Skip to content
Peachtree TV
Thursday 7:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am
< All Blogs

Atlanta Restaurants Open On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

By Atlanta Eats Staff
December 17, 2023

Everyone looks forward to the feasting, fun, and family gathering of the holidays all year long, but one thing we could do without is the mass of dirty hand-wash only dishes afterwards! Even a paper plate substitution does not discourage the post food-frenzy mess. Don’t worry about ANY of these inconveniences this year; make a reservation for Christmas Day dinner and enjoy some quality time this holiday season AWAY from the kitchen. Get a table before the rest of the city beats you to it! 

1. Chai Yo Modern Thai

 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Suite 8, Atlanta, GA 30305

Chai Yo, a beautiful and modern Thai restaurant in Buckhead, will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! They’re also selling gift cards with a 20% BONUS this holiday season!

2. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Multiple Locations

Treat yourself to a lovely steakhouse meal! The Alpharetta and Buckhead locations of this popular steakhouse chain will be open on Christmas Eve and Day. Reservations are quickly filling up so book your table quickly! 

 
Photo: Courtesy of the One Group
Photo: Courtesy of the One Group

3. STK

1075 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Celebrate Christmas Eve and Day at STK! Indulge in a la carte items or specialty holiday items like roasted free range turkey, wagyu, and holiday sides.

 

4. Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

1745 Peachtree Street Ne, Suite Y, Atlanta, GA 30309

It’s authentic Thai street eats in a modern, spacious loft. Open on Christmas Eve as well as Christmas Day.  Reservations are recommended! 

salmon entree from mccormick and schmicks in atlanta
Photo: Open Table

5. McCormick & Schmick’s 

190 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA 30303

Make a reservation for lunch or dinner on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve with McCormick & Schmick’s! There’s lots of exciting things on the holiday menu like a snickerdoodle crunch cheesecake, roasted leek and potato soup, center cut filet mignon, and hot buttered rum butter cake. 

Han Il Kwan - Galbi | Photo: Yelp
Han Il Kwan – Galbi | Photo: Yelp

6. Han Il Kwan

5458 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340

This humble Korean BBQ spot on Buford Highway got an acclaimed spot in the Michelin guide this past year! It’s a go-to for very authentic Korean BBQ, and they will be open on Christmas Day.

 
pastries from tiny Lous in atlanta
Photo credit: Yelp.com

7. Tiny Lou’s 

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

This Christmas, head to Tiny Lou’s for a classic, delicious, and hassle free dinner! On December 25, Tiny Lou’s will be open from 4 PM – 9 PM. This special French brasserie even nabbed a spot in the Michelin recommended guide this past year! 

 

Photo: Courtesy of Mary Kathryn Wells
Photo: Courtesy of Mary Kathryn Wells

8. Le Bilboquet

3027 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Le Bilboquet, a French restaurant and located in swanky Buckhead Village, has a three-course Christmas Eve prix fixe menu on Sunday, Dec. 24 for $105 per person. Dig into items like seared ahi tuna with petite ratatouille, salmon tartare, oysters with Osetra caviar, roasted duck breast, and a classic bûche de noël yule log cake! For more information and to book reservations, visit lebilboquetatlanta.com.

Featured Blog Posts
24 Karat Gold Pancakes from Breakfast at Barney's.
The Ultimate Guide to Atlanta’s Best Brunches

No matter where you live in Atlanta, there’s a fabulous biscuit, stack of pancakes, and pitcher of mimosas near you. Here are some of our current favorite brunch spots, sorted alphabetically and by neighborhood!

Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee, courtesy of Rocket Farm Restaurants
29 Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in Atlanta

Call us biased, but we think ATL is one of the most romantic (and delicious) cities in the U.S.A.! And we can prove it with these restaurants that truly deliver both gourmet cuisine and romance. Here are our top picks for the top 29 romantic restaurants and places in Atlanta, perfect for you and your boo’s next night out on the town.

The Waiting Room – Interior | Photo: Instagram/justkeepwaitingroom
Atlanta’s Most Exclusive Secret Bars and Speakeasies

The secret is out! Here’s where to find Atlanta’s most under-the-radar speakeasies, lounges and exclusive, members-only spaces.

The Absolute *Best* Restaurants in Athens, GA

Athens, Georgia is the greatest college town on the planet. The Classic City has everything, but what separates Athens from so many other college towns is its unbelievable food scene. Here are just a few of the finest restaurants in Athens near the UGA campus.

Hippin Hops Brewery's Owners Clarence and Donnica Boston | Photo: Instagram/hippinhopsbrewery
50 Outstanding Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta

One of the things that makes Atlanta a Great American City is our Black history and culture. And dining at locally-owned, minority-owned businesses is a great (and delicious) way to support Atlanta’s fabric. Here are some of the best Black-owned restaurants in Atlanta!

IScream Ice Cream Rolls, Honey Toast Bread Box | Photo: Facebook.com/Iscreamrolls
15 of Atlanta’s Best Ice Cream Shops

There’s no better sweet reward for a long day than a heaping, scoop-filled ice cream cone with whatever toppings warm your heart. Since you’ve earned that reward, we listed some of Atlanta’s best ice cream shops – everything from loaded milkshakes to matcha soft serve to small batch wonders to the hippest ice cream chain in the country.

13 Terrific Black-Owned Soul Food Spots Around ATL

Nourish your soul with some phenomenal soul food that tastes just like your mama made it. Get cozy with some delicious soul food from some of Atlanta’s most outstanding chefs and restaurateurs!

11 Atlanta Restaurants And Bars With Absolutely Breathtaking Views

Whether you’re looking for a meal on the bucolic Chattahoochee River or cocktails 10 stories high overlooking all of Atlanta, you’ll be impressed with our list on Atlanta’s top restaurants for breathtaking views. 

Snowflake Tea House - Honey Toast | Photo: Yelp
10 Unique (But Freakin’ Delicious) Meals In Atlanta

Atlanta is a town full of talented chefs and restaurant owners, but some of them are really bringing creativity to a whole new level as well. They’re combining some truly unique flavors to make some rare and unusual dishes that you can’t just find anywhere.

Restaurant Finder
Search All Restaurants