Edmonton 
Getting food on Christmas Day is usually a bit tricky. So, too, is finding a table for dinner on the 25th.
Credit: Unsplash
As hundreds of stores, restaurants, and bars across Edmonton close their doors on Christmas Day, a handful remain open. The holidays aren’t part of everyone’s December plans, and whether you need a regular meal or a tasty holiday feast, those Edmonton restaurants open on Christmas Day are here to help. There will be both locally owned and chain spots open for the holidays, some with limited Christmas hours, while others will remain open for their regular Thursday hours.
For Restaurants with Christmas Day Dining Specials: 20+ Edmonton Restaurants for Christmas Dine-In or Dinner Takeout
Good Buddy
Where:
- 2059 111 St NW, Edmonton (December 25th Hours: 11:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. )
- 9959 Whyte Ave NW 2nd Floor Edmonton (December 25th Hours: 3:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. )
- 3026 Granville Dr NW, Edmonton (December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -9:00 p.m. )
- 9499 137 Ave NW #1018, Edmonton (December 25th Hours: 10:30 a.m. -9:00 p.m. )
- 11 Athabascan Ave #128, Sherwood Park (December 25th Hours: 10:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m. )
Hanjan
One of Edmonton’s most successful and popular local Korean restaurants will be open December 25th. Hanjan, and the four Edmonton locations, are all open on Christmas for takeout and dine-in service. Their opening hours for the holiday give you the option to enjoy their sharing plates and appetizers, noodle and rice bowls, and warming soups and stews, for lunch or dinner.
Where: 10536 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
10401 Mayfield Rd., Edmonton
10166 114 St. NW, Edmonton
3735 99 St. NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -6:45 p.m.
Chinese Hot Pot Buffet
South Edmonton’s Chinese Hot Pot Buffet are not simply open on Christmas Day, but are open for special, extended holiday hours! The hot pot spot have more time for you and your loved ones to gather over the warm, hearty, and soothing Chinese soups, sides, appetizers, and more. These extended, 12-hour open days run from December 24th- New Year’s Day to also include Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
Where: 5420 Calgary Trl NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
Braven
Where: 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 8:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Confederation Lounge – Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
The regular all-day menu will be available from the Hotel Mac’s Confederation Lounge this Christmas Day. And the Confederation Lounge will be open throughout the day for their regular hours! Stop by the Castle on the riverbanks for a festive cocktail, a hearty meal, Happy Hour, dessert, or luxury spirits and champagne.
Where: 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.
Kindred Food + Drink
Where: 10344-102 Street NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. , 5:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Szechuan Sweet Mango
Find the Szechuan Sweet Mango restaurant on the east side of Whyte Avenue, closer to Bonnie Doon. Their hearty and soul-warming menu includes an assortment of dishes perfect for Christmas Day, or any winter day. The appetizers include a variety of deep-fried items, vegetables, chicken, and tofu. Their mains include filling dishes like pho, stir-fry, wraps and more.
Where: 9120 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 3:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Gyu-Kaku
Gyu-Kaku are open in Edmonton on December 25th for both lunch and dinner. The Japanese barbecue spot has a menu with a large selection of light or hearty dishes. These items are available for pickup or dine-in, with reservations also an option. In addition to Gyu-Kaku’s opening hours on Christmas, they are also open on New Year’s Day.
Where: 10416 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.
P.F. Chang’s
PF Chang is a new chain location in Edmonton and is a chain which Edmontonian may already know of thanks to its global popularity. And as a bonus for Edmontonians, this place is open on Christmas Day! The restaurant is open by reservations for in-person dining, and for online ordering for PF Chang’s to go.
Where: 6303 Currents Dr NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
Saffron Indian Cuisine
Where: 469 Parsons Rd. SW, Edmonton
17006-90 Ave NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Yang Ming Buffet
Yang Ming’s major claim to fame in Edmonton is their massive buffet, possibly the largest in the city. Rely on Yang Ming’s Buffet this Christmas for a filling and memorable meal including lunch or dinner. There will be one single buffet available for all of Christmas Day, which will be Yang Ming’s $35.99 per adult Weekend Buffet Dinner (Age 10-12 – $20.99; Age 5-9 – $17.99; Age 3-4 – $8.99; Senior 65+ – $2).
Where: 3414 118 Ave. NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -8:30 p.m.
Jollibee
Each of Edmonton’s Jollibee locations are open this Christmas Day! This includes northeast, southeast, south-central, and northwest locations. So, no matter where you are, there is likely an open Jollibee nearby on Christmas. They are one of the biggest Asian fast-food chains in the world and only have a select few Canadian stores. But their popularity quickly grew in Edmonton, and their famous fried chicken is a perfect meal to share over the holidays.
Where:
- 3803 Calgary Trail NW #914
- 881 Tamarack Way NW
- 17136 90th Avenue NW
- 1 Kingsway Garden Mall Northwest
Red Lobster
All Red Lobster locations will be open for Christmas Day 2025. This includes Edmonton’s two Red Lobster locations with one in the south, and one in the northwest. Enjoy a seafood feast with the family and take advantage of the Red Lobster Daily Deals. Discover three new seafood boil flavours, zesty Lemon Pepper, savoury OLD BAY & Butter Sauce, and bold RL Signature Sauce, alongside classics like the Ultimate Feast. Toast the season with limited-time festive drinks, including Snowglobe Sangria, Sugar Cookie Delight, and Under the Mistletoe. The restaurant also offers a variety of Family Meals and is open on Christmas for takeout.
Mariner’s Boil with NEW Lemon Pepper and the Ultimate Feast .
Where:
- 4111 Calgary Trail South, Edmonton
- 10111 171 St NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Canadian Brewhouse Ellerslie
All of Edmonton’s Canadian Brewhouse locations have something special reserved for dad this Father’s Day. For the Sunday only, fathers can receive one free appetizer with the purchase of two drinks. All you have to do is hope he shares it with you.
Where: 9538 Ellerslie Rd SW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Halo Bar & Bistro – Renaissance Airport Hotel
Where: 4236 36 St. East, Renaissance Edmonton Airport, Edmonton International Airport
December 25th Hours: 6:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Stages Kitchen + Bar – DoubleTree by Hilton
The West Edmonton Hilton’s Stages Kitcehn + Bar is a wonderful option for Christmas Day dining as well as for dining on locally sourced ingredients. The Stages cuisine includes as many fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients as possible which are used to create the restaurant’s signature Canadian fare. This Christmas, Stages Kitchen + Bar are open for lunch and dinner menus.
Where: 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton
December 25th Hours: 11:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
