Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve in Rochester: See the List

Christmas Eve Dining Guide: Restaurants and Bars Open in Rochester

If you're planning to celebrate Christmas Eve with a meal out, now is the time to make your reservations. Here’s a comprehensive list of restaurants and bars that will be open for dinner on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

The Woodcliff Hotel & Spa

Located at 199 Woodcliff Drive, The Woodcliff Hotel & Spa will offer a 4-course prix fixe menu in its Horizons Modern Kitchen restaurant. Seating times are from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the menu includes a choice of starter, salad, entree, and dessert. Prices range from $72 to $105. Reservations can be made at horizonsmodernkitchen.com.

Shadow Lake Golf & Racquet Club

Situated at 1850 Five Mile Line Road in Penfield, this venue will serve its regular menu along with holiday specials for both lunch and dinner. Lunch hours are from noon to 4 p.m., while dinner runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact them at (585) 385-2010 or visit shadowlakegolf.com for more details.

Redd Wood

An upscale steakhouse with a French influence, Redd Wood is located at 1690 Monroe Ave. in Brighton. It will be open for dining from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reach out at (585) 319-4194 or check reddwoodroc.com for reservations.

Black & Blue Steak and Crab

This fine dining restaurant, found at 3349 Monroe Ave. in Pittsford Plaza, will serve dinner from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (585) 421-8111 or visit blackandbluesteakandcrab.com to book a table.

Jojo Bistro & Wine Bar

The main location at 60 North Main St. in Pittsford will be open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., while its Webster location will be closed. Contact (585) 385-3108 or visit restaurantjojo.com for more information.

TRATA - The Restaurant at the Armory

A contemporary eatery located at 145 Culver Road, TRATA will be open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (585) 270-5460 or check tratarochester.com for details.

The Rose Tavern at The Lake House on Canandaigua

Located at 770 S. Main St. in Canandaigua, this venue will be open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It serves its regular menu. Contact (800) 228-2801 or visit lakehousecanandaigua.com.

The Union Tavern

This historic bar and restaurant at 4565 Culver Road in Irondequoit will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Reach out at (585) 563-7304 or visit uniontavernseabreeze.com.

Roam Cafe

An intimate eatery and bar located at 260 Park Ave., Roam Cafe will serve its full menu from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (585) 360-4165 or visit roamcafe.com for more details.

Texas De Brazil

This Brazilian steakhouse chain restaurant, located at 22 Celebration Dr. in the College Town complex, will open at noon. Contact (585) 473-2013 or visit texasdebrazil.com for more information.

Bar Bad Ending

A cozy neighborhood bar at 875 Monroe Ave., Bar Bad Ending will be open from 5 p.m. until late, with karaoke scheduled for 8 p.m. Call (585) 286-9358 or visit barbadending.com for more details.

Anatolia Mediterranean Grill

This Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at 4671 Culver Road in Irondequoit will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contact (585) 226-7578 or visit amgroc.com for more information.

Taj Mahal Fine Indian Cuisine

Located at 1742 Long Pond Road in Gates, Taj Mahal will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (585) 434-0123 or visit tajmahalny.com for details.

East Izakaya

Situated on Route 96 south of Eastview Mall in Victor, East Izakaya will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. This Canada-based restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat option with sushi, appetizers, soups, noodle dishes, main dishes, and desserts. Call (585) 505-8898 or visit eastvictor.com for more information.

Seoul Sisters Pocha

A cozy Southeast Asian restaurant at 3159 S Winton Road in Henrietta, Seoul Sisters Pocha will be open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact (585) 471-8517 or visit seoulsisterspocha.com for details.

Fattey Beer Company

Located at 60 Adventure Place in the Neighborhood of Play, Fattey Beer Company will be open from noon to 10:30 p.m. It features 10 taps and hundreds of canned and bottled beers. The small food menu includes chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, soft pretzels, corn dogs, and Tater tots. Outside food is allowed. Visit fattey-beer.myshopify.com for more information.

Marshall Street Bar and Grill

A casual bar located at 81 Marshall St., Marshall Street Bar and Grill will be open from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. Call (585) 325-2191 or visit marshallstreetbarandgrill.com for more details.

O'Callaghan's Pub

Located at 470 Monroe Ave., O'Callaghan's Pub will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Call (585) 271-7190 or visit ocallspub.com for more information.

Halal N Out

This fast-casual restaurant that serves chicken over rice and other street food staples will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has locations at 740 East Ridge Road in the Ridge Hudson Plaza in Irondequoit and at 2833 West Ridge Road in Ridgemont Plaza in Greece. Both locations are primarily for takeout. Visit halalnoutroc.com for more details.

Crepes N Shakes

A dessert restaurant in the Ridge Hudson Plaza at 738 E. Ridge Road in Irondequoit, Crepes N Shakes will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (407) 664-3851 or visit nyccrepesnshakes.com for more information.

If your establishment will be open on Christmas Eve or Day, please send your hours and reservation information to tracys@gannett.com by December 13.