With the holidays comes plenty of cooking, and a fair amount of frustration. If you're looking to kick up your feet and have someone else cook for you this holiday season, we have a list of restaurants that are open for the 2024–25 holiday season. Browse below for where to dine on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Some of them are even offering to-go orders and catering. Remember to grab some gift cards for great last-minute gifts.
Restaurant hours change, so please check their websites for updated information. Reservations are strongly encouraged and often required.
Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve
- Angelo's: 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Christmas Eve specials and catering pickup
- Bellini: Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Dinner: 5-9 p.m.
- Bluefin Grille: Regular Hours
- Cafe Nuovo: Regular Hours
- Caffe Nero: Regular Hours
- The Capital Grille: 12–10 p.m.
- Cassarino's Restaurant: Open for bar and catering pickup only
- Dave & Buster's: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- DeWolf Tavern: 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Elizabeth's of Portofino: 3:30–7 p.m.
- Ellie's: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., pre-ordered Christmas menu and desserts can be ordered Nov. 29–Dec. 15 for pickup on Dec. 23 & 24
- Fleming's Steakhouse: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Fogo de Chao: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
- Haven Brothers: Regular hours
- Legal Sea Foods: Regular hours
- Malted Barley: Open for lunch until 3 p.m.
- Marcelino's Boutique Bar: Regular hours
- Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza: Open until 6 p.m.
- Panera Bread - Providence Place Mall: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Providence Oyster Bar (Providence & East Greenwich locations): Feast of the Seven Fishes – Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Dinner: 2:30–9 p.m.
- Tavolo (Smithfield & Warwick locations): Regular hours
- The Village: 1–6 p.m.
- Twin Oaks: Regular hours
- Waterman Grille: 12–8 p.m.
- WXYZ Bar (Aloft Hotel): 4–11 p.m.
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
- Bellini: 5–9 p.m.
- Bluefin Grille: Regular hours
- Dave & Buster's: 5 p.m.–12 a.m.
- DeWolf Tavern: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Fogo de Chao: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Haven Brothers: Regular hours
- Tavolo (Warwick only): Regular hours
- WXYZ Bar (Aloft Hotel): 4–11 p.m.
Restaurants Open on New Year's Eve
- Blu Violet: 5 p.m.–midnight
- Bluefin Grille: Regular hours
- Cafe Nuovo: Regular hours
- Caffe Nero: Regular hours
- The Capital Grille: 12–10 p.m.
- Cassarino's Restaurant: 11:30 a.m.–midnight
- Dave & Buster's: 10 a.m.–1 a.m.
- DeWolf Tavern: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Elizabeth's of Portofino: 4:30–9:30 p.m.
- Fleming's Steakhouse: 11 a.m.–11 p.m., three-course prix fixe menu
- Fogo de Chao: 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
- Gracie's: Open for New Year's Eve celebration, 5 or 7-course chef's tasting. Reservations required.
- Haven Brothers: Regular hours
- Legal Sea Foods: Regular hours
- Malted Barley: Regular hours
- Marcelino's Boutique Bar: Regular hours
- Moonshine Alley: Live music and countdown to midnight with Nothing Personal Band (ticketed event)
- Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza: Open until 6 p.m.
- Panera Bread - Providence Place Mall: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Providence Oyster Bar (Providence & East Greenwich locations): Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Dinner: 2:30–10 p.m.
- Snookers: 4 p.m.–3 a.m.
- Tavolo (Smithfield & Warwick locations): Regular hours
- The Village: 1–6 p.m.
- Waterman Grille: 4–9 p.m.
- WXYZ Bar (Aloft Hotel): 4 p.m.–12 a.m.
Restaurants Open on New Year's Day
- Bluefin Grille: Regular hours
- Caffe Nero: Regular hours
- The Capital Grille: 12–9 p.m.
- Cassarino's Restaurant: 12–10 p.m.
- Dave & Buster's: 10 a.m.–12 a.m.
- DeWolf Tavern: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Elizabeth's of Portofino: 4:30–8 p.m.
- Fleming's Steakhouse: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Fogo de Chao: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Haven Brothers: Regular hours
- Legal Sea Foods: Regular hours
- Malted Barley: Regular hours
- Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza: Regular hours
- Panera Bread - Providence Place Mall: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Providence Oyster Bar (Providence & East Greenwich locations): Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Dinner: 2:30–10 p.m.
- Snookers: 4 p.m.–1 a.m.
- Tavolo (Smithfield & Warwick locations): Regular hours
- Waterman Grille: 12–9 p.m.
- WXYZ Bar (Aloft Hotel): 4–11 p.m.
Chill PVD
Head to Providence, RI this season for fun events and things to do for all ages. Book an overnight stay and choose from the scores of nearby acclaimed restaurants. Tackle your shopping at the city's eclectic and trendy neighborhood boutiques or downtown's Providence Place. Plus, Providence has plenty of indoor and outdoor fun throughout the winter. Start planning now.
