Cincinnati restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2022
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are always busy for those who celebrate. Does anyone really have the time to cook the annual feast? Perhaps it's the year to finally hang up the apron and make a reservation at a local restaurant instead.
Many national chains like Wahlburgers, TGI Friday's and Outback Steakhouse will close Christmas Day. But other establishments plan to have their doors open for customers looking to eat out on the holiday.
Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some may be for reservation only, so call ahead.
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Restaurants open on Christmas Eve only
Ivory House
Open Christmas Eve from 4:30-10 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day. 2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood. www.ivoryhousecincy.com.
Libby's Southern Comfort
Open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 35 W. Eighth St., Covington. www.libbyssoutherncomfort.com.
Melt Revival
Open on Christmas Eve for brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4100 Hamilton Ave., Northside. www.meltrevival.com.
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Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Red Roost Tavern
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 51 W. Fifth St., Downtown (The Hyatt). www.hyatt.com.
Behle Street by Sheli
Open for dine-in and carryout on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Christmas Day from 3:30-9 p.m. 2220 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell. www.behlestreetbysheli.com.
Coppin's Restaurant & Bar
Open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. 638 Madison Ave., Covington. www.hotelcovington.com.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 100 E. Freedom Way, Suite 160, The Banks. www.ruthschris.com.
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McCormick and Schmick's
Open Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 21 E. Fifth St., Downtown. www.mccormickandschmicks.com.
Benihana
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 50 Tri-County Parkway, Springdale. www.benihana.com.
Morton's the Steakhouse
Open Christmas Eve from 4-9 p.m. and Christmas Day from noon to 8 p.m. 441 Vine St., Downtown. www.mortons.com.
Buca di Beppo
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2635 Edmondson Road, Norwood. www.bucadibeppo.com.
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Brio Italian Grille
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find a location near you, visit www.brioitalian.com.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find a location near you, visit www.bravoitalian.com.
Belterra Park restaurants
Burger Brothers will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stadium Sports Bar & Grille will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6301 Kellogg Road, Anderson Township.
Leyla's Mediterranean
Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7418 Beechmont Ave. Suite 106, Anderson Township. www.leylamediterranean.com.
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The Pacific Kitchen
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8300 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. thepacific.kitchen.
Kona Grill
Open Christmas Eve from 9:30 a.m. to midnight and Christmas Day from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7524 Gibson St., Liberty Township. www.konagrill.com.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Open Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Sycamore Township. www.gyu-kaku.com/cincinnati.
Turfway Park restaurants
Serena's Pizzeria will be open Christmas Eve from 11-1 a.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Churchhill's Bourbon & Brew will be open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to midnight and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7500 Turfway Road, Florence (Turfway Park). www.turfway.com.
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Christine's Casual Dining
Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 3360 Westbourne Drive, Green Township. christinescasualdining.smartonlineorder.com.
MOTR Pub
Open Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and for brunch on Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bar opens again on Christmas Day at 7 p.m. 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. www.motrpub.com
Other chain restaurants that may be open during the holidays with limited hours: Starbucks, Chipotle, Dunkin' Donuts, Cracker Barrel, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bob Evans, Del Taco, Papa John's, Romano's Macaroni Grill and more.
Did I forget your favorite eatery? Are you a local restaurant that will be open Dec. 24 and 25? Send me an email at HOgwude@enquirer.com.
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