These Columbus GA restaurants will be open on Christmas Day

If you just can’t bring yourself to cook one more meal, there are lots of options in the Columbus area to get you out of the house.

While a lot of restaurants in Columbus will be closing for Christmas Day, there will still be some dining options for those who would rather not cook.

Options for takeout

Some restaurants are offering options for customers to order ahead of time for meals they can heat up at home.

• Cracker Barrel
• The Honey Baked Ham Co.
• Midtown Provisions
• Country’s Barbecue
• Fuji Steakhouse
• Chef Lee’s

Restaurants open Christmas Day

• The Juicy Seafood at 6780 Veterans Parkway from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Dishoom Bistro at 2603 Manchester Expressway from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
• Chef Lee’s Peking Restaurant at 6100 Bradley Park Drive from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
• Denny’s at 3239 Macon Road.
• Fuji Japanese Steakhouse at 6499 Veterans Parkway suite 8 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Kiou Asian Express at 700 Ruffie Way, Midland, Georgia, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Mi Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill at 4475 Warm Springs Road from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet at 2040 Auburn Ave. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Waffle House at all locations are open normal business hours. 
• Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse at 1808 Manchester Expressway from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• The Hangout Bar & Grill at 6060 Veterans Parkway from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• IHOP at 2939 N. Lake Parkway from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• IHOP at 6317 Talokas Lane from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Italian Soul at 4022 University Ave. Ste 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lemongrass Thai and Sushi at 2435 Wynnton Road from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Office Sports Bar & Grill at 2979 N. Lake Parkway #800 will open at 4 p.m.
• Saffron Columbus at 5300 Sidney Simons Blvd., Suite 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Thai and Thai Columbus at 5870 Veterans Parkway from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Taste of India at 2301 Airport Thruway from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and a buffet from 11 a.m.. to 3 p.m. 

Business as usual

Here are some other national chains that are usually open on the holiday. However, it’s best to check their hours because they may vary.

• McDonald’s
• Burger King
• Wendy’s
• Starbucks
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Taco Bell
• Hooter’s 
• Red Lobster

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