Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2023.

Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly.

Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of being open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Check out where you can get a great fully cooked or fully prepped Christmas dinner to-go this year!

Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus

We are happy to take suggestions on your favorite places to dine for the holidays – drop a comment below, or email us at info@columbusonthecheap.com.

If you’re dining out, make sure to check to see if they have a gift card bonus offer! At many restaurants, you can buy a gift card (for a gift or yourself) and get a bonus gift card or other special.  Check out our list of Gift Card Bonus Offers here!

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day

Note: Many Asian restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas, so if you have a favorite, check their hours!

Restaurants open for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day in 2023

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 E. Whittier, Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-3699
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 855-9840
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Barrel & Boar
Multiple locations; hours may vary per location
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Opens at 11 a.m. 

TO-GO: Christmas Meals to-go. Preorder your holiday meal by Sunday, December 17 @ 4 p.m. Pick up at location of your choice on Sunday, December 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Choose between turkey, ham or brisket, plus sides and extras. Select items a la cart or by small($210)/large($400) feast. Serves up to 20.

Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 436-3705
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

BJ’s Brewhouse
1414 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
5141 Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH 43016
4020 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Bob Evans
Multiple locations
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Call to verify based on location
TO-GO: Farmhouse Feasts options include Pot Roast, Turkey, and Ham and serve 8-10.

Bonefish Grill
1930 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
5712 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43016
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Boston Market
Select locations open for dine-in and take-out on Christmas Day 2023.
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: Regular hours per location
Christmas Day: Call to verify based on location

BRAVO Cucina Italiana
3000 Hayden Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
1803 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 11 am – 8 pm

Brio Tuscan Grille
3993 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

TO GO: Pre-order a holiday meal. Choose from four Holiday Packages including salads, pastas/entrees, bread, and dessert. Packages start at $150 (half) and $300 (full), serving 10 or 20.

Buca di Beppo
343 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
60 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

TO GO: Pre-order a holiday meal. Choose from four Holiday Packages including salads, pastas, bread, and dessert. Packages start at $129.90 (half) and $259.80 (full), serving 10 or 20.

Cap City Diner & Bar
1299 Olentangy River Rd, Grandview, OH
1301 Stoneridge Dr, Gahanna, OH
6644 Riverside Dr, Dublin, Dublin
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Open for gift card sales from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cheesecake Factory Easton
3975 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219
1566 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Chili’s
Multiple locations
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Call to verify based on location

Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 291-3474
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: Noon – 6 p.m.
TO-GO: Order a Family Meal To-Go. Choose between fish & chips, shrimp scampi, chicken parmesan or cedar roasted salmon, plus sides. Cost $65 – $90. Serves 4.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 428-6999
Reservation-only dining, carryout. Tasting Room is open for wine tasting and wine purchases. 
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Denny’s
Multiple locations – one of their busiest days of the year!
HOURS:
Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Also offering to-go options and family packs for pickup. Some locations may not be 24 hours at this time.

Eddie Merlot’s
1570 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-7307
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Christmas Day: Noon – 8 p.m.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8760 Sancus Blvd., Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 468-9180
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
TO GO: Christmas Feasts to-go $199.95. Preorder your Holiday Feast online by December 19. Herbed-Rubbed Prime Rib (4lbs) with au jus and horseradish sauce / Parmesan Mashed Potatoes / Choice of Salad / Asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter / Pineapple Brown Sugar Cake / Bread with whipped butter. Serves 6.

Forno Short North
721 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 469-0053
HOURS:
Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Golden Corral
4750 E. Main St., Whitehall, OH 43213
2005 Stringtown Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: Regular hours
Christmas Day: Call to verify based on location

The Guild House
624 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 280-9780
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: Breakfast, lunch & dinner service 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: Open for room service to The Joseph Hotel
Special prix fixe menu: The Guild House is offering a pre-fixe menu for $75 per person | $99 per person with wine pairings. See menu.

Gyro Express Restaurant
2070 Morse Rd. Columbus Ohio
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11:00 a m. -11:00 p.m.

IHOP
Multiple locations
2021 HOURS:
Christmas Eve & Day: 24-hour restaurants will keep to schedule, others may vary.
Specials: Seasonal pancakes available. Also offering Holiday Family Feasts. 

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood
1 E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 840-9090  
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

J. Liu
50 W. Bridge Street, Dublin, OH 43017
6880 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Katzinger’s Delicatessen & Catering:
475 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 
(614) 228-3354
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Katzinger’s Dublin
7160 Muirfield Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 389-8444
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Melting Pot
4014 Townsfair Way, Columbus, Ohio 43219 
(614) 476-5500
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Noon – 9:00 p.m.

Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4002 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-2582
New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse
45 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215
1408 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Christmas Eve: 11:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Molly Woo’s
1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240 
(614) 985-9667
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nicola Restaurant and Bar
4740 Reed Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
Reservations by phone only: (614) 459-7000
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Nongs Hunan Express
1634 Northwest Blvd Columbus
HOURS:
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11am-9:30pm

Olive Garden
Multiple locations
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: Typically open until 8 p.m. Call to verify based on location

The Refectory
1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 451-9774
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Ruth Chris Steak House
511 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 927-5663
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Starbucks: Most free-standing locations are open.

Sunny Street Cafe
Kroger Shopping Center 7042 Hospital Dr., Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 389-3640
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Trattoria Roma
1447 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 488-2104
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Call 614-488-2104 to reserve.

Tucci’s
35 N. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS: 
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Union Cafe
782 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215 
(614) 421-2233
HOURS
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; dinner until 7 p.m., bar service all night
Christmas Day: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., bar service only; no food

Vittoria
10241 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH 43065
(614)-791-8100
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Special menu available

Waffle House
Various locations, open all day

Z Cucina
1368 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
6584 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH 43017
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations with credit card deposit required.

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