What if you get hungry on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2019 in Lexington?
It’s never too early to start thinking about your options.
Will there be any restaurants open or places to eat in Lexington on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve falls on a Tuesday, and Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday, which may affect the hours for some Lexington restaurants.
Get in the spirit all month long with Christmas themed events and menus:
Alfalfa’s offers a Vegetarian & Vegan Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 19 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Alfalfa’s is also hosting a Hanukkah Dinner on Thursday, December 26 at 5:30 to 8:30 pm including a brisket and plenty of Vegan options.
Holly Hill Inn welcomes guests to enjoy holiday luncheons starting December 2 through December 30 (except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from 11 am to 2 pm.
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse offers a special holiday lunch menu on weekdays starting December 5 through December 20 from 11 am to 2 pm.
J. Render’s Annual Christmas Party is on Friday, December 20 at 7 pm.
Host a holiday luncheon at Lexington Diner with a special 3-course menu available Monday through Saturday during their normal operating hours. Call for reservations for any size party.
The Thirsty Fox presents a night of Bourbon tasting and cookie pairings with bourbon educator and enthusiast, John Coffee, on Thursday, December 19 at 6 pm.
West Sixth Brewing and Smithtown Seafood will host their annual Holiday Beer Dinner and Feast of Seven Fishes in Spain on Thursday, December 19. Doors open at 6:45 with a seafood inspired tapas bar and paired beers, first course starts around 7:20 pm.
Zim’s Cafe hosts a Kentucky Heritage Sunday Holiday Supper with Ouita Michel on Sunday, December 22 from 3 pm until 8 pm. $25 per person, kids 5 and under eat free, kids 5-12 eat half price. Call for reservations.
Here’s a sampling of where to eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day:
Alfalfa’s is open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Let them take care of your holiday cooking at home with classic entrees or vegan desserts available for pre-order.
Asian Wind in Palomar Centre will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Azur Restaurant & Patio is open from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
Buddha Lounge will be closed from December 21 through December 25 and will open on Thursday, December 26 at 11 am.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Hamburg will be open on Christmas Eve, but closed on Christmas Day.
Carson’s Food & Drink is open on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
The Cheesecake Factory at the Fayette Mall will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Cheng’s Chinese on Clays Mill will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Coles 735 Main is open on Christmas Eve until 8 pm with the last seating at 7 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
Cracker Barrel will be open until 2 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Their Heat n’ Serve Holiday meals are available for order and pick up until December 24.
Cru Food & Wine Bar in the Summit will be open on Christmas Eve with a special three course menu from 4 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
All Denny’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day featuring their limited time ‘Festive Flavors’ menu.
Drake’s will be open 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Dudley’s is open for lunch only on Christmas Eve, closed that night and closed all day Christmas Day.
Eppings on Eastside and Poppy and Olive will be open from 11:30 am to 8 pm. The last seating reservations are being taken at 7 pm on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
Good Foods Co-op will offer a special Christmas Eve Hot Bar Menu featuring traditional favorites on Christmas Eve from 11 am to 5 pm. Store hours on Christmas Eve are 8 am to 6 pm; their typical weekday breakfast selections will be available from 9am to 11 am. Closed on Christmas Day. The cafe will open again on December 26 from 10 am to 7 pm.
Golden Wok will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Honeywood is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
IHOP is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
IP&J is having a pop up at Ethereal Brewing in the Distillery District on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is open from 4 pm to 9 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Lexington Diner is open on Christmas Eve from 8 am to 3 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
Malone’s will be open 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
The Midway Bakery is open from 7 am to noon on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Missy’s Pies is open until 4 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
OBC Kitchen will be open 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Panda Cuisine located off Nicholasville Road in Malabu Heights Plaza is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Peking Bistro in Beaumont Centre will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
P.F. Changs will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Ramsey’s will be open until 4 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Rose & Jim’s is open on Christmas Day at 5 pm.
Smithtown Seafood at the Summit is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Smithtown Seafood at West Sixth is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Southland Bagel is open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Most Starbucks are open on Christmas Day, but store hours may vary by location. Call your nearby Starbucks before heading out.
Texas de Brazil will open at 11 am on Christmas Eve serving their regular dinner menu alongside traditional holiday favorites all day long. Restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day.
All Waffle House locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year if you want to get your griddle on for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Wallace Station is open from 8 am to 6 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Wilson’s Grocery and Meat is open on Christmas Eve from 7 am to 6 pm and closed on Christmas Day.
Whole Foods is open on Christmas Eve from 7 am to 7 pm. Closed on Christmas Day.
Windy Corner Market is open until 2 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day.
Zim’s Cafe is open 8 am to 3 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Reopens from 10 am to 10 pm on December 26.
Will any bars or breweries be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? We’re glad you asked, click here for a sampling.
Will any grocery stores be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? No worries, if you forget a last minute ingredient. Here’s what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including a list of grocery stores, post offices, movie theaters, and more.
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Want to attend a Christmas Service this holiday? Click here to see when churches are having their services.
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