Where to eat out in Wichita on Christmas Day 2025

If you want to go out to eat on Christmas Day in Wichita, here are your choices: One fancy buffet. A few bars serving food. Breakfast places. Donut shops. One Mexican restaurant. And a long, long list of Asian eateries.

Here’s the 2025 list of Wichita restaurants open on Christmas Day, including hours of operation. If there’s a restaurant you’re wondering about — or if you want to add one — email dneil@wichitaeagle.com

Brunches, breakfast, bars, etc.

Astoria, 3242 N. Rock Road, 316-351-5544: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

Blue Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar, 2244 N. Webb Road, 316-260-5511: Open noon to 8:30 p.m.

Bronx Pizza & Pints, 2140 W. 21st St., 316-239-6022: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chisholm’s Beef & Ale House, inside Wichita DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport, 2098 S. Airport Road: Serving breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and dinner from 4 to 10 p.m.

Crispy Donuts, 3233 E. Harry, 450 N. West St.: Open 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Denny’s, 4042 E. Harry, 316-683-8362: Open 24 hours

Dudley’s Irish Pub, 8550 W. 21st. St., 316-440-7555: Serving full menu from 5 to 11 p.m. Bar closes at 2 a.m.

Emerson Biggin’s West, 2330 N. Maize Road, 316-866-2577: Open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The kitchen will remain open until 10 p.m.

Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road, 316-945-5100: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buffet will be $21.99 for adults.

The Hill Bar and Grill, 4800 E. Douglas, 316-201-1190: Open 5 to 11 p.m. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

Huddle House, 1735 W. 21st St., 316-440-3399: Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kababs, 3101 N. Rock Road, 316-260-9999: Buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oasis Lounge, 4121 W. Maple, 316-943-9260: Open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Kitchen will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 5205 E. Kellogg: Serving full menu from 2 to 10 p.m. Bar open until 2 a.m.

O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 2405 W. 31st St. South, 316-260-2562: Open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. Kitchen open until 1 a.m.

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 602 N. Tyler, 316-295-3949: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Red Lobster, 333 S. Towne East Mall Drive, 555 S. West St.: Open noon to 9 p.m.

Saltgrass Steak House, 2624 Greenwich Road, 316-330-2820: Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations encouraged by phone or at www.saltgrass.com/location/saltgrass-wichita/

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, inside the Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, 316-440-5300: Christmas brunch buffet served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., $59 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under, free for ages 3 and under. Make reservations at www.opentable.com

SK Donut, 7343 W. Central, 5225 N. Maize Road: Open from 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Starbucks: Several free-standing Wichita stores will be open abbreviated hours. Call your favorite store before visiting.

Walt’s East, 7732 E. Central, 316-691-8800: Open 5 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

Asian food

Asian Wok, 2929 N. Rock Road, 316-239-1238: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for pre-order and carry-out only

Bann Thai Cafe, 5255 N. Maize Road: Open noon to 3 p.m.

Chiang Mai, 3141 S. Hillside, 316-652-8910: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

China King, 4100 E. Harry, 316-652-8688: Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Da Nang Bistro, 1845 S. Rock Road, 316-869-7554: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dolphin Restaurant, 2959 S Hillside, 316-295-3177: Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dragon City, 3008 W. Central, 316-941-9966: Open 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Great Wall, hours of operation vary by location. Call desired location for hours.

Jacky Chan Sushi, 7820 E. Harry, 316-239-6178: Open 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Lee’s Restaurant, 6215 W. Kellogg, 316-942-8822: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for carry-out and delivery only. Customers are encouraged to call ahead.

Mirai Ramen & Sushi, 6524 E. 37th St. North, 316-295-3677: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

New China Super Buffet, 4858 S. Broadway, 316-529-0888: Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

New Paradise Biryani Pointe, 1648 S. Rock Road, 316-927-3580: Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 or 10 p.m.

Oh-K Dog, 8131 E. Kellogg, 316-766-5325: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Oh Yeah China Bistro, 3101 N. Rock Road, 316-425-7700: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pho KC, 4875 E. Pawnee, 316-880-8848: Open 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Pho Kim, 1675 S. Rock Road, 316-440-5859: Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saigon Restaurant, 1103 N. Broadway, 316-262-8134: Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Shanghai, 3815 E. Harry, 316-681-8020: Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.​

Super East Buffet, 7607 E. Douglas, 3146-352-7398: Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tasty House, 2431 N. Greenwich, 316-260-2727: Open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m but will close for a one-hour break, possibly from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Teppanyaki Grill & Sushi Buffet, 6710 W. Kellogg, 316-942-7777: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tokyo Japanese Cuisine, 446 N. West St., 346636-7777: Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.

Tom’s Lotus Garden, 822 S. Broadway, 316-263-8888: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuptim Thai, 2121 N. Rock Road, 316-768-2550: Open noon to 9 p.m.

Tuptim Thai Express, 1317 N. Maize Road, 316-722-9999: Open noon to 9 p.m.

Umi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, 1233 E. 13th St.: Open noon to 9 p.m.

Vo’s Kitchen, 2130 N. Tyler, 316-721-8888: Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This story was originally published December 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM.

Denise Neil

The Wichita Eagle

316-268-6327

Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. She’s a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining.