A lamb chop on a white plate on a white tablecloth. — Lamb dish at Iron Rose.

Christmas in Charleston: 12 Great Choices for Dining Out

Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day in Charleston

by Erin Perkins Updated Dec 16, 2022, 10:00am EST

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Lamb dish at Iron Rose.

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by Erin Perkins Updated Dec 16, 2022, 10:00am EST

Just because it's Christmas Day doesn't mean settling for a frozen dinner or Chinese take-out. Charleston offers a few options for eating out on December 25. Selections run from super fancy spots with white-glove service to barbecue. While everyone else is worrying about basting hams and turkeys, relax, and let someone else do the work. Take a peek at the map to see what's open on the holiday.

Crust Wood Fired Pizza & Bailey's Oyster Bar

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If pizza and beer sounds better than turkey and stuffing, head to the downtown location of Crust on Christmas.

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45 Romney St Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 628-6889

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Uptown Social

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Party-time sports bar Uptown Social will have football, so you can catch the the games with a crispy bar pie, wings, and truffle fries.

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587 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 793-1837

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Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

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Skip the turkey and ham and go for Lebanese on Christmas at King Street eatery Leyla.

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298 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 501-7500

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Little Palm

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Ryder Hotel bar LIttle Palm is decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome customers for a tropical drink, smash burger, or shrimp cocktail.

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237 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Peninsula Grill

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The holidays are traditionally a sold out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there’s a free seat.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 723-0700

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Charleston Grill

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The reservations are slim, but fine dining staple Charleston Grill puts on a "positively flawless" Christmas every year. Try for a seat at the bar to experience chef Michelle Weaver’s magical menu.

224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 577-4522

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Poogan's Smokehouse

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Meat-tastic eatery Poogan’s Smokehouse will stay open on Christmas to serve barbecue plates, fried chicken, and Southern fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

188 E Bay St #201, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 577-5665

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Magnolias

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Don't attempt crispy oysters for the holiday — let Magnolias take care of it. The East Bay institution has the traditional turkey with all the trimmings or alternatives like pecan-crusted salmon.

185 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 577-7771

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Revival

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Modern Southern restaurant Revival offers a three-course Christmas menu with choices like duck confit hash, prime rib, and pan-roasted grouper.

162 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 414-2335

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Poogan's Porch

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Poogan’s Porch will be open on Christmas to take care of you. The restaurant offers Southern favorites — including she-crab soup.

72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

(843) 577-2337

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Iron Rose

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The Mills House recently renovated and brought in new restaurant Iron Rose. Stop in on Christmas for a special dinner full of indulgent choices like blue crab fritters, whole roasted lobster, and a rack of lamb.