Restaurants Open on Christmas on Hilton Head Island, SC
Most of Hilton Head Island’s restaurants close or shorten their hours for Christmas, so the ones that open tend to book up early.
Open on Christmas Day
A three-course prix fixe Christmas dinner on Friday, December 25, 2026, served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Links dining room at the Harbour Town Clubhouse. Reservations are required.
The Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort steakhouse serves a three-course Christmas dinner from its executive chef. Reserve through the resort.
Open on Christmas Eve
A prime steak and seafood house that opens on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026, as well as New Year’s Eve. Book on OpenTable before the evening fills.
About this list
This list is limited to restaurants whose own sites say they are serving for the holiday: a prix fixe Christmas Day dinner in Harbour Town, a three-course Christmas menu at the Omni resort, and a Palmetto Bay Road steakhouse that opens on Christmas Eve.
Many restaurants publish their holiday menus only in late fall, and hours and prices change every year, so confirm the day and the time when you reserve. If you are staying in a rental and would rather not go out, a private chef can cook the meal in your kitchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurants are open on Christmas Day on Hilton Head Island?
Links, an American Grill in Harbour Town serves a three-course prix fixe dinner on December 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and HH Prime at the Omni resort serves a three-course Christmas dinner. Confirm times when you book.
Which restaurants are open on Christmas Eve?
Bowdie’s Chophouse is open on Christmas Eve. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Do I need a reservation for Christmas dinner?
Yes. Links requires reservations for its Christmas Day dinner, and the island’s open restaurants fill early.
What if I would rather have a chef cook at my rental?
A private chef can cook the holiday meal in your rental’s kitchen; see the private chefs page.
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