What's Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Lehigh Valley?
December is usually one of the busiest months for restaurants, between special event bookings, catered luncheons, packed bars, and general frolicking that typically goes on.
Restaurants are bringing their A-game to help diners get into the holiday spirit at home or dining out. From Christmas to Hanukkah and all the cozy days in between, a range of familiar favorites and under-the-radar eateries offer dining options for every palate.
We've rounded up a list of Lehigh Valley restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, whether in-person or for take-out, as well as retail shops welcoming in-store shopping.
Folino Estate
340 Old Rt. 22, Kutztown
Dig into all the flavors of the season at Folino Estate for Christmas Eve dinner! Choose from their staple and seasonal menu, or enjoy the feast of the seven fishes prix fixe menu, featuring Italian Crab Cakes & Calamari Fritti Duo, Zuppa di Pesce, Tagliatelle alla Vongole, and Gingerbread Panna Cotta with Spiced Pomegranate Vin Brûlée Sauce for dessert! Prepaid reservations are required.
Grazias Italian Market
1028 Broadway, Fountain Hill
Let someone else do the cooking for you this Christmas Eve, and reserve your trays from Grazias Italian Market! Meals include penne vodka, stuffed shells and cavatelli with pesto and fresh ricotta. Appetizers and desserts include antipasto, a burrata and prosciutto platter, a mini cannoli tray, and so much more. All half trays serve 6-10 people, and full trays feed 11-20. You can pre-order by calling 610-419-0999 or by stopping in before December 17. Pickup is due on Christmas Eve by 12 p.m.
Prime Steak House
325 Stoke Rd., Bethlehem
Celebrate the holidays with family, and celebrate with Prime Steak House on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dinner includes house salad and four baked potatoes with butter and sour cream. Choose the main entree from a seafood medley, New York strip, filet medallions, chicken breasts, or salmon. Call 610-882-4070 to reserve your table!
Fiamma Italian Grill
2118 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem
Reserve your catering trays for Christmas Eve from Fiamma by December 21 to dig into Italian favorites like eggplant rollatini, angelhair bella Italia, and penne Fiamma. All trays are served over pasta. A Christmas Eve pickup time will be scheduled upon calling to reserve your tray!
Chop House at Wind Creek®
7 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem
Chop House at Wind Creek's Christmas menu features delectable bites like beef Wellington, stuffed flounder, braised lamb shank, escargot and more. Don't forget about the chocolate torte dessert featuring dark chocolate, mint crunch, and mint anglaise!
Youell's Oyster House
2249 Walnut Street, Allentown
Dine with Youell's Oyster House on Christmas Eve and enjoy their full daily menu, as well as chef's features such as oysters Rockefeller, salmon tartare, jumbo lobster roll, paella, stuffed salmon, and more! Holiday hours for Christmas Eve will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations are required.
Porter's Pub
700 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042
Dine in at Porter's Pub in Easton until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve! Sip on an espresso martini and enjoy plates from their regular food menu. We recommended calling ahead of time to reserve a table.
Looking to get some last-minute shopping in? Stop by the Lehigh Valley Mall, Promenade Saucon Valley; grab locally made gifts from Christkindlmarkt, Easton Winter Village, Christmas City Village, or check out various specialty shops throughout Lehigh Valley.
Are you open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and want to be added to our list? Email ashley@discoverlehighvalley.com and let us know the details.