PORTLAND, Maine (PRESSHERALD/MAINETODAY) -- Whether you choose a formal, white tablecloth dinner, cheeseburger, egg rolls and stir-fries, French cuisine or Italian fare, Maine restaurants are open and ready to serve you on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For most of the following, reservations are recommended. Check back for updates.
PORTLAND
Eve’s at the Garden
Portland Harbor Hotel, 468 Fore St. | 207- 775-9090 | evesatthegarden.com
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Open for dinner 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., with limited a la carte menu, as well as for breakfast and brunch on Christmas Day. Dinner reservations on Christmas Day almost full.
Five Fifty-Five
555 Congress St. | 207-761-0555 | fivefifty-five.com
Christmas Eve: The a la carte menu will be offered from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
C2 – Congress Squared
Westin Harborview Hotel, 157 High St. | 207-517-8831 | congresssquared.com
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Serving a three-course meal from 5-10 p.m. for $65 per person. Entrees include maple-brined duck breast and lobster cioppino.
RiRa
72 Commercial St. | 207-761-4446 | rirapub.com/portland
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Open 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., serving regular menu, plus holiday specials.