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Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Chattanooga

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Picture this: It’s Christmas Day, you stayed up until 2 a.m. wrapping presents, and you’ve been awake since 7 a.m. opening presents — you’re having fun and your heart is full of joy, but your mood is on the brink of collapse if you don’t get to munch on some delicious food soon. That’s why we’re giving you a list of restaurants + bars open on the 25th because we know you won’t feel like cooking that day. 👩‍🍳

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And, we want to give a big thank you to those Chattanoogans working over the holidays at restaurants, bars, coffee shops, attractions + hotels. Santa, who? You’re the real MVP. 👏

Bridgeman’s Chophouse | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 107 W. MLK Blvd. | Full menu with special a la carte items | RSVP

Broad Street Grill | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1201 S. Broad St. | Special holiday brunch menu + a made-to-order omelette station

Beast and Barrel | 3-10 p.m. | 16 Frazier Ave. | Full menu

Big River Grille | 2-10 p.m. | 222 Broad St. | Limited menu featuring small bites, entrees + desserts

Buffet King | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | 5230 Highway 153, Suite 120, Hixson | Chinese food buffet

Chef Lin | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | 5084 S. Terrace Rd. | Chinese food buffet

China Rose | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | 9203 Lee Hwy., Ooltewah | Full menu

City Cafée Diner | 24 hours | All three locations | Full menu

Dorato | 5-9 p.m. | 801 Pine St. | Special holiday menu | RSVP

Fuji Steak + Sushi | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | 2207 Overnite Dr. | Full menu with holiday specials

Hair of the Dog | 6 p.m.- 3 a.m. | 334 Market St. | Pub serving full menu

Heaven & Ale | 4-10 p.m. | 9431 Bradmore Ln., Ooltewah | Bring your own snacks + food, full tap list

The Honest Pint | 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. | 35 Patten Pkwy. | Full Irish pub menu

Naughty Cat Cafe | 12-5 | 3742 Tennessee Ave., Suite 100 | Half-off entry fee + full snack menu

New China Buffet and Grill | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Both locations | Chinese food buffet and full menu

Sweet Basil Thai | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | 5845 Brainerd Rd. | Full menu

The Big Chill + Grill | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | 103 Cherokee Blvd. | Full menu

Whitebird | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 102 Walnut St. | Special holiday buffet menu

Bonus: These chain restaurants will also be open on Christmas Day.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Cracker Barrel

Denny’s

Huddle House

IHOP

McDonald’s

Ruby Tuesday

Ruth’s Chris

Shoney’s

Starbucks

Steak ‘n Shake

Waffle House

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