The holidays are all about family, joy, and delicious food—but if you’d rather skip the cooking this year, Westchester has plenty of restaurants ready to welcome you on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From elegant fine dining to cozy neighborhood favorites, here’s your ultimate guide.
1. Benjamin Steakhouse – White Plains
Address: 610 Hartsdale Rd, White Plains, NY
Why Go: Known for its classic steakhouse experience, Benjamin offers a three-course Christmas Day menu featuring lobster bisque, bone-in ribeye, rack of lamb, and decadent desserts like New York cheesecake.
Price: Around $115–$119 per person.
Open: Christmas Eve (à la carte) and Christmas Day (prix fixe).
2. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges – Pound Ridge
Address: 258 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY
Why Go: A stunning countryside setting with a refined menu. Christmas Eve features their regular offerings, while Christmas Day includes a special holiday menu with dishes like tuna tartare, roasted Maine lobster, and citrus pavlova.
Price: $198 per person for the holiday menu.
3. Goosefeather – Tarrytown
Address: 49 E Sunnyside Ln, Tarrytown, NY
Why Go: Modern Chinese cuisine in a chic setting. Open both Christmas Eve and Day with an à la carte menu featuring crispy shrimp bao, dry-aged beef potstickers, and aged crown of duck with plum glaze.
Hours: 3 PM – 7 PM on both days.
4. Chutney Masala – Irvington
Address: 76 Main St, Irvington, NY
Why Go: A Bib Gourmand-rated Indian restaurant offering its regular menu plus festive seasonal cocktails like coconut rum lassi.
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day during regular hours.
5. Bread & Brine – Hastings-on-Hudson
Address: 19 Main St, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Why Go: Famous for its Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Expect oysters, shrimp scampi, and chilled octopus salad.
Price: $75 per person; reservations required.
6. Mulino’s of Westchester – White Plains
Address: 99 Court St, White Plains, NY
Why Go: A holiday wonderland with extravagant decorations and classic Italian fare. Open Christmas Eve (and decorated through January).
7. BanZai Hibachi – Hartsdale
Address: Hartsdale, NY
Why Go: For a fun, interactive hibachi experience with holiday flair. Open Christmas Eve and Day.
Pro Tips
- Reserve early: Spots fill up fast for holiday dining.
- Confirm hours: Some restaurants have limited seating times.
- Check menus: Many offer prix fixe holiday menus only.
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