Looking for restaurants open across the Triangle on Christmas Eve? Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a festive family gathering, or a stress-free holiday meal out, dozens of Triangle-area restaurants are ready to help you and your loved ones create cherished Christmas Eve memories.
We’ve rounded up a few dozen restaurants serving meals on Wednesday, December 24, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Pittsboro, and Morrisville.
👉 Important: Always call ahead or check official websites before heading out, as hours and menus may change for the holiday.
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve Only (Closed Christmas Day)
These Triangle restaurants are open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day.
Bob Evans – Durham & Brier Creek (Raleigh) bobevans.com BottleDog Bites and Brews – 8306 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary 919-390-1617 | bottledogcary.com The Capital Grille – 4242 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh 919-787-3901 | thecapitalgrille.com Chef’s Palette – 3460 Ten-Ten Rd Suite 118, Cary 919-267-6011 | chefspalettecary.com Colletta – 1 Fenton Main St Suite 170, Cary 919-766-0062 | collettarestaurant.com Cucciolo Terrazza – 4200 Six Forks Rd Suite 100, Raleigh 919-747-7887 | cuccioloraleigh.com Death & Taxes – 105 W Hargett St, Raleigh 984-242-0218 | ac-restaurants.com/death-taxes Doc B’s Restaurant – 25 Fenton Main St Suite 150, Cary 919-234-5800 | docbsrestaurant.com/locations/cary Fearrington House Restaurant – 230 Market St, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 | fearrington.com/the-fearrington-house-restaurant Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Multiple locations firebirdsrestaurants.com Fleming’s Steakhouse – 4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 5004, Raleigh 919-571-6200 | flemingssteakhouse.com Gravy – 135 S Wilmington St, Raleigh 919-896-8513 | gravyraleigh.com Irregardless – 901 W Morgan St, Raleigh 919-833-8898 | irregardless.com Lechon Latin BBQ & Bar – 5959 Triangle Town Blvd #2121, Raleigh 919-793-9913 | lechonlatinbbq.com Leo’s Italian Social – Raleigh & Morrisville leositaliansocial.com Maggiano’s – 8030 Renaissance Pkwy #890, Durham 919-572-0070 | maggianos.com MC Modern Asian Cuisine – 324 S Academy St, Cary 919-650-1738 | mccuisines.com Naos Hellenic Cuisine – 2800 Renaissance Park Pl, Cary 919-234-1744 | naosnc.com Napa Bistro & Wine Bar – 3705 Exchange Glenwood Pl, Raleigh 919-505-1831 | naparestaurantgroup.com Oak Steakhouse – 417 W Hargett St, Raleigh 984-255-1818 | oaksteakhouserestaurant.com O-Ku – 411 W Hargett St, Raleigh 919-792-3777 | o-kusushi.com
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – 4509 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 919-827-4158 | perryssteakhouse.com
Poole’s Diner – 428 S McDowell St, Raleigh 919-832-4477 | ac-restaurants.com/pooles
Rey’s – 1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh 919-380-0122 | reysrestaurant.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Multiple locations ruthschris.com
Seasons 52 – 4325 Glenwood Ave Suite 2100, Raleigh 919-787-3052 | seasons52.com
Serafina Ristorante – 126 N Salem St, Apex 919-267-4785 | serafina-ristorante.com
Sports & Social Cary – 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary 919-363-8888 | sportsandsocial.com/cary
Tribeca Tavern – 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary 919-465-3055 | tribecatavernnc.com
True Food Kitchen – 4104 Center at North Hills St, Raleigh 984-238-9100 | truefoodkitchen.com
Waraji – 5910-147 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh 919-783-1883 | warajijapaneserestaurant.com
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
These Triangle restaurants are open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ideal for extended holiday plans.
Azitra – 8411 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh
Barsa – 105 W Morgan St, Durham
Bonefish Grill – Multiple locations
Cholanad Restaurant and Bar – 310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill Crossroads – 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill
Denny’s – Multiple locations
Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – 904 W Main St, Durham
Estampa Gaucha – 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh
Fairview Dining Room – Durham (reservations required)
The Farmer’s Indian Restaurant – 3721 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh
Good Day Good Night – 603 W Morgan St, Raleigh
IHOP – Open regular hours with holiday specials Il Falò – 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh
Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar – 420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh
Kaara Modern Indian Restaurant – 2700 Stokesdale Ave, Apex
Kabab and Curry – Multiple locations
Lime & Lemon – Multiple locations
Mac’s Tavern – 1014 Ryan Rd, Cary
The Marketplace – 230 Science Dr, Durham
Okome House – Multiple locations
The Pickled Onion – Four Raleigh locations
Red Lobster – 4408 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh
Sip N Spices – 120 Morrisville Square Way
Sophie’s Grill & Bar – 2734 NC-55, Cary
Soul Flavorscape of India – 301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – 410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh Talulla’s – 456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
Third Eye Momo & Grill – 10110 Green Level Church Rd Time-Out Restaurant – 201 E Franklin St
Waffle House – Open 24/7, 365 days a year The Willard – 9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh
Final Holiday Dining Tips
🎄 Make reservations early—Christmas Eve is one of the busiest dining nights of the year. ⏰ Expect reduced hours and limited menus. 📞 Always confirm hours directly with the restaurant before heading out.
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