If you’re looking for places to dine on Christmas Eve and/or Day, we’ve compiled a roundup of our favorite restaurants that will be open.
Strada 18, Norwalk, CT
Strada 18 is hosting The Feast of the Seven Fishes (on Christmas Eve) where you can order items a la carte or prix fixe for $65.00. The menu features Fried Oysters, Brandade ravioli with lemon-thyme brown butter, and Zuppe di pesce (fish & shellfish, marinara, squid ink risotto).
Boulevard 18, New Canaan, CT
Boulevard 18 will feature a special prix fixe menu for $65 per person. Choices include French Onion Soup, Lobster & Avocado Salad, Coq au Vin, Grilled Filet Mignon, Red Snapper, Roasted Red Beet Risotto, and more. Select items from their regular menu are also available a la carte.
The Chelsea, Fairfield, CT
The Chelsea is accepting reservations for their annual Christmas Eve Dinner. See the full menu.
Rive Bistro, Westport, CT
Rive Bistro will have a special Christmas Eve menu. Indulge in Mousse de Foie Gras, Duck Leg Confit and more French entrees. Dessert includes the traditional Bouche Noel. See their Christmas menu.
Rizzuto’s, Westport, CT
Celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes with their a la care menu featuring Crispy Fresh Sardines, Herb Crusted Grouper, and Swordfish Milanese.
Arezzo, Westport, CT
Open Christmas Eve and Day. Reservations recommended.
Parallel Post, Trumbull, CT
Christmas Day – Dinner service from 12pm – 10pm
Featuring specials such as Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Potato Croquettes, Garlic Leafy Greens and Norman Bloom Lobster Risotto with Fresh Picked Lobster, Tossed with Herbs, Cheese Risotto.
Benjamin Steakhouse, White Plains, NY
On Christmas Day, will be serving a delicious prix fixe menu for $59.95 per person. The menu features Lobster Bisque Soup, Crabcakes, or Winter Salad to start off the dinner; Dry-Aged USDA Prime Rib Eye Steak, Rack of Lamb (shown above) or Grilled Chilean Sea Bass as an entree. Sides including their famous creamed spinach, sautéed broccoli, Benjamin Home Fries, Mashed Potatoes and onion rings to complement any of your choices. To finish off the holiday dinner, you can choose any one of their fresh baked desserts. The restaurant will be serving their traditional Holiday Eggnog (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
