We’ve made up a list and checked it twice. If you’re not cooking for Christmas, your meals will still be nice.
Don’t forget that some restaurants require you to make reservations. And if there are any food-related issues (allergies, intolerances, special diets, etc.) in your group, please call ahead to discuss them.
Boston Market, 3808 Secor Rd., 419-292-0060 (this location only). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary by order. Holiday dishes include spiral sliced or whole honey-glazed hams, whole roasted turkey or boneless turkey breast, spinach artichoke dip, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, gravy, vegetable stuffing, creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, cinnamon apples, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, fresh baked cornbread, and pies (apple, pecan, or pumpkin). Call ahead to place large orders or drop in to choose à la carte items.
Denny’s: Open for 24 hours on Christmas Day. Prices vary by order. Special holiday dishes include a turkey and dressing dinner, pumpkin cream pancakes, and the Rudolph Pancake Breakfast. To find a franchise near you, go to locations.dennys.com/OH.
Doc Watson’s, 1515 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-6003. 8 p.m. to midnight. The regular menu will be available.
The Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, 419-874-3111 ext. 7354. 11 a.m. until last seating at 3 p.m. Adults $26, seniors $23, children $13 (ages 4 to 12), and children ages 3 and under are free. Buffet options include chef-carved herb and garlic roast beef au jus and ham, shrimp cocktail, salads (Betty’s, tossed, Waldorf), Mary Lou’s Christmas Slaw, baked whitefish, ziti with meat sauce, macaroni and cheese, cheesy potatoes, whipped potatoes with gravy, green beans with caramelized bacon and onion, maple-glazed carrots, artisan bread rolls, and an array of desserts. Included are coffee, tea (hot or iced), and milk (white or chocolate).
Hollywood Casino Toledo, 1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200. 11 a.m to 9 p.m. $27.99 per person. Selections at the Epic Buffet include prime rib, oysters, shrimp, turkey with stuffing, and much more.
IHOP, 4045 Talmadge Rd., 419-474-6701; 6535 Airport Hwy., Holland, 419-868-9831; and 10151 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, 419-873-0505. Hours vary by location, call ahead to confirm. Prices vary by order. Special dishes include pancakes in three holiday flavors (dark chocolate peppermint, eggnog, or pumpkin spice), and roasted turkey with bacon mashed potatoes.
Waffle House: Hours may vary by location, so call ahead to confirm. To find a franchise, go to waffle house.com/locations.
Don’t forget that many Asian restaurants are open on Christmas Day, too. Call ahead to see if your favorite will be one of them.
First Published December 24, 2016, 5:00 a.m.
