Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2018.  Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly.

We are happy to take suggestions on your favorite places to dine for the holidays – drop a comment below, or email us at info@columbusonthecheap.com.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day  

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 E. Whittier
Columbus, OH 43206
HOURS: Christmas Eve 5 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
MENU:  Regular menu

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 East Johnstown Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 855-9840
HOURS:  Dinner service from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU: Prix Fixe menu only, details tba

Barrel & Boar-Creekside
121 Mill St., Ste 130
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 471-8844
HOURS: Christmas Eve – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Barrel & Boar – Westerville
8 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081
HOURS: Christmas Eve from 11am-4pm

Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
614.436.3705
HOURS:
Christmas Eve from 11:30 am – 9 pm
Christmas Day from 11:30 am – 9 pm

BJ’s Brewhouse
multiple locations
HOURS: Christmas Eve until 11 p.m. (call to verify for location)

The Boat House Restaurant
679 W Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
614.469.0000
HOURS: Christmas Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
MENU: Christmas Champagne Buffet, pricing tba

Bonefish Grill
(Dublin and Polaris)
HOURS: Christmas Eve; last seating at 9 p.m. with reservations

Bon Vie
4089 The Strand E
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-0463
HOURS: Christmas Eve, 10 am – 9 pm
MENU: Standard, plus specials

Boston Market
Select locations open for dine-in and take-out on Christmas Day.
HOURS:
Christmas Eve, standard hours
Christmas Day: Bexley and W. Broad St. locations are open on Christmas Day.  You can also pick up a Feast for 3 or whole pies and hot side dishes.  
MENU: Standard

BRAVO Cucina Italiana
3 locations: Lennox, 1803 Olentangy River Rd; Bethel, 3000 Hayden Rd
HOURS: Christmas Eve, 11 am – 10 pm
MENU: Standard

Brio Tuscan Grille
2 locations; 3993 Easton Station and 1500 Polaris Parkway
HOURS: Christmas Eve, 11 am – 10 pm

Buca di Beppo
343 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.621.3287
and
60 East Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614.848.8466
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11 am – 9 pm
Christmas Day: 11 am – 10 pm
MENU: Standard, as well as Buca to Go

Columbus Fish Market
40 Hutchinson Ave
1245 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 am – 9 pm
Christmas Day: Noon – 9 pm

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4230 The Strand
Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS: Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

 

Denny’s
Multiple locations
HOURS: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all 24-hours of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Due Amici
67 E Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-9373
HOURS: Christmas Eve from 11 am-9:45 pm

Eddie Merlot’s
1570 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS: Christmas Eve: 3 pm until 8 pm

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8760 Sancus Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS: Christmas Eve: 11 am until 8 pm
MENU:  Seasonal Features or Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Forno Short North
721 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS: Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

G. Michael’s Bistro
595 South Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: Christmas Eve: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Golden Corral
mulitple locations
HOURS: Open on Christmas Eve. Some locations are open on Christmas Day, but varies by restaurant. Call ahead to confirm.

The Guild House
Short North 614.280.9780
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: breakfast, lunch & dinner service beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Christmas Day: breakfast, lunch & dinner service beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Special holiday menu available too.

IHOP:
multiple locations
HOURS: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – Open all day (24-hours restaurants will keep to schedule, hours may vary at other locations).

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood
50 W. Bridge Street
Dublin, OH 43017
HOURS: Christmas Eve from 3-9 pm for dinner

J. Liu of Dublin
50 W. Bridge Street
6880 North High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
HOURS: Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Katzinger’s Delicatessen & Catering
475 South Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.228.7297
HOURS:
Christmas Eve    9:00AM-4:00 PM
Christmas Day Closed

The Keep – LeVeque Tower
50 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-0322
HOURS:
Christmas Eve  7:00AM-10:00 PM
Christmas Day 7:00AM-9:00 PM
MENU: Special 3 course menu includes warm beets and goat cheese or wild mushroom soup, an option of braised Ohio lamb shank, fatted goose or house smoked ham, and finish with sticky toffee pudding or pear tart tatine. 
COST: $59 per person

La Scala Italian Bistro
West Dublin-Granville Road
Dublin, OH 43017-1438
(614) 889-9431
HOURS: Christmas Eve; 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Full regular menu
EXTRAS: Santa will be stopping by from 5:30 pm-7:30pm

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
3965 New Bond Street
Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS:
Christmas Eve until 10 p.m.
Christmas Day 11 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse Downtown
45 North Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 pm – 9 pm
Christmas Day: 2 pm – 8 pm

Mitchell’s Steakhouse Polaris
1408 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 4 pm – 9 pm
Christmas Day: 1 pm – 8 pm

Molly Woo’s
Polaris Fashion Place 614.985.9667
HOURS: Christmas Eve 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nicola Restaurant and Bar
4740 Reed Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220
Reservations by phone only: 614.459.7000
HOURS: Christmas Eve 4 p .m. – 10 p.m.
MENU: Special holiday menu

Olive Garden
(multiple locations, verify with each)
HOURS: Typically open on Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1451 Rome Hilliard Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
614-870-7744
HOURS: Most locations open at 6 a.m. on Christmas Day Eve and Christmas Day.  Please verify with location.

The Refectory
1092 Bethel Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43220
614-451-9774 – reservations recommended
HOURS: Christmas Eve – 3:30 to 8:30 p.m
MENU: Serving a slightly abbreviated dinner menu.

Smith and Wollensky
4145 The Strand West at Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-2400 – reservations highly recommended
HOURS:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Christmas Day 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
MENU:  Winter Dinner Menu, specials and a holiday premium wine bottle and glass list. 

Spagio
1295 Grandview Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-111
HOURS:  Christmas Eve: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU: Special Holiday Menu

Starbucks: Most free-standing locations are open.

Steak ‘n Shake: Open on Christmas Day, usually starting at 11 a.m.

Texas de Brazil
4040 Easton Station
Suite E 105
Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS:  Christmas Eve opens at 11 am
MENU: Regular, plus special horseradish crusted prime rib

Trattoria Roma
1447 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614.488.2104
HOURS: Christmas Eve from 4 – 9 p.m.

Tucci’s
35 N. High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS: Christmas Eve; brunch will be served 11am to 3pm, and dinner 4pm to 9pm.

Union Cafe
782 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: Christmas Eve; 11 am – 10:30 pm
MENU: Standard menu

Waffle House
various locations, open all day

Z Cucina
Ristorante & Bar
1368 Grandview Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43212
HOURS:  Reservations accepted from 5 – 7 pm with credit card deposit.  Reservations by phone only. (614) 486-9200

Not verified for 2018

94th Aero Squadron
5030 Sawyer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-237-8887 for reservations
HOURS:
Christmas Day: Annual Christmas Buffet with seating from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Buffet ends at 6 pm
MENU: $27.99 per person, $12.99 children between 5 – 12, free for under age 5. Carving stations, seafood, pasta, turkey, and so much more!

Restaurants open on New Years Eve and/or New Years Day

Find the list of restaurants open on New Years Eve and New Years Day in Columbus.