But if you don't celebrate Christmas or plan to skip a big home-cooked meal this year, you may be looking for open restaurants in the area.
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Many restaurants will close or have adjusted holiday hours this Saturday, so before you go out, you might want to consider calling ahead to ensure they're open.
We've compiled a list of some chain and local restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day:
Applebee's: Select Applebee's restaurants nationwide will be open on Christmas Day, but hours may be reduced. You can find contact your local Applebee's restaurants at www.applebees.com/locations for specific holiday hours as each restaurant is independently owned and operated.
Boston Market: Both Boston Market restaurants in Fresno will open on Christmas Day. You can also order a Christmas dinner to be picked up, delivered or catered. See the meal options here.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Most Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. You can check which location near you will open their doors this Saturday here.
Curry Pizza Company: The Curry Pizza Company on Nees Avenue will be open on Christmas, but with adjusted hours. The restaurant will open from 10:30 am to 9 pm.
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Denny's: Most Denny's diners will remain open 24 hours on Christmas Day. Some may have reduced hours. You can find a restaurant near you here.
Dominos: Most Domino's locations are independently owned, so it may vary which stores are open on Christmas Day. You can find a list of stores near you and their holiday hours here.
Hino Oishi: Hino Oishi Teppanyaki restaurant at Campus Pointe near Fresno State will be open on Christmas Day with special holiday hours from 4 pm to 10 pm.
IHOP: Many IHOP restaurants will so open on Christmas Day from 7 am to 3 pm. To find a location near you, click here.
Imperial Garden: Imperial Garden, located on Blackstone Avenue, will be open on Christmas Day from 11 am to 8:30 pm.
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McDonald's: Some McDonald's restaurants will welcome guests on Christmas Day. The fast-food stores are independently operated, so hours may vary. Find a store location near you here.
Sakura Chaya: Sakura Chaya in Clovis is open for dinner on Christmas Day from 4:30 pm to 10 pm.
Thai Phucket: Thai Phucket restaurant on First Street in northeast Fresno will be open on Christmas Day from 10 am to 10 pm.