Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In East Windsor

Sarah Salvadore
·2 min read

EAST WINDSOR, NJ — In 2020, many East Windsor 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 East Windsor 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 some restaurants around East Windsor planning to be open:

  • The Perch, 20 Bayard Ln, Princeton

  • Elite Five Sushi & Grill, 277 Witherspoon St, Princeton

  • Ruth's Chris Steak House, 2 Village Blvd, Princeton

  • Chef Jason at 1275, 1275 S River Rd, Cranbury

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; 333 State Highway 33, Hamilton

Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 3371 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville

Boston Market: 1729 N. Olden Ave. Ewing Township; 770 Route 33, Hamilton

Buffalo Wild Wings: 3465 US-1, West Windsor

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 125 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton

Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 825 Market Place Blvd., Hamilton

Domino’s: 104 Hickory Corner Rd Ste B, East Windsor

Dunkin’: 395 Rt. 130 North, East Windsor; Shoprite, 319 Rt. 13; Building B, 1412 Rt. 130.

IHOP: 610 NJ-33, East Windsor

McDonald’s: Rt. 130 & Dutch Neck Road, East Windsor

Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. Lawrenceville-Mercer Mall, 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

Starbucks: Target, 70 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor

Sonic: 1660 North Olden Avenue, Ewing

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 East Windsor Patch