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 2024 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 2024.

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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 Seafood & Steak
  • Open: 12-9 on Christmas Day
  • Menu: Dinner buffet featuring salads, a prime rib and smoked pork shoulder carving station, entrees that include ham, bbq and teriyaki chicken breasts, grilled salmon beurre blanc sauce, and shrimp scampi, sides that include roasted potatoes, mac n cheese, rice pilaf, broccoli and carrots, and sugar snap peas, and assorted desserts.
  • Address: 9911 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
• 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: Fill menu + a plated meal
  • Address: 201 74th Ave N Suite C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 inside Sand Dunes Resort
• Brentwood
  • Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
  • 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: Regular hours
  • Menu: Full menu
  • 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
• 21 Main
  • Open Christmas Day with the Regular Ala Cart Menu and a few Christmas Specials
  • The restaurant is professionally decorated from DG Senter Designs for the holidays and 21 Main is an official toy drop spot for the Toys for Tots.
• 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
• NY Prime
  • Open: 5-9 PM on Christmas Day
  • Address: 405 28th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Ruth’s Chris
  • Open: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. 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 an all you can eat family style buffet. Adults: $45, Children (4-8): $25, Children under 3: FREE
  • Address: 9750 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
• Cafe Amalfi
  • Open: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Menu: Two dinner options available: 3 course meal for $50 or an a la carte menu crafted by our chefs. View Menu
  • Location: 10000 Beach Club Dr. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572