Huntington Beach Events December 2011

CHRISTMAS DAY OPEN RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES

• BUCA DI BEPPO Opens at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. Location: 7979 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. bucadibeppo.com Phone: (714) 891-4666

• CARROWS Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• COACH'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL - Regular hours. Coach's Mediterranean Grill 221 Main (714) 969-2233

• DENNY'S - Always open

• DON THE BEACHCOMBER - Sunday Brunch with Mehana with Auntie Geri - Hawaiian Song & Dance in the Hidden Village, Don the Beachcomber. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. donthebeachcomber.com (562) 592-1321 (also serving Happy Hour at the Dagger Bar in the afternoon)

• EBI-STAR - Champagne Sunday Brunch at Hotel Huntington Beach features Alaskan King Crab Cocktail, Shrimp, Bagels & Lox, Custom Omelet Stations, Belgian Waffle Stations, Chef's Carved Primed Rib, Honey Ham, Assorted Salads, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, New York Cheesecake, Tiramisu. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 7667 Center Avenue Huntington Beach California 92647 P (714) 891-0123 or 714-908-5178. HotelHB.com

• EL TORITO - El Torito Restaurants are open for Christmas. eltorito.com

• FRED'S MEXICAN CAFE - Open 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Fred's Mexican Cafe and Cantina 300 PCH (714) 374-8226

• GALLAGHERS PUB - Opens at 5:30 p.m. Great evening of fun!

• HILTON WATERFRONT - A Waterfront Christmas Buffet - at Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, includes live entertainment. Time: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. seatings. Cost: $75, $12.95 child. Location: Cielo Mare Ballroom, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Ca. Call: (714) 845-8444. waterfrontresort.com

• HYATT REGENCY CALIFORNIAN Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Californian restaurant - Christmas Dinner. Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: $48 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Kids menu, too. Call: (714) 845-5776.
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• IHOP Open till 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. 200 Main Street #116 (714) 374-4553

• McDONALDS 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 5095 Warner Ave., HB

• NO KA OI - No Ka Oi, restaurant - open in Downtown Huntington Beach! Enjoy breakfast or a satisfying Christmas entree such as Grilled Rack of Lamb covered in fig red wine sauce with a touch of rosemary, accompanied by garlic gnocchi tossed in Alfredo Sauce and fresh vegetables; Scampi Scallops Gardiner with fresh spinach, tomatoes, diced green olives, capers, mushrooms and lemon juice, served on a bed of shrimp ravioli; Orange coconut crusted Ono rolled in panko bread crumbs, served with sweet chili ginger orange sauce; 16 oz. pan roasted cut of Prime Rib Eye, topped with Merlot wine reduction served with rosemary goat cheese, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. RSVP, if you like: (714) 960-8300. Location: 215 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. nokaoirestaurant.com

• PELICAN ISLE - Pelican Isle, 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA (562) 592-3221

• ROCKIN BAJA - Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. Bella Terra Mall, 7811 Edinger Ave., Suite 100 Huntington Beach, CA 92647. RockinBaja.com Phone: 714.892.3852

• ZIMZALA - Open for regular brunch 7-11 a.m. Christmas Dinner served Noon - 8 p.m. Dinner Price $45 adult, $25 child includes appetizer, entree & dessert. Call for reservations: (714) 861-4470.

CHURCH

CALVARY CHURCH - Christmas Service. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 8281 Garfield Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 962-6860. cbchb.org‎

CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS

• 25 DEGREES

• AVILA'S EL RANCHITO

• BEACH PIT BBQ

• BJS PIZZA

• CHEESECAKE FACTORY

• CRABBY'S BOATHOUSE

• CUCINA ALESSA

• DUKES

• ENDLESS FOOD & FUN

• HARPOON HARRY'S

• JOHNNY ROCKETS

• KINGS FISH HOUSE

• LONGBOARD PUB

• MARLIN BAR & GRILL

• PAPA JOE'S

• PEI WEI

• RA SUSHI

• SUSHI ON FIRE

• THAI WAVE

• TUMBLEWEEDS BAR & GRILL

NEARBY

Hornblower Cruises Christmas Brunch. Cost: $80 for 3 hour cruise, food, and complimentary glass of champagne. hornblower.com

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