Restaurants Open in Washington, D.C. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Restaurants Open in Washington, D.C. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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You’ve spent all of Christmas Eve prepping the turkey, stuffing, and sides for the traditional feast the following night, but what happens when life throws you a curveball? Maybe Christmas Day begins with the neighbors’ dogs rushing into your house and stealing your well-prepared meal just like the Bumpus hounds from A Christmas Story.

Or perhaps your poor aunt leaves the bird in the oven for much too long, leaving nothing but a dry husk to be served, like in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Don’t fret, we have your salvation! Save Christmas 2016 by heading to any one of these popular Washington D.C. restaurants for your Christmas dinner.

Muze

1130 Maryland Avenue

Located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Muze offers a variety of Asian-inspired dishes in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that suits the entire family. The restaurant is holding a Christmas Day buffet from noon – 8 p.m. and will be serving over 100 different items, sure to please even the most fickle of diners. Special appearances by everyone’s favorite man in red are scheduled throughout the day to spread a little extra Christmas joy.

Blue Duck Tavern

1201 24th Street

Enjoy the morning without worrying about cooking a fancy Christmas breakfast. Instead, treat yourself and your family to an a la carte breakfast at Blue Duck Tavern offered from 6:30 – 10:30a.m. Too early? They’re also offering a “brunch into dinner” service from  noon to 8:30 p.m., so there’s no need to rush the unwrapping process.

The Hay Adams

800 16th Street

Top of the Hay, the dining venue located on the upper level of the Hay Adams Hotel, will also be serving up Christmas Day brunch. Beginning at 11 a.m. and going on until 4 p.m., the brunch buffet will include seasonal delicacies and desserts to savor while enjoying the spectacular view of the White House.

Urbana

2121 P Street

Located in Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar, Urbana is following the Italian-American tradition and serving up a classic Feast of the Seven Fishes on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This five-course, seafood-based menu will include scallops, littleneck clams, and muscles among others.

The Willard InterContinental

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue

The Willard InterContinential Hotel will be serving a Christmas brunch that includes hand carved meats, seafood, and omelets made to order. Taking place in the Willard and Crystal ballrooms from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., it is sure to be an elegant and sophisticated affair.

So whether your Christmas meal plans have hit a snag, or you just can’t be bothered to cook this year, Washington D.C. has plenty of exciting and delicious options for you this holiday weekend. Who knows, maybe you’ll even start a new tradition!


Source:

Petenbrink, T., “Best D.C Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2016,” CBS DC web site, November 17, 2016; http://washington.cbslocal.com/2016/11/17/best-d-c-restaurants-open-on-christmas-day-2016/, last accessed December 22, 2016.