Sometimes the best Christmas present you can give yourself is to stay out of the kitchen. No one wants to be scrubbing pots and pans and loading the dishwasher on a holiday when you’re supposed to be relaxing.
These restaurants in Eugene will be open on Christmas Day, or to order catering from before the holiday. Spend your Christmas chilling, not cooking, with some help from these local restaurants.
Abilities Diner and Bakery
Abilities will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Day, serving their regular menu alongside holiday meals.
Online: www. abilitiesdinerandbakery.com .
Sweet Waters on the River
Sweet Waters on the River will serve brunch on Christmas Day from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and dinner from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Online: www.sweetwatersontheriver.com .
Jade Dumpling and Noodle House
Jade Dumpling and Noodle House will be open for their regular hours on Christmas, at both of their locations.
Online: www.jadedumpling719.com .
Bao Bao House
Bao Bao House will be open on Christmas for their regular hours.