pickup, and delivery.
Applebee’s Hours vary by location for Christmas Eve Contact your local Applebee’s for more information
The Asbury 235 N Tryon Street $30 and under Friday, December 24th Saturday, December 25th Also open for delivery and take-out. Call for hours and seating times.
Asian Cafe 6161 Bayfield Parkway, Concord $20 and under Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery.
Billy Jack’s Shack NoDa 3220 N. Davidson Street $15 and under Friday, December 24th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday, December 25th, from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. Serving their regular menu, which includes items like burgers, wings, sliders.
The Blue Taj 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 170 $25 and under Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Offering dine-in, take-out, and delivery.
Boston Market Hours vary by location for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Contact your local Boston Market for more information
Brazz Carvery & Steakhouse 500 S College Street, Suite 150 $38 for adults, $19 for children Friday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 25th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Serving a traditional Brazilian dinner including four roasted meats, four sides, and a dessert. They will also be open for take-out and delivery.
Biryani Pot 8455 Pit Stop Ct NW #150, Concord $25 and under Open Saturday, December 25th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Serving their regular menu. Also open for take-out.
Buffalo Wild Wings Participating locations will be open December 24th Contact your local Buffalo Wild Wings for more information
Chex Grill & Wings Multiple locations Open on December 25th with regular menu.
Chima Steakhouse 139 South Tryon Street $30 and under Friday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 25th, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open for dine-in as well as take-out and delivery.
Crab Fever 6081 Bayfield Parkway, Concord $30 and under Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Open for dine-in as well as take-out.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 4725 Piedmont Row Drive $30 and under Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Open for dine-in as well as take-out. Serving limited regular dinner menu items and a three-course prime rib dinner.
Denny’s Prices vary based on location Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu, as well as a turkey and dressing dinner.
Domino’s Prices vary based on location Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first.
Dunkin’ Prices vary based on location Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first.
Fu Shing Chinese Restaurant 4341 School House Commons, Harrisburg $25 and under Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Open for dine-in as well as take-out.
Golden Corral Open Saturday, December 25th Contact your local Golden Corral for hours and pricing information.
Golden Owl Tavern 9041 Robert D. Snyder Road $30 and under Saturday, December 25th Open for dine-in as well as take-out.
Gyu-Kaku 650 E Stonewall Street, Unit A $30 and under Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu, as well special holiday magic courses.
Huddle House Open Saturday, December 25th Contact your local Huddle House of hours and pricing information
IHOP Participating locations will be open on Saturday, December 25th Contact your local IHOP for more information
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks Various locations $30 and under Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day serving their regular dinner menu and a three-course prix-fixe all day. Call your nearest location for pricing info.
Metro Diner Various locations Various prices. Some entrées under $10 Open on Christmas Eve until 2:30 p.m. Dine-in, pickup and delivery available.
Lang Van 3019 Shamrock Drive Open December 24th and 25th regular hours — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Serving their regular massive menu.
New South Kitchen & Bar 8140 Providence Road $30 and under Friday, December 24th from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Serving their usual menu. Also offering take-out, and prepared holiday meals that can be ordered in advance and picked up Christmas Eve.
Skyland Family Restaurant 4544 South Boulevard $25 and under Open 24/7, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Serving their usual menu, with some holiday additions. Open for dine-in and take-out.
Steak ‘n Shake Open Friday, December 24th Contact your local Steak ‘n Shake for more information
TGI Fridays Prices vary based on location Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th Serving their usual menu. Most locations will be open, but call your nearest store to verify first. Also open for take-out, and offering special holiday meal bundles.
Viva Chicken Locations throughout Charlotte $20 and under Friday, December 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Serving their usual menu. Also open for take-out and delivery, and offering a to-go holiday bundle.
Waffle House Open Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th Contact your local Waffle House for more information
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