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The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and creating cherished memories. This year, skip the stress of cooking and treat your loved ones to a delicious holiday meal at one of Alachua County’s local restaurants. Whether you are planning a cozy dinner, a festive brunch, or need a holiday feast to-go, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County’s What’s Open for Christmas Guide makes it easy to find the perfect place to gather for the season.
Explore Gainesville and Alachua County’s culinary scene and let local restaurants take care of the cooking while you focus on what matters most – making memories with the ones you love. Make your reservations now or order a meal to enjoy at home, because the best holiday plans are stress-free.
If you would like to add an Alachua County restaurant that is open for Christmas to the list, send information to info@visitgainesville.com.
Arashi Yama Sushi and Hibachi
4780 NW 39th Ave., Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 505-6000
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 11 a.m.. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Bahama Breeze
3989 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 378-7555
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Bangkok Square
6500 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-4488
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
8181 NW 39th Ave., Suite 100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 672-6969
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi
3841 SW Archer Rd. Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 224-5123
Open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
3832 W Newberry Rd. #1J, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 377-8686
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Bonefish Grill
3237 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-8383
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
3021 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 692-0083
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
3530 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-3010
Open Christmas Eve until 4pm
Chuy’s
3410 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-2489
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails at Hotel ELEO
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3536
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Cracker Barrel
4001 SW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2424
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Heat N’ Serve Meals Available
Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner
3117 SW 34th St Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 451-4525
Open Christmas Eve, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dave & Buster’s
3023 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 448-2900
Open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Ford’s Garage
3650 SW 32nd Ct Suite 20, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 657-3673
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Hana Sushi
3147 SW 45th St., Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 877-8899
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
KeKe’s Breakfast Cafe
4062 Plaza Blvd #10, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 745-7575
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
LongHorn Steakhouse
2933 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 372-5715
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
3904 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 872-5670
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 353-2889
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mi Apa Latin Cafe
114 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 376-7020
15634 NW Hwy. 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 418-0838
14209 W Newberry Rd Suite B, Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 545-4430
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pre-orders available
Miller’s Ale House
2881 Bass Pro Shops Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 371-0818
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mother’s Pub
5109 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 727-4722
Open Christmas Eve at 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Mr. Han’s Restaurant
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
6944 NW 10th Pl., Gainesville, FL, 32605
(352) 331-6400
Open Christmas Eve 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open Christmas Day 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Nine Spices Hotpot and BBQ
3333 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6622
Open Christmas Eve, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2711 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 372-5874
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse
3760 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-9499
Open Christmas Eve, 11a.m. – 7 p.m.
Peach Valley Cafe
4871 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-1834
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
P.F. Chang’s
3597 SW 27th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 570-7785
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pomodoro’s Cafe
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
9200 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
Special Christmas Eve Menu with Takeout Pre-orders
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Prime and Pearl
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-6276
Open Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sensei Asian Bistro
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 214-1239
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sonny’s BBQ
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille
Reservations Suggested
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 500-4422
Open Christmas Eve, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Texas Roadhouse
3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
TGI Fridays
3075 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 244-8448
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Uppercrust
4118 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-7187
8766 SW 27th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5096
Open Christmas Eve, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Pre-order deadline is Friday, December 20 at 6 p.m.
Waffle House
3919 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-6746
5130 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 371-6079
7611 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 332-5666
15979 NW Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2201
915 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 213-6399
Open Christmas Eve
Open Christmas Day
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-7688
Open Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Do you have more restaurant details? Send any updates to info@visitgainesville.com
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