Cooking a holiday meal at home can be stressful, especially when schedules have already been busy with decorating, shopping, and attending all of the many commitments that lead up to the big day – tree lights, chorus concerts, gift exchanges, etc. Going out to eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day eliminates the hassle of shopping, cooking, and cleaning a large, laborious family meal and allows everyone to enjoy quality time and an incredible meal with loved ones. For those looking to enjoy a festive meal out, we’ve rounded up a list of Jersey Shore restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Read on to see which restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at the Jersey Shore for 2023.
Disclaimer: If you know of another restaurant that should be on this list, please email hello@theasburygirl.com with its name, hours, and special menu (if applicable).
Asbury Park
Dolce Fantasia 4 | 521 Cookman Avenue
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Dolce Fantasia 4 serves up fabulous Italian and French cuisine right on Cookman Avenue. Dolce Fantasia 4 will be open on Christmas Eve with a special Feast of the Seven Fishes menu.
Taka | 660 Cookman Avenue
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Taka is a restaurant, bar, and lounge located on Cookman Avenue with a menu of Japanese and seasonally-inspired small plates. Taka will be open for lunch only on Christmas Eve.
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Pascal + Sabine | 601 Bangs Avenue
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Pascal + Sabine will host a Christmas Eve brunch until 3PM with live music from Keith Chasin from 11AM to 3PM. Pascal + Sabine will be closed on Christmas Day.
Brielle
La Mondina | 110 Union Avenue
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Brielle’s rustic Italian cuisine hot spot is open for early dining on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. Reservations can be made online.
Long Branch
The Wine Loft | 32 Laird Street
Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle with a side of tapas or a bar pie. The Wine Loft in Pier Village opens at 6PM on Christmas.
Manasquan
Blend on Main | 152 Main Street
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Blend on Main in Manasquan serves up new American fare including steaks and seafood in an upscale setting. Seatings for their Christmas Eve dinners can be reserved for 4PM, 6:15PM, and 8:15PM. Christmas Eve dinner costs $100 per person and $25 for children ages eight and under. Blend on Main’s Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Menu can be found on its website.
Point Pleasant
MonAlyssa | 1635 Bay Avenue
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MonAlyssa is a family-owned Italian restaurant with pizza, pasta, and entrees, as well as gluten-free and vegan options. MonAlyssa will be updating its website with its Christmas Eve Four Course Holiday Menu soon. Christmas Eve dining reservations can be made online.
Red Bank
Molly Pitcher Inn | 88 Riverside Avenue
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The Dining Room at the Molly Pitcher Inn serves contemporary American cuisine and panoramic views of the Navesink River. The Molly Pitcher will host Christmas Eve Dinner from 4PM to 8PM with a special holiday menu. On Christmas Day the restaurant will have a special Brunch Buffet menu. Reservations are required for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and can be made on Open Table or by calling 732-747-2500 ext 505.
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Spring Lake
Amelia’s By The Sea | 1505 Ocean Avenue
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Amelia’s By The Sea, located inside the Grand Victorian Hotel, serves old-school Italian and contemporary continental cuisine. On Christmas Eve, Amelia’s will host a Feast of the Seven Fishes. On Christmas Day the restaurant will have an a la carte menu with specials. Limited reservations can be made on Open Table or by calling 732-769-5700.
