These Charlotte restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2019
Maybe you’re groaning at the thought of sweating it out in the kitchen to cook a big meal on Christmas Eve and eating leftovers for days.
Or perhaps you’ve already gotten your fill of mashed potatoes and green bean casserole this season and don’t want a repeat on Christmas Day.
There’s a solution: Make a reservation and take your guests out for seafood, Chinese, French or Indian — you have options.
Whatever your situation, these Charlotte restaurants have you covered. Here are spots that are open for the holidays in 2019.
Christmas Eve
204 North
204 N. Tryon St.
Open 11 a.m. to midnight
Regular menu
5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Suite 8
Open 3-9 p.m.
Holiday menu
Amelie’s
2424 N. Davidson St.
Open 24/7
Regular menu
Angeline’s
303 S. Church St.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner 5-9 p.m.
Regular menu
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N. Tryon St.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner 5-10 p.m.
Regular menu
The Asbury
235 N. Tryon St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu
Belmont Cocktail Club
31 N. Main St., Belmont
Opens at 4 p.m.
Regular menu
Big Ben
2000 South Blvd #150
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Brazz Carvery & Steakhouse
500 S. College St.
Open 4-9 p.m.
Prix fixe: $44.95 per person
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Road, Ste W 01
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu
Chima Steakhouse
139 S. Tryon St.
Open noon-8 p.m.
Prix fixe: $56.90 per person; kids rodizio and salad bar, $28.45; ages 6 and under complimentary
Copper
311 East Blvd.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Del Frisco’s
4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite 170
Open 3-9 p.m.
Regular menu
Dogwood: A Southern Table
4905 Ashley Park Lane
Open 4-8 p.m.
Regular menu
Dressler’s
1100 Metropolitan Ave., #125, or 8630 Lindholm Dr., Huntersville
Open 4-8 p.m.
Regular menu
Ho Ho Cherry House
2001 E. 7th St.
Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100
Open 4-8 p.m.
Regular menu
Ginbu 401
401 Providence Rd.
Open 4-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Great Wall of China South
6666 Carmel Rd.
Open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E. Tremont Ave.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
Multiple locations
Open until 6 p.m.
Regular menu
Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House
157 North Trade Street, Matthews
Opens at 11 a.m.
Regular Menu
La Belle Helene
300 S. Tryon St.
Open until 8:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Mama Ricotta’s
601 S. King Dr.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
200 S. Tryon St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu
Midwood Smokehouse
Multiple locations
Open until 8 p.m.
Regular menu
Morton’s The Steakhouse
227 W. Trade St.
Open 5:30-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Napa at Kingsley
1310 Broadcloth Street, Fort Mill
Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Prix fixe menu: 3 courses $45
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Place
Open 3-8 p.m.
Prix fixe menu: 3 courses $43, or 4 courses $48
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St.
Open until 4 p.m.
Paco’s Tacos and Tequila
6401 Morrison Blvd., #8A
Open until 8 p.m.
Regular menu
Reid’s Fine Foods
2823 Selwyn Ave.
Open until 5 p.m.
Regular menu
Shun Le Palace
4340 Colwick Rd.
Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Skyland Restaurant
4544 South Blvd.
Open 24/7
Holiday menu
Stoke Charlotte
100 W. Trade St.
Open but may close early
Regular menu
Vivace
1100 Metropolitan Ave., Building E, Suite 100
Open 4-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Yafo Kitchen
Multiple locations
Open until 7 p.m.
Regular menu
Christmas Day
204 North
204 N. Tryon St.
Open 4 p.m. to midnight
Regular menu
Amelie’s
2424 N. Davidson St.
Open 24/7
Regular menu
Angeline’s
303 S. Church St.
Breakfast: 8-11 a.m.
Dinner: noon-7 p.m.
Regular menu
The Asbury
235 N. Tryon St.
Breakfast: until 9:30 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m. seating only
Prix fixe menu
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Open 5:30-10 p.m.
Prix fixe: $95 per person
Big Ben
2000 South Blvd #150
Serving until 9 p.m.
Traditional English roast turkey or beef dinner $29.95; lamb dinner $31.95; full menu also available.
BLT Steak
110 N. College St.
Dinner: 2-8 p.m.
Prix fixe: $85 per person
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Brazz Carvery & Steakhouse
500 S. College St.
Open 4-9 p.m.
Prix fixe: $44.95 per person
Chima Steakhouse
139 S. Tryon St.
Open noon-8 p.m.
Prix fixe: $56.90 per person; kids rodizio and salad bar, $28.45; ages 6 and under complimentary
Copper
311 East Blvd.
Lunch: 11:30-2:30
Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
Del Frisco’s
4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite 170
Open 4-9 p.m.
Regular menu
Ho Ho Cherry House
2001 E. 7th St.
Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Regular menu
Ginbu 401
401 Providence Rd.
Open 4-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Great Wall of China South
6666 Carmel Rd.
Open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
JP Charlotte
601 S. College St.
Brunch buffet: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Prix fixe: $58 per person; $24 ages 6-12; children under 5 complimentary
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
200 S. Tryon St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu
Morton’s The Steakhouse
227 W. Trade St.
Open 1-9 p.m.
Regular menu
Shun Le Palace
4340 Colwick Rd.
Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Regular menu
Skyland Restaurant
4544 South Blvd.
Open 24/7
Holiday menu
Stoke Charlotte
100 W. Trade St.
Open for seatings at 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Prix fixe: $65 per person, $25 ages 4-10, ages 3 and under complimentary
This story was originally published December 23, 2019 at 5:46 AM.