Need to give your Christmas chef a break? Some restaurants scheduled to be open
Dec 22, 2025
Still in the holiday spirit but sick of cooking? Some Pikes Peak region restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, although with limited hours.
This list may not be exhaustive, and may grow. Call your favorite restaurant ahead of time for more information.
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak:
The
Christmas Day Buffet is sold out. There is a wait list, but it is very long, according to the restaurant. The bar and grill will be open, but it will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, call: 719-785-1000
Cerberus Brewing:
Christmas Dinner is sold out, and the brewpub (702 W. Colorado Ave.) will be closed Thursday. However, Seven’s Gate (77 S. Seventh St.) will be open starting at 5 p.m.
For more information, call: 719-636-2337 (Brewpub) or 719-381-4318 (Seven’s Gate)
China Village:
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended as Christmas Day is typically their busiest day of the year, according to the restaurant.
For more information call: 719-475-8299
Bourbon Brothers Tavern and Smokehouse:
The last day to order Christmas dinner was Monday. However, the restaurant will have a New Year’s special for two. It includes one appetizer, two entrees, dessert and wine from the special New Year’s Eve menu. The restaurant will also have a New Year’s Day Brunch.
For more information, call: 719-219-1830
The Airplane Restaurant:
As of Monday night, tables were still available for the Christmas Day Buffet, which will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For reservations, call: 719-570-7656
Hatch Cover Bar and Grill:
One of Colorado Springs’ longest-running bars and grills will be open from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Thursday. The kitchen closes at 8 p.m. Customers can head upstairs and enjoy drinks inspired by A Christmas Story. Note, Hatch Cover is 21 or older after 8 p.m.
For details, call 719-576-5223
Saltgrass Steakhouse:
Holiday hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the restaurant is accepting reservations online.
For details, call 719-594-5367
Black Bear Diner:
All three locations in the Colorado Springs area will be open. The locations at Garden of the Gods and off Academy Boulevard will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The location in Fountain will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, call:Fountain: 719-382-0349Garden of the Gods: 719-268-6874Academy: 719-314-3616
Burrowing Owl:
The restaurant will have a holiday buffet, drinks and desserts from 4 p.m. to midnight.
For more information, call: 719-434-3864
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