40+ Restaurants for Christmas Eve & Christmas in CT: 2019 Edition

Thanksgiving has passed and snow is on the ground… it’s almost time for Christmas!  It’s a festive time of year, but also a busy one full of shopping, cleaning, decorating, baking, and travelling.  Why not save some time on the cooking?  These 40+ CT restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas with special menus, festive cocktails, and more.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at CTBites!

David Burke Prime Steakhouse, Foxwoods

Celebrate the holidays at Prime Steakhouse with featured specials designed by Chef Gary LaMothe. On Christmas Eve and Day, enjoy items like our Warm Baked Brie, Jumbo Baked & Stuffed Lobster Tail, and a Warm Cast Iron Cookie Sundae. Ring in 2020 with festive specials including our Dry-Aged Beef Tataki, Surf and Turf with Veal and Lobster Tail, and a signature Dessert Tower. For full menus, holiday hours, and to secure your reservation, please visit davidburkeprime.com.

Caputo Trattoria, Foxwoods

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo from Caputo! Join us as we celebrate the season with chef-curated menus by Executive Chef Gary LaMothe. For Christmas Eve and Day, indulge in featured specials like our Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lobster & Spinach Manicotti, Veal & Lobster Saltimbocca, finished with Struffoli. Welcome the New Year with a Seafood Tower, Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut, Truffled Gnocchi and topped off with a Prosecco Poached Pear, to name a few. For full menus, holiday hours, and to make your reservation today, visit our webpage at caputotrattoria.com.

Liv’s Oyster Bar, Old Saybrook

Dining at Liv’s is an experience to be savored with friends and family long after summer on the shoreline has passed. John Brescio, Owner/Executive Chef, creates tantalizing dishes with an emphasis on local ingredients, and the highest quality seafood that the area provides. The menu at Liv’s changes with the seasons, bringing guests a true taste of what the region has to offer. Reservations will be accepted Christmas and New Year’s Eve offering the Seasonal Menu as well as some tempting specials. Give someone special the Gift of Liv’s with the “Holiday Give & Get”. Buy $100 Gift Card and Get a FREE $20 Bonus Card*. After the Holidays there’s still reason to celebrate! The not to be missed “Wednesday Oyster Night” that features Buck a Shuck Oysters all night is now joined by “Tuesday Sushi Night” and “Thursday Mussel Night”. Liv’s is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday through the Fall and Winter. www.livsoysterbar.com

Washington Prime, Norwalk

Visit the Norwalk location for their annual Christmas Eve Dinner on Tuesday December 24.  There are 3 Seatings: 4pm, 6pm, & 8pm.  Dine on a 3 Course Menu for $75 Per Person.

Swyft, Kent

Swyft is now taking reservations for the Christmas Eve Dinner on 12/24.

Valencia Luncheria, Norwalk

Join them for Christmas Eve Brunch from 10am-3pm.  They’ll have festive food and cocktail specials.

Fresh Salt @ Saybrook Point Inn, Saybrook

Make your reservation for Saybrook Point Inn’s Christmas Day Dinner anytime from 11am-5pm.  The buffet-style meal will have a seafood display, carving station, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, and more.  $79.95 for adults, $39.95 for kids 5 -12.

L’escale, Greenwich

L’escale will serve a special 3 course holiday prix fixe meal on both Christmas Eve (5:30-10pm) and Christmas Day (12-7pm).

Artisan, Southport

Artisan’s special Christmas menu features dishes like Brandied Lobster Bisque, Crispy Duck Breast, Elk Osso Bucco, and Egg Nog Brulee.  The 3 course meal is $65 per person.

Café on the Green, Danbury

They will be open on Christmas Eve with a 4 course meal inspired the holiday.  Feast on an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert for $65 per person.

The Simsbury Inn, Simsbury

Evergreens Restaurant, located inside the Simsbury Inn, invites you to a 3 course Christmas Eve meal.  It also comes with complimentary champagne and an amuse bouche.  Call 860-651-5700to reserve.

Community Table, Washington

On Christmas Eve, feast on a holiday three course prix fixe menu from 5-9:30pm.  Please note that they will be closed on Christmas Day.

Mill on the River, South Windsor

On Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy a holiday menu from 4-8:30pm in the dining room or at the bar.  On Christmas Day, a holiday menu will be served from 12-5pm.

Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s, Darien

Make your reservation for their 4 course Christmas Eve Dinner, which will be served from 4:30-9:30pm.

Rive Bistro, Westport

They are open on Christmas Eve with a special menu with plates like Branzino a la Plancha, NY Strip Steak, and Buche de Noel.

The Stack & Bear’s BBQ, New Haven

Bear’s is offering a full to-go holiday menu through January 5.  Choose from their delicious proteins, sides, appetizers, salads, desserts, and breads.  Depending on the size of your party, you can order a la carte or select a package.

elm, New Canaan

elm will be open on Christmas Eve with a menu for adults ($120 per person) and kids ($45 per child).

Match, Norwalk

Match will be OPEN Christmas Eve and serving its regular menu along with some fantastic menu additions including Peking Duck, Caviar, Kobe Beef & Crab Claws.

Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain, Mohegan Sun

From 5 -9pm on Christmas Day, dine on a 3 course meal of a Bar Americain Caesar salad, Surf and turf, and Chocolate cream pie for $150.

Todd English’s Tuscany, Mohegan Sun

On December 25, partake in Braised veal osso buco and risotto alla Milanese for $60.  They will be open from 5-9pm.

Lansdowne Irish Pub, Mohegan Sun

They’ll be serving up a traditional ham dinner for $1.  Honey baked ham will be covered in house-made golden raisin and tomato chutney and served with a daily vegetable, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Basso Cafe, Norwalk

Basso is happy to have Juan Pedro Jimenez join them for Christmas Eve, Spanish style! Juan Pedro is a Spanish native and Flamenco artist.  They will be offering their A la Carte Menu, Festive Chef Specials, and Drinks.  A $20 Cover includes a glass of sparkling.

Shell & Bones, New Haven

On Christmas Eve, Shell & Bones will be open from2pm-8pm, offering its regular a la carte menu with food specials.

Bee & Thistle Inn, Old Lyme

Join them for Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24th.  Seating Times are available Between 4–8 pm with Limited Availability.  Call for Reservations: 860.434.1667.

Long Ridge Tavern, Stamford

Long Ridge Tavern in Stamford will be open on Christmas Day with a 3 course menu.  Choose from entrees like strip steak, Roasted Rack of Lamb, and seared salmon.  A children’s menu will also be available.  Pricing changes depending on the entrée.

Copper Beach Inn, Ivoryton

On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th, The Copper Beech Inn will offer its standard dining menus from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Fleming’s Steakhouse, Hartford

On Christmas Eve, partake in 3-course menu to celebrate the season. Enjoy tender Filet Mignon with your choice of Colossal North Atlantic Lobster Tail or Crab-Stuffed Colossal Shrimp. The full dinner menu is also available.

Griswold Inn, Essex

Known for embracing the holiday spirit, the Griswold Inn is open for Christmas Eve Brunch from 10am-2pm.  $28 per adult, $12 per person ages 7-12, and children 6 and under are complimentary.

Millwright’s, Simsbury

They will be open on Christmas Eve from 4-9pm.  Please note they are closed on Christmas Day.

The Irons @ Hilton Mystic, Mystic

The Irons will be open with regular hours on Christmas Eve.

The Spinning Wheel, Redding

“The Magic of Christmas” at The Spinning Wheel restaurant in Redding, CT is a joyful celebration of the holiday season.  It features a gourmet menu followed by a high energy holiday-themed show of music, magic and comedy for holiday revelers of all ages.  On Christmas Eve, they will offer a matinee and evening performance.

Fife n Drum, Kent

They will be open on Christmas Eve with a special holiday menu.  Visit their website as the day approaches for the menu.

Cedars Steaks & Oysters, Foxwoods

Join them on Christmas Day for specials like Applewood Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops, Cedars Filet & Lobster, and Cajun Red Snapper.

Golden Dragon, Foxwoods

Enjoy a Christmas Dinner for 2 for just $88.  It comes with 2 appetizers, soup, an entrée, and dessert.

Bernard’s, Ridgefield

Bernard’s will be open on Christmas Eve from 1:00 - 8:30pm and serving a special prix fixe menu.  Adults are $95 and Children are $55.  Beverages, tax, and gratuity additional