Christmas Restaurant Openings in the Champaign-Urbana Area
The holidays are known for many things, and we can all agree that it's the most wonderful time for good eats and tasty comfort food! If you’re not planning on cooking, the Champaign-Urbana area is full of options for dining out! Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!
Please note: We recommend calling in advance to confirm holiday hours, as bad weather and staffing may affect the restaurants listed.
Bunny’s Tavern
119 W. Water St., Urbana | 217-367-8175
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m—12:00 a.m
Chinatown Buffet
713 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign | 217-367-8883
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m
Cracker Barrel
2101 N. Kenyon Rd., Urbana | 217-344-9087
Hours Open: 6:00 a.m—9:00 p.m
Denny’s Restaurant
702 W. Town Center Blvd., Champaign | 217-359-7044
Hours Open: 24 Hours
Golden Harbor
505 S. Neil St., Champaign | 217-398-8988
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m.—2:45 p.m., 4:00—8:30 p.m.
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m.—2:45 p.m., 4:00—8:30 p.m.
Green Jade
1109 Windsor Rd., Champaign | 217-355-5988
Open Hours: 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
I Wok
113 W. Calvin St., Savoy | 217-344-4500
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Closed on Christmas Day
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge
6 E. Columbia Ave., Champaign | 217-552-1384
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., 4:30—9:30 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day
The Himalayan Chimney
134 W. Church St., Champaign | 217-552-1834
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Merry Ann’s Diner
1510 S. Neil St., Champaign | 217-352-5399
Open Hours: 6:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m
Oishi
2501 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign | 217-398-6888
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m— 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m—9:00 p.m
Pia’s Sports Bar & Grill
1609 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign | 217-351-1993
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m—12:00 a.m
Peking Garden
206 N. Randolph St., Champaign | 217-355-8888
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m–10:00 p.m
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m—10:00 p.m
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1214 W. University Ave., Urbana
Open from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Red Wheel Restaurant
741 Broadmeadow Rd., Rantoul | 217-893-0471
Open Hours: 7:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Silvercreek
402 N. Race St., Urbana | 217-328-3402
Hours Open: 10:00 a.m—2:00 p.m on Christmas Eve
Super Wok
1737 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m—9:00 p.m.
Tienda Guatemala
403-B N. Race St., Urbana | 217-344-2770
Open Hours: 5:00 a.m—6:00 p.m