Who's open Christmas Eve? Christmas Day?

Looking for places open for dinner on Christmas Eve! Thanks!

[Robin Garr]

Good question, Heather! With Christmas Eve falling on a Tuesday night, usually a fairly quiet night in the eatz biz I wonder if restaurants will be more likely to take a very long weekend or to try to use Tuesday night to make up for lost time.

I'll pin this to the top of the forum until Dec. 25 so folks can post Christmas Eve info here. Christmas Day, too, although that's typically a day when the only restaurant life is usually among Asian restaurants and maybe hotel dining rooms.

(There's a long tradition of Vietnam Kitchen on Christmas afternoon, by the way, and it's not just for "heathens." Even this seminarian generally heads for VK after work on Xmas! )

Thanks Robin! Heather the heathen appreciates it!

[Robin Garr]

Heather the heathen

Heathens are much more fun!

I think I'll change your original headline a little, Heather, if that's okay with you ...

Jumbo Buffet will be open Christmas, as will Peking City in Middletown. I am sure I will see more in my travels and will post accordingly!

I haven't seen the requisite emails from the big hotels yet, but I'm sure they are doing something...I know Thanksgiving at Rivue was incredible.

Coal's will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Coal's will also close January 1, 2014. Happy holidays!

Coal's will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Coal's will also close January 1, 2014. Happy holidays!

Good for you Madeline !!!! I'm sure your employees appreciate it.

Both Asiatique and August Moon will be open on Christmas eve but closing on Christmas Day.

[Robin Garr]

I am reliably informed that Waffle Houses remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and 365 days around the year. I might not normally mention fast food, but hash browns smothered and covered and all that other good stuff do have their appeal.

The Irish Rover takes last orders on Christmas Eve at 7:30. We are closed Christmas Day. Reservations are always accepted for groups of 5 or more. Smaller parties can call ahead to be put on the wait list.

Varanese will be open Christmas Eve from 5pm-11pm. Traditionally a busy night for us with families of our regulars gathering for the holiday. Be sure to make reservations early

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern will be open Christmas eve for Lunch and early Dinner Service. We are taking reservations for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. We will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day to spend time with our families. Thanks Robin for this posting.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL of you from Selena's

[Robin Garr]

Thanks Robin for this posting.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL of you from Selena's

Glad to be of service to the community, Chris. I'll post another topic for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events/closings as soon as people start sending them in.

Ginza on Shelbyville Road will be open Christmas Eve and Day. Went by for dinner last night and they had a sign posted stating so much! That might work, they have a full service bar and Scorpion Bowls! SCORE!

[Robin Garr]

- Open Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with regular hours (5-11 p.m.) and the regular menu will be available. Many of the past year's specials will be featured, including Chef Varanese's Turducken.

- Closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

- Open New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, with extended hours (5 p.m.-midnight). Guests may order a la carte from the menu with many of the past year's specials. The evening will also feature live jazz music from the Jeff Sherman trio and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

- Closed New Year's Day, Jan. 1.