Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Austin this year? This post covers Christmas Austin 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Austin, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Christmas in Austin 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Trace – W – Austin
Trace – W – Austin is offering a prix-fixe menu on December 25. Priced at $80 per person.
Summer House on Music Lane
Summer House on Music Lane is offering a 3-course Christmas menu on December 24 and December 25, available for lunch and dinner. Priced at $75 adults, $20 children.
Hotel Viata
Calling all princesses and princes for the Hotel Viata Enchanted Tea Party! This holiday season Hotel Viata will host a tea party on Sunday, December 11 from 2-4PM. Hotel guests and the public are invited to join Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen for a magical afternoon of singalongs, storytime, and a gingerbread house and holiday cookie decorating competition.
The event will feature tea party snacks including mini quiches, sandwiches, petite scones, baby cakes and more. Kids are invited to dress up in their favorite character costume. Seats for the event can be reserved at the link here for $52 for adults and $38 for kids up to 12 years old.
Hotel Viata will also host the Foley Family Wines Long Table Dinner on Thursday, December 15 from 5:30-8PM. The night will include elegant fare from executive chef Tommy Suddeth, handpicked wine from Foley Family Wines and live music. Tickets for the event are $125 and can be purchased here.
Laurel
Laurel at Hotel Granduca is offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet from 11 am – 3 pm complete with courtyard views, carving stations, and more. Priced at $110 for adults, $45 for kids 6-11 years old, and complimentary for kids 5 years old and younger. Pricing excludes tax and gratuity.
Buffet items include: old fashioned glazed ham, herb crusted LHA prime rib, crab crusted snapper, bourbon brined pork loin, sweet potato + butternut squash hash, plus sweets like cinnamon rolls, cheesecake bites, assorted Christmas cookies, and more. Enjoy bottomless bubbles, beer, and wine for an added $25.
They are also offering an Enchanted Princess Tea Party on December 11. Join Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen for a magical afternoon of fun. This Enchanted Princess Tea will be a great opportunity for mother-daughter (or father!) bonding while Anna and Elsa share their favorite songs and stories.
Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant
Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant (Johnson City) is offering a Christmas Eve and Day 3-course plated menu on December 24 and 25. Priced at $55 exclusive of tax & gratuity. Texas Wine, Local Craft Brews, & other beverages sold separately.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods is offering holiday appetizers; holiday meals; a la carte entrees; holiday sides, soups & sauces; and more. They typically offer Classic Turkey Feasts; Surf and Turf Meals; Prime Rib Meals; Beef Wellington Meals; Braised Lamb Shank Meals; Atlantic Salmon en Croûte Meals; Vegan Meals and more. Check your local store for pricing and offerings.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Round Rock
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Round Rock is offering a Christmas Day feast starting at 3 pm. Priced at $95 adults; $40 children ages 4 – 12.
Enjoy all of your Holiday favorites like Hand Carved Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib, Southern Collard Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole plus so much more.
Cracker Barrel
Create new traditions at home with fully prepared Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors.
For more information about Cracker Barrel Christmas offerings, visit crackerbarrel.com or check your local store for availability.
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast: Serves 8-10 people and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 people and goes from your oven to table in three hours. Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of two Country Sides and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.***
Their holiday pie offerings include Apple Streusel Pie; Pecan Pie; Cinnamon Roll Pie and more.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.
Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.
For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is offering a 3-course Holiday Family Style Menu.
They also offer a holiday carryout bundle which feeds 4-6 people and available for pick-up Thursday, 12/15 through Saturday, 12/24. Now taking call-in pre-orders. Online pre-orders start on Friday, 12/9. Orders must be placed 24 hours prior to pick-up.
Caesar Salad | Mom’s Lasagna | Fettucine Alfredo | Chicken Piccata | Chocolate Layered Cake | Gigi’s Butter Cake | Lemon Cookies | Fresh Baked Ciabatta Bread
The Honey Baked Company
The Honey Baked Company offers a variety of holiday meals including:
- Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast
- Quarter Ham Meal
- Turkey Dinner Sides
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Duo
- Six Sides Sampler
The 9 lb Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Bone-in Half Ham and Turkey Breast – both topped with our signature sweet & crunchy glaze. Meal also includes your choice of four of frozen Heat & Serve Side Dishes. Serves 12-16.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
Boston Market
Boston Market is offering Heat & Serve holiday meals that are fully cooked, complete meals so they’re ready when you are. Just pick up at restaurant, take home, heat up and serve. There are also a la carte options.
Some of the options include:
Complete Spiral-Sliced Ham for 12 Meal: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
Complete Combo Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham & Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast Meal: (1) Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast; (1) Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potates; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (12) Dinner Rolls; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie
Complete Whole Roasted Turkey for 12 People: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
They also offer holiday catering options including hot, ready-to-serve holiday individually plated meals and buffets.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Downtown Austin and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Domain Northside are offering an early-seating Christmas Eve 3 course prix-fixe dinner menu from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. Priced at $65 per person + tax & gratuity.
They also offer a late-seating Christmas Eve 3-course prix-fixe dinner menu starting at 5:30 pm. Priced at $75 per person + tax & gratuity.
They also offer Christmas to-go available for pick-up on December 24 from 4 pm – 10 pm.
Group Therapy
Group Therapy is offering a Holiday menu from December 22, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023.
Indulge in the likes of Foraged Mushroom Bruschetta with Asian Pear Reduction, Lobster Bisque, Filet Au Poivre, and French Almond Cake.
Corinne
Corinne is offering a Christmas Eve and Day lunch and dinner. Priced at $32 per person. Featuring featuring a Prime Rib special with a Christmas twist.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is offering a Holiday Cocktail Menu.
Explore the Island’s native flavors this holiday season featuring curated spiced cocktails highlighting cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and more.
It’s Italian Cucina
It’s Italian Cucina is offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes on December 24. Priced at $95 per person or $125 per person with wine pairings.
Carve American Grille
Carve American Grille is offering an early-seating Christmas Eve 3-course prix-fixe dinner menu from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. Priced at $65 per person + tax & gratuity.
Cannon+Belle
Cannon+Belle is offering a Christmas Eve festive prix-fixe dinner meal. Priced at $70 per person.
Featured menu of short ribs with a charred corn purée, Brussels sprouts and demi – all complemented by a glass of Merlot.
Tillie’s – Dripping Springs
Tillie’s- Dripping Springs is offering a Christmas Eve and Day 3-course menu. Priced at $95 per person and $45 per child under 12.
The Driskill
The Driskill is offering Cookies to-go available for pick-up on December 14 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Priced at $50.
Fresca’s
Fresa’s 9th & Lamar and Fresa’s South First are offering Holiday Tamales to-go available for pick-up on December 22 – 24.
Olamaie and Little Ola’s Biscuit Shop
Olamaie and Little Ola’s Biscuit Shop is offering Festive breakfast to-go available for pick-up on December 23 – 24. Priced at $120 per package. Package contents include:
- 6x Biscuits (V)
- Honey Butter (V)
- Apple Butter (V)
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake (V)
- Sausage or Wild Mushroom (V), Cheddar and Grits Breakfast Casserole
- Your choice of Homemade Chocolate Milk or Eggnog
Aba – Austin
Aba – Austin is offering Christmas dinner to-go package available for pick-up on December 24 from 10 pm – 4 pm. Priced at $118 per package (serves 2). Contents include:
- -Wild Mushroom Hummus
- -Whipped Feta with persimmon
- -Village Salad
- -Grilled Chicken Kebab
- -Braised Short Rib
- -Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- -Sticky Date Cake
Hotel Ella
Hotel Ella is offering a Holiday Movie on December 14 starting at 6 pm. Priced at $20 per tickets.
Lou’s Austin
Lou’s Austin is offering Christmas dinner to-go available for pick-up on December 24 from 11 am – 4 pm at Eastside and Barton Springs locations. Dinner choices include your rotisserie Christmas classics like prime rib, porchetta, and whole spiced chicken. Place order by 5PM on December 21.
Launderette
Launderette is offering Holiday cookies to-go available for pick-up on December 8 – 23.
Feature a stunning display of 35 assorted homemade cookies & sweets.
Barlata
Barlata is offering a Nochebuena on Decembert 24 from 5 pm – 8:30 pm. Priced at $90 per person.
Offerings include 6 tasting dishes, dessert and a glass of cava.
Nixta Taqueria
Nixta Taqueria is offering a Tamale + Nixta Gift Bag on December 12 from 11 am – 3 pm. Priced at $45 per person.
TONARI by Uroko
TONARI by Uroko is offering a Holiday Wreath on December 11 from 11 am – 1 pm. Priced at $135 per person.
The workshop included,
- – all wreath base materials
- – holiday florals and foliage
- – instructions on how to make a reusable wreath
- – instructions on how to arrange flowers to a wreath
- – your original freshly created mini (8inch) wreath!
- – a glass of sparkling sake.
Fierce Whiskers Distillery
Fierce Whiskers Distillery is offering a Holiday Cocktail Class from December 13 to 20. In this festive setting guests will learn how to make three interactive cocktails with complimenting garnishes. Priced at $50 per tickets.
Firewheel Cafe
Firewheel Cafe is offering a Christmas Day feast. Priced at $68 for adults, $34 for 5-12 year olds, and free for under 5.
They also offer a Brunch with Santa on December 18 and 24.
Featuring an array of holiday treats ranging from an assortment of fresh and seasonal fruits, muffins, danishes, and croissants, freshly prepared migas, country sausage, naturally-cured bacon, and cage-free scrambled eggs. The event will also include a waffle station with toppings including caramel and chocolate sauces, pure maple syrup, butterscotch, chocolate chips, pecans, and more. A variety of breakfast sweets will also be provided including our signature sticky buns and hot chocolate station, gingerbread and holiday cookies, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, and pecan tarts.
Dai Due
Dai Due is offering Christmas to-go menu available for pick-up on December 23.
2 Dine 4 Fine Catering
2 Dine 4 Fine Catering is offering a Chef’s tasting holiday menu on December 14 and 22. Priced at $90-100 per person.
Christmas dinner to-go menu is also available for December 20, 21, and 23. Main courses priced from $139 to 199. Dessert and wine addons are available.
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is offering Holiday movie nights on December 13 and 20 at 8 pm. Priced at $5 per person.
Oakmont Food Company
Oakmont Food Company is offering Holiday Assorted Dessert Box to-go and delivery for December 11 and 12.
Sawyer & Co.
Sawyer & Co is offering Holiday Chef’s Tasting menu. Priced at $65 per person.
Duchman Family Winery
Duchman Family Winery is offering a Annual Holiday Wine dinner starting at 6 pm. Priced at $95 per ticket.
They also offer a Holiday music bingo on December 16 at 6 pm.
Store House Market + Eatery
Store House Market + Eatery (Bastrop) is offering a Feast of Seven Fishes. With a 5 Course Prix-fixe menu, featuring seven types of seafood.
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