Christmas can be stressful when it comes to gift-buying, house decorating, and more — so it’s understandable if cooking isn’t going to be added to the list. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of Hoboken and Jersey City bars and restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Keep reading for spots open during Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Hoboken + Jersey City for 2023.
Disclaimer: If you know of another restaurant that should be on this list, please email hello@hobokengirl.com with its name, hours, and special menu (if applicable).
Hoboken
Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street
Christmas Eve Hours: Brunch from 8AM – 1:30PM
Barbés Restaurant | 1300 Park Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 11:30AM – 9PM
Special Menu: The regular menu will be served and special Christmas cocktails will be available for purchase.
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Backstage Lounge | 1039 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: Starting at 4PM
Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 10AM – 2:30PM
Cafe Michelina | 423 Bloomfield Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 2PM – 8PM
Special Menu: Food items that will be served include cacio e pepe, linguini pesto, and a four-cheese stuffed chicken parmesan.
Chen Kitchen | 301 Jackson Street #2
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 8:30AM
Christmas Day Hours: 11AM – 8:30AM
Dear Maud | 205 1st Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 10AM – 2AM
Christmas Day Hours: 4PM – 2AM
Elysian Cafe | 1001 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 12PM – 10PM
Halifax | 225 River Street
Christmas Eve Hours: Starting at 5PM
Special Menu: There will be a prix fixe menu featuring appetizers, entrees, and holiday-themed desserts like yule log and cinnamon roll cheesecake.
Il Tavolo di Palmisano | 700 Clinton Street
Karma Kafe | 505 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 10:30PM
Christmas Day Hours: 11AM – 10:30PM
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant | 642 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 10:30AM – 9:30PM
Christmas Day Hours: 10:30AM – 9:30PM
Otto Strada | 743 Park Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 4PM – 9PM
Sirenetta | 1039 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 12PM
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 3PM
Precious Chinese + Japanese Cuisine | 128 Washington Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11:30AM – 9:20PM
Christmas Day Hours: 11AM – 9:20PM
Jersey City
Amiya Restaurant | 101 Hudson Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 9:45PM
Christmas Day Hours: 11AM – 9:45PM
Baonanas | 181 Monticello Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 2PM
Chickie’s | 236 Pavonia Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 4PM
Felina Steak at Hudson House | 2 Chapel Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 1PM – 8PM
Special Menu: There will be a three-course prix-fixe menu for adults and children. Reservations can be made here.
Frankie | 264 Grove Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 8PM
Hamilton Pork | 247 10th Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 4PM
Harry’s Daughter | 339 Communipaw Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 11PM (kitchen + bar open until 12AM)
Special Menu: Drinks like Irish coffee, mulled wine, and spiked apple cider will be served all night for happy hour.
Hudson Hall | 364 Marin Boulevard
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 4PM
Specials: Hudson Hall will be showing all of the NFL Sunday games at 1PM and have food specials like $20 for 20 wings and Haus Lager for $5.
Laico’s | 67 Terhune Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 3PM – 10PM
Lokal Eatery + Bar | 2 2nd Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 10AM – 9:30PM
Maddy Rose at Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive
Christmas Eve Hours: 1PM – 8PM
Special Menu: There will be a three-course prix-fixe menu for adults and children. Reservations can be made here.
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McGinley Square Pub | 755 Montgomery Street
Christmas Eve Hours: 4 PM–2 AM
Christmas Day Hours: 4 PM–2 AM
The Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue
Christmas Eve Hours: 11AM – 4PM