Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Edison-Metuchen

Sarah Salvadore
·2 min read

EDISON, NJ — In 2020, many Edison and Metuchen 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 Edison and Metuchen 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.

Here are the local restaurants planning to be open:

  • Nauti Cajun Crab, 7 New Street, Metuchen

  • Moghul Restaurant, Oak Tree Road, Edison

  • Kona Grill, 511 Us Highway 1, Iselin

  • Ming, Oak Tree Road, Edison

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: 1045 Rt. 1 South, Edison

Benihana: 60 Parsonage Rd, Edison

Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 625 US-1, Iselin

Boston Market: 878 US-1, Edison

Buffalo Wild Wings: 625 US 1 South, Iselin

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 1655 Oak Tree Rd, Edison

Domino’s: 135 NJ-27, Edison

Dunkin’: Main St, Metuchen; 30 NJ-27, Edison and other locations

IHOP: 50 Parsonage Rd, Edison

McDonald’s: 59 NJ-27, Edison and other locations

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 510 Woodbridge Center Dr, Woodbridge Township

Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 481 US-1, Edison

Panda Express: 314 Us Hwy 9, North St, Woodbridge

Starbucks: 49 NJ-27, Edison and other locations

Sonic:238 Lafayette Avenue, Edison

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 Edison-Metuchen Patch