With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s time to think about and plan your dining options. Whether you’ve been barbecuing all weekend and need a break, or you just don’t feel like cooking, consider treating yourself to a meal out. Many restaurants like Applebee’s and Chick-fil-A will be open for Memorial Day. You can choose to dine in or even pick up takeout for your potluck.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, so some restaurants will be closed. But don’t worry; here are 26 restaurants that will be open on Memorial Day.
Restaurants Open on Memorial Day 2024
- Applebee’s: Bring the cookout vibes to Applebee’s with burgers and an ice-cold Margarita. The restaurant will follow normal operating hours on Memorial Day.
- Bahama Breeze: Enjoy Caribbean-inspired drinks, seafood, and mains all day. Customers can choose a family-style bundle with four entrees or visit in person for food and live entertainment on the deck.
- Bob Evans: Feast on a breakfast spread before your evening barbecue or enjoy burgers and country-fried steak throughout the day. Bob Evans will be open during regular hours.
- Chili’s: Celebrate the start of summer and barbecue season with Chili’s iconic baby back ribs. The restaurant will operate under regular hours.
- Chipotle: If barbecue isn’t your thing, Chipotle will be open during normal business hours.
- Chick-fil-A: Many locations will be open on Memorial Day, but check your local store for hours.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: You can grab a family bundle of wings for your Memorial Day gathering. But keep in mind that store hours may vary by location, so it’s best to confirm holiday hours at your local spot.
- Burger King: If you’re craving a burger but don’t want to grill it, you can grab one all day long. Try the new Philly melt, among other recent launches.
- Cracker Barrel: Enjoy a home-cooked meal without the prep work. Cracker Barrel will operate under normal hours and has new summer menu items.
- Cold Stone Creamery: End (or start) a Memorial Day celebration with ice cream. All locations will be open for cones, shakes, and ice cream cakes.
- Dairy Queen: Open during normal hours, this restaurant serves burgers, chicken tenders, fries, sundaes, and blizzards.
- Denny’s: All locations are open, as the slogan says, “always open.”
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Needing energy for the day? Dunkin’ Donuts will be open during typical business hours.
- Golden Corral: For those who want a bit of everything, this buffet will be open. Call your local Golden Corral for exact hours.
- IHOP: All locations will be open, but call your local IHOP as hours may vary.
- McDonald’s: All locations will be open, a great opportunity to try the new McFlurry.
- Olive Garden: If pasta sounds better than a burger, the Italian chain will be open.
- Pizza Hut: Running out of time to cook? Bring pizzas to your gathering as Pizza Hut will be open during normal operating hours.
- Popeyes: Celebrate southern-style with chicken, biscuits, and gravy. The chain will be open during normal business hours.
- Ruby Tuesday: Streamline your Memorial Day meal with barbecue options from Ruby Tuesday.
- TGI Fridays: All locations will be open, and Memorial Day falls on their 50-cent wing promotion deal from 5 P.M. to close.
- Sonic: Buy a hot dog or slushy, as most locations will be open. Check the SONIC Mobile App or call ahead for confirmation.
- Subway: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary since each location is individually franchised. Call your local restaurant for exact hours.
- Starbucks: All locations will be open, perfect for your caffeine fix before grilling.
- Waffle House: Known for being open 24/7, head to Waffle House for a cozy meal.
- Wendy’s: The fast food chain will have char-grilled burgers available for either drive-through or sit-in.
This list many of the restaurants that will be open on Memorial Day, but I recommend calling your local fast food spot for their exact hours of operation.
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While these restaurants are open on Memorial Day, calling ahead to confirm holiday hours is always a good idea. As they are open on a holiday, they may also have special Memorial Day menus or deals that are well worth planning for, in advance. This upcoming long weekend, take the opportunity to enjoy a meal out with family and friends. Whether you’re in the mood for Italian, Southern comfort food, or a cuisine that’s entirely different, there’s likely a restaurant open and ready to serve you.