Pike Place Market Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s and More

Looking to celebrate your holidays with loved ones dining out? Check out our round-up of Market restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Enjoy special menus or other entertainment available just for the occasion.

We recommend checking with each restaurant to confirm their availability, and make sure to set your dinner reservation early! See all Pike Place Market restaurants and eateries in our Market directory.

Christmas Eve Dining & Entertainment

Alibi Room | Open Dec. 24 from 11:30am – 2am (kitchen open until 1am)

The Alibi Room is across from the world-famous Gum Wall in Post Alley. This cozy hideaway is perfect for gathering with friends or family for casual dining and libations.  Enjoy brick-oven pizzas, salads, and cocktails by candelight!

Can Can Culinary Cabaret | Dec. 24 Shows at 2pm and 5pm

Enjoy delicious brunch and holiday cocktails at Can Can’s sister restaurant The Dressing Room, and don’t miss special showings of their annual holiday show Wonderland! Tickets are available here to enjoy a show at their theatre turned whimsical winter chalet for the season. Enjoy all the favorites from their French-inspired Pacific Northwest menu as you take in the dance, musical numbers, and talented artistry of their performers.

El Borracho | Open Dec. 24 from 11am –  9pm

Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy 100% plant-based Mexican food at El Borracho. Enjoy burritos, bowls, tacos, and more with fillings like oyster mushroom al pastor or jackfruit carnitas — all fresh, plant-based takes on classic Mexican dishes.

Le Pichet | Open Dec. 24 from 10am – 5pm

Head along 1st Avenue to find this neighborhood-style restaurant and café inspired by the lifestyle of France. Enjoy fresh salads, charcuterie, sandwiches, and other traditional Parisian lunch plates.

Lowell’s | Open Dec. 24 from 8am – 3pm

Enjoy three floors of scenic views overlooking the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains alongside delicious brunch options at Lowell’s. With fresh seafood daily, options like the Dungeness Crab Benedict and Alderwood Smoked King Salmon Scramble are a decadent regional treat to catch up with out-of-town friends and family.

Lonely Siren | Open Dec. 24 from 3pm – 12am

Don’t miss this hidden gem along the Pike Street Hillclimb with a warm and inviting dining space. Gather over Portuguese-inspired tapas and delicious craft cocktails and mocktails. Their greenhouse furnished with decadent antique furniture is a great place to kick back and catch up with loved ones.

Matt’s in the Market | Open Dec. 24 for lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm

This restaurant offers a delectable array of dishes sourced with Market-fresh ingredients, gearing the menu toward the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a passionately curated wine list and full-scratch bar alongside seafood specialties, grilled meats, and classic small plates like salads and charcuterie. Take in the views from above Pike Place across from the iconic Clock & Sign. Make your reservation.

Old Stove Brewing | Open Dec. 24 from 11am – 4pm

Grab lunch and microbrews made on-site while taking in unbeatable views of Puget Sound at Old Stove Brewing. This brewery on the MarketFront is a lively, kid-friendly taproom. Enjoy seafood classics like fish and chip and clam chowder, or elevated pub cuisine with wood-fired pizzas, salads, and burgers.

Place Pigalle | Open Dec. 24 from 12pm – 2:30pm

The warm ambience of this charming French bistro set against dazzling views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains make it the perfect venue to break bread with family and friends in town for the holiday. Grab lunch in their cozy quarters and enjoy the freshest food and old-world charm of this historic restaurant!

Virginia Inn | Open Dec. 24 from 11:30am – 2pm

Enjoy brunch at the Market’s very first restaurant, which has been serving customers for over 120 years. On the menu: corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, eggs benedict and more. For those with dietary restrictions — they have an extensive gluten-free menu!

Christmas Day Dining & Entertainment

IL Bistro | Open 5pm – 9:30pm, Pre-Fixe Christmas Dinner

Enjoy Christmas Day in a cozy, candlelit space with fresh local ingredients and specialized handmade cocktails. Their prix-fixe, three-course menu includes a salad, main options like pasta, steak, or pan-seared scallops, and delicious Italian desserts including tiramisu and gelato. Book your reservation! 

Unexpected Productions | Holiday Show at 7pm

An improv show on Christmas? What? The presents have been put away, dinner has been eaten, and the dishes are done….now what to do? Head down to Unexpected Productions for a special Improv Happy Holidays Hour! Enjoy an spontaneous comedy based on audience suggestions and share some laughs.

New Year’s Eve Dining & Entertainment

Alibi Room | Open Dec. 31 11:30am – 2am

Ring in 2024 at The Alibi Room! This cozy, dimly lit restaurant is the perfect speakeasy to indulge in the New Year’s Eve festivities. If you want to get your groove on — head to their basement bar to dance the night away with their house DJs. Just beware, that’s where the ghosts live.

Athenian Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Open Dec. 31 11am – 6pm

This classic restaurant inside Pike Place Market’s main arcade is a great place to relax and rejuvenate while spending the day shopping with friends and family.

Can Can Culinary Cabaret | Dec. 31 Shows at 5pm and 8pm

Take in a show with special presentations of Wonderland! While their midnight toast show is sold out, you can still grab seats to warm up the night at either their 5pm or 8pm showtimes. Grab your tickets here.

El Borracho | Open Dec. 31 from 11am –  9pm

For vegetarians and vegans — this is a great stop to get your Mexican food fix, serving up 100% plant-based Mexican food. On the menu: massive tacos, zesty spiced chipotle “chikin”, or jackfruit cochinitas — all fresh, vegetarian takes on classic Mexican dishes.

IL Bistro | Open Dec. 31 from 5pm – 9:30pm

Start off your New Year’s festivities at IL Bistro’s intimate fine-dining setting. They’re offering a pre-fixe, 3-course menu with Tuscan-inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails with an extensive wine list. Reserve your table here for any of their seatings, priced at $136 per person.

Le Pichet | Open Dec. 31 from 10am – 9pm

Head along 1st Avenue to find this neighborhood-style restaurant and café inspired by the lifestyle of France. This cozy and quaint establishment invites its patrons to leisurely enjoy the array of freshly prepared plates. Don’t miss the made-to-order roasted chicken dinner for two, their signature special!

Lonely Siren | Open Dec. 31 from 3pm – Midnight

Enjoy Portuguese-inspired cuisine at this fresh tapas and cocktail bar. The Lonely Siren features a delicious small bites menu and a wealth of craft cocktails and mocktails. Head to the glass house on Level 2 of the Pike Street Hill Climb.

Le Pichet | Open Dec. 31 from 10am – 9pm

Le Pichet is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and have a quiet moment to reflect on the past year. This neighborhood-style restaurant and café is inspired by the lifestyle of France. Think good food and wine! Recommended menu item: signature slow-roasted chicken for two.

Lowell’s | Open Dec. 31 from 8am – 3pm

Enjoy three floors of scenic views overlooking the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains alongside delicious brunch options at Lowell’s. With fresh seafood daily, options like the Dungeness Crab Benedict and Alderwood Smoked King Salmon Scramble are a no-brainer.

Maximilien | Open Dec. 31 for a Pre-Fixe NYE Dinner 5:30-9:30pm

Maximilien Chef Potvin is preparing a traditional French feast for New Year’s Eve that is sure to impress, with delectable entertainment to match. They’ll have a jazz singer floating through the restaurant, with an accompanying violinist and pianist/accordionist. Dinner starts at $120 per person for the 5-course early seating menu, and $155 for the late-seating 7-course menu. Make your reservation here!

Matt’s in the Market | Open Dec. 31 for lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm, and dinner 5:30 – 10pm

This restaurant offers a delectable array of dishes sourced with Market-fresh ingredients, gearing the menu toward the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a passionately curated wine list and full-scratch bar alongside seafood specialties, grilled meats, and classic small plates like salads and charcuterie. Take in the views from above Pike Place while seated in the neon glow across from the iconic Clock & Sign. Make your reservation.

Old Stove Brewing | Open Dec. 31 from 11am – 9pm

Grab lunch and microbrews made on-site while taking in unbeatable views of Puget Sound at Old Stove Brewing. This brewery on the MarketFront is a lively, kid-friendly taproom. Enjoy seafood classics like fish and chip and clam chowder, or elevated pub cuisine with wood-fired pizzas, salads, and burgers.

Place Pigalle | Open Dec. 31 from 11:30am – 9pm 

Place Pigalle is an intimate restaurant with a quaint old-world parlor overlooking Seattle’s Puget Sound. The serving staff to the chef specializes in creating the ultimate dining experience. On the menu: French fare, including steamed mussels, bouillabaisse, onion soup, and more! Book your reservation!

Virginia Inn | Open Dec. 31 from 11:30am – 8pm

Enjoy brunch at the Market’s very first restaurant, which has been serving customers for over 120 years. On the menu: corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, eggs benedict and more. For those with dietary restrictions — they have an extensive gluten-free menu!

Unexpected Productions | Show at 10pm 

Pike Place Market’s improv theatre Unexpected Productions is laughing in the New Year with a fast-paced comedy improv battle. 20 hilarious improvisers split up into 4 teams with the goal of making you laugh. This is an off-the-chart party that includes hats, streamers, and all the fun to ring in the New Year. Enjoy a special champagne toast as the ball drops at midnight. Doors open at 9pm. Get your tickets! 

New Year’s Day Dining & Entertainment

Athenian Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Open Jan. 1 9am – 3pm

This classic restaurant inside Pike Place Market’s main arcade is a great place to relax and rejuvenate while spending the day shopping with friends and family.

El Borracho | Open Jan. 1 11am – 9pm

Vegetarians and vegans can enjoy 100% plant-based Mexican food at El Borracho. Enjoy burritos, bowls, tacos, and more with fillings like oyster mushroom al pastor or jackfruit carnitas — all fresh, plant-based takes on classic Mexican dishes.

Old Stove Brewing | Open Jan. 1 11am – 9pm

Grab lunch and a beer while taking in unbeatable views of Puget Sound at Old Stove Brewing. This brewery on the MarketFront is a lively, kid-friendly taproom. Look for their special release holiday beer!