Restaurants that are open on Christmas day

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Christmas is the best time of the year to eat out and have fun with your family, because on this day almost everyone is at home and on a good mood. You can easily invite your family to go out to a nice restaurant after visiting your relatives and close friends or attending Christmas mass. But, the problem with this idea is that not all food places are open on Christmas day.

If you are looking for a place to eat on December 25, you don’t have to worry though. We have list down for you some restaurants that are open on Christmas. Here they are:  

Balay Dako

Start your Christmas morning with a heavenly feast from Balay Dako. They offer a breakfast buffet from 7 am to 11 am that features a variety of cereals on weekends and holidays, fried rice, breads, jams and spreads, and fresh fruits. They have a vast menu that includes dishes that goes well with the holiday season, like Ensaymada Classic and Queso de Bola,  bibingka, puto bumbong, and tsokolate 

Location:  4120 Tagaytay-Nasugbo Highway, Tagaytay City

Holiday schedule: Open on December 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31 and January 1. Will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on December 23 and 31.

Note: They only serve breakfast buffets on weekends and selected holidays.

Sentro 1771

Sentro 1771 is the perfect place to take your family for Christmas lunch. Known for their unique take on classic dishes, this restaurant is considered as one of the first modern Filipino restaurants in the Metro. Their Sinigang na Corned Beef, Fried Kesong Puti, and Sugar-free Humba are a must-try.

Branches and Schedule:

Uptown Mall BGC branch - Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and 11 a.m. to 12 m.n. on December 25 and January 1

Greenbelt branch - Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on December 25, 11 a.m. to 12 m.n. on December 30 and January 1, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 31

Capital Commons branch - Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 24, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on December 25 and January 1, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on December 30 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 31 

Yellow Lantern Café

Situated in a quiet corner in Sumulong Highway, Yellow Lantern Café is a bright and vibrant food hub that will make you feel relaxed and at home. Aside from a view of the Metro Manila skyline, they also offer affordable dishes from local and continental cuisine. You should definitely sample their paella, American barbecue ribs, and Chocnut cheesecake when you visit them this Christmas.

Location: 267-269 Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Mambugan Antipolo, Rizal

Holiday schedule: Open on December 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on December 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 m.n

Note: They will be giving  15% off on all their food items on Christmas

Sangkap Filipino Restaurant

Sangkap Filipino Restaurant is known for their modern rendition of classic Filipino dishes from the different regions of the country. Their food makes you feel nostalgic, because they are familiar and you most likely grew up eating them at home. Their Cebu Lechon Sinigang and Kalderetang Lengua is best for sharing with family members during special occasions, like the holidays

Location:  Ayala Malls Vertis North.

Holiday schedule: Open on December 24 and December 25

Note: They will be giving 20% off on all their dishes with niyog on December 24 and free minatamis on December 25, as part of their 12 Days of Christmas promo.

Christmas is about feasting on good food and relaxing with your family. You don’t have to cancel plans on this day, just because some restaurants are closed for the holidays, because there are plenty of amazing places that are ready to welcome you on Christmas day.