Reserve a table at one of the restaurants open on Christmas Day in Myrtle Beach and enjoy holiday dinner without the cooking or cleaning. Myrtle Beach is becoming a more festive Christmas destination every year with plenty of Christmas events and things to do. Every holiday season, select Myrtle Beach restaurants host Christmas dinner for guests visiting the Grand Strand and locals looking to skip spending hours in the kitchen.

The restaurants open on Christmas Day in Myrtle Beach 2023 include a mix of casual and fine dining establishments, so you’re sure to find something that suits your taste. We recommend making reservations for your Christmas dinner since tables will be in high demand. Consult our guide and reserve your table at a Myrtle Beach restaurant open for Christmas 2023.

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Note: the following information may change depending on demand and staffing, so call the restaurant ahead of time to confirm availability.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Myrtle Beach

• Carolina Roadhouse
  • Open: 1-9 PM on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Features include a turkey and ham dinner and a prime rib dinner. Limited regular menu items will also be available.
  • Address: 4617 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Beachfront Kitchen and Bar
  • Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including a Special Christmas Dinner Menu of glazed ham, turkey, steak, stuffing, veggies, salad and more. Reservations are required. Dinner is $23.99 for adults and $15.99 for kids. Call 843-692-5151 for reservations.
  • Address: 201 74th Ave N Suite C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 inside Sand Dunes Resort
• Brentwood
  • Open: Christmas Day
  • Menu: Three-course menu for $49/person.
  • Address: 4269 Luck Ave, Little River, SC 29566
• Landry’s Seafood 
  • Open: Regular hours on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Full menu
  • Address: 1312 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Denny’s
  • Open: Christmas Day serving full menu plus special holiday turkey dinner
  • Address: 800 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• California Dreaming
  • Open: 1-9 PM on Christmas Day
  • Address: 10429 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
• Riptydz
  • Open: Christmas Day
  • Address: 1210 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Prestons
  • Opens: 11:30 AM on Christmas Day
  • Preferred seating requests can be made through 2 PM on Christmas Eve
  • Address: 4530 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• 21 Main
  • [Please check for Christmas Day availability and hours]
• Hard Rock Cafe
  • Opens: Noon on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Regular menu plus the Pick Two or Pick Three holiday menu and holiday drink menu
  • Address: 1318 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Thoroughbred’s
  • [Please check for Christmas Day availability and hours]
• NY Prime
  • Open: 5-9 PM on Christmas Day
  • Address: 405 28th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Greg Norman
  • Opens: 2 PM on Christmas Day
  • Serving Christmas menu and limited dinner menu
  • Address: 4930 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• Ruth’s Chris
  • Open: Noon to 10 PM on Christmas Day
  • Address: 8211 Marina Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
• Gulfstream Cafe
  • Open: 4-9 PM on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Regular menu
  • Address: 1536 S Waccamaw Dr, Garden City Beach, SC 29576
• Black Drum Brewing 
  • Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Day
  • Serving special holiday buffet for $38 for adults and $18 for kids 3-8.
  • Address: 9750 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572