Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022 In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ — Not everyone in Princeton wants to spend hours preparing a Christmas feast, some families are on the road and others with holiday vacations coming up are looking for restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Most restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, but plenty also 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.

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.

Here are some local restaurants open on Christmas Eve, according to Open Table:

• Mediterra
• Mistral
• Season's 52
• La Mezzaluna
• Eno Terra
• Elements

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours at Princeton locations. Some restaurants 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)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cracker Barrel (Christmas Eve only)
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
IHOP
McDonald’s
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Panda Express (Christmas Eve only)
Perkins
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s