14 Memphis Restaurants OPEN on Christmas Day
If you prefer dining out during the holidays, you're in luck. These local favorites are open on Christmas Day! Image: Facebook / Moondance Grill
When the last gifts have been opened, and tummies start to rumble, treat your family (and yourself) to a memorable holiday meal without the fuss of meal prep and cleanup. These Memphis restaurants are open on Christmas Day!
*Listed in alphabetical order
Bardog Tavern
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: bardog.com
You can look forward to a Christmas morning complete with fried egg sliders, crispy shoestring fries, quesadillas, turkey melts, and plenty more! Bardog Tavern opens at 5 p.m.
Brookhaven Pub & Grill
Neighborhood: East Memphis (Brookhaven Circle)
More info: brookhavenpubandgrill.com
If you’re craving a hearty sausage-and-cheese plate with a beer to relax and refuel after your Christmas Day festivities, look no further! Brookhaven Pub & Grill opens at 5 p.m., and the outdoor patio will be heated. It’s the perfect cozy ending to a holiday spent with family and friends.
The Guest House at Graceland
Neighborhood: Whitehaven
More info: guesthousegraceland.com
If you want a quintessential Memphis experience, head to the Guest House at Graceland. Delta’s Kitchen will be open from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. for breakfast only, and again from noon until 5 p.m. for Christmas brunch. EP’s Bar & Grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Shake, Rattle, & Go coffee shop will be open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Max’s Sports Bar
Neighborhood: South Main
More info: maxssportsbar.com
Known for its lively yet welcoming atmosphere, great beer and bourbon selections, signature cocktails, and numerous screens to ensure you never miss the action, Max’s is the perfect spot to catch the game with friends. Grab classic bar fare, daily specials, and enjoy an energetic local hangout where good times and great drinks are always on tap. It opens at 4 p.m.
The Memphian Hotel: Complicated Pilgrim & Tiger and Peacock
Neighborhood: Overton Square
More info: thememphian.com
Complicated Pilgrim at The Memphian Hotel will be open for Christmas Day breakfast service from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., while the hotel’s vibrant lounge, Tiger and Peacock, will open at 5 p.m. for cocktails, small plates, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Momma’s Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: mommasbar.com
Grab your favorite tacky Christmas sweater and head to Momma’s Bar! With menu items like the Bubba Burger, Big Rig Grilled Cheese, and famous smoked wings, you won’t leave hungry. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m.
Moondance Grill
Neighborhood: Germantown
More info: moondancegrill.com
Wine and steak always sound pretty good for dinner, right? Moondance Grill will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, and reservations are encouraged. You can make yours here.
Paulette’s
Neighborhood: Harbor Town
More info: paulettes.net
Paulette’s will serve its regular breakfast menu from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and its special three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the special menu, you can look forward to dishes like filet mignon and lobster, Gulf redfish, and all the desserts you can imagine. There is also a children’s menu for those 12 and under for $19.95. Be sure to make a reservation here.
The Peabody: Grand Ballroom Brunch, Chez Phillipe & Capriccio Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: peabodymemphis.com
The Peabody will host brunch in The Grand Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Day. With menu items like crab claws, flank steak, and tomato basil soup, the entire family can look forward to a feast. The cost is $144 per adult, $51 for children ages 5 to 12, and children under the age of 4 are free. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance by calling (901) 529-4000 or booking online here.
Elegant dinner experiences will also be on offer at The Peabody’s two restaurants — Chez Phillipe and Capriccio Grill. (Click the links for menu details and reservations!)
Slider Inn
Neighborhood: Downtown + Midtown
More info: thesliderinn.com
If you want to ditch the formal service and holiday attire, go the casual route and sidle up to Slider Inn for an order of sliders and a Jameson slushie. Both locations will be open starting at 5 p.m.
Swagath Indian Cuisine & Bar
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: opentable.com
Spice up your holiday traditions with hearty Indian fare at East Memphis’s popular Indian spot, Swagath on Poplar Avenue. They will be open for both lunch and dinner service, with reservations available on OpenTable (but not required).
Happy holidays to you and yours!
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Katelyn Caughron
Katelyn is a Memphis-based freelance writer and certified fitness trainer. She loves fitness, the Memphis Tigers, and a good brunch.