Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — In 2020, many Toms River 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, some chain restaurants in Toms River 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 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.
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: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Address: Ocean County Mall, Toms River
Boston Market: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Address: 141 Route 37 East, Toms River
Buffalo Wild Wings: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Address: 2 Route 37 West, Toms River
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Address: 1315 Hooper Ave., Toms River
Domino’s: Addresses: 3000 Yorktowne Blvd., Brick; 1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 1501 Route 37 East, Toms River
Dunkin’: Addresses: 1111 Route 37 West, Toms River; 1245 Lakewood Road (Route 166), Toms River; 146 Route 37 East, Toms River; 1594 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 1781 Hooper Ave., Toms River; 1902 Route 37 East, Toms River; 2 Route 37 West, Toms River; 380 Dover Road, Toms River; 911 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; 604 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette
IHOP: Addresses: 178 Route 37 East, Toms River; 941 Route 37 West, Toms River
McDonald’s: Addresses: 1786 Hooper Ave., Toms River; 2360 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 916 Route 37 West, Toms River; 42 Route 37 West, Toms River; 371 Route 37 East, Toms River; 843 Fischer Blvd., Toms River
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Address: 1277 Hooper Ave., Toms River
Starbucks: Address: 2360 Lakewood Rd, Toms River
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 Toms River Patch
