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 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. 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.
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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Azitra
8411 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh
$30 and under
Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
Amber Flavors & Taste
3607 Davis Drive, Morrisville
$30 and under
Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu.
Applebee’s
Locations throughout the Triangle
Hours and vary by location for Christmas Eve
Contact your local Applebee’s for more information
Bob Evans
Locations throughout the Triangle
Saturday, December 25th
Contact restaurant for hours and pricing
Boston Market
4558-A Capital Boulevard, Raleigh (and other locations)
Saturday, December 25th
Contact restaurant for hours and pricing
Buffalo Wild Wings
Locations throughout the Triangle
Participating locations will be open December 24th
Contact your local Buffalo Wild Wings for more information
C & T Wok
130 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville
$25 and under
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Chef’s Palette
3460 Ten Ten Road, Cary
$30 and under
Friday, December 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Serving a limited dinner menu.
CholaNad
310 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
$20 and under
Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
Cortez Seafood & Cocktail
413 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
$30 and under
Open Saturday, December 25th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Serving their usual menu.
Denny’s
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham
Price range of $15-$18 for lunch and $28-$32 for dinner
Friday, December 24th until 8 p.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
4350 Lassiter North Hills Avenue, Raleigh
Price range of $15-$18 for lunch and $28-$32 for dinner
Friday, December 24th until 8 p.m.
Fox & Hound
4158 Main North Hills Street, Raleigh
$30 and under
Open Saturday, December 25th
Golden Corral
Open Saturday, December 25th
Contact your local Golden Corral for hours and pricing information
Goji Bistro
100 Maynard Crossing Court, Cary
$25 and under
Open Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu. Open for dine-in and take-out.
Gourmet Kingdom
301 E Main Street, Carrboro
$25 and under
Open their usual hours Christmas Eve
Serving their usual menu.
IHOP
24-hour locations will be open 24 hours. Other locations’ hours might vary.
Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar
420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
$30 and under
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for their usual hours
Serving their usual menu.
Kababish Cafe
201 West Chatham Street, Cary
$25 and under
Open Christmas Eve 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Christmas Day 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Metro Diner
6325 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
Various prices. Some entrées under $10
Open on Christmas Eve until 2:30 p.m. Dine-in, pickup and delivery available.
Midtowne Grill
4421-115 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
$30 and under
Friday, December 24th from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Serving a special holiday menu.
Oak Steakhouse
417 W Hargett Street, Raleigh
$30 and under
Friday, December 24th
Serving their usual menu.
Peak on Salem
126 North Salem Street, Apex
$30 and under
Open Saturday, December 25th
Plates Kitchen
301 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh
$30 and under
Friday, December 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 25th from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Serving dine-in, offering an enhanced holiday menu featuring traditional and international favorites. Take-out is also available.
Royal India
Tarrymore Sqaure, 3901 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
$20 and under
Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
Serving their usual menu for dine-in and to-go.
Shanghai Restaurant
3433 Hillsborough Road, Durham
$25 and under
Open their usual hours Christmas Day
Serving their usual menu.
Sophie’s Grill & Bar
2734 NC 55 Hwy, Cary
$20 and under
Open Saturday, December 25th
Open by reservation only. Call 919-355-2377 for more details.
Steak ‘n Shake
Open Friday, December 24th
Contact your local Steak ‘n Shake for more information
Szechuan Garden
10285 Chapel Hill Road #300, Morrisville
$20 and under
Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
Take-out only for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
Time-Out
201 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
$20 and under
Open 24/7
Serving their usual menu, alongside larger holiday meal boxes.
Waffle House
Contact your local Waffle House for details.
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Jessica Franks says
ANGUS BARN has an excellent to-go menu! Prices are less than the ‘in restaurant’ menu. They also offer curbside pick-up. *And you get complimentary cheese and house made crackers w each order!!