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Each year, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County surveys the local restaurant scene to obtain a list of the restaurants open on December 24 and 25. Whether you have relatives stopping by or you are in town to share a meal with friends, let this guide be your go-to directory for holiday dining options.
This list is sorted alphabetically, and is always growing and adapting. Calling restaurants in advance is recommended in case of unexpected schedule changes. To have a restaurant added to this page, please contact Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Arashi Yama Sushi & Hibachi
12/24: 11AM–3PM; 4:30PM–9:30PM
12/25: 11AM–3PM; 4:30PM–9:30PM
bb.q Chicken
201 SE 2nd Ave #101, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 451-4313
12/24: 11AM–9:30PM
12/25: 11AM–9:30PM
Bangkok Square – Archer
12/24: 11AM–3PM; 5PM–9PM
12/25: 11AM–3PM; 5PM–9PM
Bangkok Square – 39th Ave
12/24: 11AM–3PM; 5PM–9PM
12/25: 12PM–3PM; 5PM–9PM
Beque Holic
3812 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 554-4364
12/25: 4PM–9PM (regular menu)
Covey Kitchen & Cocktails (Hotel ELEO)
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3750
12/24: 7AM–9PM
12/25: 9AM–8PM (Bar until 10PM)
Dave & Buster’s
3023 SW 45th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 448-2900
12/24: 10AM–6PM
12/25: 5PM–12AM
Falafel King
3252 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-6342
12/24: 11AM–9PM
12/25: 11AM–9PM
Flatfish Doughnuts
308 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL
12/25: 8AM until sellout
Hana Sushi
12/24: 11AM–3PM; 4:30PM–10PM
12/25: 11AM–3PM; 4:30PM–10PM
Indian Aroma Restaurant
1310 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6151
12/24: 11AM–2:30PM; 5PM–9PM
12/25: 11AM–2:30PM; 5PM–9PM
Le Macaron – Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Suite 80, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5402
12/24: 11AM–9PM
12/25: 11AM–6PM
Manzil Fine Indian Dining
6500 SW Archer Rd Suite E, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-4516
12/24: 11AM–10PM
12/25: 11AM–10PM
Mr. Han’s Chinese Restaurant
6944 NW 10th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-6400
12/24: Hours not specified
12/25: 11AM–10PM
Reservations suggested
Nine Spices Hot Pot & BBQ
3333 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6622
12/24: 11:30AM–11PM
12/25: 11:30AM–11PM
Pomodoro Café
9200 NW 39th Ave #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
12/24: 11AM–9PM
Reservations suggested
Sushi Matsuri
3906 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-1875
12/25: 5PM–9PM
T-Yummi Banh Mi & Bubble Tea
2905 SW 42nd St. Ste 60, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-4121
12/25: 11AM–9PM
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-7688
12/25: 11AM–2:30PM
Once you’re full of your holiday meal, head out to one of the many easily accessible trails in Alachua County.
