7 restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day

We’re here with a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day so you can eat to your heart’s content.

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Readers Dawn E. + Al G. reached out to ask if we could provide a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day, so we’re delivering seven restaurants on a silver platter for your dining needs.

Pro tip: We recommend making reservations.

Christmas Eve

Soby’s, 207 S. Main St. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-8 p.m. | Soby’s is almost completely booked for dinner, but you can make a reservation for lunch.

Larkins, 32 E. Broad St. | 11 a.m-9 p.m. | The Christmas Eve menu — featuring shrimp cocktail and wild mushroom ravioli — is sure to lift your holiday spirits.

Hall’s Chophouse, 550 S. Main St. | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Get your Christmas Eve brunch on at Hall’s.

Cracker Barrel, Multiple locations | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Feast on a good ol’ southern meal until 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve + Christmas Day

Spoonbread Restaurant, 120 S. Main St. | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Enjoy brunch at this downtown spot — reservations are required.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Multiple locations | Hours vary | Dine on their regular menu, available for dine in or carry out.

Up on the Roof, 250 Riverplace | 3 p.m.-10 p.m. | Chow down on some Christmas specials, or dine off the regular menu.

USAToday put together a list of fast food options for your holiday snacking, in case you need something a little quicker.

What about a catered holiday meal? Look no further — Kidding Around Greenville has a round up to help you get dinner on the table.

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