Open for business! The holidays are a magical time to explore Tuscaloosa — and whether you’re visiting family, traveling through town, or creating festive memories of your own, finding a great place to eat can make the season even brighter. While most restaurants take Christmas Day off, several local favorites will be open during the holidays.
Here’s your guide to where you can dine around the holidays in Tuscaloosa:
🎄 Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24, 2025
If you’re looking for a bite before Santa arrives, several spots around town will be open:
✨ Open on Christmas Eve
- Urban Cookhouse – 10 AM–4 PM
- Billy’s Sports Grill – 11 AM–8 PM
- Hoo’s Q & Brew – 11 AM–2 PM
- Texas Roadhouse – 11 AM–8 PM
- The Peach Cobbler Factory – 12 PM–5 PM
- Jack Brown’s – 11 AM–5 PM
Whether you’re picking up food for Christmas Day, grabbing a late lunch, or fueling up between last-minute errands, these spots have you covered.
🎅 Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025
Most restaurants will be closed, but one option will open its doors later in the day:
✨ Open on Christmas Day
- Jack Brown’s – Opens at 5 PM
If you’re craving a laid-back Christmas evening out, Jack Brown’s is the place to go.
🎉 New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year with dinner and drinks at these Tuscaloosa favorites:
✨ Open on New Year’s Eve
- Urban Cookhouse – 10 AM–4 PM
- Billy’s Sports Grill – 11 AM–9 PM
- Hoo’s Q & Brew – 11 AM–2 PM
- Texas Roadhouse – 11 AM–10 PM
- Innisfree Irish Pub – Kitchen: 11 AM–10 PM | Bar: 11 AM–2 AM
- The Peach Cobbler Factory – 12 PM–8 PM
- The 205 at Homewood Suites – 5 PM–9 PM
From casual bites to late-night celebrations, you’ll find plenty of ways to toast the year’s end.
✨ New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
Kick off 2026 deliciously with these restaurants offering New Year’s Day service:
✨ Open on New Year’s Day
- Billy’s Sports Grill – 11 AM–9 PM
- Texas Roadhouse – 11 AM–10 PM
- Innisfree Irish Pub – Kitchen: 11 AM–10 PM | Bar: 11 AM–2 AM
- The Peach Cobbler Factory – 12 PM–10 PM (regular hours)
From brunchy beginnings to evening eats, your first meal of the year is in good hands.
❤️ Warm Holiday Wishes from Tuscaloosa
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas Eve with comfort food, grabbing burgers at Jack Brown’s on Christmas night, or heading out for New Year’s festivities, Tuscaloosa’s restaurants are ready to make your season bright.
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