Christmas in Cincinnati: 3 holiday events you must visit
We know the holidays can be a stressful time, so we made your weekend plans for you. Here are 3 local holiday events you can’t miss this season.
Between holiday shopping, decorating and hosting out-of-town guests, who wants to cook a giant feast for Christmas?
Let’s hang up our aprons, Greater Cincinnatians, and go to a restaurant instead. Many national chains, such as McDonald’s, IHOP and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas, but why not dine at a local eatery instead?
Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year. Some may be for reservation only, so call ahead.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve onlyThe Lempicka by Jeff Ruby
Celebrate Christmas Eve with an upscale buffet dinner at The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby. Reservations are available for 4 and 6:30 p.m. The buffet is $165 for adults and $85 for children. 700 Walnut St., Downtown. eventbrite.com.
The Golden Lamb
Open Dec. 24 from noon to 7:30 p.m. 27 S. Broadway St., Lebanon. goldenlamb.com.
Market Street Grille
Open Dec. 24 from 1-4 p.m. Reservations required. 205 Harrison Ave., Harrison. marketstreetgrille.com.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Open Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Locations may vary. chwinery.com.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas DayRed Roost Tavern
Open Dec. 24-25 from 7-10 a.m. and 4-10 p.m. 151 W. Fifth St., Downtown (The Hyatt). hyatt.com.
Behle Street by Sheli
Open Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 25 from 4-9 p.m. Reservations required. 2220 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell. behlestreetbysheli.com.
Belterra Park restaurants
Stadium Sports Bar & Grille will be open Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Club 38 will be open on Christmas Day for reservations only from 4-8 p.m. 6301 Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. belterrapark.boydgaming.com.
The Pacific Kitchen
Open Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 8300 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. thepacific.kitchen.
Christine’s Casual Dining
Open Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 3360 Westbourne Drive, Green Township. christinescasualdining.smartonlineorder.com.
The Wooden Barrel
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9303 Cincinnati Columbus Road, West Chester Township. facebook.com.
Eddie Merlot’s
Open Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. Reservations required. 10808 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. eddiemerlots.com/cincinnati.
Jot India
Open Christmas Day only from 3-9 p.m. 4989 Houston Road, Florence. jotindiatogo.com.
The Indian Bistro
Open Christmas Day only from 3-8 p.m. 671 Ohio Pike H, Union Township. thaindianbistro.com.
Hueston Woods Lodge
Open Christmas Eve from 5-7 p.m. and Christmas Day from noon to 4 p.m. 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner. huestonwoodslodge.com.
The 1931
Open Christmas Day by reservation only. 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown. opentable.com/r/1931-cincinnati.
Asami Hibachi Sushi Bar
Open Dec. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8146 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester. facebook.com.
Did I forget your favorite eatery? Are you a local restaurant that will be open on Dec. 24 and 25? Send me an email at HOgwude@enquirer.com.