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These restaurants will be open on Christmas Day

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SAN ANTONIO – Holiday feasts too stressful and expensive? Thankfully, several restaurants around the Alamo City will be open on Christmas Day.

On the River Walk specifically, a large number of eateries will keep their lights on for the big day, including Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse and Saltgrass Steakhouse River Walk.

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When it comes to fast food, you will have to call ahead before you head out. Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Sonic Drive-In will have some restaurants open on Christmas Day.

  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Company: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Dave & Busters Rivercenter: 2 p.m.-Midnight
  • Denny’s: Hours may vary
  • Dick’s Last Resort: Regular hours
  • Domino’s Pizza: Depends on location
  • Dorrego’s: Regular hours
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: Depends on location
  • Durty Nelly’s Pub: Regular hours
  • Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: 4-9 p.m.
  • IHOP: Open, hours may vary
  • Landry’s Seafood Restaurant: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Lonestar Cafe: Regular hours
  • McDonald’s: “Only a handful of McDonald’s restaurants open on Christmas Day,” its website states.
  • Michelino’s: Regular hours
  • Morton’s The Steakhouse: 2-9 p.m.
  • Panda Express: Open, hours may vary
  • Rainforest Cafe: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Range: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Rio Rio Cantina: 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: 5-10 p.m.
  • Saltgrass Steakhouse River Walk: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Sonic Drive-In: Depends on location
  • Starbucks: Open, depending on location
  • Shoney’s: Opens at 11 a.m.
  • The Original Mexican Restaurant: Open 24 hours
  • Tower of the Americas/Chart House Restaurant: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Zocca Cuisine d’Italia: Regular hours

Know of any other restaurants that will stay open on Christmas Day? Let us know in the comments section.


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Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. A San Antonio native, Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019.

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