There are almost as many Christmas Eve dinner ideas as there are cuisines. And that's a good thing, because you can't expect to power through Santa's big night on Christmas cookie and cocktail ...

Bravo! Italian Kitchen: Most restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Brio Italian Grille: The Tuscan-inspired restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Texas Jacks Barbecue: The Lone Star-style barbecue restaurant is open on Christmas Eve. True Food Kitchen: The seasonal restaurant and scratch bar is open on Christmas Eve.

Chipotle restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, however, they will close at 3 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY. Is Burger King open on Christmas Eve?

Food Lion stores close at 6 p.m. EST on Christmas Eve. Giant Food stores close at 7 p.m., with pharmacies closing according to their Sunday hours. Gas stations close at 6:30 p.m.

Is Food 4 Less open on Christmas Eve? Kroger told USA TODAY that hours vary from division to division, however most stores in the Kroger family will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, or until the restaurant runs out of food. thedengsgarden.com, 225 Bedford St., East Bridgewater, 508-378-3155 Fireside Grill (Middleboro) ...