Leave the cooking to these fine restaurants open on Christmas 2024 in Boston.

Don't feel like cooking this year? Here are 15 restaurants open on Christmas Day in the DC area.

You've decked the halls, trimmed the trees, and bought the presents. Now it's time to plan your holiday dinner. If you've run out of steam, don't stress. There are several restaurants open on Christmas in DC and the surrounding areas that will give your family a memorable meal without all the cooking and cleanup.

Here are 15 family-friendly restaurants open on Christmas in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia in 2024. Many of these restaurants are serving up special Christmas menus, and most are offering special pricing for children. Make reservations soon, as these restaurants open on Christmas are sure to fill up quickly!

For ideas on fun things to do with kids before or after your Christmas meal, check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids, which includes our roundup of what is open on Christmas Day near DC.

These local restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.

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 includes our bucket list of holiday happenings. 

Long Island restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offer families a festive place for a holiday celebration and meal. You can enjoy a merry dining experience and skip the meal prep, cooking, and cleanup. Some of these restaurants even have kid-friendly menu options. 

We've put together a list of some great Long Island restaurants open on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas Day to give you a jump on the search. Restaurants do book up for the holidays, so it's best to play it safe and call ahead for reservations or book online, and many require it. For other seasonal activities and events this month, check out our Long Island Holiday Fun Guide and our list of the best things to do with kids this December.

There are plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day in New Jersey, so if you're too pooped to put on Christmas this year, all you have to make is a reservation. 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.

Dine out at these Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas and give yourself the ultimate Christmas gift of relaxation. Read on to find the perfect restaurant open on Christmas in Atlanta to please everyone in the family. We've included eateries for a casual breakfast, a fancy dinner, or something in between. Without the chores of cooking and cleaning, utilize that extra time by checking out dazzling Christmas light shows and Atlanta Christmas neighborhoods with awesome residential holiday lights.