Which restaurants open Christmas Day in Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, PSL?
Don't feel like cooking on Christmas Day? TCPalm found at least 23 local restaurants that will be open Christmas Day.
They will be busy, so call to see if they take or require reservations. Some will serve either their regular menu or a special holiday menu, and others will serve a combination of both.
Many Asian restaurants, national chain restaurants and other restaurants in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties also will be open, but there are too many to list here.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
The Wave Kitchen & Bar
The restaurant at Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa is open for Christmas brunch and Christmas dinner. The brunch, which costs $95 per adult and $32 for ages 4-12, features both buffet and live food stations; a raw bar with freshly shucked oysters, crab claws and citrus-poached shrimp; herb-roasted prime rib; suckling pig; made-to-order omelets; French toast and Belgian waffles; pastries and desserts. The dinner menu features braised Berkshire pork belly tostada ($18), roasted branzino ($52), herb-crusted Australian rack of lamb ($66), chocolate lava cake ($13), and a la carte dinner menu items.
Address: 3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
Phone: 772-410-0100
Online: Website
Capt Hirams Resort
Blackfins open-air restaurant and the Sandbar outdoor restaurant will serve their regular menus in addition to holiday menus.
Address: 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 772-388-8588
Mulligan's Beach House
An online coupon is available to buy one meal and get another meal free for up to $12. The Sebastian location is on the Indian River Lagoon. The Vero Beach location is on the ocean. Both will serve a regular menu and have indoor and outdoor seating.
Locations: 806 Indian River Drive, Sebastian; 1025 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 772-600-7377 ext. 1 or 0
Earl's Hideaway Lounge
The Indian River Lagoon-front biker bar, which has indoor and outdoor seating, will offer a free customer appreciate buffet, but tips will be appreciated.
Address: 1405 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Hours: 7 a.m. to midnight
Phone: 772-589-5700
Ocean Grill
The oceanfront restaurant will serve a holiday menu. The indoor dining room is filled with Christmas decorations.
Address: 1050 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach
Hours: The bar and lobby will open at 1:30 p.m. and the restaurant will be open 2:30-8 p.m.
Phone: 772-231-5409
Cobalt
The oceanfront restaurant at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa has indoor and outdoor seating. Brunch includes a raw bar, carving stations, live-action stations and holiday favorites. The cost is $110 per person or $39 for ages 12 and younger.
Address: 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Phone: 772-469-1060
Fujiyama
The Japanese steakhouse and sushi, which has indoor seating only, will serve its regular menu.
Address: 5959 20th St., Vero Beach
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Phone: 772-564-8628
Waldo's Restaurant & Bar
The oceanfront restaurant at The Historic Driftwood Resort, which has indoor and outdoor seating, will serve a holiday menu.
Address: 3150 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Hours: Noon to 5:30 p.m
Phone: 772-231-7091
Wind & Waves Grill
The restaurant at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, which has only indoor seating, will serve a holiday buffet for $40 for adults and $20 for kids.
Address: 9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone: 772-234-2000
TooJay's Deli
The deli, bakery and restaurant, which has only indoor seating, will serve its regular menu in addition to a special holiday menu.
Address: 555 21st St., Vero Beach
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone: 772-569-6070
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Crocadillo's Island Bar and Grill
The outdoor restaurant will have a Christmas service in the morning, followed by a free breakfast.
Address: 109 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Pierce
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 772-409-4495
Archie's Seabreeze
The bike bar, which has mostly outdoor seating but some indoor seating, will serve its regular menu.
Address: 401 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m.
Phone: 772-460-3888
Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi
The Japanese restaurant, which has only indoor seating, will serve its regular menu.
Address: 1960 N.W. Courtyard Circle, Port St. Lucie
Hours: 1 to 10 p.m.
Phone: 772-878-4188
MARTIN COUNTY
Drift Kitchen & Bar
The oceanfront restaurant at the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa will have a holiday menu and a limited dinner menu. It will open for breakfast before it closes for an hour to reopen for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating.
Address: 3793 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Jensen Beach
Hours: 7-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 772-405-9215
Mulligan's Beach House
An online coupon is available to buy one meal and get another meal free for up to $12. The restaurant, which is across the street from the Indian River Lagoon, will serve its regular menu and has indoor and outdoor seating.
Address: 2019 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 772-600-7377 ext. 1 or 0
City Diner
The restaurant, which has indoor and outdoor seating, typically is open 24 hours, but it will close at 2 p.m. Christmas Day and reopen at 6 a.m. the next day. It will serve its regular menu.
Address: 2660 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart
Hours: Open until 2 p.m.
Phone: 772-291-2794
Benihana
The Japanese steakhouse will have holiday specials. The restaurant is on the St. Lucie River, but has only indoor seating.
Address: 3602 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 772-286-0740
Fujiyama
The Japanese steakhouse, which has only indoor seating, will serve its regular menu.
Address: 2050 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Phone: 772-221-9988
Flanigan’s
The seafood bar and grill, which has indoor and outdoor seating, will have its regular menu and begin serving prime rib at 4 p.m.
Address: 950 S. Federal Highway, Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Phone: 772-220-0039
Café Martier
The restaurant in the Post Office Arcade building, which has only indoor seating, will open for brunch before it closes and reopens two hours later for dinner. It will serve its regular menu.
Address: 23 S.W. Osceola St., Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then 5-9 p.m.
Phone: 772-600-5025
TooJay's Deli
The deli, bakery and restaurant, which has only indoor seating, will serve its regular menu in addition to a special holiday menu.
Address: 2504 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone: 772-287-6514
Fysh Bar & Grill
The waterfront restaurant in the Manatee Pocket area of Port Salerno will serve its regular menu in addition to holiday specials. The restaurant, formerly Twisted Tuna, has indoor and outdoor seating.
Address: 4290 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 772-600-7239
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: These Treasure Coast restaurants are open Christmas Day
