LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) – We are getting close to Christmas and pots, pans, and casserole dishes across Acadiana will be out in full force over the next couple of days.
But for some, the idea of preparing a large meal is just not in the plans. Maybe you don’t feel like it or want a small gathering this year.
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And then there are others flying solo who just want to get out and enjoy a good Christmas meal.
Well, whatever your situation, we’ve got you covered. There are actually several restaurants in Lafayette that will be open on Christmas Day and are ready to take that task off your hands.
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Lafayette
Here is a list of restaurants we’ve found that are open on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana:
- Baba Kabab: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Buffet City: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Bushido: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Destination India Restaurant & Bar: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Dumpling Hour: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- First Hot Pot
- Golden Corral: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Hawaii Grill: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Kasai: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Katsu Ramen Bar: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- La Papa Loca: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Masala: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Piccadilly: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Royal Panda: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Saltgrass: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Spicy House: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Tsubaki by Koi: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keep in mind that the above list is only restaurants in Lafayette. There are others throughout Acadiana that will be open as well…