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1. B. Robertson | December 12, 2008 at 1:19 pm

   I believe Waffle House is also open.
2. Billy Booth | December 12, 2008 at 9:56 pm

   I have not verified this, but I do not think Golden Corral is open Christmas Day.
   If they are it is a first for this area.
3. Amy Hanek | December 13, 2008 at 10:00 am

   Nothing says Christmas better than a Chinese-style roasted duck, still looking at you (from A Christmas Story).
4. R. Mays | December 13, 2008 at 2:29 pm

   Usually the Rivermill is open
5. Billy Booth | December 13, 2008 at 8:53 pm

   Golden Corral in Roanoke has informed me that they WILL NOT be open on Christmas Day. I called over there to be sure and that is what I was told.
   Billy Booth
6. Frank M. | December 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm

   I believe Success Chinese Buffet on Melrose is open on Xmas day. They have been in the past.
7. lindseynair | December 13, 2008 at 11:31 pm

   Thank you, Billy Booth, for informing me that the Golden Corral information may be incorrect. I’ll be sure to check on that first thing Monday.
8. Lynda | December 14, 2008 at 6:07 am

   Nawab downtown is usually open on Christmas Day, but I have not confirmed that.
9. Dennis | December 15, 2008 at 10:27 am

   I know that the Omelet Shop in Salem is open, and Awful Arthur’s has been open in the past. But, they open at seven PM and it’s mostly the bar that is open, they may have a limited menu as well.
10. Amy M. | December 15, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    According to the Web site, it says Awful Arthur’s Towers Mall location will open Christmas Day at 7 p.m.

    Blacksburg location: Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, will reopen December 26 at 4pm

    Downtown Location: Available Soon

    Salem Location: Available Soon
11. Brandi | December 16, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Buffalo Wild Wings at Tanglewood is open 6pm-2am on Christmas Day.
12. Susan G | December 22, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Checked with Cracker Barrel in Troutville & Golden Corral in Roanoke and they both said that they will NOT be open on Christmas Day.
13. Harvey Lembeck | March 1, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Golden Corral – The human Pigsty.
    Can someone tell me why any sane person would ever venture into that madhouse, Golden Corral? If for no other reason, the fire marshal should shut the place down for overcrowding. Heaven help anyone if anything ever happened out there which required a quick exit. I have never seen a poorer layout of food lines, crowded tables, filthy buffet tables, food on the floor et al. I went once, and will never make that mistake again. It had all the charm of a post apocalyptic world, with humans scrambling over each other to eat.
14. kimberley | December 24, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    Table 50 is open tonight til 7 pm. Not sure about Christmas day.
15. Kimberly | December 25, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Is Applebees open on Christmas?
16. Debbie | December 5, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I have seen a sign on the front door at:

    China Gate
    Lake Drive Plaza
    (At Kroger’s in Vinton Va.
    Beside Subway Restaurant)

    The sign said that they will be open on Christmas day Dec. 2012.

    This an Asian Buffet, is very tasty.
17. Debbie | December 23, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Does any one know what restaurants will be open on Christmas day Dec. 2012 in Roanoke, Va. to serve food during the day?