For those looking to go out to eat for the holidays for aren't up to cook a holiday meal, here are eight restaurants open on Christmas Even and/or Christmas Day in Denton.

Open on Christmas Eve

Graffiti Pasta

Graffiti Pasta in downtown Denton will be open on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day. The restaurant offers several pastas and pizzas, including baked ziti, brisket pasta and a pesto margherita pizza.Pei Wei

The Asian food chain will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas. The restaurant offers dishes like Thai basil curry and kung pao shrimp.
  • Open Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Dec. 25
  • 3420 N. I-35, Ste. 110, Denton
  • www.peiwei.com
Hanabi Ramen and Izakaya


The downtown Denton Japanese restaurant will close for Christmas, but be open on Christmas Eve. The restaurant offers several types of ramen bowls and other Japanese dishes like gyoza and kaaragi curry.
  • Open Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (may close at 7 p.m., depending on business); closed Dec. 25
  • 501 W. Hickory St., Denton
  • www.ramenhanabi.com
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

IHOP

The breakfast chain will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant specializes in breakfast food, including omelettes, waffles and pancakes.Denny’s

National diner chain Denny’s will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant offers classic diner fare such as sandwiches, burgers and breakfast meals.Saltgrass Steak House


The steak house is open on Christmas with reduced hours and will open with normal hours on New Year’s Day. The restaurant has menu items like steak, ribs and sandwiches.
  • Open Dec. 24, 11a.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • 1516 Centre Place Drive, Denton
  • www.saltgrass.com
Houlihan’s

Houlihan’s in Denton will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant features a bar with several beer, wine and cocktail options, and their menu offers chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers and seafood.
  • Open Dec. 24, 5-10 p.m.; Dec. 25, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • 3120 Town Center Trail, Denton
  • www.houlihans.com
Waffle House

National diner chain Waffle House is open 365 days a year, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the company’s social media. The restaurant offers breakfast and diner food.