Restaurants Open On Christmas, Christmas Eve 2022 Near Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ — If you are looking for a change this Christmas Eve or Christmas in where you have your family meal, eating out may be something you are considering.

Most restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, but there are those that stay open for business to serve those who don’t celebrate the holiday or who would rather focus on their family and friends rather than cooking an elaborate, multi-course meal.

Here are some local restaurants that are not chains. A few have hours on Christmas; some offer catering:

Artisan's Brewery, Toms River, Christmas Eve; 732-244-7566

Atlantic Offshore Fishery, Point Pleasant Beach, open until 5 p.m. Christmas Eve;. 732-206-6958

B2 Bistro + Bar, Toms River, orders for pick-up on Christmas Eve; 732-797-2570

Office Lounge, Toms River, last seating 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve; 732-349-0800

Rue 561 Bistro, Toms River, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Christmas Eve, RSVPs needed; 732-503-4308

Sinner's Steakhouse, Point Pleasant Beach, open until 8 p.m. Christmas Eve; 848-232-1672

Villa Amalfi, Toms River, catering for Christmas Eve, orders due by Dec. 21; 732-286-6044

Villa Vittoria, Brick, Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; Christmas Day, opens at noon, with the last reservation at 6 p.m. 732-920-1550

These restaurants, ranging from fast-food to fine dining, and coffee shops are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted. Some restaurants prepare multicourse meals for pickup; others have dine-in options; and others offer food and coffee on the go.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours at local restaurants. Some may offer limited hours.

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

• Applebee’s (Christmas Eve only)
• Bonefish Grill (Christmas Eve only)
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Christmas Eve only)
• Denny’s
• Domino’s Pizza Delivery
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
• Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
• Perkins
• Starbucks Coffee Co.
• Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
• Wendy’s

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