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Don’t want to cook on Christmas? Lots of Polk restaurants are open

December 23, 2025
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Maybe you don’t want the hassle of cooking. Maybe you don’t want the drudgery of cleanup.

Maybe you just want to get out of the house.

Whatever the reason, plenty of Polk County restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. Here’s a look at several.

  • Denny’s: Denny’s, Lakeland, open 24 hours.
  • Waffle House: All locations open 24 hours.
  • Salem’s Fresh Eats, 6108 N. US 98, Lakeland; 481 Havendale Blvd., Auburndale; 1700 3rd St SW, Winter Haven;  10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 4705 N. U.S. 98, Lakeland, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Hibachi Buffet, 901 E Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 863-333-0066.
  • Buffet City, 810 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 863-292-9898.
  • Ling’s Buffet, 4320 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 863-701-8787.
  • The Peking House, 2411 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 863-688-9022.
  • Fancy Q Sushi & Thai, 5615 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (last orders at 10:45 pm), 863-646-6666.
  • Sushi Masa, 5700 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 863-450-4456.
  • Duke’s Brewhouse, 1708 SE 6th St., Winter Haven, 863-576-9464; 4960 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 863-647-9464, 4 p.m. to midnight.
  • Curry Mango, 6625 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 863-940-2275.
  • Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar, 1551 SW 3rd St., Winter Haven, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., 863-201-8888.
  • Hungry Crab Davenport, 43554 US 27, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 863-888-8688.
  • SoFresh, 4756 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 863-622-1369.
  • Cozy Oaks, 1201 E. Orange St., Lakeland, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 863-802-8121.
  • Sizzling Grill, 21400 US 27, Lake Wales,  11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by reservation only), 863-676-4898.
  • Philly Steak and Wing, 4963 N US 98, Lakeland, 863-606-6122; 39859 US 27, Davenport, 863-866-2903, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • MJ’s  Pizza & Wings, 1747 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 863-816-6950.
  • Antojitos Navideños Restaurant, 635 Robin Road, Lakeland, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 863-500-6585.
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Depends on the location

  • IHOP: Lakeland, Davenport, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, are generally open Christmas Day, but hours vary by location, with some operating 24/7, others with limited daytime hours and some closed. Call a specific IHOP to confirm Christmas hours before visiting.
  • Starbucks: Starbucks, 4291 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 4670 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, 6 a.m. to noon; 2639 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, closed; 4720 S. Florida Ave., 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1310 Lakeside Village Circle, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Burger King: Most Burger King locations are closed on Christmas Day, but some may be open with reduced hours. Guests can check by using their app or calling ahead since hours vary significantly by location.
  • Wendy’s: Wendy’s locations are mostly open Christmas Day, but hours vary by franchise. Guests can use the Wendy’s location finder (www.wendys.com/blog/wendys-holiday-hours-gift-card) for a specific restaurant to confirm if it’s open.
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