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Restaurants in Nassau County Open on Christmas

1. Eric's Italian Bistro — Mineola

Eric's serves modern and classical Italian cuisine and offers a holiday a la carte menu for Christmas Eve and a three-course prix fixe menu for $69.95 per person on Christmas Day. A kids menu is available upon request. Call ahead for reservations.

2. Milleridge Inn — Jericho

The always festive and elaborately decorated Milleridge Inn will be open on Christmas Eve. The restaurant hosts a lavish prix fixe dinner for $89.95 for adults and $39.95 for children ages 2-12 from 1pm-5pm. The menu includes turkey, pot roast, and lamb shank. Call ahead for reservations. The cottage also has a Christmas Eve buffet, which is $89.95 for adults and $39.95 for children ages 2-12. 

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Thyme in Roslyn offers its normal menu as well as Christmas specials for the holiday. 

3. Thyme — Roslyn

Thyme overlooks Gerry Park and Roslyn Duck Pond. This quaint and scenic restaurant offers its normal menu on Christmas Eve, as well as holiday specials. Regular menu items include braised short rib pappardelle, grilled filet of salmon, Icelandic cod, and many more delicious options. For Christmas Eve this year, the restaurant is also offering a lunch menu from 1130am-3pm. If you don't feel like going out, you can get your Christmas Eve dinner catered. Reservations are required.

4. Volpe Ristorante at Fox Hollow — Woodbury

Volpe Ristorante features a special Italian-inspired prix fixe menu for $69.95 per person for Christmas Eve with some selections having an additional fee. Standout entrees include pistachio-crusted sea bass, certified Angus filet mignon, and chicken volpe. Save room for dessert and try the molten lava cake or tiramisu. Seatings begin at 3pm and reservations can be made by phone or online.

5. The Pantry — Rockville Centre

The Pantry RVC is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to share a holiday meal with the family. The expansive regular menu will be offered and features steak, seafood, pasta, and comfort food options, so everyone can find the best fit for their Christmas meal.  

6. Nuvo Kitchen (NK Restaurant) — East Meadow

If you are looking for more than a standard Christmas menu, try NK in East Meadow. This restaurant offers Caribbean fusion cuisine that's sure to please for the holiday. Reservations are required. 

7. Gusto Divino Trattoria — Seaford

Gusto Divino Trattoria is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This restaurant features traditional and signature Italian dishes on a special holiday menu. The cozy atmosphere is ideal for the family to celebrate the holidays. 

8. Thom Thom — Wantagh

There is something for everyone at this Nassau County restaurant open from 2p-10pm on Christmas Day. Thom Thom has steaks, seafood, and sushi. The regular menu is available and reservations are required.

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9. Prime — Huntington

The restaurant's regular menu is available on Christmas Eve, as well as specials to be announced. Call to make a reservation. Prime and its sister restaurants, Tellers and Prime, are also offering a Christmas-to-go meal. Order now to reserve an at-home feast.

10. Branzino's - Huntington Station

Branzino's brings Manhattan flair to Long Island. The restaurant is open and taking reservations for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dishes include branzino stuffed ravioli, dry-aged prime rib, and halibut.

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11. Sandbar — Cold Spring Harbor

Sandbar offers an upscale prix fixe menu for $85 per person on Christmas Eve from 4pm-8pm, featuring jumbo lump crab cakes, duck tacos, and chickpea fries – and those are just the appetizers. Reservations must be made in advance.

12. Ferryman's Grille at Danford's Hotel and Marina — Port Jefferson

Visit Ferryman's Grille on Christmas Eve for a four-course prix fixe dinner that costs $80 for adults and $40 for kids aged 5-12 years old. On Christmas Day, it hosts a buffet dinner from 12pm-5pm. Pricing is $79 per adult and $39 per child. Call ahead to book reservations for a seating time. Ages 4 and under are FREE.

13. Imperial Meat Company (IMC) — Huntington

If you want to add glamour to your holiday, visit IMC in the heart of Huntington this Christmas Eve. This steakhouse offers a regular menu with a raw bar, steaks, burgers, and more. Reservations are required. 

14. Lasangna Ristorante — Huntington

This NYC eatery opened a second location in Huntington, and it is open on Christmas Day. Lasagna Ristorante offers classic Italian cuisine. Reservations are required and are available from 11am-10pm.

15. Bella Vie — Bay Shore

Nestled in the heart of Bay Shore, this charming restaurant features waterfront views and Italian French fare. Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Bella Vie requires reservations. 

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16. Cooperage Inn — Baiting Hollow

This gem on the North Fork is perfect for parents to sip on a glass of local wine in a warm and cozy atmosphere with the family. The Christmas Eve menu features holiday specials and regular dishes such as seafood bisque, chicken pot pie, and roast duck. You can also get pot pies from NoFo Pot Pies to bring home and warm up for Christmas dinner. Reservations must be made in advance, either online or by phone. 

17. Desmond’s at East Wind — Wading River

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the family at Desmond’s. The three-course prix fixe menu is available from 4-9pm for $64.95 a person. From the butternut ravioli to the short ribs and wild mushroom risotto cakes to Frenched chicken, you won’t leave hungry. A separate children’s menu is available and reservations should be made in advance. 

This article was originally published in 2012 and was updated in December 2024. 

Photos courtesy of the restaurants