Not in the mood to cook? Athens area restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Are you looking for a place to eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? While many restaurants in Athens will be closed for the holidays, there are some that will cater to those who want a sit-down meal without the fuss of cooking for themselves or their families.
Here's a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day:
Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar 1225 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. & Sakura Steakhouse 3557 Atlanta Hwy., Athens 706-850-2027. For more information go to: https://sakurahibachiathens.kwickmenu.com/index.php or https://www.sakurahibachiathens.com/.
Christmas Eve: noon to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Carrabba's Italian Grill 3194 Atlanta Hwy, Athens 706-546-9938. For more information go to: https://locations.carrabbas.com/georgia/athens/3194-atlanta-hwy.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Olive Garden 3666 Atlanta Hwy., Athens. 706-227-2225. For more information go to: https://www.olivegarden.com/locations/ga/athens/athens-georgia-square-mall/1625.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rafferty’s Restaurant and Bar 15 Huntington Rd., Athens. 706-613-0045. For more information go to: https://www.raffertys.com/.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Five Guys 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens. 706-549-9081. For more information go to: https://restaurants.fiveguys.com/1850-epps-ridge-parkway.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cracker Barrel 1913 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens. 706-208-0304. For more information go to: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/.
Christmas Eve: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 2040 Oconee Connector, Athens. 706-353-0217. For more information go to: https://www.cheddars.com/locations/ga/athens/athens/2180.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hilltop Grille 2310 W Broad St., Athens 706-353-7667. For more information go to: https://www.hilltopgrille.com/.
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Cafe on Lumpkin 1700 S. Lumpkin St., Athens. 706-215-9240. For more information go to: https://thecafeonlumpkin.com/.
Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ted’s Most Best 254 W. Washington St., Athens 706-543-1523. For more information go to: https://tedsmostbest.com/.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Poquitos 195 Prince Ave., Athens 706-850-8706. For more information go to: https://poquitosathens.com/.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peking 2725 Atlanta Hwy., Athens 706-549-9333. For more information go to: https://www.westpekingathens.com/.
Christmas Eve: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Utage Sushi Bar 440 E. Clayton St., Athens. 706-227-9339. For more information go to: https://utagesushibar.restaurant/.
Christmas Eve: noon to 8:30 p.m.
Porterhouse Grill 459 E. Broad St., Athens. 706-369-0990. For more information go to: https://www.porterhousegrillathens.com/.
Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Athens Wok 493 E. Clayton St., Athens. 706-850-2695. For more information go to: http://athenswokga.com/.
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Waffle House - various locations. For more information go to: https://www.wafflehouse.com/.
IHOP 1180 Baxter St., Athens 706-354-1356 & 1061 Pkwy. Blvd., Athens 833-919-9489. For more information go to: https://www.ihop.com/en.
Christmas Eve: Baxter: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Day: Baxter: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Christmas Eve: Pkwy. Blvd.: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in Athens, Ga.
