These Springfield-area restaurants will be open Christmas Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The holidays are fast approaching, and if you need (or want) to avoid the kitchen, these Springfield area restaurants will be open and ready to serve you.

• Storming Crab Seafood (2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-771-5882)
  Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Christmas Day from 12-6 p.m. 
• George’s Family Restaurant (339 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-831-6777)
  Open Christmas Eve from 5:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day 
• Happy China (820 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite 100, Springfield; 417-890-9788)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
• Flat Creek Restaurant (772 U.S. Hwy. 60, Republic; 417-732-5441)
  Open Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Christmas Day from 12-5 p.m. 
  Serving a full menu plus a Christmas plate on Christmas Day featuring pineapple glazed ham, mash, green beans, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and topped off with a slice of pie. 
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (2858 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-831-4600)
  Open Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day. 
• Billy Gail’s Restaurant (1882 W. James River Rd., Ozark; 417-582-2600)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
  Serving full menu plus a holiday ham dinner that includes glazed ham, stuffing, candied yams, rolls, and your choice of pie.  
• Golden Corral (2020 E. Primrose St., Springfield; 417-883-6767)
  Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day 
• Waffle House (four Springfield locations)
  Open 24 hours a day on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 
• Applebee’s (2430 N. Glenstone Ave. and 1855 E. Primrose St., Springfield; 417-863-2200 (Glenstone); 417-883-4700 (Primrose))
  Open Christmas Day from 4-10 p.m. 
• Worman House Bistro at Big Cedar (612 Devil’s Pool Rd., Ridgedale; 417-339-5200)
  Open Christmas Day from 2-8 p.m. 
  Enjoy a five course, prix fixe holiday meal or the Worman House’s daily a la carte menu on Christmas. Reservations must be made in advance and can be made by clicking here. 
• Osage Christmas Buffet (150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale; 417-339-5320)
  Open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
  Celebrate the season with Osage Restaurant’s signature holiday buffet while taking in the view of the Ozark Mountains. See the menu and reserve your spot online.  
• Devil’s Pool Christmas Buffet (612 Devil’s Pool Rd., Ridgedale; 417-339-5141)
  Open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
  Featuring southern homestyle cooking, Devil’s Pool offers a casual dining experience with favorites like prime rib and roasted turkey for Christmas. Reserve in advance by clicking here, or check out the menu.  
• Ziggie’s Café (2515 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-866-1377)
  Open Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day.  
• Chateau on the Lake (415 N. State Hwy. 265, Branson; 417-243-1777)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5-9 p.m. 
  The Chateau Grille will offer its regular a la carte menu in addition to a four-course holiday meal. Reserve now by going online to chateauonthelake.com. 
• Sakura Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill (3230 S. National Ave., Springfield; 417-882-8000)
  Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 – 9 p.m. and Christmas Day from 12-9 p.m. 
• Nawab’s Indian Cuisine (3654 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield; 417-844-5050)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. 
• Shabu Hotpot (4560 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield; 417-353-8301)
  Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day. 
• New China (2725 N. Kansas Expy., Suite 112, Springfield; 417-862-3999) 
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 
• Ruthie’s on C-Street (504 E. Commercial St., Springfield; 417-864-8144)
  Open Christmas Eve from 3 p.m. – midnight, featuring Timmy Miano from 7-9 p.m. and Christmas Day from 5 – 11 p.m. 
• Alli’s Family Restaurant (4525 W. Chestnut Expy., Springfield; 417-864-7378) 
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. 
• Springfield Family Restaurant (2222 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield; 417-883-0900) 
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Grand Country Buffet (1945 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson; 417-335-2434) 
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Asian King Buffet (3130 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield; 417-889-8388)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. 
• Kearney Street Café (1324 W. Kearney St., Springfield; 417-987-0937)
  Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
  Featuring a special menu for Christmas with a choice of smoked pork chops, turkey or ham, along with stuffing, two sides and dessert. 
• Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes (209 E. Walnut St., Springfield; 417-319-5905)
  Open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  This local joint is dishing up burgers at its downtown Springfield location for those in need on Christmas Day.