Here are 10 restaurants open on Christmas 2024 in the Kansas City area
From all-you-can-eat meals to international specialties, you can find delicious food away from home in the Kansas City area on Christmas 2024.
Christmas Day is Wednesday, Dec. 25, and restaurants are preparing all over the area, from the Plaza to the Crossroads, Overland Park to Leawood.
And with the Chiefs playing a Christmas Day game, you’ll need fuel for rooting them on.
You’ll find a scrumptious meal no matter what you’re looking for: fine dining takes on holiday dishes, late night bites or global flavors from China, Brazil, Thailand and Italy.
In addition to local eateries, some chain restaurants will also be open on Christmas, like Denny’s, Waffle House, Hooter’s and Red Lobster. Hours vary by location, so call ahead to make sure your favorite spot is open.
If you know of another local restaurant welcoming diners on the holiday, email enash@kcstar.com.
Missouri
Look out on the Plaza lights while loading up on Brazilian meat at Fogo de Chão.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Price: $61.50 for an all-you-can-eat dinner for adults
- Book a Fogo de Chão reservation online or call 816-931-7700
Choose from Brio’s full menu of steak, pasta and entree salads at this Plaza restaurant.
- Hours: 11 to 8 p.m.
- Make a reservation at Brio online or call 816-561-5888
Gift your loved ones with a meal on the Plaza full of classic family-style Italian dishes.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Book a reservation at Buca di Beppo online or call 816-931-6548
Located in the Raphael Hotel just south of Brush Creek, this restaurant will serve three courses of holiday dishes.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Christmas dinner
- Price: $60 per adult for the Christmas menu
- Make reservations for Chaz on the Plaza online or call 816-802-2152
Celebrate Christmas with a German twist with the Crossroads restaurant’s three-course prix fixe menu.
- Hours: 12 to 7 p.m.
- Price: $85 per adult
- Make a reservation at Affäre online or call 816-298-6182
Located in the Crossroads, this restaurant and bar serves food late at night.
- Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight
- Make a reservation at Tannin online or call 816-842-2660
Three Owls at The Elms Hotel and Spa
Overnight guests and locals can enjoy a Christmas brunch at the historic Excelsior Springs hotel.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Price: $60 for adults, cheaper for seniors and children
- Book a reservation by phone 816-630-5500
Kansas
Thai noodles, warm curries and a Star reporter’s favorite mango duck dish are on the menu at the Leawood restaurant.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Book a Bamboo Penny’s reservation online or by calling 913-232-7695
At this Overland Park restaurant, diners cook meat at a grill on their table. Choose between a special holiday menu or their standard menu of Japanese dishes.
- Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Make your Gyu-Kaku reservation online or call 913-681-9788
Feast on Chinese dishes like dim sum and fried rice this Christmas at the Overland Park restaurant.
- Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Phone: 913-859-0089
- Reservations not required
Have more questions about the holiday season in the Kansas City area? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
