In a city like New York, the last thing certain people want is to slave away in the kitchen on their day off. Well, guess what? You're in luck! There are plenty of other NYC residents who feel very much the same, and therefore there are a variety of restaurants open on Christmas to celebrate the festive holiday - and serving a warm and hearty dinner that you crave in this blistering cold! Check out our list of 10 restaurants in Manhattan (5 on the high end, and 5 to visit for a more affordable holiday meal) serving Christmas lunch and dinner for the year 2014!
1. Almanac (Greenwich Village, Manhattan)
Cuisine: American
What To Expect: "Offering a $150 three course prix fixe menu with three choices each course, optinal wine pairing available."
2. JUNGSIK (TriBeCa/Downtown, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Korean
What To Expect: "Celebrate Christmas Day Dinner at JUNGSIK. We will be serving 7 course tasting menu from 5pm - 10:30pm ($200 per person). Happy Holidays!"
3. Jean Georges (Midtown West, Manhattan)
Cuisine: French
What To Expect: "On Christmas Day we will be open for lunch and dinner, offering a $158 prix fixe menu along with a $238 Special Christmas Tasting Menu. Happy Holidays!"
4. Mas Farmhouse (Gramercy/Flatiron, Manhattan)
Cuisine: American
What To Expect: "4 course Christmas prix fixe for $150 with optional wine pairing."
5. Tocqueville (Union Square, Manhattan)
Cuisine: American
What To Expect: "Celebrate Christmas Day with your family in Union Square! Join Tocqueville for a special $95 per person 3-course Holiday Menu. Serving 5:00pm - 9:30pm."
6. Churrascaria Plataforma Brazilian Steakhouse (Theatre District/Times Square, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse
What To Expect: "We will be serving our dinner menu throughout the day. $62.95 per person. Beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity are not included."
7. La Cerveceria (East Village, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Tapas/Small Plates
What To Expect: "Come celebrate Christmas Day with 4 courses menu & open bar for 2 hours for $75pp.Prix-fixe Dinner with a Peruvian twist menu will be served from 2pm-11pm."
8. Cornelia Street Cafe (West Village, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
What To Expect: "Come Celebrate Christmas with us! We are offering a special Grand Christmas Dinner Prix-Fixe Menu for $60. 2-8:30pm. And in the cabaret...Santa Klez 3 & 5PM!"
9. Notaro (Murray Hill, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Italian
What To Expect: "Join us on Christmas day for a delicious meal and cocktails to celebrate the joys of the season. We will be offering a 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu $28.95 and also our regular menu."
10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - New York City - Midtown (Theatre District/Times Square, Manhattan)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
What To Expect: "A holiday meal worth savoring. Celebrate with surf and turf, a 6oz filet with twin lobster tails for $48.95 or a 12oz ribeye with twin lobster tails for $58.95."
TIP: If you find a New York City restaurant you're particularly interested in, make a reservation ASAP via Open Table by clicking on the restaurant name above! The sooner, the better!
Happy Holidays!
