Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022 In Barnegat

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ— Not everyone in Barnegat and Manahawkin 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.

East Bay Italian Grille in Barnegat is open on Christmas Eve.

The Gables in Beach Haven is open on Christmas Eve.

Sun Harbor Seafood and Grill in Barnegat is open on Christmas Eve and offers holiday specials.

Manera's in Manahawkin will be open for Christmas Eve; their holiday menu has not been posted yet.

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 Barnegat and Manahawkin 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)
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
IHOP
McDonald’s
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
Panda Express (Christmas Eve only)
Perkins
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s