Staying Fit
If your holiday plans don't include a home-cooked meal, you can still fill up on seasonal favorites and otherwise at many of your favorite restaurants. Here's a list of chains where you can dine in or carry out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Benihana: Diners may eat at the Japanese steak house on Dec. 24 and 25. Hours vary by location.
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Boston Market: Almost all of its 350 locations will be open, but menu options and hours vary. Full meals, pies, appetizers and side dishes may be picked up on or before Christmas Day if you place your order by Dec. 21.
Buca di Beppo: Restaurants will begin service at 11 a.m. Christmas-themed family meals may also be picked up or delivered.
Chart House: A three-course dinner featuring traditional options is on the menu for dining. For those interested in carryout, the restaurant offers family packs that serve three to four people. Orders are available for pickup on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Del Frisco’s: Customers may dine in for a three-course prime rib dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A catering option that serves six to 12 people is also available when ordered by Dec. 24.
Dunkin': Most locations will be open on Dec. 24 and 25, but local store hours will vary.
Fogo de Chao: Most locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Special rates apply for groups of 15 people or more.
Hard Rock Café: A holiday menu is available for dine-in, pickup or delivery on Christmas Day. Hours will vary but some locations will be open as late as 11 p.m.
IHOP: Although they are typically open 24/7, some locations may have reduced hours. A family breakfast that serves up to four people is on the menu.
Kona Grill: From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 25 Kona Grill, offers their full menu along with some Christmas specials for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
Marie Callender’s: Some locations will be open for bakery and carryout orders, serving a limited holiday menu for preorder.