5 Restaurants Open Late in T Nagar, Chennai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day of the week. It is meant for shoppers, office groups and families who finish late in one of the city's busiest neighbourhoods and still want a proper meal. Five qualifying places were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Timings vary a lot by day, so check the hours listed for each before heading out.
#1
Olive Greenz Multicuisine Restaurant
★ 4.6 (876 Google reviews)Restaurant
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A multicuisine restaurant on Thanikachalam Road with a bar on site, table service and an all-you-can-eat option. It stays open until midnight on Saturday and Sunday, with earlier closing on weekdays, as early as 9:30 pm on Wednesday. Reviewers mention friendly, patient staff and a calm space despite the crowded area, and one notes it was full at dinner on a Monday. Halal food, vegetarian options, desserts and catering are all listed.
Best for: Weekend late dinners with family
- Address
- 37/8, Thanikachalam Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–11:30 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–11:30 pm; Wed 11 am–9:30 pm
#2
Geetham Veg Restaurant
★ 4.3 (24,758 Google reviews)Vegetarian restaurant
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A pure vegetarian restaurant on Gopathy Narayana Road, open daily from 6 am to 2 am. Reviewers mention the North Indian thali, well-balanced meals with a standout sambar, ghee podi masala dosa and a mango kunafa dessert. Dinner waits can be long: guests scan a QR code for a token and queue outside, and can request a baby seat while registering. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Vegetarian meals at almost any hour
- Address
- 102/82, Gopathy Narayana Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 6 am–2 am
#3
The High Joint - T.Nagar
★ 4.3 (567 Google reviews)American restaurant₹200–400 per person
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An American-style burger spot in Arihant Vtn Square, open daily from 11 am to 1 am. Reviewers point to the Nashville-style hot fried chicken burger, the spicy flamethrower burger, chicken wings and loaded fries piled with meat and sauces. It runs on counter service with a casual, trendy feel, takes reservations and card, Google Pay and NFC payments, and is listed as good for groups, students and kids.
Best for: Late burgers and wings
- Address
- Shop No 3, The High Joint - T.Nagar, Arihant Vtn Square, Gopathy Narayana Rd, Thirumurthy Nagar, Satyamurthy Nagar, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 11 am–1 am
#4
Essence Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
★ 4.2 (43 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Listed as open 24 hours every day, this restaurant sits on Thirumalai Pillai Road opposite Vidyodaya School. Reviewers describe a buffet with an adequate spread, including paneer, dal makhani, noodles, payasam and carrot halwa on the veg side and basil fish chilli and Thai chicken curry on the non-veg side. One reviewer found lunchtime service confused about what was available, so it may be worth asking before ordering.
Best for: Buffet meals at odd hours
- Address
- 3, Ground Floor, Essence Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Thirumalai Pillai Rd, opposite Vidyodaya School, Darmapuram, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#5
T Nagar Bhai Kadai
★ 4 (1,033 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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A busy Bhai-style street food stall open daily from 5 am to 1:30 am. Regulars point to karai dosa, kizhi parotta, kola urundai, brain fry and kothu parotta, and one reviewer praises a very spicy chicken curry. Seating is limited and there is usually a wait, with evenings crowded. Some reviewers feel it is costly for a push cart and that portions are small. Cards, Google Pay and meal coupons are accepted.
Best for: Spicy non-veg street food
- Address
- T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017
- Hours
- daily 5 am–1:30 am
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Olive Greenz Multicuisine Restaurant and The High Joint - T.Nagar take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Essence Multi-Cuisine Restaurant is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Geetham Veg Restaurant is a pure vegetarian place.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Olive Greenz Multicuisine Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 876 reviews. Geetham Veg Restaurant is second at 4.3 from 24,758 reviews.
Which restaurants in T Nagar, Chennai are open late?
Essence Multi-Cuisine Restaurant is listed as open 24 hours. Olive Greenz Multicuisine Restaurant stays open until 12 am; Geetham Veg Restaurant stays open until 2 am; The High Joint - T.Nagar stays open until 1 am; T Nagar Bhai Kadai stays open until 1:30 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The High Joint - T.Nagar ₹200–400; T Nagar Bhai Kadai ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Olive Greenz Multicuisine Restaurant, The High Joint - T.Nagar and T Nagar Bhai Kadai.
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