Harlem Restaurants Open Christmas Day, Eve 2023

HARLEM, NY— Many restaurants in and around Harlem will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but some will remain open to serve people who don’t want to fuss with a big meal, are traveling or who don’t celebrate the holiday.

Here are some area restaurants that are still taking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve reservations, per OpenTable:

• Le Monde (2885 Broadway)
• Massawa (1239 Amsterdam Ave.)
• Maison Harlem (341 St Nicholas Ave.)
• Renaissance Harlem (2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd.)
• Red Rooster Harlem (310 Lenox Ave.)
• Amor Cubano (2018 3rd Ave.)
• Barawine (200 Malcolm X Blvd.)

We’ve also curated a list of national chains in and around Harlem — ranging from formal sit-down restaurants to coffee shops and fast food businesses for people who are on the road for the holidays — that are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted.

Make sure you call ahead for a reservation and to confirm hours. Some restaurants may offer limited hours, and not all locations of chains are open for the holidays.

The list below includes information compiled by Good Housekeeping, Pioneer Woman and Travellers Quest:

Applebee’s (Christmas Eve only)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Chili’s (Christmas Eve only)
Domino’s
Dunkin’
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Fogo de Chão
IHOP
McDonald’s
Olive Garden (Christmas Eve only)
Outback Steakhouse (Christmas Eve only)
Ruby Tuesday (New York locations only)
Starbucks
TGI Fridays
Taco Bell (Christmas Eve only)
Wendy’s