Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Long Valley
LONG VALLEY, NJ — In 2020, many Long Valley 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 near Long Valley 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.
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 local restaurants planning to be open:
White Birch (Taking Orders Through Dec. 22), 380 U.S. Highway 206, Chester, pick up 12-6 p.m. at 908-955-0443.
Chesapeake Tavern, 1 West Mill Road, Long Valley; Call for Christmas Eve reservation availability, 908-867-7102
1776 By David Burke, 67 East Park Place, Morristown; Call for Christmas Eve reservation availability, 973-829-1776
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: 50 International Dr S, Flanders
Arby’s:207 US-46, Rockaway
Benihana: 840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ
Bonefish Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 28 US-46, Pine Brook
Boston Market: 247 Route 10 East, Succasunna
Buffalo Wild Wings: 343 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway
Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 485 Harmon Meadow Blvd, Secaucus
Chart House: 1700 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken
Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 53 International Dr S, Flanders
Cracker Barrel: Open Christmas Eve until 2 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 172 Howard Blvd., Mt Arlington
Del Frisco’s Grille: 221 River Street, Hoboken
Denny’s: 752 Highway #18, East Brunswick
Domino’s: 141 Route 46, Budd Lake
Dunkin’:62 East Mill Road, Long Valley
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 90 The Promenade, Edgewater
Fogo de Chão: 40 W. 53rd St., NYC
Hard Rock Café: 1501 Broadway, New York, NY
Huddle House: 17 Outwater Ln, Garfield
IHOP: 200 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown
Kona Grill: 511 US Highway 1 South, Iselin
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 1009 St Georges Ave, Colonia
McCormick’s & Schmicks: 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City
McDonald’s: 202 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown
Morton’s Steakhouse: 1 Riverside Square Mall, Suite 274, Hackensack
Olive Garden: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day. 323 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway Township
Outback Steakhouse: Open Christmas Eve until 8 p.m.; closed Christmas Day. 1070 US-46, Ledgewood
Panda Express: 461 State Route 10 Ste# C200, Ledgewood
Ruth's Chris Steak House: 1 Hilton Ct, Parsippany-Troy Hills
Smith & Wollensky: 797 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Starbucks: 450 US-206, Chester
Sonic: 244 US-46, Totowa
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 Long Valley Patch
