Santa Barbara Restaurants Open for Christmas and New Year’s: Dine-In and Delivery Options

Restaurants Open Christmas Eve 12/24/2024

1. Ah Juice

2. Andersen’s

3. Apna Indian Kitchen

4. Asie Chinese

5. Best BBQ Santa Barbara

6. Bibi Ji

7. Buena Onda (Closes at 3 PM)

8. Bree Osh Bakery - Montecito

9. Bree Osh Bakery - De La Vina

10. Ca’ Dario (All Locations)

11. California Pasta

12. California Pizza Kitchen

13. Cali Forno Pizzeria

14. Carlitos Café y Cantina

15. Chase Bar Grill

16. Chicken Ranch - De La Vina (Closes at 5 PM)

17. Chicken Ranch - Goleta (Closes at 5 PM)

18. China Palace Montecito

19. China Pavilion Chapala

20. Corazon Comedor

21. El Rincon Bohemio

22. El Zarape

23. Fala Bar

24. Fishouse

25. Flor de Maiz (Closes at 3 PM)

26. Galanga

27. Garrett’s Old Fashioned Restaurant

28. Goat Tree

29. Himalayan Kitchen

30. Home Plate Grill

31. Ichiban

32. Kyoto Sushi

33. Kyle’s Kitchen (All Locations) (Most close at 3 PM)

34. La Hacienda

35. Lilac Patisserie

36. Los Agaves (All Locations) (Most close between 2–3 PM)

37. Lucky’s Steak House

38. Meet Up Chinese

39. Mesa Café

40. Mizza Italian (Closes at 3 PM)

41. Oku

42. Opal Restaurant

43. Palapa (Closes at 3 PM)

44. Pascucci (Closes at 5:30 PM)

45. Pizza Mizza (Closes at 3 PM)

46. Poke House (Closes at 6 PM)

47. Renaud’s Bakery (All Locations) (Most close by 3 PM)

48. Rosales Mexican (Closes at 3 PM)

49. Sachi Ramen (Closes at 5 PM)

50. Saigon - Chapala (Closes at 5 PM)

51. Santo Mezcal (Closes at 4 PM)

52. Sushi Tyme

53. Taqueria Santa Barbara

54. Uncle Rocco’s NY Pizza

55. Via Maestra 42

Restaurants Open Christmas Day 12/25/2024

1. Apna Indian Kitchen

2. Asie Chinese

3. China Palace Montecito

4. China Pavilion Chapala

5. El Zarape

6. Galanga

7. Goat Tree

8. Himalayan Kitchen

9. Meet Up Chinese

10. Sushi Tyme

11. Uniboil

12. Zen Yai Thai

Restaurants Open New Years Eve 12/31/2024

1. Ah Juice

2. Andersen’s

3. Apna Indian Kitchen

4. Asie Chinese

5. Best BBQ Santa Barbara

6. Bibi Ji

7. Buena Onda (Closes at 3 PM)

8. Bree Osh Bakery - Montecito

9. Bree Osh Bakery - De La Vina

10. Ca’ Dario (All Locations)

11. California Pasta

12. California Pizza Kitchen

13. Cali Forno Pizzeria

14. Carlitos Café y Cantina

15. Chase Bar Grill

16. Chicken Ranch - De La Vina (Closes at 5 PM)

17. Chicken Ranch - Goleta (Closes at 5 PM)

18. China Palace Montecito

19. China Pavilion Chapala

20. Corazon Cocina

21. Corazon Comedor

22. Empty Bowl (Closes at 7 PM)

23. El Rincon Bohemio

24. El Zarape

25. Fala Bar

26. Fishouse

27. Flor de Maiz

28. Galanga

29. Garrett’s Old Fashioned Restaurant

30. Goat Tree

31. Himalayan Kitchen

32. Home Plate Grill

33. Ichiban

34. Kyoto Sushi

35. Kyle’s Kitchen (All Locations) (Varies; some close between 3–9 PM)

36. La Hacienda

37. Los Agaves (All Locations) (Most close between 2–3 PM)

38. Lucky’s Steak House

39. Meet Up Chinese

40. Mesa Café

41. Mizza Italian

42. Oku

43. Opal Restaurant

44. Palapa

45. Pascucci

46. Pizza Mizza

47. Renaud’s Bakery (All Locations) (Most close by 3 PM)

48. Rosales Mexican

49. Sachi Ramen

50. Saigon - Chapala

51. Santo Mezcal

52. Shalhoobs - Funk Zone Patio

53. South Coast Deli (All Locations)

54. Sushi Tyme

55. Taqueria Santa Barbara

56. Teru

57. Three Monkeys

58. Uncle Rocco’s NY Pizza

59. Uniboil

60. Via Maestra 42

Restaurants Open New Years Day 1/1/2025

1. Apna Indian Kitchen

2. Asie Chinese

3. China Palace Montecito

4. China Pavilion Chapala

5. Corazon Cocina

6. Empty Bowl (Closes at 7 PM)

7. Fala Bar

8. Fishouse

9. Flor de Maiz

10. Galanga

11. Garrett’s Old Fashioned Restaurant

12. Goat Tree

13. Himalayan Kitchen

14. Jane - Santa Barbara

15. Jane - Goleta

16. Meet Up Chinese

17. Mesa Café

18. Mizza Italian

19. Oku

20. Palapa

21. Pascucci

22. Pizza Mizza

23. Rudy’s - Canon Perdido

24. Sachi Ramen

25. Saigon - Chapala

26. Santo Mezcal

27. Shalhoobs - Funk Zone Patio

28. South Coast Deli (All Locations)

29. St Bibiana

30. Sunshine Café

31. Super Cuca’s (All Locations)

32. Sushi Tyme

33. Teru

34. Three Monkeys

35. Uniboil

36. Zen Yai Thai

Celebrate the Holidays with These Santa Barbara Restaurants Open for Christmas and New Year’s!

The holiday season in Santa Barbara is a magical time, and whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or simply enjoying some well-deserved downtime, there’s no need to stress over where to dine. Many local favorites are open on Christmas and New Year’s, offering everything from classic holiday feasts to unique international flavors. Restaurant Connection is here to make your holiday dining even more convenient by delivering meals from your favorite restaurants straight to your doorstep!

Here’s a comprehensive guide to restaurants open during the holidays and how Restaurant Connection can bring the festivities to you.

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Skip the cooking and enjoy a festive meal from these wonderful establishments:

Apna Indian Kitchen – Savor authentic Indian dishes that warm your heart. Open both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Asie – Celebrate with flavorful Chinese cuisine. Open throughout the holidays.

China Palace Montecito and China Pavilion Chapala – Both locations are open to serve delicious Chinese classics.

Goat Tree – Relax and indulge in their signature menu, open all day on Christmas and New Year’s.

Galanga – Enjoy a feast of Thai delicacies, open both days.

Restaurant Connection can deliver meals from these spots, ensuring a stress-free and cozy celebration.

Restaurants Closing Early on Christmas Eve

Make your Christmas Eve special with these favorites before they close:

Los Agaves – Multiple locations are open until the afternoon, perfect for a holiday lunch.

Kyle’s Kitchen – Downtown and Goleta locations close early but provide hearty meals to fuel your festivities.

Flor de Maiz – Closes at 3 PM but offers rich, flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes.

New Year’s Celebrations

Ring in the New Year with these amazing options:

Corazon Cocina – Reopening on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to offer their delectable Mexican fusion.

Fishouse – Open on New Year’s Day for a fresh seafood start to the year.

Sushi Tyme – Open every day during the holidays, perfect for sushi lovers.

Zen Yai Thai – Keep the celebration going with comforting Thai food.

Make It Easy with Restaurant Connection

Planning a holiday feast has never been easier. Let Restaurant Connection handle the logistics so you can focus on celebrating. With delivery options from these holiday-friendly restaurants, we’ll bring the joy of a delicious meal directly to your home or office.

Spread the word and let us make this holiday season memorable, one meal at a time!