Restaurants Open Christmas Day, Christmas Eve 2022 In Holmdel

HOLMDEL-HAZLET, NJ — Not everyone in the Holmdel area 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.

• Patricia's of Holmdel: 2132 Route 35 S., Holmdel 07733; 732-275-0234; open Christmas Eve 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. but closed Christmas Day. Open 5 p.m to 1 a.m. New Year's Eve; closed New Year's Day.
• Houlihan's: 2136 State Route 35, Holmdel 07733; open Christmas Eve noon to 9 p.m.; Christmas Day 3 p.m. to 8 p.m; 732-671-6633.
• Ichiban (Holmdel) Japanese Restaurant, 2101 Route 35 N, Holmdel, NJ 07733| (732) 671-0888, open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Chili's Holmdel: Holmdel Towne Center, 2105 NJ-35 Holmdel 07733; open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Christmas Day. 732-671-2273.
• Koi Sushi & Hibachi: 2780 Route 35, Hazlet 07730; Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, call for reservations at 732-888-7568.
• MJ's, Christmas Eve 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Christmas Day. 845 Route 34, Matawan; reserve at 732-566-6220.

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 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