Seasonal & Holidays
Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Santa Monica
Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants in Santa Monica are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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SANTA MONICA, CA — In 2020, many Santa Monica residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.
We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.
Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.
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If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in Santa Monica plan to be open on Christmas Day.
In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.
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An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.
Here are the local restaurants planning to be open:
Calabra Restaurant & Bar at Santa Monica Proper Hotel: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 700 Wilshire Boulevard (Entrance on 7th Street).
Hotel Casa del Mar: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica
Shutters on the Beach: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica
Samosa House: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 2301 Main St, Santa Monica
The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1111 2nd St, Santa Monica
Urth Caffe: Open Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day. 2327 Main St, Santa Monica
Wise Sons Jewish Deli: 9552 Washington Blvd, Culver City
Whiskey Red's Restaurant & Events: Open Christmas Eve from noon to 8 p.m.; Open Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey
The Veranda Restaurant at the Georgian Hotel: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
Urth Caffe: Open Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day. 2327 Main St, Santa Monica
Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.
Arby’s: 913 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood
Benihana: 1447 4th St, Santa Monica
Buffalo Wild Wings: 3939 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3490 W Century Blvd, Inglewood
Del Frisco’s Grille: 1551 Ocean Ave Suite 105, Santa Monica
Del Taco: 2425 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Denny’s: 10700 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
Domino’s: 1865 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Dunkin’: 1132 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 2301 Rosecrans Ave B, El Segundo
IHOP: 4070 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey
McDonald’s: 2809 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 6000 Sepulveda Blvd #1220, Culver City
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 20 W Shorline Drive, Long Beach
Panda Express: 804 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 13455 Maxella Ave #230, Marina Del Rey
Starbucks: 3020 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Did we miss a local restaurant open on Christmas Day? Let us know in the comments or contact Editor Nicole Charky at [email protected].
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