Looking for Atlanta Restaurants Open on Christmas 2010?

Although many restaurants are closed, there are several Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas this year. If you and your family are planning to eat out this Christmas, don't wait until the last minute; make your reservations early.

Christmas brunch or Christmas dinner, which do you prefer?

Several fine Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas will be offering an extravagant holiday brunch. Carving stations will include turkey, ham and prime rib of beef. In addition to a seafood station, side dishes will consist of a variety of soups, salads, vegetables, potatoes, casseroles and breads. Each will also be serving their own specialties along with an elegant dessert table. Restaurants include:

Paces 88
Located at the St. Regis Hotel at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta
Hours: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Christmas Brunch $65 per person and $32 for children
For reservations, call 404-563-7910
http://www.paces88.com/index-hours.htm

Room at Twelve Centennial Park
Located at 400 West Peachtree Street in Atlanta
Hours are 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Christmas Brunch $45 per person and $17 for children
For reservations, call 404-4181-1250
http://www.roomattwelve.com/roomhome.htm

The Atlanta Grill
Located in the Ritz-Carlton at 181 Peachtree Street in Atlanta
Hours: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Christmas Brunch $55 per person and $25 for children
For reservations, call 404-221-6550
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Atlanta/Dining/Default.htm

Park 75
Located in the Four Season Hotel at 75 Fourteenth Street in Atlanta
Hours: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Christmas Brunch $75 per person and $32 for children
For reservations, call 404-253-3840
http://www.fourseasons.com/atlanta/dining/park_75/

Some Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas will be serving a traditional Christmas dinner. Entrée choices include prime rib of beef, ham, turkey or seafood, along with appetizers, salads, side dishes, house specialties and desserts. Restaurants include:

Sun Dial Restaurant
Located at 210 Peachtree Street in Atlanta
Hours are 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm
Christmas Dinner $59 per person
For reservations, call 404-589-7506
http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/

Atkins Park Restaurant
Located at 794 N Highland Avenue in Atlanta
Hours are 6:00 pm to 12:00 am
Christmas Dinner $20 per person and $15 for children
For reservations, call 404-876-7249
http://www.atkinspark.com/news.cfm

For more casual dining, with no reservations needed, the following Atlanta Restaurants open on Christmas are:

Waffle House
Located at over 200 locations in Atlanta and the metro area, Waffle House will be open all day on Christmas and will be serving their regular menu dinner selections.
http://www.wafflehouse.com/welcome/

International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
IHOP has over 25 locations in the Atlanta area and most will be open all day on Christmas. IHOP will also be offering their regular dinner selections.
http://www.ihop.com/index.php