What Restaurants Are Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Omaha?

Last updated Jan 12, 2026 | Food & Drink

Written by Dan Hoppen

Plenty of Omaha restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — perfect if you’re traveling, want to skip the cooking or just prefer a meal without the holiday stress and cleanup. From upscale steakhouses to Chinese restaurants, here’s our 2025 guide to restaurants open on Christmas Eve and restaurants open on Christmas Day near you.

How We Determined What’s Open on Christmas

To create this guide for restaurants open on Christmas near you, the Hurrdat ONE team researched local Omaha restaurants and national chains who have historically served the metro area during the holidays. We also posted an all-call to social media asking local chefs, restaurant owners, and trusted sources in the Omaha culinary community for restaurants open on these days.

Then, we prioritized spots with confirmed holiday hours, diverse cuisine options, and a range of price points—from casual family meals to fancy Christmas dinners for two.

This list is a thorough resource with many of the most popular places open for the holidays, but by no means exhaustive. If you think we should add any restaurants open for Christmas to our list, send us your suggestions!

Hours and availability may change. For the most up-to-date information—including hours, menu details, and reservation availability—we recommend contacting the restaurant directly before finalizing your plans.

Omaha Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve

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Want takeout or breakfast in Omaha on Christmas Eve? You can count on many sit-down and fast food restaurants in Omaha to be open on Christmas Eve, but most will be operating with reduced hours and menus may be special or limited.

Chain & Fast Food Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve

Fine Dining & Steakhouses Open on Christmas Eve

New American & Sports Bars Open on Christmas Eve

Ethnic Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve

Italian & Pizza Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve

Dessert Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve

Omaha Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

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Many restaurants in Omaha will be closed on Christmas Day, but there are still plenty of options in a variety of cuisines that are open. Many restaurants will likely close early or have limited hours, so make sure you plan ahead by making reservations for Christmas dinner (if available).

Chain & Fast Food Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Fine Dining & Steakhouses Open on Christmas Day

New American & Sports Bars Open on Christmas Day

Asian Fusion & Chinese Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Indian & Thai Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Italian & Pizza Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

For healthy restaurants nearby or more winter activities after your Christmas dinner in Omaha, check out Hurrdat ONE’s guides to holiday lights in Omaha and ways to celebrate Christmas in Omaha. Or for year-round updates on the best food and drink spots in the area, read our restaurant guides.

About the Author


Dan Hoppen

Lifelong resident Dan Hoppen is passionate about all things Omaha. That love is most deeply rooted in his appreciation for local restaurants, which he expresses through social media and his podcast, “Restaurant Hoppen.” But his love for this city expands beyond its food scene, and through his role as Content Producer, he strives to showcase everything Omaha has to offer.