Restaurants Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2022 Near Red Bank

RED BANK, NJ — Not everyone 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. Here are some suggestions in the Red Bank area.

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.

In the greater Red Bank area, consider:

• Dublin House: Open Christmas Eve (reservations till 8:15 p.m.); closed Christmas Day. 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank, 732-747-6699.
• Mauka Indian Cuisine: Open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 78 South Main St. Eatontown; 917-848-0880.
• Robinson Ale House: Open Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day; closing 8 p.m. 26 Broad St., Red Bank, 732-383-8219.
• Red Horse by David Burke: Open Christmas Eve from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Christmas Day from 12 noon to 7 p.m. (a prix fixe dinner). 26 Ridge Road, Rumson, 732-576-3400.
• Salt Creek Grille: Open Christmas Eve; special a la carte and limited sushi menus served from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, 732-933-9272.

The following 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 your 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)
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Christmas Eve only)
Denny’s
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
Golden Corral
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