It may seem like everything is closed on Christmas Day, but there are actually a surprising number of Beaufort area restaurants that are open on Christmas.
While the list below includes national chain restaurants that are open on Christmas Day, not too many of our local restaurants choose to stay open on Christmas. Many have Christmas Eve hours you can enjoy, however, most of our locally owned spots will be closing early. Please keep in mind that Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year.
Christmas Day
Hemingway’s Bistro – Annual Orphans & Strays Christmas Party starts at 2pm. Pot luck, with main courses prepared by Panini’s on the Waterfront and fellowship with other orphans & strays. Everyone is welcome to attend. (more info at bottom of page)
Rhett House Inn – Open for Christmas dinner, reservations only
Sea Eagle Market – The folks at Sea Eagle will be hosting their annual Free Community Christmas Lunch outside of the Boundary Street seafood market on Christmas Day from 11am to 1pm. All are welcome.
Ryan’s Pizza – Both locations open Christmas day at 1230pm
Wet Willie’s – Open Christmas day from 2pm to 10pm
House of Tang – Ribaut Road location open regular hours on Christmas Day
House of Tang 2 – Lady’s Island location open on Christmas Day noon – 9pm
Peking Gourmet – Open regular hours on Christmas Day
IHOP – All IHOPs are open on Christmas day, sticking with their usual 24/7 hours
Waffle House – Open on Christmas day, also following their 24/7 normal schedule, because they’re Waffle House after all.
Huddle House – Huddle House is usually open 24/7 and they’ll be open for Christmas this year as well.
Denny’s – Open on Christmas day
Starbucks – Most are open on Christmas day and you can pick up something for breakfast, or lunch, and of course coffee. Check ahead to be sure.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Most locations are open Christmas day. Check ahead to be sure.
Dunkin Donuts – Most Dunkin Donuts spots are also open on Christmas day, please check ahead.
Applebee’s – Most Applebee’s locations are open on Christmas day
Domino’s Pizza – Most Domino’s locations are still delivering pizzas on Christmas Day
Also, you’ll find most McDonald’s and Wendy’s restaurants are open on Christmas day as well.
Christmas Eve
Here is a partial list of the local Beaufort restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve and their hours if closing earlier than normal.
Ryan’s Pizza – Both locations open 11am to 1030pm
Wet Willie’s – Open Christmas Eve 2pm to 10pm
Bricks on Boundary – Open Christmas Eve until 9pm
Red Rooster Cafe – Open until 3pm on Christmas Eve
Fat Patties – Open until 4pm on Christmas Eve
Beedo’s – Open until 3pm on Christmas Eve
Lowcountry Cider & Superior Coffee – Both locations
Urban Brew
ShellRing Ale Works – Open until 4pm on Christmas Eve
Q on Bay
The Fillin’ Station
FishCamp on 11th Street in Port Royal
Madison’s in Port Royal
Morgan River Grill
Rain N Bagels
Ribaut Social Club
Here’s more info on the annual Orphans & Strays Community Christmas Dinner by Panini’s at Hemingway’s Bistro in downtown Beaufort.
