Preparing a big family Christmas dinner is time-consuming enough without making a large meal the night before. Give yourself a break and take the family out on Christmas Eve. Not all Cleveland area restaurants are open December 24. Here are some of the ones serving on Christmas Eve:
- Muse at the Ritz Carlton - 1515 West Third St., Cleveland; 216 623-1300; 530pm - 9pm
- The Cabin Restaurant - 28810 Lakeshore Boulevard, Willowick;440 943-5195; from 4pm
- Mapleside Farms - 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick; 330 225-5577; brunch served from 10am to 3pm
- 1890 at the Hyatt Regency - 420 Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216 575-1234
- SASA Japanese Asian Bistro - 13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216 767-1111; 5pm - 10pm
Moxie - 3355 Richmond Rd., Beachwood; 216 831-5599; 11am - 10pm
- Table 45 - 9801 Carnegie, Cleveland; 216 707-4045; dinner from 3pm
- Guarino's - 12309 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland (Little Italy); 216 231-3100
- Sergios - 1903 Ford Dr., Cleveland; 216 231-1234
- Sarava - 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216 295-1200
- Bar Cento - 1948 W. 25th Street, Cleveland;216 274-1010; from noon to 2am
- Harry's Steakhouse - 5664 Brecksville Rd., Independence; 216 524-5300; candlelight dinner; 3pm - 9pm
(updated 11-25-12)