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Are you looking for the best restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville? If so, keep reading!

If you’re searching for the best restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, you’ve come to the right place!

We don’t all fancy cooking up a storm on Christmas Day – I know I always prefer eating out!

If you don’t fancy cooking at home this year, or maybe you just want to head out to celebrate – my list has lots of inspiration and ideas for you.

I’ve featured lots of different kinds of places on this list of restaurants, so no matter the kind of food you fancy eating, hopefully, you’ll find something here!

So whatever your budget, or whatever your taste, there’s something for everyone on my list, so let’s dig in!

Reminder: Some restaurants will change their opening hours for holidays with little notice, so we always recommend checking hours yourself and reserving ahead of the day.

Ellington’s

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  • Website: https://www.ellingtons.restaurant/
  • Address: 401 Union St Floor 4, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
  • Phone: +1 615-988-7333
  • Type of cuisine: American Food & Wine Bar

First up on my list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, it’s Ellington’s.

We have a soft spot for Ellington’s, it’s familiar, friendly and a real ‘home from home’ kind of atmosphere. This place is a bar and grill, and their food is nostalgic but also modern, and we love it.

Their Christmas day food includes a 3 course Christmas menu, to save you from all the hassle of cooking at home! Perfect!

Nashville Underground

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Next on our list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, it’s the Nashville Underground.

If you want to spend Christmas day in Nashville somewhere lively and energetic, with plenty of festive cheer…

This might be the perfect choice for you, and it’s a place that is loved by locals too – which is another good sign.

The Palm Nashville

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  • Website: https://www.thepalm.com/
  •  Address: 140 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201,  United States
  • Phone: (615) 742-7256
  • Type of cuisine: American steakhouse and bar

The Palm Nashville is next on our list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville. This is another wonderful pick for some festive cheer in the city!

The food here is delicious, and we absolutely adore their steak dishes! Their Kagoshima A5 Wagyu New York Strip is out of this world.

And might just be the perfect Christmas gift to yourself!

From our research, it seems like this place is open 11:00am to 9:00pm on Christmas Day, giving you plenty of time to head on over!

Makeready L&L

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  • Website: https://makereadynash.com/
  • Address: 200 4TA AVENIDA NORTE, NASHVILLE, TN 37219, United States
  • Phone: (615) 610-7835
  • Type of cuisine:  American Food 

Next up on our list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, it’s Makeready L&L.

Our research shows us that this place is usually open from 5pm-10pm on Christmas Day in Nashville – and it’s a pre-fixe menu.

The food here is fun, modern and fresh – with a homely touch that makes you feel comforted and fulfilled. That’s just how we like it.

This is a lovely place to enjoy a festive feast, and it’s somewhere that’ll make you feel at home. Which I think is the kind of vibe you want over Christmas, for sure!

Two Ten Jack

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  • Website: https://twotenjack.com/nashville/
  • Address: 1900 Eastland Avenue, Suite 105 East Nashville, TN 37206, United States
  • Phone: 615-454-9255
  • Type of cuisine: Japanese food

Two Ten Jack is located on Eastland Avenue, and is open from 5pm-9:30pm on Christmas Day. This is a gorgeous pick for a relaxed and delicious Christmas day meal.

Oh, and it’s something a little different too! Japanese food on Christmas Day sounds perfect for me, I can never get enough ramen!

This great little Nashville restaurant is a fun and modern Japanese-inspired neighborhood pub, and it’s well worth considering.

This is a great choice for restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, especially if you don’t fancy traditional Christmas fare!

Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen

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  • Website: https://vonelrods.com/
  • Address: 1004 4TH AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37219, United States
  • Phone: 615.471.7415
  • Type of cuisine: steakhouse and bar

Next up on our list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, it’s the wonderful Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen.

This place is loved by locals and it’s somewhere that serves up mega tasty hearty food.

This place is usually open from 3pm to 10 pm on Christmas Day, and it’s a great place to visit for lots of fun and festive cheer.

They’ll be serving their every day menu of sausages, barbecued meats, and so much more. You’ll love it!

STK Nashville

Next on our list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville, it’s STK Nashville. STK in Nashville is a really classic pick. Sure it’s a chain restaurant – but you can’t deny the quality of their produce.

Steak feels pretty traditional for Christmas day dinner, and STK have lots of delicious sides and appetizers to choose from too.

If you want to head somewhere upscale, with some delicious meats and classic dishes – this is the one!

Carne Mare

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  • Website: https://www.carnemare.com/
  • Address: 300 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
  • Phone: +1 615-379-9000
  • Type of cuisine: Italian food

Carne Mare is open from open 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Christmas Day, so it’s an ideal pick for restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville.

Carne Mare is a great choice if you’re looking for Italian food, because this Italian Chophouse by Chef Andrew Carmellini offers up some delicious food!

They’ll be offering prime cuts of steaks, delicious seafood, and Italian specialties and appetizers. It’s a wonderful location for festive feasting!

The Nashville Grange

Open from 12pm – 6pm on Christmas Day, this is a lovely choice for festive dining in Nashville.

The Nashville Grange Christmas meal includes some special festive dishes, which includes a decadent lobster tart, winter greens salad, 8-hour rib roast, or a winter vegetable cassoulet, topped off with a luxurious spiced apple crumb tart.

How amazing does that sound? I know my mouth is watering already! This is a lovely choice for people who want a ‘special’ dining experience, and want something festive and fun for Christmas Day.

Yolan

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  • Website: https://www.yolannashville.com/
  • Address: 401 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
  • Phone: 615-231-0405
  • Type of cuisine:  Italian food

Yolan do the most amazing Christmas Day Brunch, and it’s a must visit for restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville.

Available to book between 10am – 2pm, this Christmas Day brunch is indulgent and delicious and a wonderful way to spend the day!

What food should you expect? Well, how does Bistecca e Uove; white truffle-topped omelets; and Risotto alla Carbonara; as well as house breakfast favorites, including Eggs in Purgatory and Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, sound?

Pretty amazing right? See you there!

Trattoria II Mulino

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Trattoria II Mulino is next on our list of fantastic restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville.

If you’re craving some Italian food on Christmas Day, then this is a brilliant choice for your Christmas Day dinner in Nashville!

You’ll find the most wonderful Italian classics on the menu here, so you’ll have plenty of wonderful dishes to pick from, trust us!

Some bonus suggestions for restaurants open on Christmas Day in Nashville…

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