Behind on your holiday dinner plans? Here are 12 Columbus restaurants open on Christmas
The stockings are hung and the presents are under the tree, but what are you going to do about dinner?
A number of Greater Columbus restaurants will be open for dine-in service on Christmas Eve or Day, with both special menus as well as their normal fare.
And most, if not all, Chinese restaurants will be serving throughout the holidays. Call ahead to confirm hours of your favorite location, as there are too many to list here.
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Listed here are menu highlights, hours of operation, pricing and reservation information.
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The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E. JOHNSTOWN ROAD, GAHANNA
Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: three-course prix fixe menu, including choice of twin filets or pan-seared mahi, side salad or lobster bisque, and cheesecake ($60 per person); regular menu also available
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-855-9840, www.thebarncolumbus.com
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Bob Evans Restaurants
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT GREATER COLUMBUS
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: not required
Pickup: ready-to-heat “Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast” for 10, including slow-roasted pot roast with sides, bread, and pumpkin and apple pie ($139.99); ready-to-heat “Premium Farmhouse Feast,” including slow-roasted turkey and hickory-smoked ham, sides, bread, and pumpkin and apple pie (starting at $59.99 to serve 4 and up to $134.99 to serve 10)
Contact: www.bobevans.com
Buca di Beppo
343 N. FRONT ST., ARENA DISTRICT
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-621-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com
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Columbus Fish Market
1245 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24; noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25
Fare: three-course menu, including filet mignon and shrimp scampi ($55; add lobster tail for $20); limited selections from regular menu also available
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-291-3474, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
1011 W. 5TH AVE., NEAR GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Contact: 614-525-0202, www.greenhousecanteen.com
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The Guild House
624 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: three-course prix fixe meal, including choice of pan-seared grouper or bison steak, choice of squash salad or parsnip soup, and ricotta almond cake ($55 per person, or $79 with wine pairings); regular menu available
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-280-9780, www.theguildhousecolumbus.com
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar
HOTEL LEVEQUE, 50 W. BROAD ST., DOWNTOWN
Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: chef’s menu, including lamb shanks or half chicken, sides and desserts ($70 for two, or $130 for four); regular menu also available
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-745-0322, www.thekeepcolumbus.com
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McCormick & Schmick’s
3965 NEW BOND ST., EASTON TOWN CENTER
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24-25
Fare: regular menu on Dec. 24; prix fixe three-course menu on Dec. 25, including choice of center-cut filet mignon or West Australian lobster tail, starters and dessert (starting at $50)
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-476-3663, www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Mitchell’s Steakhouse
1408 POLARIS PARKWAY; 45 N. 3RD ST.
Hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24; noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25 (Polaris Parkway); 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24; and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25 (North 3rd Street)
Fare: three-course dinner, including tenderloin duet, salad, side and dessert ($65); regular menu available
Reservations: required (both locations)
Contact: 614-888-2467 (Polaris Parkway); 614-621-2333 (North 3rd Street); www.mitchellssteakhouse.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
511 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH
Hours: 2 to 9 p.m. Dec. 24; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 25
Fare: prix fixe menu, including choice of 6-ounce filet with three large shrimp or 6-ounce filet with lobster tail, choice of sides, and bread pudding (starting at $55); regular menu also available
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-927-5663, www.ruthschris.com
Smith & Wollensky
4145 THE STRAND WEST, EASTON TOWN CENTER
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-416-2400, www.smithandwollensky.com
Texas de Brazil
4040 EASTON STATION, SUITE E 105
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25
Fare: regular dinner menu and prices with classic holiday specials
Reservations: highly recommended
Contact: 614-472-4072, texasdebrazil.com