Are you wondering where to dine out on Christmas Day?
Here is an alphabetical guide to restaurants in Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell that will be open on Dec. 25. Preparing a meal is not always on the top of to-do lists. For our readers who wish to dine out, we include the hours that eateries will be open on Christmas Day.
Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Petersburg
- Best Wings & Tacos, 307 N. Sycamore St., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Don Quixote Mexican Grill, 3221 W. Washington St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Golden Skillet Fried Chicken, 1228 W. Washington St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 4332 Westgate Dr., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Hotel Petersburg bar, limited menu, 20 W. Tabb St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Shirley’s restaurant will be closed)
- Huddle House, 11815 S. Crater Road, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Kin’s Wok Restaurant, 1714 W. Washington St., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken, 140 E. Washington St., 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Juju’s place, 3140 S. Crater Road, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Longstreet’s Deli, limited menu, 302 N. Sycamore St., opens at 6 p.m., may close early
- McDonald’s, 2139 S. Crater Road, 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Old Towne’s Alibi, limited menu, 305 N. Sycamore St., 6 p.m.-midnight
- Taste of China, 3333 S. Crater Road, opens at 11 a.m., may close early
- Top’s China, 20849 Woodpecker Road, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Restaurants in Petersburg closed on Christmas Day
- Andrade’s International Restaurant
- Arby’s
- Arriero Mexican Restaurant
- Bellas Pizza
- Big Mike’s Burger Shoppe
- Bojangles
- Bravo Burrito
- Brother’s Pizza
- Comeback Burger
- Croaker’s Spot (Petersburg)
- Dixie Restaurant
- El Roca Tequila & More
- Giuseppe’s Pizza
- Hardee’s
- Joe’s Steak and Seafood
- KFC
- La Loteria
- Mama Rita’s Restaurant and Pub
- Maria’s Old Town 21
- McDonald’s, 1206 Courthouse Road
- Mrs. Geda’s Kitchen
- Nanny’s Restaurant
- Nisa Thai Cuisine (Petersburg)
- Oldtown Perks
- Pablo’s Cantina
- Papa John’s
- Pete’s Grill
- Pizza Hut
- Rinkeydink Cafe
- Roma Ristorante Italiano
- Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar B.Q.
- Shirley’s Hotel Petersburg
- Shut Yo Mouf Soulfood
- Simona’s Pizzeria
- Sōshel Bistro
- Taco Bell
- Tennie T’s New Day
- The Brickhouse Run
- The Rock Yard
- Tortilleria Mixteca Petersburg
- Traditionz Wings and Grill
- Tramonto Ristorante
- Trapezium Brewing Co.
- Wabi-Sabi
- Wendy’s
- What-A-Burger
- 36 Soul Food
- 1949 WineHouse & More
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Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Colonial Heights
- Boil Bay Cajun Seafood and Bar, 1829 Southpark Blvd., 2-9:30 p.m.
- China Buffet, 200 Southgate Square, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Dante’s Pizzeria, 2900 Cedar Lane, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Denny’s, 801 South Ave., open 24 hours
- Excel Chinese Restaurant 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fuji Ramen, 1847 Southpark Blvd., 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- IHOP, 338 Southpark Circle, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Lucky Garden, 36 Pickwick Ave., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Rosita’s Tienda y Pupuseria, 2231 Blvd., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Tops China Restaurant, 3107 Blvd., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Volcano Crab, 204 Southgate Square, 1-7 p.m.
- Waffle House, 2002 Blvd., open 24 hours
Restaurants in Colonial Heights closed on Christmas Day
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar
- Arby’s
- Badas Philly
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Captain Tom’s Seafood
- Carini’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza
- Casa Don Jose
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Cicis Pizza
- Colonial Italian Restaurant and Grill
- Cook Out
- DAQ LIFE
- Domino’s
- Don Jose
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
- Great Steak
- Hardee’s, 1850 Blvd., 801 Temple Ave.
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Jimmy John’s
- Keystone Grill
- Long John Silver’s
- Little Caesars Pizza
- LongHorn Steakhouse
- Los Bandidos
- Marco’s Pizza
- McDonald’s 15700 Woods Edge Road
- Mi Rodeo Mexican Grill
- Mission BBQ
- Muncheese
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panera Bread
- Pizza Hut
- Sedona Taphouse
- Sgt. Pepper’s Pizza
- Skrimp Shack
- Sonic Drive-In
- Texas Roadhouse
- The Estate Restaurant & Lounge
- Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant
- WNB Factory – Wings & Burger
- Zito’s Mexican Family Restaurant
- Zzaam! Fresh Korean Grill & Kokee Tea
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Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Hopewell
- Asian American Restaurant, 101 E. Randolph Road, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Best Wings & Tacos, 323 Cavalier Square, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- BTJ Wings, 3001 Oaklawn Blvd., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Dragon Palace, 306 Cavalier Square, noon-10 p.m.
- Peruvian Charcoal Chicken & Grill, 5215 Plaza Drive, 10 a.m.- 2 a.m. Fri.
- Son’s Fish Market & Seafood Restaurant, 710 W. Point Road 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Tacos Chiki’s Fiesta, 2320 Oaklawn Blvd., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Top’s China Restaurant, 5236 Oaklawn Blvd., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Waffle House, 5105 Plaza Drive, open 24 hours
Restaurants in Hopewell closed on Christmas Day
- Captain D’s
- Carr Brothers
- City Point Ice Cream & Burgers
- Cook Out
- Ej Bistro Manila
- El Gordo Tienda Y Taqueria
- J&A Latino Market and Restaurant
- K & L Barbecue
- Kacha Thai Restaurant
- La Bodega
- Leones Italian Restaurant
- McDonald’s, 3309 Oaklawn Blvd., 5214 Oaklawn Blvd.
- Omega Bar & Grill
- Rosa’s Italian Ristorante Pizzeria
- Ruby Tuesday
- Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar. B.Q.
- The Anchor Room Bar and Grill
- The Boathouse at City Point
- Tropics Island Grill
- Waves Sandwich Company
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