Chick-Fil-A - Open during regular hours on Christmas Eve. Chili's - Will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Chipotle - Will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve. Check Chipotle website for specific hours by location. Cracker Barrel - Open until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Denny's - Open 24 hours.

Working in a kitchen for hours isn’t most people’s idea of a merry little Christmas, according to Escoffier. Fewer Americans are willing to cook big holiday dinners and more are interested in dining out or ordering in,

If making a Christmas dinner isn't part of this year's holiday plans, there are a few restaurants around the region that will be open to diners on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Here is a guide to some local restaurants and their holiday hours;