Skip the food: These 9 Birmingham restaurants are open on Christmas Day

Queen’s Park knows how to get festive. Photo via Gabby Gervais for Bham Now

Believe it or not, you can enjoy your vacation meal without the lengthy cooking process and without all the dishes. Mix up your Christmas dinner traditions and try these 9 local restaurants open on Christmas Day.

1.Restaurant Perle Rouge

Red Pearl Sesame Chicken, open for Christmas
Sesame chicken is always a staple. Photo via Cecilia Wood for Bham Now

Who said Christmas had to be all about ham? Eat enough food for the whole family to Red Pearl. Pro tip: Make your reservation today if you want to enjoy a meal there, they’re going to be busy!

Hours: 10 am-8:30pm

Site: 243 W Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209

2.Jack Brown’s Beer + Burger Joint

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Merry Christmas to your belly. Photo via Madison Croxson for Bham Now

Unwrapping your burger is like unwrapping a present, isn’t it? Grab your favorite burgers and beers at Jack Brown’s on Christmas day this year.

Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Site: 2811 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233

3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Nothing says Christmas like a fresh, sizzling steak delivered right to your table. If you and your loved ones are feeling well after the day’s festivities, make your dinner plans at Chris from Ruth.

Hours: 12 pm-10pm

Site: Embassy Suites Hotel, 2300 Woodcrest Pl, Birmingham, AL 35209

4. Food and Social Habitat

Located in the luxurious Grand Bohème Hotel, Habitat Feed and Social hosts a Christmas dinner from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Tickets are $ 75 per person, $ 35 per child 6 to 12 years old, and include a decadent four-course meal. Call ahead at 205-203-4745 for more information.

Hours: 11 am-9pm

Site: 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL

5.Waffle House

Any day is a good day for cheap waffles. Why make Christmas an exception? The waffle houses are open 24 hours a day, for all your merry late-night or early-morning festivities.

Hours: 24 hours

Sites: Valley Avenue, 4th avenue, Hills of Vestavia, Irondale and more

6.Al’s Deli and Grill

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Christmas dinner made easy. Photo by Pat Byington for Bham Now

Al’s is the perfect place to grab a little something for everyone in the family. With a generous menu at a low price, you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank after those Christmas presents.

Hours:10 am-3am

Site: 1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

7.Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

Head over to Great Wall, order take out, and snuggle up at home with your favorite Christmas movie. You can call or order online for a quick and easy Christmas dinner.

Hours: 11 am-3pm; 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Site: 706 Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209

8.Texas from Brazil

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Santa would approve this place for Christmas dinner. Photo via Bham Now

All the meat you could dream of, delivered to your table. Treat yourself to an incredible meal in Texas de Brazil.

Hours: 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Site: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Bonus: have a drink at the Miracle on 24th St

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Be festive at Queen’s Park. Photo via Miranda Shaffer for Bham Now

If you haven’t seen Miracle on 24th St in Queen’s Park, what better day than Christmas? Enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations and drink all the eggnog your heart desires. We know you need it after all that gift wrap.

Hours: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Site: 112 24th St N # 102, Birmingham, AL 35203

How are you celebrating this year? Tag us @bhamnow And keep us updated !

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