I thought it was hard to find a place to eat on Thanksgiving… but I was wrong. Most Central Arkansas restaurants are going to be closed on Christmas Day. The few I’ve been able to scare up:

Ashley’s at the Capital Hotel is offering breakfast only, regular menu service 6-10 a.m. Reservations suggested. (501) 374-7474.

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Capital Bar and Grill, meanwhile, is keeping normal hours and will be open all day Christmas, with complimentary valet.

Capriccio’s at the Peabody Hotel is apparently offering a brunch, but details have yet to be forthcoming.

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The Riverfront Steakhouse at the Wyndham in North Little Rock is offering Chirstmas Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $24.99 adults/$12.99 kids. Reservations are suggested. (501) 371-9000.

Opal Mae’s in Russellville is doing another prime rib and holiday fixings buffet for reservations only. Call for your time…

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Camp David at the Holiday Inn Downtown is offering its Christmas buffet 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $14.95 a person, reservations suggested. (501) 975-6227.

Luby’s is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 219-1567/

Panda Garden is offering its usual sushi-Chinese-crab legs buffet for $12.99 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (501) 224-8100.

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Hunan Oriental Cuisine is open 11:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. with its usual menu. (501) 223-9966.

Papa Sushi, which just opened in the Koto space on Chenal Parkway, will observe regular operating hours both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will be open 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. (501) 821-7272.

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Igibon Japanese Food House is also observing normal hours of 11 a.m – 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (501) 217-9063.

And the Arkansas Queen Riverboat is doing a special Christmas Day cruise. Boarding is at noon Saturday with the cruise running 12:30 – 2 p.m. Traditional holiday fare including ham, turkey and fixings will be provided. Reservations: (501) 372-5777.

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