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Updated 10 a.m. Dec. 21.
Looking for a place to celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? These restaurants are open. Reservations are strongly recommended. We’ll continue to update the list all week.
Antonio & Vittoria Italian Tavern, 586 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach, will serve the Festa dei sette pesci (Seven Fishes) from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Cost is $59.95, by reservation only. The restaurant will be open from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Christmas. Reservations required. Call 321-978-2242 or visit avitalianmarket.com.
Brasas Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, 325 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas. Call 321-638-1338 or visit facebook.com/BrasasGrillCocoa.
Chumley’s Depot, 1929 Depot Drive, Melbourne, will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Christmas Eve. Call 321-208-5766 or visit facebook.com/ChumleysDepot.
Charlie & Jake’s Barbecue, 490 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach will open at 11 a.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas, and the holiday meal special will be a king-cut smoked prime rib dinner ($35). Pickup for catering orders will start at 11 a.m. Dec. 25. Call 321-777-7675 or visit charlieandjakes.com.
Chart House, 2250 Front St., Melbourne, will offer Christmas prime rib family packs ($115, serves four); must be ordered by 3 p.m. Dec. 20. The restaurant will serve from 3 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas. Call 321-729-6558 or visit chart-house.com/locations/melbourne.
Crystal Buffet Hibachi & Grill, 3160 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will be open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas. All-day buffet costs $19.99 per adult, $11.95 or $13.95 per child. Call 321-802-6888 or visit crystalbuffet.org.
DeAngelo’s by the Sea, 5935 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach, will have the Feast of Seven Fishes from 4 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Cost is $39.95 per person. Call 321-723-0383 or find DeAngelo’s on Facebook.
Dove III, 836 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will serve traditional Italian-American dinners from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-725-3683 or visit thedovefl.com.
Ember and Oak, 712 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will be open 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve with jazzy live holiday music by saxophonist Carl Lewis. A full new menu will be offered, and those who wish to dine at home may order carry-out holiday dinner boxes. Call 321-722-6285 or visit emberandoak.com.
Frankie’s Italian Deli, Renninger’s Flea Market, 4835 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-914-9539 or visit frankiesitaliandeli.com.
Genna Pizza Co., 4301 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-242-3003 or visit gennapizza.com.
Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing Co., 1002 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will stay open regular hours, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Christmas Eve, but the manager will have discretion to close early if warranted. Call 321-821-4052 or visit hellnblazesbrewing.com.
Keep It Local Brevard Catering and Events, 902 Florida Ave., Cocoa, will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-615-0059 or visit keepitlocalbrevard.com.
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Latin Flavor Restaurant, 1565 Sarno Road, Melbourne, will be open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Christmas dinner orders, for pick up Christmas Eve, will be accepted until Dec 23. Call 321-604-6800 or visit facebook.com/latinflavormelbourne.
LUNA Food & Wine, 9 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, will serve food from its regular menu from 5 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-613-5796 or visit lunafoodandwine.com.
Manny’s Cucina Napoletana, 4980 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, will serve from noon to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-428-4068 or visit mannysofmelbourne.com.
Mulberry Lane Café, 3440 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will be open from 7:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. Christmas Eve for breakfast and light brunch. Call 321-426-7149 or visit mulberry-lane-cafe.business.site.
Nosh, 3800 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, will be open 4 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and specials will be posted on its Facebook page and website. Call 321-450-2323 or visit nosheats.com.
Ossorio Bakery & Café, 316 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, will be open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-639-2423 or visit ossorio.com.
Pacific Rim, 300 N, Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-305-4902 or visit pacificrimmerrittisland.com.
Pane e Vino Italian Restaurant, 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne (Oaks Plaza), will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve with patio and indoor seating. Call 321-676-5499 or visit facebook.com/paneevinomelbourne.
Pineda Inn, 6533 U.S. 1, Rockledge, will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-751-5311 or visit pineda-inn.com.
Pub Americana, 401 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa; and 924 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will be open till at least 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-877-3456 (Cocoa) or 321-802-6500 or visit pubamericana.com.
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Scott’s on Fifth, 141 Fifth Ave., Indialantic, will serve from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-729-9779 or visit scottsonfifth.com.
Shells of Melbourne, 1490 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will serve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-722-1122 or visit shellsofmelbourne.com.
The Soup Shop, 4100 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-622-6914 or visit facebook.com/thesoupshop.
Sunrise Diner (Sunrise Family Restaurant), 365 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Eve and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas with a special menu that includes turkey or ham ($14.99) and prime rib or lamb chops ($18.99) dinners. Call 321-783-5647 or visit sunrisedinercocoabeach.com.
Taj Modern Indian Cuisine, 2290 Town Center Avenue Unit 115, The Avenue, Viera, will be open normal hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours are 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday. Call 321-409-4584 or visit tajviera.com.
Tely’s Chinese Restaurant, 6450 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, will be open Christmas Eve and will serve its menu from noon to 8 p.m. Christmas. Call 321-425-4638 or visit telychineserestaurant.com.
Trend Kitchen, 1924 State Road A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, will will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas with a four-course dinner menu for $75. Meals also will be available for pick up both days. Call 321-622-8977 or visit facebook.com/trendkitchen.
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Tuscany Grill, 7640 N. Wickham Road, Suntree, will serve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. Call 321-757-7220 or visit tuscanygrill.net.
Yellow Dog Café, 905 U.S. 1, Malabar, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas. Call 321-956-3334 or visit yellowdogcafe.com.
Some restaurants that will serve holiday meals are fully booked and therefore omitted.
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