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Chain Restaurants Open On Christmas Day In Ohio

Don't feel like cooking a feast for the whole family? Here are the chain restaurants open on Christmas in Ohio.

Several chain restaurants will be open on Christmas Day in Ohio.
Several chain restaurants will be open on Christmas Day in Ohio. (Shutterstock)

CLEVELAND — If you’d rather spend Christmas relaxing with family and enjoying gifts, without the hours of shopping, prep work and massive piles of dishes to clean up, there are quick, tasty options for the holiday.

Several chain restaurants in Ohio will do all the Christmas cooking for you.

Check out our list of the national chains keeping their doors open on the holiday.

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Have a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas not on the list? Feel free to add it in the comments.

You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations, since times may still vary. Here are the chain restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day:

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  • Applebee’s
  • Benihana
  • Boston Market
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Denny’s
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: Only some locations are open on Christmas, so make sure to check hours with your local location.
  • Golden Corral: Most locations are open but make sure to check with your local Golden Corral.
  • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Huddle House
  • IHOP
  • Kona Grill
  • Morton’s The Steakhouse
  • Old Country Buffet
  • Panda Express
  • Perkins
  • Smith & Wollensky
  • Starbucks
  • Village Inn
  • Waffle House
  • Yard House


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