All The Restaurants Open On New Year's Day This Year

Head to Benihana for a feast.

You can count on Bob Evans being open on New Year's Day.

Nothing beats mashed potatoes.

Yes, BWW enthusiasts—most locations are open on New Year's Day. Might that have something to do with football? Who can really say.

Most Chili's locations will be open regular hours on the first of the year.

This is definitely a call-ahead-and-double-check situation as stores are independently owned, but it's likely that most locations will be open.

KFC is generally open throughout the New Year's holidays, so if you wake up craving a bucket of fried chicken, you should be good to go.

If you're in the mood for steak, many Morton's locations will be open. Just check your local spot before heading in.

Some might argue SONIC is the perfect day-after-New-Year's-drinking food. Since most locations are independently owned, you might want to check hours first.

Thankfully, most Starbucks locations will be up and running on New Year's Day, though hours will vary from store to store. That said, you're probably good to get your daily 7 a.m. espresso.

Hmm, is that a hangover you've got over there? Might we suggest a quick trip to the Taco Bell nearest to you? That should help.

Select locations will be open, so call ahead first.

You can count on your local Waffle House being open on New Year's Day. Some locations, however, might have reduced hours, so check your local restaurant first.