Over the past five weeks, there have been two major holidays that required extensive time in the kitchen. And if you threw a holiday party, you likely spent several additional hours preparing food. So the thought of cooking on New Year’s Day has very little appeal.
Whether you’re tired of the oven, just plain tired or looking to quiet the hangover from your New Year’s Eve party, you’ve got lots of options. A large number of restaurant chains are open on Jan. 1 and welcoming customers.
Note that hours may vary, so it’s always a good idea to call first. But if you need a bite to eat, here are a few places to try.
Restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2020
Boston Market
Buca de Beppo
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chart House
Cheesecake Factory
Chili’s
Cracker Barrel
Denny’s
Dunkin’ Donuts
Flemings Steakhouse
Fogo de Chao
HomeTown Buffet
Huddle House
IHOP
KFC
Legal Sea Foods
Marie Callender’s
McCormick & Schmick
Morton’s Steak House
Old Country Buffet
Olive Garden
Panera Bread
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Pizza Hut
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ryan’s
Smith & Wollensky
Taco Bell
Waffle House