--- title: 40+ Restaurants Open on New Year's Day 2019 description: It's January 1, 2019, and yes there are restaurants open on New Year's Day — including Starbucks, Applebee's, KFC, IHOP, and more. authors: - name: Julia Glum role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/julia-glum/ bio: Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. She also writes Dollar Scholar, a weekly newsletter that teaches young adults how to navigate the messy world of money. education: University of Florida at_money_since: 2018 articles: 453 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Debt - Economy and Politics - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology also_seen_in: - Newsweek - International Business Times - CBS News - Good Morning America - WUSA9 - Pix 11 - The New York Times - Mashable - The Washington Post - CNBC - Politico social: - https://x.com/superjulia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-glum published: '2019-01-01T10:00:28.000Z' modified: '2024-03-18T14:37:54.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - Holidays - restaurants word_count: 989 canonical: https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![(clockwise from top left) Bahama Breeze; Buca di Beppo; Dunkin' Donuts; Panera Bread](https://img.money.com/2018/12/181222-restaurants-open-on-new-years.jpg) *(Clockwise from top left) Bahama Breeze; Buca di Beppo; Dunkin' Donuts; Panera Bread* When the ball has dropped and the confetti has been cleaned up, you're probably going to want to eat on Jan. 1, 2019. Get ready to start the year off right by checking out one of the many restaurants open on New Year's Day. It's a new year, but you have most of the same great options for food available on the holiday, no matter what you're looking for on New Year's Day 2019. Restaurants like Boston Market, Chili's, Chick-fil-A, Hooters, and Waffle House are observing their regular hours and serving food like normal. And, yes, you can also order pizza, wings, or whatever else you like for delivery from Pizza Hut or Domino's if you're too tired to leave the couch. Here's a list of big chain restaurants open on New Year's Day 2019. ## [Applebee's](http://applebees.com) [*Good Housekeeping* reports](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/a25472358/restaurants-open-new-years-day/) that Applebee's stores are open for business on Tuesday. ## [Bahama Breeze](https://www.bahamabreeze.com/home) Bahama Breeze locations will be offering two happy hours on New Year's Day: one from 4-6 p.m. and another from 9 p.m. to close, with [cocktails starting at $2.19](https://www.bahamabreeze.com/events/new-years-eve-party). ## [Benihana](http://www.benihana.com) A spokeswoman says Benihana locations are open on Jan. 1. Hours vary by location. ## [Black Angus Steakhouse](https://www.blackangus.com/) Black Angus restaurants are posting regular hours on New Year's Day. ## [Boston Market](https://www.bostonmarket.com/) A spokeswoman confirms to Money that Boston Market will be open on New Year’s Day, serving food from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. as per usual. ## [Buca di Beppo](https://www.bucadibeppo.com/new-years-eve-reservations/) Buca di Beppo locations open at 11 a.m. on New Year's Day. ## [Buffalo Wild Wings](https://buffalowildwings.com) Kick off 2019 with some drums (or flats, whatever's your style) at Buffalo Wild Wings, which has regular hours on Jan. 1. ## [Burger King](https://www.bk.com/) Like most fast food chains, Burger King restaurants are generally open on New Year's Day. ## [Capital Grille](https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/) Capital Grille has normal operating hours on New Year's Day. ## [Chart House](https://www.chart-house.com/featuring/Bloody-Mary-Day/) Not only is Chart House open on Jan. 1, but it's also offering $5 Bloody Marys to help your hangover. ## [Chick-fil-A](http://chick-fil-a.com) Most Chick-fil-A locations will be [open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.](https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Inside-Chick-fil-A/Is-Chick-fil-A-open-on-New-Years) on Jan. 1. ## [Chili’s](https://www.chilis.com/frequently-asked-questions) Chili's is open on New Year's Day. ## [Cracker Barrel](https://www.crackerbarrel.com) Cracker Barrel locations will operate like normal on Jan. 1, serving from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m. ## [Davio's](http://davios.com/) In the Boston area, four locations of Davio's [will be open](https://www.bostonchefs.com/holiday/new-years-day-boston-restaurants/) for lunch and dinner on Jan. 1. Duck in between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. ## [Denny’s](https://www.dennys.com/) Denny's, which is open 365 days a year, will be serving up pancakes galore on New Year's Day. ## [Domino's](https://www.dominos.com/en/) Domino's holiday hours vary by location, but most (if not all) will be open on New Year's Day. ## [Dunkin’ Donuts](https://dunkindonuts.com) A spokeswoman tells Money that Dunkin['](https://dunkindonuts.com) hours vary by location, though many will be open on Jan. 1. ## [Fogo de Chao](https://fogodechao.com/) [Fogo de Chao](https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/13/1650587/0/en/Fogo-de-Ch%C3%A3o-Adds-a-Touch-of-Decadence-to-the-Holidays.html) will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year's Day. ## [Hooters](https://www.hooters.com/) Take the new year under your wing (get it?) and stop by Hooters. The [holiday hours at most Hooters](https://www.facebook.com/164331352775/photos/a.10151510048757776/10155957819102776/?type=3&theater) restaurants indicate that they're open on Jan. 1. ## [Huddle House](https://www.huddlehouse.com/) Huddle House locations will be open on Jan. 1, [according to holidayshoppinghours.com](https://holidayshoppinghours.com/2018-holiday-restaurant-hours/huddle-house-open-closed-hours/). ## [IHOP](http://ihop.com) IHOP restaurants are open like usual on New Year's Day 2019, though they're all operated by franchisees, so hours may vary. ## [In-N-Out Burger](http://www.in-n-out.com/) If all you need is grease after a fun night out, In-N-Out Burger is open on New Year's Day. ## [KFC](https://www.kfc.com/) Settle in for 2019 with a bucket of fried chicken from KFC, which [*Country Living* reports](https://www.countryliving.com/life/g25321672/restaurants-open-new-years-day/) will indeed be operating on Tuesday. ## [Luby's](https://www.lubys.com/) Luby's restaurants will be open on New Year's Day 2019. ## [McDonald's](https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html) Yes, though there may be a few exceptions, McDonald's is open on New Year's Day. ## [Morton’s Steakhouse](https://www.mortons.com) Locations of Morton's Steakhouse are open on Jan. 1 — just call your nearby restaurant to determine its exact hours and availability. ## [Olive Garden](https://www.olivegarden.com/l) The breadsticks are plentiful and the doors are open at Olive Garden on New Year's Day. ## [Panda Express](https://pandaexpress.com) A spokeswoman confirms that most Panda Express locations will be open on Jan. 1 but advises customers to check their local store's hours before heading over. ## [Panera Bread](https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html) If you're hunting for carbs after drinking too much Champagne, you can stop by an open Panera location on Tuesday, according to *Good Housekeeping*. ## [Pizza Hut](http://pizzahut.com) Get your stuffed crust fix at Pizza Hut, which a spokesman says will observe normal hours on Jan. 1. ## [Romano's Macaroni Grill](https://www.macaronigrill.com/) Macaroni Grill has regular business hours on New Year's Day, so it'll be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## [Ruby Tuesday](https://www.rubytuesday.com/) Check online to see if the Ruby Tuesday nearest you is operating on New Year's Day. Many locations are open, but hours vary. ## [Shoney’s](https://www.shoneys.com/ny-2017.html) Call for individual restaurant hours, but Shoney's locations will be open on Jan. 1 — and preparing for their National Buffet Day celebrations on Jan. 2. ## [Sonic](https://www.sonicdrivein.com/) [*Country Living* reports](https://www.countryliving.com/life/g25321672/restaurants-open-new-years-day/) that Sonic locations will be up and running, but individual locations' hours will vary. ## [Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/) Starbucks is open on New Year's Day, but hours might vary by location, [according to *Good Housekeeping*](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/a25472358/restaurants-open-new-years-day/). ## [Steak 'n Shake](https://www.steaknshake.com/) Most Steak 'n Shake locations will be open on Jan. 1, [according to holidayshoppinghours.com](https://holidayshoppinghours.com/2018-holiday-restaurant-hours/steak-n-shake-open-closed-hours/). ## [Texas Roadhouse](https://www.texasroadhouse.com/) [According to holidayshoppinghours.com](https://holidayshoppinghours.com/2018-holiday-restaurant-hours/texas-roadhouse-open-closed-hours/), Texas Roadhouse is open on New Year's Day. 2019, let's get this bread (with cinnamon butter). ## [TGI Fridays](https://www.tgifridays.com/) A spokesman says several TGI Fridays locations will likely be open on New Year's Day with modified hours, but each location is different. Call ahead or check your local store's webpage. ## [Waffle House](https://www.wafflehouse.com/) Waffle House is open for all your needs all the time — and that includes New Year's Day 2019. ## [Wahlburger's](https://wahlburgers.com/) Wahlburger's locations will be open for business on Tuesday, according to *Country Living*. ## [Wendy's](http://www.wendys.com) Feeling Frosty? Wendy's is open on Jan. 1, [according to Hours Guide](https://www.hoursguide.com/wendys-hours-of-operation/). ## [White Castle](https://www.whitecastle.com/) White Castle restaurants will observe the same hours they normally do on Jan. 1 (hours may vary by location). ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Lifestyle", "item": "https://money.com/lifestyle/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Restaurants", "item": "https://money.com/restaurants/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "40+ Restaurants Open on New Year's Day 2019" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/", "name": "40+ Restaurants Open on New Year's Day 2019", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2019-01-01T10:00:28.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/restaurants-open-new-years-day-2019/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2024-03-18T14:37:54.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "40+ Restaurants Open on New Year's Day 2019", "articleSection": "Lifestyle", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2018/12/181222-restaurants-open-on-new-years.jpg", "width": 3000, "height": 2000, "caption": "181222-restaurants-open-on-new-years" } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Julia Glum", "url": "https://money.com/author/julia-glum/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/julia-glum/#author", "description": "Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. 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