Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022 In Scotch Plains

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Not everyone in Scotch Plains 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.

Here are some local restaurants that have reservations available on Christmas, according to OpenTable:

• Ciao Bello- Cranford
• Benihana- Short Hills
• Ruth's Chris Steak House- Short Hills
• Fresco Da Franco - Montclair
• Allegory- Montclair

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 multi-course 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 Scotch Plains 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)
Benihana
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Domino’s Pizza Delivery
Dunkin’
IHOP
Legal Sea Foods
McDonald’s
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
Panda Express (Christmas Eve only)
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s