Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023 In Swampscott

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Many restaurants in Swampscott will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some will remain open to serve people who don't want to fuss with a big meal, are traveling or who don't celebrate the holiday.

Here are some area restaurants where you can dine on Christmas Day:

1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Gloucester: Christmas by the Sea Prix-Fixe dinner is back at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar bringing you a special Christmas dining experience. Three Course Prix-Fixe Menu in 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar for $89 per person. Seating starts at noon and last seating will be at 6 p.m. Reservations are required.

Mai Tai Lounge: Marblehead: Mai Thais offers filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, lobster pad Thai, farfalle with wild mushroom, and many other dishes. The Mai Tai Lounge offers handcrafted cocktails hands-down, drinks like our Snapchat Worthy, Best Mistake Ever, and the Yacht Club as well as eight differently designed Mai Tais.

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We've curated a list of national chains in the Swampscott area— ranging from formal sit-down restaurants to coffee shops and fast food businesses for people who are on the road for the holidays — that are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours at North Shore locations. Some restaurants may offer limited hours, and not all locations of chains are open for the holidays.

The list below includes information compiled by Good Housekeeping, Pioneer Woman and Travellers Quest.

Applebee’s (Christmas Eve only)
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Caribou Coffee
Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Christmas Eve only)
Chili’s (Christmas Eve only)
Cracker Barrel (Christmas Eve only)
Dave & Buster’s
Del Frisco’s Grille
Denny’s
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Christmas Eve only)
Golden Corral
IHOP
Legal Sea Foods
McCormick & Schmick’s
McDonald’s
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Old Country Buffet
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
Panda Express
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Smith & Wollensky
Starbucks
TGI Fridays
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s