If cooking isn’t on your to-do list for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, no worries, you can still enjoy some tasty local eats.
Here is a list of 16 local spots that will be open on Saturday, Dec. 24 or Sunday, Dec. 25. Keep in mind that most of these spots will seat on a first-come, first-served basis — so plan accordingly.
Calliope | 422 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Saturday, 5-9 p.m. | Mezze style dinner + wine pairings (Call for reservations or book online)
Niedlov’s Bakery & Café | 215 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Breakfast, lunch + pastries
Nic & Norman’s | 1386 Market St., Chattanooga | Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Brunch, dinner + drinks
Rosecomb Bar | 921 Barton Ave., Chattanooga | Saturday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. | Appalachian-inspired dishes, craft cocktails, wine + beer
Common House | 1517 Mitchell Ave., Chattanooga | Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Members Christmas Eve Brunch
TailGate Brewery | 1464 Market St., Chattanooga | Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pizza, appetizers + craft beer
Big River Grille & Brewing Works | 222 Broad St., Chattanooga | Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Full menu + brews
Whitebird | 102 Walnut St., Chattanooga | Saturday, 6:30-10:30 a.m. | Brunch + drinks
Naughty Cat Café | 3742 Tennesse Ave., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday,11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Book reservation online) | Coffee, beer, and baked goods (plus, you can pet some cute cats while you’re here)
The Westin | 801 Pine St., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, various times | Dining options from Alimentari Cucina + Bar and Paloma Bar de Tapas
Hair of the Dog Pub | 334 Market St., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Pub fare
The Big Chill and Grill | 103 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 4-11 p.m. | Sandwiches, seafood + frozen drinks
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine | 5855 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Traditional Thai dishes + sushi
New China Buffet | 3536 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (might close early) | Chinese food buffet
Fuji Steak & Sushi | 5437 Lee Hwy., Hixson + 2207 Overnite Dr., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 12-9 p.m. | Japanese hibachi + sushi
Buffet King | 5230 Hwy. 153, Hixson | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Chinese food buffet + take-out
Chef Lin Buffet | 5084 South Terrace, Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Chinese buffet + sushi (take-out options depend on the restaurant’s busyness)
City Café | 901 Carter St., Chattanooga | Saturday + Sunday, 24 hours | American fare, all-day breakfast + desserts (The 7641 Lee Hwy., Ooltewah location will be open from 7 a.m.-12 a.m.)
