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What’s Open for Christmas 2022 Dining Guide for Gainesville and Alachua County

Find Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas 2022

You have so many details to take care of during the holidays. Why not treat your family and guests to a great meal at a local restaurant or order a meal to-go to enjoy together at home? We’ve done the search for you. Here’s our list of what’s open for Christmas Eve and Christmas in Gainesville and Alachua County, FL.

Adam’s Rib Co.
2109 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL
(352) 373-8882
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4 Rivers Smokehouse
3262 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(844) 474-8377
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ballyhoo Grill
3700 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 373-0059
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Bangkok Square
6500 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-4488
8181 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 672-6969
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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
3832 W Newberry Rd. #1J, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 377-8686
150 NW 13th St., Suite 60, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 240-6428
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Boca Fiesta
232 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 336-8226
Open Christmas Eve, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Bonefish Grill
3237 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 377-8383
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Boston Market
6483 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-1519
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
6611 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-8070
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Brother Cookie
401 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 554-4069
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

China Garden
1216 N Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 372-1855
Open Christmas Day, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Cintrón
2441 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 505-3131
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

covey kitchen and cocktails

Covey Kitchen and Cocktails at Hotel ELEO
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3536
Open Christmas Eve and 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. – 2 p.m.

Curia on the Drag
2029 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 792-6444
Open Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dad’s Bar is open Chrismas Eve 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Davids BBQ and Catering
East: 521 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2002
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
West: 5121 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 373-2002
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sushi and Wontons at Dragonly Sushi

Dragonfly Sushi and Sake
201 SE 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 371-3359
Open Christmas Eve, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ford’s Garage
3650 SW 32nd Ct. #20, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 657-3673
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Haile Village Bistro and Queen’s Arms Pub
Reservations Available, Please Call
5323 Southwest 91 Terr., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 378-0721
Holiday and Regular Menu
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Queen’s Arms Pub open until 7 p.m.

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
Call Ahead to Check Availability
110 SE 1 St., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 372-1555
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
2917 SW 35th Dr., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 505-1990
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

La Tienda
2204 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 367-0022
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Las Margaritas
4405 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 374-6699
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lubans Coffee at Cuban Corner GNV
1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Open Christmas Eve, 7:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free Coladas on Christmas Morning, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Maude’s Cafe
101 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 336-9646
Open Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mahzu Sushi and Grill
5150 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-3338
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 353-2889
Open Christmas Eve, 7 a.m. – 3:30 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.

Mildred’s Big City Food
Reservations suggested, please call
3445 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 371-1711
Open Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Mother’s Pub
5109 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 727-4722
Open Christmas Eve at 10 a.m. – late
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – late

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.

Mr. and Mrs. Crab
3246 SW 35th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5968
Open Christmas Eve, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Northwest Grille
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
5115 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-0500
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 8 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.

pink flamingo brunch

Pink Flamingo Diner
19728 US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-5775
Open Christmas Eve Brunch, 9a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pomodoro’s Cafe
Reservations Suggested, Please Call
9200 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
Special Holiday Menu
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Prime & Pearl
Reservations Required, Please Call or Reserve Online
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Suite 70, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-6276
Open Christmas Eve, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sohao Street Food Cafe
3045 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6789
Open Christmas Eve, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Open Christmas Day, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

spurriers christmas eve buffet

Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille
Reservations Suggested, Book Online or Please Call
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL
info@spurriers.com
(352) 500-4HBC (4422)
Christmas Eve Buffet, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The Keys Grill & Piano Bar
4860 Celebration Pointe Ave. #30, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5104
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

challah break from uppercrust

Uppercrust
4118 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-7187
8766 SW 27th Ln., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5096
Limited Hanukkah menu available in-store Saturday, December 24, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m..
Limited Christmas menu available in-store Christmas Eve, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Volcanic Sushi + Saki
5200 NW 43rd St. Suite 509, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 727-7777
5212 SW 91st Terr., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 363-6226
Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 10 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 24 hours

Fried rice and other dishes at Yummy House

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.

Our list of restaurants open for Christmas will be updated as more details become available.

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