SANTA MONICA, CA – In 2020, many Santa Monica residents turned to small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases increased nationwide and public health experts pushed for social distancing.
We weren’t used to Christmas without the side dishes; While the situation was not ideal, many of us realized that large, stressful holiday gatherings are not what they should be. Also this year, many will perhaps decide again to make Christmas easy and without hurry.
This could mean someone else is taking care of the holidays. This also includes cooking.
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If that’s the path you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Fortunately, several local and chain restaurants in Santa Monica are planning to open on Christmas Day.
In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch has put together a round-up of local and national restaurants that should be open that day. Make sure you reserve early as the available times are likely to fill up quickly.
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An important note: opening times may vary depending on the location. Patch encourages you to call each restaurant on this list in advance to double-check their opening times on Christmas Day.
Here are the local restaurants that are planning to open:
Calabra Restaurant & Bar at Santa Monica Proper Hotel: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 700 Wilshire Boulevard (7th Street entrance).
Hotel Casa del Mar: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica
Shutters on the beach: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica
Samosa House: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 2301 Main Street, Santa Monica
The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm 1111 2nd St, Santa Monica
Urth Caffe: open on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 2327 Main Street, Santa Monica
Wise Sons Jewish Deli: 9552 Washington Blvd, Culver City
Whiskey Red’s Restaurant & Events: Open on Christmas Eve from 12pm to 8pm; Open on Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey
The Veranda Restaurant at the Georgian Hotel: Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica
Urth Caffe: open on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 2327 Main Street, Santa Monica
Also here are the chain restaurants expected to be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day, and Food Network.
Arby’s: 913 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood
Benihana: 1447 4th Street, Santa Monica
Buffalo Wild Wings: 3939 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles
Chili’s: Open on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 3490 W Century Boulevard, Inglewood
Del Frisco’s Grille: 1551 Ocean Ave Suite 105, Santa Monica
Del Taco: 2425 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Dennys: 10700 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
Dominos: 1865 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Dunkin ‘: 1132 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: Open on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 2301 Rosecrans Avenue B, El Segundo
IHOP: 4070 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina Del Rey
McDonald’s: 2809 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Olive garden: open on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 6000 Sepulveda Blvd # 1220, Culver City
Outback Steakhouse: Open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve; Christmas day closed. 20 W Shoreline Drive, Long Beach
Panda Express: 804 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: 13455 Maxella Ave # 230, Marina Del Rey
Starbucks: 3020 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica
Here, too, the opening times may vary depending on the location. Always call ahead to make sure the local restaurant of your choice is open on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day.
Did we miss a local restaurant that is open on Christmas Day? Let us know in the comments or contact the editor Nicole Charky at [email protected].
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