🧭 Christmas dining guide
The short answer
Very few restaurants in Hochatown and Broken Bow open on Christmas Day. The one most likely to be open is Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing. In 2024 it held a Christmas Day buffet from 11 AM to 8 PM with ham, prime rib and salmon: $40 for ages 13 and up, $19.99 for ages 6 to 12, and free for 5 and under. Christmas 2026 plans are not posted yet. Call Choctaw Landing at (580) 494-2237 in early December to ask, and book early if they hold one.
Christmas 2026 is on a Friday, so Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24. More places stay open on Christmas Eve, but many close early. Call before you drive over.
Most cabin guests cook Christmas dinner at the cabin. Shop early. Last year Walmart closed at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and was closed all day on Christmas.
- Christmas Eve 2026: Thursday, December 24
- Christmas Day 2026: Friday, December 25
- Christmas Day buffet: Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing held one in 2024. 2026 not posted yet, call (580) 494-2237
- Open 24 hours: Love's Country Store in Broken Bow (gas station food)
- Closed Christmas Day: Walmart (last year); most small local restaurants
- Tip: Call ahead. Holiday hours usually go up in December
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Open on Christmas Day (call ahead)
Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing in Hochatown is the main sit-down choice. In 2024 it held a Christmas Day buffet from 11 AM to 8 PM, and reservations were required. The menu had glazed ham, smoked prime rib, roasted salmon, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts, pecan pie and cheesecake. Prices were $40 for ages 13 and up, $19.99 for ages 6 to 12, and free for 5 and under.
Choctaw Landing has not posted Christmas 2026 plans yet. Call (580) 494-2237 in early December, or check the Tuklo Grill page on choctawlanding.com. Tuklo Grill's regular hours are 8 AM to 10 PM Sunday to Thursday, but holiday hours can change.
Most small local restaurants close on Christmas Day so their staff can be home. If a place you like posts Christmas hours, it will usually be on its Facebook page in December.
🎄 Christmas buffet in 2024, call for 2026Tuklo Grill is a casual restaurant in Hochatown’s Choctaw Landing, known for an Oklahoma-meets-Southern menu that stretches from breakfast through dinner.
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🎄 Resort, dining & hotelChoctaw Landing brings a full resort experience to Hochatown, pairing casino gaming with hotel stays, dining, and live events in one destination.
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Gas station food on Christmas Day
Love's Country Store on South Park Drive in Broken Bow says on its own site that it is open 24 hours, every day. It has Godfather's Pizza (10 AM to 10 PM on a normal day) plus tacos, sandwiches and chicken tenders. Call (580) 584-3813 to check holiday hours for the pizza counter.
⛽ Open 24 hours, call about the food counter⭐ Thursday, Dec 24
Christmas Eve dinner
More restaurants open on Christmas Eve than on Christmas Day, but many close early. None of the local restaurants we checked had posted Christmas Eve 2026 hours yet.
Places with long regular hours are the safest calls: Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing, Hochatown Saloon (normally 9 AM to 9 PM, call (580) 494-3300), and Beavers Bend Restaurant on Hwy 259 (call (580) 494-7366). Call that week to check, and go early.
⭐ Call about Christmas Eve hoursHochatown Saloon is a Broken Bow gathering spot known for live music, great food, and a lively all-around experience in Hochatown, Oklahoma.
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⭐ Call about Christmas Eve hoursBeavers Bend Restaurant in Broken Bow serves American cuisine in the heart of Beavers Bend country, with a reputation for breakfast and comforting roadside meals.
See hours, photos & directions →🍗 Eat at the cabin
Christmas dinner to go, pre-orders and an in-cabin chef
No local place had posted a Christmas 2026 to-go meal yet. These are the best places to ask:
Mountain Man Meat Market in Hochatown takes meat orders, sells take-home sides, and posted a Thanksgiving menu this fall. Ask about a Christmas ham, roast or sides. They also offer Private In-Cabin Dining, where their chef cooks at your cabin. You book a date on their website, then pick a menu. Call (580) 584-5337. Book early for Christmas week.
Tuklo Deli inside The Mercantile at Choctaw Landing sells smoked barbecue by the pound and family-size buckets of fried chicken with sides, with online ordering. Call The Mercantile at (580) 494-2238 to check holiday hours.
The Market at Local 259 in Hochatown is a gourmet market with deli meats, cheeses and grab-and-go food. Call (580) 494-6758 to ask about holiday orders and grazing boards.
🍗 Meat orders, sides & in-cabin chefMountain Man Meat Market is Hochatown’s go-to meat market and deli, known for prime and Wagyu beef, take-home sides, specialty grocery items, and prepared food.
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🍗 Ask about holiday ordersThe Market at Local 259 is a Broken Bow gourmet market that blends specialty grocery shopping with ready-to-enjoy food and catering-style offerings.
See hours, photos & directions →🛒 Cook at the cabin
Groceries before the holiday
Shop by Wednesday, December 23 if you can. Stores are packed on Christmas Eve.
Last year (2025) Walmart stores closed at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and stayed closed on Christmas Day. Walmart has not posted 2026 holiday hours yet. Call the Broken Bow store at (580) 584-3324.
Pruett's Food in Broken Bow is open 7 AM to 10 PM on a normal day, with curbside pickup. It has not posted Christmas hours. Call (580) 584-6080.
Forgot something on Christmas Day? Love's in Broken Bow is open 24 hours for basics. Or have groceries delivered to the cabin before the holiday (see the delivery box on this page).
🛒 Closed Christmas Day last yearWalmart Broken Bow is the Walmart store serving Broken Bow, Hochatown, and the surrounding lake area, with a familiar one-stop mix of shopping and practical services under one roof.
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🛒 Groceries (ask about holiday hours)Pruett’s Food is a hometown grocery anchor in Broken Bow, serving shoppers with a full-service market and a pharmacy under one roof.
See hours, photos & directions →🚚 Delivery to your cabin
Staying in? Get food and groceries delivered
Grocery delivery
Skip the drive to town. Adam's Snack Wagon shops the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow for you. Type or say your shopping list in the app, check the items it finds, and a driver brings your groceries to your cabin around Hochatown.
Shop groceries →Restaurant delivery
Order from local restaurants on the Adam's Snack Wagon app. A driver picks up your food and brings it right to your cabin, so nobody has to drive after a long day on the lake.
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Christmas meals and events
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💡 Before you go
Tips for Christmas dinner in Hochatown
Call in early December
Christmas plans are usually posted in December. Call Choctaw Landing at (580) 494-2237 and book the buffet if they hold one.
Plan to cook
Most families eat Christmas dinner at the cabin. Plan the menu before you leave home.
Shop by the 23rd
Stores are crowded on Christmas Eve and close early. Walmart was closed on Christmas Day last year.
Check the cabin kitchen
Ask your host if the cabin has a roasting pan, a working oven and enough plates for your group.
Book a chef early
If you want a chef to cook at the cabin, book weeks ahead. Christmas week is busy.
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Common questions
Are any restaurants open on Christmas Day in Hochatown?
Very few. Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing held a Christmas Day buffet in 2024, from 11 AM to 8 PM. Christmas 2026 plans are not posted yet, so call (580) 494-2237. Most small local restaurants close.
Does Choctaw Landing have a Christmas buffet?
It did in 2024: Christmas Day, 11 AM to 8 PM, $40 for ages 13 and up, $19.99 for ages 6 to 12, free for 5 and under, reservations required. 2026 details are not posted yet. Call ahead.
Where can we eat on Christmas Eve in Broken Bow?
More places open on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24, 2026), but many close early. Call Tuklo Grill, Hochatown Saloon or Beavers Bend Restaurant that week to check hours.
Is Walmart in Broken Bow open on Christmas Day?
Last year Walmart closed at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and was closed on Christmas Day. Shop by December 23 to be safe.
Can we get Christmas dinner to go or a chef at our cabin?
Mountain Man Meat Market in Hochatown takes meat orders, sells sides, and offers a private chef who cooks at your cabin. Call (580) 584-5337 and book early.
Is anything open late on Christmas night?
Love's Country Store in Broken Bow is open 24 hours for gas, snacks and basics.
Can I get restaurant food or groceries delivered to my cabin in Hochatown?
Yes. Adam's Snack Wagon delivers restaurant food and groceries to cabins around Hochatown. You order on the Snack Wagon app, a driver goes and gets it, and brings it to your door. For groceries, they shop the shelves at Pruett's Food in Broken Bow, and you can type or say your shopping list right in the app.
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