Since the topic comes up multiple times daily during the month of December, I’ve come up with a list of restaurants open on Christmas day in Savannah.
NOTE: The information below was for Christmas of 2023. I’ll start updating this post in November of 2024 as restaurants begin planning their holiday hours and menus.
I’ve contacted each of these restaurants within 30 days of Christmas to verify that they’ll be open, but it’s always a good idea to double check before showing up. I made sure to note the restaurants that said they may end up closing if they can’t find enough workers.
To get a general overview of the holidays check out this post: Christmas in Savannah: Get the Scoop from a Local, and to learn about the biggest holiday events taking place between Thanksgiving and Christmas, read this post: Savannah in December: Weather, Events, and More!
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Restaurants Open Christmas Day
A good general rule of thumb is that the closer you are to the river, the more likely you are to find restaurants open for the holidays — especially if those restaurants are attached to hotels.
For that reason, the majority of these restaurants are located either in the Historic District or the Plant Riverside District.
22 Square
Location: Historic District North
Attached Hotel: Andaz Savannah
Address: 14 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-2116
Website: 22 Square
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
22 Square will be open and serving a special holiday menu on Christmas day in 2023. Reservations are required.
Emporium Savannah
Location: Historic District South
Attached Hotel: Perry Lane Hotel
Address: 254 E Perry Lane, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 559-8400
Website: Emporium Savannah
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
E-Tang
Location: Historic District North
Address: 513 E Oglethorpe, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 335-1993
Website: E-Tang
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Five Oaks Taproom
Location: Historic District North
Attached Hotel: Hotel Indigo
Address: 201 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 236-4440
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Fleeting
Location: Eastern Wharf District
Attached Hotel: Thompson Savannah
Address: 201 Port St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 521-6150
Website: Fleeting
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Closed
Grafitto Pizza
Location: Plant Riverside District
Attached Hotel: JW Marriott Plant Riverside
Address: 500 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 373-9060
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Hitch
Location: Historic District South
Address: 300 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (888) 873-9567
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
➡️ NOTE: Please be generous (both in tips and in attitude) towards the folks working in Savannah’s service industry during the holiday season. They’re spending time away from family and friends to ensure that you are fed! 💛
Moss + Oak Eatery
Location: Historic District North
Attached Hotel: Hyatt Regency Savannah
Address: 2 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 721-4593
Website: Moss + Oak Eatery
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Olympia Café
Location: Historic District North
Address: 5 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-3131
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
This is one of the restaurants where an employee told me they reserve the right to change their hours if they can’t find enough workers during the holidays, so definitely give them a call first before stopping by.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Location: Historic District North
Address: 111 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 721-4800
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
This is one of only a handful of chain restaurants I’ve added to the list, but if you’re in the mood for a butter-topped steak and sides made for sharing, Ruth’s Chris is always a decent option.
Still, unless the other locations are booked, support local if you can!
St. Neo’s Brasserie
Location: Historic District North
Attached Hotel: The Drayton Hotel
Address: 7 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 662-8901
Website: Saint Neo’s
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Open 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
St. Neo’s Brasserie is an oyster bar specializing in Lowcountry cuisine.
Wet Willies
Location: Historic District North
River Street Address: 101 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401 | Website
City Market Address: 20 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401 | Website
Christmas Eve: Open 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Christmas Day: Open 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
New Years Eve: Open 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
New Years Day: Open 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Ok, so it’s a bar, not a restaurant, but for those of you who count slushies as sustenance, Wet Willies can quench your thirst on Christmas day.
Restaurants NOT Open for Christmas, but Open Christmas Eve, NYE, or New Years Day
The restaurants, coffee shops, and bars listed below will NOT be open Christmas day.
However, when I was calling around to inquire about holiday hours, the employees at many of these restaurants let me know they would be open limited hours during the holidays — many including Christmas Eve.
a.Lure
Location: Historic District North
Address: 309 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-2111
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
B. Matthew’s Eatery
Location: Historic District North
Address: 325 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-1319
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
B&D Burgers
Location: Historic District North
Address: 209 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 238-8315
Christmas Eve: Open until 4 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
B&D Burgers has three locations in Savannah. They’ve informed me that the West Congress Street location will be open from until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Boar’s Head Grill and Tavern
Location: Historic District North
Address: 1 Lincoln Street Ramp, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 651-9660
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: TBD
Chive Seabar and Lounge
Location: Historic District North
Address: 4 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-1748
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
This is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in Savannah, so this is always a solid option if you’re looking for a romantic vibe and yummy seafood.
Churchill’s Pub
Location: Historic District North
Address: 13 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 232-8501
Christmas Eve: Open until 4 or 5 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Collins Quarter
Location: Historic District North
Address: 151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 777-4147
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
I don’t know if their Forsyth Park location will be open, but the original downtown location will be open on Christmas Eve. If it’s cold out, make note that their outdoor seating area has heaters.
Corleone’s Trattoria
Location: Historic District North
Address: 44 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 232-2720
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Cotton Exchange
Location: Historic District North
Address: 201 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 232-7088
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
DUB’s Pub
Location: Historic District North
Address: 225 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 200-3652
Christmas Eve: Open until 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Fire Street Food
Location: Historic District South
Address: 13 E Perry St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 234-7776
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Franklin’s
Location: Historic District South
Address: 5 W Liberty, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 200-4045
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: TBD
New Years Day: TBD
Garibaldi’s Seafood
Location: Historic District North
Address: 315 West Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 232-7118
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Closed
Husk Savannah
Location: Historic District North
Address: 12 W Oglethorpe, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 349-2600
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Closed
J Christopher’s
Location: Historic District South
Address: 122 E Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 236-7494
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Local 11ten
Location: Victorian District
Address: 1110 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 790-9000
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Closed
Six Pence Pub
Location: Historic District South
Address: 245 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-3151
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Sorry Charlie’s
Location: Historic District North
Address: 116 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 234-5397
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Spanky’s River Street
Location: Historic District North
Address: 317 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 236-3009
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
Stone & Webster Chophouse
Location: Plant Riverside District
Address: 400 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 373-9066
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Closed
Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant
Location: Historic District North
Address: 109 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 236-3222
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
The Lady & Sons
Location: Historic District North
Address: 102 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-2600
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
The Olde Pink House
Location: Historic District North
Address: 23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 232-4286
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
The Pirates’ House
Location: Historic District North
Address: 20 E Broad, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 233-5757
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
The Shrimp Factory
Location: Historic District North
Address: 313 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone Number: (912) 236-4229
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Open
New Years Day: Open
If you have questions about any restaurants open on Christmas day in Savannah this year, please comment below and I’ll try my best to answer.
Erin authored the Savannah First-Timer's Guide and loves helping first-time visitors plan their trips. She lives in the artsy Starland District and enjoys exploring Savannah's hidden gems, as well as the surrounding Lowcountry.