Where do you plan to dine for Christmas?
There aren't many fine-dining restaurants serving meals on Christmas Day, and available tables are usually quickly snatched up. Make reservations as early as you can.
For instance, Krazy Kat's in Montchanin will serve customers Dec. 25 from 2 to 7 p.m., but the restaurant told us it is currently booked. You can call 302-888-4200 and try to get on the wait list.
So which places are open?
Royal Prime Steakhouse at Bally's Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 302-857-2200
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1906 restaurant at Longwood Gardens, near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, had a few reservations remaining on Christmas Day. Make reservations online or call 610-388-5290 to review available options. Check the website for special menus and pricing. In addition to a reservation, separate admission to A Longwood Christmas is required. Visit longwoodgardens.org/dine
Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and The Bay, Fenwick Island, 302-539-3095; harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. The bar opens at 11 a.m. and the dining room serves dinner from 1 to 8 p.m. It's first-come, first-served. The holiday meal, $31.99, includes prime rib, honey baked ham and side dishes along with a sweet roll dessert. Most of the full menu will also be available.
Le Cavalier at the Green Room, Hotel du Pont, 11th and Market streets in downtown Wilmington, is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a festive three-course menu. The menu is $75 per person (gratuity not included). Optional wine pairings and seasonal beverage selections will also be available. For Christmas Eve, dinner reservations start at 4 p.m. with the last seating at 8 p.m. On Christmas Day, dinner reservations start at 1 p.m., with the last seating at 7 p.m..
Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen,18949 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No reservations are needed. Call 302-645-1700 or go to www.rosenfeldsjewishdeli.com.
Salt Air Kitchen & Bar, 50 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-3744, will be open on Christmas. Details were not yet available.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse, 5525 Concord Pike, Brandywine Hundred, is open Christmas Day. Call 302-308-4933 or go to sullivanssteakhouse.com/wilmington. A credit card is required to book a reservation.
Reservations are a must at Victoria’s Restaurant in the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel at 2 Olive Ave and the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. The Dec. 25 prix-fixe menu, $59.95 for adults, $29.95 for children 5 to 12, and $19.95 for children younger than 5, includes smoked ham, prime rib and baked salmon, sides served family-style and desserts including banana pudding and candy cane cupcakes.
Waffle House locations are all open on Christmas Day.
Here are more places to consider
Bear Diner, 603 Pulaski Highway (Route 40), 302-322-6242, beardinerde.com
Brandywine Diner, 303 Rocky Run Parkway, Talleyville, 302-384-8177. Regular hours.
Marsh Road Diner 407 Marsh Road, near Penny Hill, 302-762-6030. Open 24 hours.
Purple Parrot Bar & Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302 226-1139,will be open from noon to 8 p.m., with reservations available from noon to 7 p.m.
Route 40 Diner, 1705 Pulaski Highway, White Clay Shopping Center, Bear, 302-836-4936.
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Patricia Talorico writes about food, restaurants and Delaware history. You can find her on , and . Email . Sign up for her
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