December is usually one of the busiest months for restaurants, between special event bookings, catered luncheons, packed bars, and general frolicking that typically goes on. Restaurants are bringing their A-game to help diners get into the holiday spirit at home or dining out. From Christmas to Hanukkah and all the cozy days in between, a range of familiar favorites and under-the-radar eateries offer dining options for every palate.

We've rounded up a list of Lehigh Valley restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, whether in-person or for take-out, as well as retail shops welcoming in-store shopping.

Baked Bakery & Cafe

228 Main St., Emmaus

The holidays aren't the same without delicious baked goods. Order from Baked Bakery & Cafe's holiday menu and choose from gingerbread cake with a lemon glaze, mini loaves of fruit cake, or grab a cookie box. Pre-order by Saturday, December 16 via email, in person, or by calling 610-966-6100 and pick it up on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Chop House at Wind Creek

7 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem

Chop House at Wind Creek's Christmas menu features delectable bites like warm ricotta and chestnut pie, New Zealand lamb double chop, seared ahi tuna, and veal osso buco. Don't forget about dessert—a yule log featuring a decadent chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and peppermint!

Emeril's Chop House at Wind Creek Bethlehem

Nonna's Italian Market

1028 Broadway, Fountain Hill

You don’t have to be Italian or Sicilian to enjoy a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Preparing seven courses of seafood can be a daunting task, even for the advanced home cook, so let the professionals at Nonna's Italian Market handle it. Choose from many options on their family-style menu of appetizers, pasta, and fish entrees. There’s everything from seafood salad and mussels marinara to crab ravioli to traditional Bronzino. All half trays serve 6-8 people. You’ll need to pre-order by calling 610-419-0999 or via email at littlenonnas2112@gmail.com. Pickup times will be scheduled on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pocono Organics

1015 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond

Visit the café this Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. to savor a festive meal crafted by Pocono Organics Chef Lindsay McClain, or bring the celebration home with a platter the whole family will love. Designed to serve 8-10 people, their new Platters to Go menu offers options like smoked salmon sandwiches, shrimp scampi and chicken cutlets entrees, loaded baked potato salad, and a variety of desserts.

Prime Steak House

325 Stoke Rd., Bethlehem

Celebrate the holidays with family, and celebrate with Prime Steak House on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dinner includes house salad and four baked potatoes with butter and sour cream. Choose the main entree from a seafood medley, New York strip, filet medallions, chicken breasts, or salmon.

Social Still

530 E. 3rd Street, Bethlehem

Enjoy a Christmas Eve brunch with the team at Social Still on December 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Choose from their weekly brunch menu, as well as some holiday specials. Be sure to reserve your table today!

Cocktail at Social Still

Youell's Oyster House

2249 Walnut Street, Allentown

Dine with Youell's Oyster House on Christmas Eve and enjoy their full daily menu, as well as chef's features such as oysters rockefeller, salmon tartare, jumbo lobster roll, paella, stuffed salmon, and more! Holiday hours for Christmas Eve will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations are required.

A seafood platter at Youell's Oyster House in Allentown

Looking to get some last-minute shopping in? Stop by the Lehigh Valley Mall, Promenade Saucon Valley; grab locally made gifts from Christkindlmarkt, Easton Winter Village, Christmas City Village, or check out various specialty shops throughout Lehigh Valley. 

 

Are you open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and want to be added to our list? Simply email ashley@discoverlehighvalley.com and let us know the details.