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Which restaurants are open over the holidays?
The Miami Valley’s restaurants would love to share the holidays with you.
Several local eateries are hosting special Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s day events, while others that don’t usually serve lunch are doing so for the month of December.
Here’s a list of restaurants that have sent me emails or posted comments on this blog entry through Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, about their holiday plans. If you know of a restaurant that has a special holiday dinner or event planned, please POST A COMMENT (the link is below) and let readers and potential customers know about it. Be sure to include time, date, address, phone number and any other information you feel is pertinent.
This list can jump-start your holidays. Just make sure to make your reservation early.
— Abuelo’s, 2420 North Fairfield Road in Beavercreek, has added a handful of limited-time holiday menu items that run through December 31. For more information, call 937-426-3070.
— Amelia’s Bistro and Catering, 129 W.Franklin St. in Bellbrook, is open Mondays through December and is open New Year’s Eve. For more information, call (937) 310-3040.
— L’Auberge, 4120 Far Hills Ave., in Kettering, is offering a special Christmas menu in both the Bistro and in the Main Dining Room through Dec. 27. Call (937) 299-5536 for more information.
— The Barnsider, 5202 N. Main St. in Harrison Twp., will be open Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (937) 277-1332.
— Benham’s Restaurant, 209 Warren St., Dayton, 45402 will be open on New Year’s Eve, with a special menu. Reservations from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 228-7041.
— Bullwinkle’s, 19 N. Main St. in Miamisburg, will be open New Year’s Eve and will offer several specials, including prime rib. For more information, call (937) 859-7677.
— Cafe Boulevard, 329 E. Fifth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, is open for lunch through December. For more information, call (937) 824-2722.
— Caffe Anticoli, 8268 N. Main St. in Clayton, will be open Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on New Year’s Eve from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (937) 890-0300.
— Carvers Steaks and Chops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Twp., is open for lunch in December. For details, call (937) 433-7099.
— Cena Restaurant, 2854 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. in Miami Twp. in the New Lifestyle Village at the Dayton Mall, is open weekdays for lunch in December from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 937-438-2362 for more information.
— C’est Tout, 2600 Far Hills Ave. in Oakwood, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and will be open for dinner hours only on New Year’s Eve, and is offering its annual Goose Dinner tonight and Saturday, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20. For more information, call (937) 298-0022.
— Chin’s Ginger Grill, 965 W. Main St. in Tipp City, will be open New Year’s Eve and will offer a 10-course Tasting Dinner and music by the Teresa Monee Duo. For more information, call (937) 667- 6664.
— Domino’s Pizza stores are open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
— Fricker’s, multiple locations, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve, and will be open 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, and will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day regular hours.
— Hometown Buffet, 745 Lyons Road in Centerville, will be open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and also will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For more information, call (937) 438-3075.
— Jay’s Restaurant, 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 23. Call (937) 222-2892 for information or to make reservations.
— Kohinoor Palace, 39 S. Springboro Pike in Miamisburg (southwest corner of the Ohio 725-Ohio 741 intersection by the Dayton Mall), will be open Christmas day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be open regular lunch hours on New Year’s Eve and will host New Year’s eve party that evening. For more information, call (937) 723-9014.
— Madison’s Bistro, 5531 Far Hills Ave. in Washington Twp., will be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For more information, call (937) 435-7080.
— McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene in Beavercreek, will be open Christmas Day from noon to 9 p.m. For more information, call (937) 431-9200.
— Meadowlark Restaurant, 2094 Miamisburg-Centerville Road (Ohio 725), will be open for brunch on Christmas Eve day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on New Year’s Eve for lunch as usual and then for a special four-course reservations-only dinner that evening. For more information, call (937) 434-4750.
— Pacchia, 410 E. Fifth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, is open New Year’s Eve for dinner and a show by The Royal Blues quartet. For more information, call (937) 341-5050.
— The Paragon Supper Club, 797 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Twp., will be open Christmas Eve from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on New Year’s Eve from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (937) 433-1234.
— La Piazza, on the square in downtown Troy, will be open on Christmas Eve with seating from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be open New Year’s Eve with seating from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 339-5553.
— Rue Dumaine will be open for dinner on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec 22 and again on Sunday and Monday Dec. 28-29. For more information or to make reservations, call (937) 610-1061.
— Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar, 79 S. Main St. in Centerville, will be open for two seatings on New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and serving a four-course menu. For more information, call (937) 610-9835.
— Starlite Diner Restaurant, 4090 Wilmington Ave. across from Meijer’s gas station in Ketering, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. and will be open Christmas Day from 6.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. It will also be open regular hours on New Year’s Day. For more information call (937) 293-4000.
— Sweeney’s Seafood House, 28 W. Franklin St. in Centerville, is open Christmas Eve from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on New Year’s Eve from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 291-3474.
— The Wellington Grille, 2450 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek, will serve dinner on Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will also be open New Year’s Eve from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. For more information, call (937) 426-4600.
— The Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs is open on Mondays in December for both lunch and dinner and will host a special dinner on New Year’s Eve. Call (937) 767-1144 for reservations or more information.
In addition, many, many restaurants are offering special deals on gift certificates, from percentage-off deals to landing a free gift certificate of your own when you buy a larger one for someone else. Feel free to let us know about those, too.
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By Kohinoor Palace
December 23, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
Kohinoor will be open for Christmas eve and Christmas day from 11:30am to 2:30 and then from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On New year’s eve we will have our regular lunch hours. In the evening of New year’s eve we are hosting a New Year’s party…so come out and let’s welcome 2009 together!
By Benham's Restaurant & Catering
December 23, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Benham’s Restaurant, 209 Warren Street, Dayton, 45402 will be open on New Year’s Eve, with a special menu. Reservations from 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. Call (937)228-7041 to make your reservation.
By Scrooge worker
December 23, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
I work in a hospital and we got a raise in holiday pay a few years ago to…..time and 1/2! We don’t even get to ride around and eat donuts!
By kncjr
December 22, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Anyone know of other restaurants open Christmas day.
By Scrooge
December 20, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
Shame on you restaurant owners for making people work on Christmas. I hope you are paying your employees triple time like the police departments do!!!
By Muammer Kilic
December 19, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Starlite Diner%Restaurant at 4090 Wilmington Ave. Kettering,(across Meijer’s gas station) will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve from 6.30am to 10.30pm Christmas Day it will be open from 6.30am to 5.30pm! We will be on our regular hours on New Year also.. We’d like to see you! Happy Holidays.. For more information call: (937) 293-4000
By C'est Tout a Bistro
December 16, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
“Happy Holidays!” C’est Tout invites you for our Annual Goose Dinner, featuring Chef Dominique Fortin and Chef Dieter Krug Dec. 18th, 19th & 20th preparing Roasted Goose with Red Cabbage & Spatzle for $29.75 and Oysters Rockefeller for $10.95. Also, we will be opened for regular business hours Christmas Eve and opened for Dinner hours only for New Year’s Eve. For your reservations, please call (937)298-0022.
By Dianne Koverman
December 16, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
Ron’s Pizza W.C./ Moraine will be open Xmas eve and New Years eve from 11am to 10pm and New Years day from 4pm to Midnight.
By Mark Cruse
December 16, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
The Wellington Grille in Beavercreek will be serving dinner on Christmas Eve from 4pm - 7pm. Reservations are available by calling 426-4600. We are located at 2450 Dayton-Xenia Rd. We will also be open New Years Eve from 4pm -10pm for dinner. Reservations are recommended for both days.
By Tank's Bar & Grill
December 15, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Tank’s Bar & Grill will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve (7am-2:30am, kitchen closes at 2am). Christmas Day we will be open 6pm-2:30am, kitchen closes at 2am. On New Years Eve we will be open from 7am-6pm. New Years Day open 7pm-2:30am, kitchen closes at 2am.
By null
December 15, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
All Fricker’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve regular hours 11am-2:30am (kitchen closes @ 1:30am), Christmas Day hours 5pm-2:30am (kitchen till 1:30am), New Years Eve and New Years Day both open regular hours. Check your local Fricker’s for New years Eve parties and events!!!! Vandalia location will host Higgins Madewell Band 9pm-1am no cover!!!! Kitchen open till 2:30am!!!!
By Nortons Grill
December 15, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Nortons Grill will be open normal hours on x-mas eve and 5pm-2:30am on x-mas day 2505 wilmington pike 294-2278 stop by for the only .99 happy hour in town!!
By Ann Hansen
December 14, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
The Paragon Supper Club, 797 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Washington Township, is open Christmas Eve from 3:30 to 9 P.M., we will also be open New Years Eve from 3:30 to 11 P.M. For more information phone 433-1234 or 433-1453. Visit our web site at www.theparagonsupperclub.com for our Holiday Features Menu.
By meadowlark restaurant
December 12, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
Meadowlark is open for brunch on Christmas Eve from 10am to 2pm. Champagne cocktails! Brunch Specials! Wiley will dance for you! (just kidding) On New Year’s Eve we are open for lunch as usual, then we will serve a special 4 course, reservations only dinner that evening. Meadowlark is closed on Christmas day and New Year’s day. Please visit our website for menus and more: meadowlarkrestaurant.com
By Greg Kerr
December 12, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
****** McCORMICK & SCHMICKS *** OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY FROM 12-9. *** Full dinner menu available. Based on how busy Thanksgiving was we suggest that you place your reservations ASAP. Reservations can be made at 937-431-9200 or at www.McCormickandSchmicks.com
By CAFFE' ANTICOLI
December 12, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
“Caffe’ Anticoli celebrating their 77th year in business again has been beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our dining room manager Barry Clapp has performed his magic in our bar and three dining rooms with his installation of many trees, ornaments and over 17,000, yes that is seventeen thousand lights. You get the holiday spirit the minute you enter. We are your perfect setting for that holiday luncheon, dinner or party. Normally open daily 11:30 A.M. Open Christmas Eve 4 - 7:30 P.M. and New Years Eve 4 - 10 P.M. We are closed Christmas and New Years days “ leo j a
By Tristan
December 12, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Domino’s Pizza is open 365 days/year. We’re open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Give us a call!
By Sweeney's Seafood House
December 11, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this
Sweeney’s Seafood House is open Christmas Eve 4:30 PM - 8:30 Pm. On New Year’s Eve. We’re open 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM. We always have specials as well as our traditonal menu, & on New Year’s Eve we have a “Featured Menu”, that’s romantic and will get you to your next destination.
By Debbie
December 11, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
Hometown Buffet @ 745 Lyons rd, Centerville is open Christmas Eve from 11-3pm and also will be open New years Eve and New years day!! 438-3075 Check our website: www.buffetsinc.com, and sign up for our e-club!! Our prices includes drinks! Call for more info!
By La Piazza
December 11, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
La Piazza, on the square in downtown Troy, is open on Christmas Eve with seating from 4:00 to 7:30. Open New Year’s Eve with seating from 4:00 to 10:30. Placing your name onto the seating list for these two evenings in advance is highly recommended and can be done by calling 937-339-5553. Explore La Piazza’s website for news, menus, current events, guest comments, maps, photos, and more. www.lapiazzatroy.com
By John Forman
December 11, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
Bullwinkle’s will be open through the 23rd for both lunch and dinner, and will reopen on the 26th. Call 937-859-7677 for reservations of 6 or more. You can also stop in to get your gift certificates anytime during business hours. Stop in by the 23rd, and purchasing certain amounts will get you a free gift certificate as follows: $25 get $5 free. $50 get $10 free. $75 get $15 free. $100 get $25 free. We are also open New Years Eve with several Specials such as Prime Rib! Happy Holidays!!
By Greg Fitzgerald
December 11, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this
Amelia’s Bistro and Catering located at 129 W.Franklin St, Bellbrook Ohio, open Mondays thru December and lunch Tuesday thru Sunday, dinner Tuesday thru Saturday. Open New Years Eve, private rooms available. call 937-310-3040 catering 937-310-3041 ask for Chef Greg