Dine out at these Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas and give yourself the ultimate Christmas gift of relaxation. When Christmas Day arrives, the last thing many parents want to do is cook and serve a Christmas meal...after trimming the tree, sending out holiday cards, wrapping gifts, and even setting out cookies for Santa. 

Read on to find the perfect restaurant open on Christmas to please everyone in the family. We've included places for a casual breakfast, a fancy dinner, or something in between. Since you're not cooking and cleaning up, you'll have more time to check out Dazzling Holiday and Christmas Lights in Atlanta, drive around Atlanta neighborhoods with awesome residential holiday lights, or even go holiday ice skating on Christmas Day.

Book reservations early before slots fill up. Also, confirm plans with restaurants beforehand, especially as some location hours vary. And don’t forget to bring a smile, patience, and a nice tip as labor shortages can cause slower service.

Too pooped to put on Christmas this year? Don't fret: There are plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day in New Jersey, so all you have to make is a reservation. So, once all the presents under your Christmas tree have been unwrapped and the stockings scavenged, lounge in your PJs, sip your coffee, and watch the kids play with their gifts and goodies without worrying about cooking and cleaning.

We’ve rounded up several New Jersey restaurants that are serving up a festive feast on Christmas Day. Make certain to call ahead to secure your spot. After that's done, take a drive to enjoy these festive New Jersey holiday light displays and peruse all the other ways to be merry in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events in New Jersey.

Tired, holiday-weary parents: This list of restaurants open on Christmas in NYC is a gift to you. In the craziest of seasons, booking a reservation at one of these family-friendly NYC restaurants takes one thing off your to-do list. Most of these NYC restaurants are serving scrumptious Christmas meals in-house, but if you'd prefer to dine in the comfort of your own home, we've got you covered there, too, with a handful of restaurants that will happily cater your Christmas feast.

Find plenty more seasonal picks in our Holiday Fun Guide and kid-friendly eats for any occasion—or none at all—in our Family-Friendly Restaurant Guide.

When it comes to Christmas dinner, why not visit one of these local restaurants open on Christmas in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? These family-friendly restaurants are ready to help you and your family celebrate the holidays with a little less stress. But a word of caution: If you’re planning to eat out at one of these restaurants open on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, book reservations as soon as possible.

For more Christmas fun, see our Guide to Holiday Activities for Westchester and Hudson Valley Families, which is packed with our favorite local holiday light displays and our bucket list of holiday happenings, including 32 FREE things to do to celebrate.

If whipping up a festive spread for the holidays isn't really your thing, a number of Philly restaurants open on Christmas Day can fill in the gap. Some eateries are serving customers on December 25th, while other restaurants are planning special Christmas Eve feasts, or offering takeout options. To make convenience a priority and spend more quality time with the fam this year, pick from our list of restaurants open on Christmas below, and let the professionals do the heavy lifting in the kitchen.

For all the ways to make holiday memories before and after the meal, don't miss the 30 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Kids or our Holiday and Christmas Guide. Get more stories like this sent straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters.

Many great Long Island restaurants are open for dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, which is for those who would rather not spend hours preparing a feast. A number of these restaurants also have kid-friendly menus.

So take a look at this list and see which spots have the right menu for you. When it comes to holiday dining, it's best to play it safe and call ahead for reservations. For other seasonal activities and events this month, check out our Long Island Holiday Fun Guide and list of top things to do with kids in December.

Many great restaurants are open on Christmas in Houston, so why not de-stress and leave the cooking to others? The restaurants we've rounded up below offer both dine-in and take-out options; be sure to check ahead to confirm hours and reservation policies.

While you're here, be sure to check our Holiday Fun Guide for Houston Families, which has been updated with plenty of yuletide fun.

Sometimes, the best Christmas presents are restaurants open on Christmas Day. Leave the oven turned off and create a new Christmas tradition by dining in or taking out at one of the many highly regarded and scrumptious establishments in Los Angeles.

Sit back in holiday splendor and spend more quality time with your family while you leave your Christmas dinner to the professionals in the kitchen. Extra spare time might even appear on the Christmas clock since you won't need to prepare your mise en place, so embark on an exciting adventure after opening gifts from Santa and explore LA's fun things to do on Christmas Day. 

From the best holiday lights in Los Angeles to free LA holiday and Christmas events, we've got loads of other ideas for yuletide fun this holiday season in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.