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 Tuesday 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)
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
Chicken Boba – Open until 8pm on Christmas day
Yummy Hibachi & Sushi – Regular hours on Christmas Day
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
McDonald’s – Some are open on Christmas day, but it varies by location.
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 – Most Dunkin Donuts spots are also open on Christmas day, please check ahead.
Applebee’s – Most Applebee’s locations are open on Christmas day
Red Lobster – Most Red Lobster 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 Subway, Burger King, and Wendy’s restaurants are open on Christmas day as well, but it varies by location.
Christmas Eve
Almost all of our local Beaufort restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, but some of them are closing earlier than normal.
Here’s more info on the annual Orphans & Strays Community Christmas Dinner by Panini’s at Hemingway’s Bistro in downtown Beaufort.
