Festive eating out can be fun, especially on Christmas Day. Christmas meals are a treat—a wonderful way to de-stress and enjoy time with friends and family. There are quite a few Christmas Day restaurants open in New York City.
So, you want to dine out and are wondering where to eat? Are you wondering which restaurants will be open on Christmas Day in New York City? Here are some restaurants open on Christmas day in New York City that will serve you deliciously prepared Christmas food. Here, you will find classic Christmas goose to gingerbread souffle!
You can enjoy your breakfast at restaurants offering Christmas Day breakfast or have a wonderful Christmas Day dinner. Gear up for the best time of the year and soak up the holiday spirit at these New .
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day NYC
Look forward to having a great time in these intricately decorated restaurants and enjoy the delicious Christmas food New York City has to offer.
Dirty French: The Major Food Group’s French restaurant which is in the Ludlow Hotel is offering a $95.00 per person Christmas menu. The menu offers four courses with options like grilled oysters, tuna tartare, hanger steak, and lemon tarte. The special menu would be served from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Momofuku Ko: Momofuku Ko was one of Ryan Sutton’s Best Restaurants of 2015. It will serve an eight-course menu for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day with seatings from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu being offered is $225.00 per person and has an optional beverage pairing for $175.00 per person.
Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina: At Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina, guests can enjoy an Italian-inspired, five-course holiday meal on Christmas Day for $95.00 per person. The Christmas food menu includes Maine lobster and sea bass ravioli. The menu also features desserts from Sam Mason of OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
L’Amico: L’Amico will be open for lunch and dinner on Christmas day. It will have a version of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The menu options include seafood agnolotti, diver sea scallops, and clams oreganata. The menu is $125.00 per person and an a la carte menu will also be available.
Bubby’s: This place is one of the best brunch places. The name means “grandma” in Yiddish and is a popular joint. Guests can look out for fluorescent dessert cases, signature loco cocktails (the Slow Comfortable Screw blends Southern Comfort, champagne, and OJ), and Bubby’s mile-high apple pie.
15 East: Guests can look out for the distinct sushi bar and dining room at 15 East which is designed by architect, Richard Bloch (Masa). Guests can look out for the multi-page sake list, and the sushi. The prices may be steep but definitely worth a try.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor: This is a great place for cooked-to-order dim sum. Guests can look out for some comforting Christmas day food, and enjoy the crispy scallion pancakes and pan-fried pork dumplings. Also try the tender stuffed eggplant filled with spiced shrimp and squid.
Christmas Day Breakfast Restaurants
Here are some good restaurants for Christmas Day breakfast and brunch in New York City.
Asiate: Enjoy Christmas Day with an indulgent three-course brunch and four-course dinner menus.
Bagatelle-NY: Bagatelle will be open for Christmas Day brunch, and will feature the famous a la carte menu and an energetic DJ set. Guests can look out for the special Christmas menu complete with roasted Guinea hen, pan-seared scallops, black truffle porcini risotto, and terrine de foie gras.
Balthazar: Balthazar will be open for brunch and dinner serving regular menus as well as a fantastic prime rib special beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Here are a few other restuarants which will be open for brunch: Barrio47, BKW by Brooklyn Winery, Bocado Cafe, Cafe Du Soleil, Covina, Esperanto Restuarant, Essex, Feast, Flo Lounge Restaurant, French Roast Bar & Bistro, Ginny’s Supper Club, Green Fig, Il Violino, J House Restaurant, Kitchenette-Uptown, The Lambs Club, L’Amico, Little Frog, The Little Owl, Match 65 Brasserie, Mezetto, Red Rooster Harlem, Sadelle’s, Seabird, Serafina Harlem, The Thirsty Koala, Victory Garden Cafe, and The Writing Room.
Christmas Day Restuarants Serving 3-Course Menus
Here are a few options for diners who are looking for a three-course menu.
La Cerveceria: Celebrate Christmas Day at La Cerveceria with a three-course menu and open bar for two hours for just $65.00 per person. Dinner will have a Peruvian twist and will be served from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ammos Estiatorio: Enjoy a three-course Christmas menu for $45.00 per person. Guests can enjoy a regular dinner menu as well as some traditional Christmas dishes which will be offered from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Armando’s Restaurant & Bar: Celebrate Christmas at Armando’s with the 3-course prix fixe menu being served from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Look out for the Italian-inspired Christmas menu at $50.00 per guest and an additional $16.00 for the Sommelier’s wine pairing.
Bryant Park Grill: Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu overlooking Bryant Park ice rink and Christmas Village. Menu includes duck, lamb, sea bass, vegetarian, and vegan options. Adults $85.00 and children $42.00, excluding beverage, tax, or gratuities.
The Garden at The Four Seasons: Celebrate Christmas Day at The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel New York with an elegant three-course prix fixe lunch. The special menu features festive fare.
L’Escale: L’Escale will be serving a three-course menu for $75.00 per person and $25.00 for children under the age of 12. The hours are from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pancetta: Join The Feast Of The Seven Fishes and celebrate Italian Christmas traditions at Pancetta. In addition to the regular a la carte menu, look out for the three-course choice menu with seven fish/seafood appetizer and entree choices each. Only $52.00 per person and seating is limited.
Perrine: Celebrate Christmas Day at The Perrine with a three-course prix fixe menu served from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The menus include indulgent Christmas and Holiday dishes aside from Perrine favorites. $85.00 per person.
Tocqueville: Join Tocqueville for a three-course holiday inspired prix fixe menu at $95.00 per person. Reservations are accepted from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas Day with the some scrumptious food with your friends and family. Dine out at any of these restaurants open on Christmas Day in New York City.
Sources:
“Christmas Day Specials Sunday, December 25, 2016,” OpenTable web site; http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=6&m=8, last accessed December 14, 2016
Dao, D., “The best restaurants open on Christmas Day in NYC,” TimeOut web site, November 29, 2016; https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/restaurants-open-on-christmas, last accessed December 14, 2016
