Restaurants Open On New Year’s Day 2016: List Of 40 Chains Hours For The Holiday

Whether you had a long night out or just feel like taking the day off in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurant chains open New Year’s Day so that you don’t have to cook. Most of their outlets are operating their regular hours, but each establishment’s hours vary by location. Check out this list of more than 25 restaurant chains open New Year’s Day, all with local times:

Applebee’s: Most locations are open Friday 11 a.m. to Saturday 1 a.m. Check the store locator for specific sites.

Bahama Breeze Island Grill: Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight, but vary by location. Check the store locator for specific sites.

Baja Fresh: The Mexican food chain is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., but may vary by location. Check the store locator for specific sites.

Benihana: The hibachi chain is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Check the store locator for specific sites and hours.

Bennigans: The Irish pub-themed chain is open Friday 11 a.m. to Saturday 1 a.m., but may vary by location. Check the store locator for details.

Bertucci’s: The Italian chain Bertucci’s is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at most locations. Check the store locator for specific hours.

Bob Evans: The chain is open until 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on location. It is even offering a special for customers who visit New Year’s Day, with a side of breakfast meat only $1.16. Check store locations.

Boston Market: Store hours vary, but most locations are open until 10 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Store hours vary, but most locations are open from Friday 11 a.m. to Saturday 1 a.m. Check store locator for details.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours vary, but most locations are open until 2 a.m. Check store locator for details.

California Pizza Kitchen: Many locations are open until 2 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Most hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check store locator for details.

The Cheesecake Factory: Hours vary, but most locations are open Friday 11 a.m. to Saturday 12:30 a.m. Check store locator for details.

Chili’s: Chili’s mainly stays open until midnight. Check store locator for details.

Chipotle: Most Chipotle stores are closed for New Year’s Day. Check store locator for individual locations.

Cosi: Closing times vary between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Cracker Barrel: Most locations close at 11 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Dave & Busters: Times vary by location. Check store locator for details.

Denny’s: Most Denny’s outlets are open 24 hours. Check store locator for details.

Friendly’s: Locations are open until 11 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Golden Corral: Hours vary by location. Check store locator for details.

Hard Rock Cafe: New Year’s Day hours are 8 a.m. to midnight at most locations. Check store locator for details.

Hooters: Most of the sports-bar locations are open until Saturday 1 a.m. Check store locator for details.

Houlihan’s: Locations in many areas are open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Check store locator for details.

IHOP: Many locations are open 7 a.m. to midnight. Check store locator for details.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Most locations are open until midnight. Check store locator for details.

Johnny Rockets: Many locations are open until 11 p.m., but vary by location. Check store locator for details.

LongHorn Steakhouse: Most locations are open until 9:30 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Olive Garden: Locations open at 11 a.m. Closing times vary. Check store locator for details.

Outback Steakhouse: Store times vary, but many are open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Panera Bread: Most locations are open until 9 p.m. Check store locator for details.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro: Store locations open between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. New Year’s Day is the last day the chain is offering Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs by the glass. Check store locator for details.

Pei Wei Asian Diner: Most store locations open at 11 a.m. Check store locator for details.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: Store hours vary by location. Check store locator for details.

Planet Hollywood: Most locations close at midnight. Check store locator for details.

Qdoba Mexican Grill: Most locations open at 10:30 a.m. and are offering one free Knockout Taco to customers who come in New Year’s Day. Check store locator for details.

Red Lobster: Stores open at 11 a.m., but closing times vary. Check store locator for details.

Red Robin: Most locations are open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check store locator for details.

Ruby Tuesday: The chain opens at 11 a.m. with different closing times at different locations. Check store locator for details.

T.G.I. Friday’s: Most locations are open until 2 a.m. Check store locator for details.