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Best restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas in Brockton, Taunton


BROCKTON — Many people spend all year looking forward to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but with presents to buy, family to entertain, and meals to prep, some of that Christmas magic gets swept away in hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Knock out one of those stressors by ordering dine-in, takeout, or delivery at one of these local restaurants open on the holiday.

Despite most businesses closing for the holiday, there’s no shortage of open restaurants to try in the Brockton and Taunton area on Christmas Eve (Sunday, Dec. 24) and Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25).

Whether you’re ordering take-out for a large group meal or dining in for two, these nearby restaurants will be open for all your food needs this upcoming holiday.

Amelia’s (Stoughton)

This farm to table steak house with an extensive wine and drink menu that includes cocktails flavored after a milky way bar, peanut butter and jelly, key lime pie, salted caramel apple, and pumpkin pie is the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve.

Open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

ameliasstoughton.com, 217 Washington St., Stoughton, 781-886-6125

Boston Tavern (Middleboro)

Open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

bostontavernmiddleboro.com, 58 East Grove St., Middleboro, 508-923-0099

Chinatown (Brockton)

Chinatown offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese and Asian cuisine, a friendly atmosphere, and affordable prices, according to their website. Get a dinner special with pork fried rice and an appetizer for under $20.

Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Christmas Day.

chinatownma.com, 51 Oak St Extension, Brockton, 508-580-2885

Bamboo Café (Brockton)

With 25 different dinner combination plates to choose from, Bamboo Café will satisfy any Chinese craving. Combination plates come with pork fried rice or steamed rice and two appetizers, all for around $11.

Open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.

bamboocafebrockton.com, 1285 Belmont St., Brockton, 508-588-9188

The Chatta Box (Bridgewater)

The Chatta Box serves Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Malaysian food. Their most popular items are crab rangoon, honey sesame chicken, and sushi, manager Alice Huang told the Enterprise in 2021.

Open 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day.

chattaboxma.com, 755 Bedford St., Bridgewater, 508-697-8898

Crystal’s Kitchen (West Bridgewater)

The menu at Crystal’s Kitchen is influenced by Malaysian, Thai, and Japanese culture because owner Crystal Tan is from Malaysia, her goddaughter is from Thailand, and one of her chefs is from Japan.The Raynham resident said she uses her experience working in various restaurants. “We combine different things from the West and East to create dishes,” Tan told the Enterprise in 2012.

Open 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.

crystalskitchenma.com, 4 South Main St., West Bridgewater, 508-510-5295

Chinatown of Stoughton (Stoughton)

Chinatown of Stoughton offers Hong Kong, Mandarin, and Szechuan cuisines, according to its website. The restaurant is accepting pre-orders for the holidays online. Open 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day.

chinatownstoughton.net, 103 Sharon St, Stoughton, 781-297-3886

Deng’s Garden Restaurant (East Bridgewater)

Deng’s Garden offers Chinese, Polynesian, and Mandarin cuisines. 

Open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.

thedengsgarden.com, 225 Bedford St., East Bridgewater, 508-378-3155

Fireside Grill (Middleboro)

Fireside Grill will be offering a special holiday edition to their Sunday brunch buffet, starting at 9:30 am. At 12 p.m., the restaurant will offer a special lunch and dinner menu with a wide variety of starters, entrees and desserts.

Open 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

firesidegrille.com, 30 Bedford St., Middleboro, 508-947-5333

Greyhound Tavern (Bridgewater)

Reservations available for Christmas Eve on OpenTable from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

greyhoundtavernbridgewater.com, 39 Broad St., Bridgewater, 508-807-5782

La Cucina Ristorante (Easton)

Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

lacucinasulmare.com,140 Main St., North Easton, 508-894-2700

La Familia (Easton and Taunton)

Open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

lafamiliarestaurants.com, 520 Foundry St., South Easton, 508-297-0327 and 431 Winthrop St., Taunton, 508-823-8664

Maui Restaurant (Brockton)

Open 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

mauibrockton.com, 1875 Main St., Brockton, 508-583-1010

Mee King Garden (Brockton)

Mee King Garden has been serving Polynesian, Szechuan, and Cantonese cuisine in the area for the past 30+ years, according to their website. Open 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

meekinggardenbrockton.com, 187 Crescent St., Brockton, 508-588-1311

King Garden (Bridgewater)

King Garden, recently under new ownership, offers Chinese cuisine that Yelp reviewers love. “The new owners are doing an amazing job. The food is always so fresh and delicious, and the portions are generous. We especially love their combos that come with an appetizer of your choice and pork fried rice,” one reviewer said.

Open for call-ahead reservation only. Open 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

kinggardenma.com, 220 Winter St., Bridgewater, 508-279-3988

Easton Lucky Corner (Easton)

“We’ve been eating at Easton Lucky Corner for years. Always great quality and big portions. Staff is friendly and delivery drivers are great! Highly recommend!!” one reviewer wrote of Easton Lucky Corner on Yelp. Try one of their nine different types of soup for a warm holiday treat.

Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

luckycornerma.com, 670 Depot St., North Easton, 508-230-2608

Honk Kong City (Taunton)

Since 2006, Hong Kong City has been providing Chinese food, Sushi, and cocktails to the Taunton area. Try the Taunton Maki, filled with eel tempura, tobiko, cucumber, with torched salmon on top.

Open 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day.

honkkongcityrestaurant.com, 174 Broadway, Taunton, 508

Tavern on the Wharf (Plymouth)

Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

tavernonthewharf.com, 6 Town Wharf, Plymouth, 508-927-4961



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