These restaurants are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the South Bend area
In typical fashion, Michiana weather is throwing us a curveball this year, but despite the lack of snow (and here's to hoping I didn't just jinx us), Christmas is less than two weeks away.
Here is a list of what area restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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As always, here are some things to keep in mind regarding this list: Reservations are almost always appreciated for dine-in services. It never hurts to call ahead to confirm the information listed. You also may notice some typically familiar options are not included on the list this year as operators have opted to close for the days for various reasons.
Also keep in mind this is not necessarily a comprehensive list, so if there is a restaurant open or offering carryout options on Christmas that you think should be added to the list, please let me know. This list will be updated online.
Christmas Eve
American Pancake House — 1008 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, 574-256-7220, open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 508 N. Dixie Way, Roseland, 574-247-0810, open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Artisan — 505 S. Main St., Elkhart, 574-355-3355, open 5 to 9 p.m.
Café Navarre — 101 N. Michigan St., South Bend, 574-968-8101, open 3 to 8 p.m.
Chicory Cafe — 105 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, 574-234-1141, open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 114 W. First St., Mishawaka, 574-204-2025, open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
China House — 2222 W. Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, 574-232-9828, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cracker Barrel — 110 Northpointe Blvd., Elkhart, 574-264-6963, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Curve Cafe — 3407 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka, 574-252-5800, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Available for carryout.
Das Dutchman Essenhaus — 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 574-825-9471, restaurant open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., bakery is open 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gift shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doc Pierce’s Restaurant — 120 N. Main St., Mishawaka, 574-255-7737, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fatbird — 103 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend, 574-383-5708, open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fiddler’s Hearth — 127 N. Main St., South Bend, 574-232-2853, open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Golden Corral — 135 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka, 574-217-4956, open 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet — 5944 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 574-999-1898, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ho Ping House — 303 S. Dixie Way, Roseland, 574-243-3366, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ichiban Golden Dragon — 1733 South Bend Ave., South Bend, 574-272-8888, open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Online ordering available at igdfood.com.
Kitchenette Restaurant — 2221 S. Michigan St., South Bend, 574-289-1513, open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cash only. Owners said there is a chance they may close early so check social media pages.
Mandarin House — 2104 Edison Road, South Bend, 574-287-4414, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nick’s Patio — 1710 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, 574-277-7400, open until “early evening.”
OG Chinese Restaurant — 910 S. Merrifield Ave., Mishawaka, 574-258-5588, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
O’Rourke's Public House — 1044 E. Angela Blvd., Suite #103, 574-251-0355, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery — 423 S. Dixie Way, South Bend. 574-272-0655; 107 Northpointe Blvd, Elkhart, 574-264-2541. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-ordering for baked goods, such as pies, muffins and cookies, recommended. Order by phone or online at perkinstogo.com.
Pinellia Vegan Asian Restaurant — 3601 Edison Road, South Bend, 574-855-3390, open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — 6410 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 574-277-6503, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Ragamuffin — 321 S. Main Street, #105A, South Bend, 574-310-9025, open 8 a.m. to noon.
Rocky River Tap and Table — 1032 E. University Drive, Granger, 574-272-5458, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rohr’s — 1399 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, 574-631-2018, open 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House — 902 E. University Drive, Mishawaka, 574-968-9700, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Seoul Garden — 1025 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, 574-255-6960, open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Skillet — 2212 McKinley Ave., South Bend, 574-234-6069, drive-thru only open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polish dinner for $15. No pre-orders necessary; also available through Dine In at dinein.com.
Sushi Garden — 6502 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 574-855-4399, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. No lunch special.
Taphouse on the Edge — 1803 South Bend Ave., South Bend, 574-247-9293, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tippecanoe Place — 620 W. Washington St., South Bend, 574-234-9077, open noon to 7 p.m. Reservations encouraged.
Yellow Cat Cafe — 808 E. Colfax Ave, South Bend, 574-233-2233, open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 601 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, 574-850-3885, open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar — 119 N. Michigan St., South Bend, 574-289-2222, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.
Zing Japanese Fusion — 206 N. Main St., Mishawaka, 574-259-8888, open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day
China House — 2222 W. Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, 574-232-9828, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet — 5944 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 574-999-1898, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ho Ping House — 303 S. Dixie Way, Roseland, 574-243-3366, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ichiban Golden Dragon — 1733 South Bend Ave., South Bend, 574-272-8888, open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Online ordering available at igdfood.com.
Mandarin House — 2104 Edison Road, South Bend, 574-287-4414, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
OG Chinese Restaurant — 910 S. Merrifield Ave., Mishawaka, 574-258-5588, open for carryout 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Pinellia Vegan Asian Restaurant — 3601 Edison Road, South Bend, 574-855-3390, open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rohr’s — 1399 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, 574-631-2018, open 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a la carte holiday breakfast menu and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a holiday menu.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House — 902 E. University Drive, Mishawaka, 574-968-9700, open 3 to 8 p.m.
Seoul Garden — 1025 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, 574-255-6960, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sushi Garden — 6502 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 574-855-4399, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. No lunch special.
Woochi Japanese Fusion — 119 N. Michigan St., South Bend, 574-289-2222, open 4 to 10 p.m.
Zing Japanese Fusion — 206 N. Main St., Mishawaka, 574-259-8888, open noon to 9:30 p.m.
Carryout
Carriage House — 24460 Adam Road, South Bend, 574-272-9220. Three-course prime rib carryout meal with soup, three sides, horseradish cream, au jus and New York cheesecake. $65 per person. Order by Dec. 22 and pickup is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 24. Call to place orders.
Chicory — 114 W. First St., Mishawaka, 574-204-2025; 105 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, 574-234-1141; Taphouse on the Edge, 1803 South Bend Ave., South Bend, 574-247-9293. Carryout dinners with ham, choice of turkey or Polish sausage, five sides, and apple pie. Serves five people for $89.99. Extra sides available for additional price. Order by Dec. 17 and pickup on Dec. 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at order location.
Cracker Barrel — 110 Northpointe Blvd., Elkhart, 574-264-6963, Heat N’ Serve Holiday family ham meal to go; feeds four to six people for $99.99 and eight to 10 people for $149.99. Available for pickup between Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, while supplies last. Must order 72 hours before pickup time. Order online at crackerbarrel.com.
Das Dutchman Essenhaus — 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 574-825-9471. Christmas dinner carryout for five is $79.99, for 10 is $149.99 and for 20 is $279.99. Place orders by Dec. 20. Pickup Dec. 24 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Menu and order online at essenhaus.com.
Golden Corral — 135 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka, 574-217-4956. Holiday meals to go. Ham meal serves up to 8 for $79.99, turkey meal serves up to 8 for $89.99, fried chicken meal serves up to six for $49.99 and up to 10 for $59.99. Individual meals also available. Orders can be made by calling or online at goldencorral.com.
Rohr’s — 1399 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, 574-631-2018. Christmas meal with appetizer, salad, choice of prime rib or turkey, five sides and choice of dessert. Feeds four for $260. Order by noon Dec. 17 online at morrisinn.nd.edu/hotel-happenings and pickup between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 23.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House — 902 E. University Drive, Mishawaka, 574-968-9700. Holiday sides, salads and desserts available as full orders, which serve 12 to16 people and half orders, which feed six to eight people. Order by 4 p.m. Dec. 21 online at ruthschrissouthbend.com or by calling. Pickup Dec. 23 or Dec. 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Yellow Cat Cafe — 808 E. Colfax Ave, South Bend, 574-233-2233; 601 N. Michigan St., Lakeville. Variety of Christmas pie options, ranging from $10 to $14. Order by Dec. 17. Pickup Dec. 24 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Order by calling or visiting the location.
Contact Mary Shown at 574-235-6244 and mshown@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter: @maryshownSBT and @marketbasketSBT.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: South Bend, Mishawaka, Michiana restaurants open on Christmas Day
