26 Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2024, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery

Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill 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 also offer takeout and delivery.

Here are some options at various price points.

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. For the most part, the restaurants below ARE open on Christmas Day, but if they’re not we will note that. Do you know of other restaurants that should be on the list? Email info@triangleonthecheap.com with the scoop, and we’ll add it, as time permits.

Many Asian restaurants are open on Christmas Day but we might not have found their info online. Give your favorite one a call and find out their plans

We’ve also put together a list of where to order a fully cooked holiday meal in advance. This list includes restaurants, grocery stores, and caterers.

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Restaurants in the Triangle Open on Christmas

Fairview Dining Room

Fairview Dining Room
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham
Christmas Eve: 12 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 12 to 8 p.m.
Serving seasonally-inspired fine dining options for $105 per person.
Reservations required, call (919) 493-6699 or reserve your spot here.

Shanghai Restaurant

Shanghai Restaurant
3433 Hillsborough Rd., Durham
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open

Sophie’s Grill & Bar

Sophie’s Grill & Bar
2734 Nc-55, Cary
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to midnight