Find Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas 2023
You have so many details to take care of during the holidays. Why not treat your family and guests to a great meal at a local restaurant or order a meal to-go to enjoy together at home? We’ve done the search for you. Here’s our list of what’s open for Christmas Eve and Christmas in Gainesville and Alachua County, FL.
Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi
4780 NW 39th Ave., Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 505-6000
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi
3841 SW Archer Rd. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 224-5123
3832 W Newberry Rd. #1J, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 377-8686
150 NW 13th St., Suite 60, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 240-6428
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Big Mill’s Cheesesteaks
2111 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 204-5122
Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream Pre-orders
Order Deadline Friday, December 22, 4 p.m.
Pickup Christmas Eve, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Christmas Day, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Bonefish Grill
3237 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-8383
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Brown’s Country Buffet
14423 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-3000
Open Christmas Eve, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
China Garden
1216 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 372-1855
Open Christmas Day, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails at Hotel ELEO
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3536
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Cracker Barrel
4001 SW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2424
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Heat N’ Serve Meals Available
Haile Village Bistro
Reservations suggested
5323 SW 91st Terr., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 378-0966
Open Christmas Eve
Brunch 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Pre-fixe Short Rib Dinner 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Loosey’s Downtown
120 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 672-6465
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 353-2889
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Mi Apa Latin Cafe
114 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 376-7020
15634 NW Hwy. 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 418-0838
14209 W Newberry Rd Suite B, Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 545-4430
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pre-orders available for Pernil, Turkey and Flan de Crema de Vie
Mother’s Pub
5109 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 727-4722
Open Christmas Eve at 10 a.m. – late
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – late
Mr. Han’s Restaurant
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
6944 NW 10th Pl., Gainesville, FL, 32605
(352) 331-6400
Open Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Open Christmas Day 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Nopal by Cintron
5112 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 240-6224
Christmas Eve Menu
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – p.m.
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-0500
Open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. brunch, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. dinner
Paramount Grill
Reservations Suggested
12 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 378-3398
Open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
P.F. Chang’s
3597 SW 27th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 570-7785
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pomodoro’s Cafe
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
9200 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
Special Christmas Eve Menu with Takeout Pre-orders
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sensei Asian Bistro
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 214-1239
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Traveler
Reservations Required
101 SE 2nd Pl., Suite 108, Gainesville, FL 32601
Open Christmas Eve
5-course Pre-Fixe Dinner, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Uppercrust
4118 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-7187
8766 SW 27th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5096
Limited Christmas menu available in-store Friday, December 22 – Sunday, December 24, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Waffle House
3919 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-6746
5130 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 371-6079
7611 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-5666
15979 NW Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2201
915 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 213-6399
Open 24 hours
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-7688
Open Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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