Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — In 2020, many South Brunswick residents opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.
We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.
Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.
If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants in and around South Brunswick plan to be open on Christmas Day.
In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.
An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.
Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.
Applebee’s: 3330 US-1, Lawrence Township
Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3371 Brunswick Pike Ste. 250A, Lawrenceville
Buffalo Wild Wings: 2241 Route 1 South, North Brunswick
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 867 US-1, North Brunswick Township
Domino’s: 570 Georges Rd, North Brunswick
Dunkin’: 4180 Route 1 North, South Brunswick; 805 Cranbury Rd, South Brunswick
IHOP: 3077 NJ-27, Franklin Park
McDonald’s: 3955 US-1, Monmouth Junction
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3345 Brunswick Pike - Rt 1
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 740 Route 130, Hamilton
Panda Express: 1660 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Township
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 2 Village Blvd., Princeton
Starbucks: 3804 Rt. 1 North, Monmouth Junction
Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
This article originally appeared on the South Brunswick Patch
