Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Houston this year? This post covers Christmas Houston 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in , 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 Friday, December 24, 2021. Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2021.
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.
This list is updated as information becomes available.
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This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Please double check with the restaurant as to what they are offering as plans/menus/hours might change.
Christmas in Houston 2021
Davis Street
Davis Street at Herman Park will be open this holiday to ensure guests will be able to eat, drink, and be merry!
Guests can enjoy the best of the holiday season at Davis Street on Christmas Day.
Join them for dinner featuring a diverse and contemporary menu that draws from pan-Asian staples and Latin flavors. In the spirit of the holiday, our legendary Chef Mark Holley will be adding a few special touches to the menu to make this Christmas an especially unforgettable one.
Davis Street’s Holiday Hours are:
Christmas Eve – Closed
Christmas Day – 3pm-9pm
Downtown Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Kanau Sushi
Kanau Sushi is taking reservations for December 24.
Clique Bistro
Clique Bistro is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.
Serca Wines
Serca Wines is taking tasting reservations for December 24 and December 25.
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo is offering Christmas Family Meals. Available for online orders December 23 – 25. All meals are “Buca Large” and serve up to 5 people.
Regular Family Meal
- Choice of Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Salad
- Choice of Pasta: Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Deluxe Family Meal
- Choice of Salad: Caesar Salad, Chopped Antipasto Salad or Apple Gorgonzola Salad
- Choice of Pasta: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
- Choice of Entrée: Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Limone
Lulu’s River Oaks
Lulu’s River Oaks is taking reservations for December 24.
Urban American Kitchen
Urban American Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.
Fogo de Chão – Houston
Fogo de Chão – Houston is offering Christmas specials on December 24 and 25. Dinner price all day and they include seasonal menu items. The To-Go package is also available for pre-order.
Fogo de Chão – The Woodlands
Fogo de Chao – The Woodlands is offering Christmas specials on December 24 and 25. Dinner price all day and they include seasonal menu items. The To-Go package is also available for pre-order.
1600 Bar + Grille
1600 Bar + Grille is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
They are also offering Breakfast with Santa every Saturday and Sunday in December.
You can also check out their life-size chocolate display and festive holiday decor on December 4th-19th, 9am-1pm.
Aquarium – Kemah
Aquarium – Kemah is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Steak 48
Steak 48 is offering Christmas specials on December 24. Full dinner menu is also available.
The Annie Café & Bar
The Annie Café & Bar is taking reservations for December 24.
They also have a December Supper Club, “A Very Annie Christmas Spectacular“, an unforgettable evening with live musical entertainment by The Richard Brown Band featuring special guests on December 5.
During the show, guests will hear all their Christmas favorites along with big band and swing classics while enjoying a delicious 3-course price fixed meal by Executive Chef Robert Del Grande and Chef de Cuisine Jose Valencia. Priced at $250 per person.
The Melting Pot – Houston
The Melting Pot – Houston is offering a NYE prix-fixe menu priced at $100 per person.
Turner’s
Turner’s is offering Christmas specials on December 24
Enjoy a pianist and live singer performing holiday classics along with festive food and drink specials during dinner service.
There will be a $50 entertainment charge per seat during dinner service.
B&B Butchers & Restaurant – Houston
B&B Butchers & Restaurant – Houston is taking reservations for December 24 for brunch and dinner. Don’t miss Christmas carolers spreading cheer at the restaurant during dinner service as well as a festive Reinsteer, which will be positioned in front of the restaurant for photos.
Napoli’s Wine Cafe – Heights
Napoli’s Wine Cafe – Heights is offering Christmas specials on December 24.
They will have a Happy Hour All-Day until 10:00 PM.
They will also offer a Bottle of our House Wine with a Brochette Board for $20.
Happy Hour Special for Wine, All-Day $5/per glass on House Wine. Steak and Burger Specials will be 30% Off All-Day.
Alba Ristorante at Hotel Granduca
Alba Ristorante at Hotel Granduca is offering Christmas specials on December 24. They will offer a three course holiday menu.
B.B. Lemon Washington
B.B. Lemon Washington is offering Christmas specials on December 24.
Georgia James Tavern
Georgia James Tavern is taking reservations for December 24.
Cru Lounge Houston
Cru Lounge Houston is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
The Nash
The Nash is taking reservations for December 24.
Casa Do Brasil- Houston
Casa Do Brasil- Houston is taking reservations for December 24.
Indianola
Indianola is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Chapman & Kirby
Chapman & Kirby is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is offering various Holiday Heat n’ Serve Family Dinners available for pickup 12/21-12/28 with 24-hour notice required for orders. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 Bonus Card when you schedule pick-up on 12/22 or 12/23.
Holiday Heat n’ Serve (serves 8 – 10): Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of 2 Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, and Apple Pecan Streusel Pie & Pecan Pie.
Holiday Heat n’ Serve (serves 4 – 6): Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of 1 Country Side, and Sweet Yeast Rolls.
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (serves 4 – 6): Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of 2 Country Sides, and Sweet Yeast Rolls
Tiny Champions
Tiny Champions is taking reservations for December 24.
Bludorn
Bludorn is taking reservations for December 24.
Nancy’s Hustle
Nancy’s Hustle is taking reservations for December 24.
Sippin’ Santa @ Night Shift
Sippin’ Santa @ Night Shift is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Boheme
Boheme is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Traveler’s Table
Traveler’s Table is taking reservations for December 24.
Miracle at Winnies
Miracle at Winnies is taking reservations for December 24.
Georgia James
Georgia James is taking reservations for December 24.
Mastrantos
Mastrantos is taking reservations for December 24.
Fegen’s Restaurant
Fegen’s Restaurant is taking reservations for December 24.
Ostia
Ostia is taking reservations for December 24.
Da Marco
Da Marco is taking reservations for December 24.
Rosie Cannonball
Rosie Cannonball is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
One Fifth
One Fifth is taking reservations for December 24.
Brasserie 19
Brasserie 19 is taking reservations for December 24.
Le Jardinier – Houston
Le Jardinier – Houston is taking reservations for December 24.
Lucille’s
Lucille’s is taking reservations for December 24.
City Cellars HTX
City Cellars HTX is taking reservations for December 24.
Shun Japanese
Shun Japanese is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Doris Metropolitan – Houston
Doris Metropolitan – Houston is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Alice Blue
Alice Blue is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Heights Bier Garten
Heights Bier Garten is taking reservations for December 24 and 25,
Harold’s Restaurant Bar and Terrace
Harold’s Restaurant Bar and Terrace is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s to-go holiday menu gives families two convenient options: 1) Order the meal hot and ready to serve on Christmas Eve or 2) Pick it up cold from December 22 – 24 and heat it up at home.
The menu is a mouthwatering combination of Perry’s favorites to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. The feast includes:
- One Entrée (choice of)
- Prime Rib with Au Jus $165
- Rack of Lamb with Truffle Merlot $175
- Smoked New York Strip Roast with Au Jus $155
- Family-Portion Soup/Salad (choose one)
- Seafood Tomato Bisque
- Caesar Salad
- Chopped Salad
- Family-Style Sides (choose two)
- Three-Cheese Mac & Cheese
- Whipped Potatoes
- Thick-Cut, Chargrilled Vegetables
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach
There are also several add-ons and dessert options for an additional fee. Preorder begins December 16th. Customers must pay online at PerrysSteakhouse.com up to 6 days in advance of the pickup date.
Squable
Squable is taking reservations for December 24.
Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick
Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick is taking reservations for December 24.
Gratify
Gratify is taking reservations for December 24.
Coppa Osteria
Coppa Osteria is taking reservations for December 24.
Helen Greek Food and Wine
Helen Greek Food and Wine is taking reservations for December 24.
The Tuck Room – Houston
The Tuck Room – Houston is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Uptown Sushi
Uptown Sushi is taking reservations for December 24.
Merus Grill
Merus Grill is taking reservations for December 24.
La Table
La Table is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
KP’s Kitchen
KP’s Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Bocca Italian Kitchen
Bocca Italian Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24.
KISS
KISS is taking reservations for December 25.
Holman Draft Hall
Holman Draft Hall is taking reservations for December 25.
More Houston Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve & Taking Reservations
- Casa Do Brasil- Houston
- Brenner’s Steakhouse on the Bayou
- Curate
- a’Bouzy
- La Griglia – Houston
- Eddie V’s – West Ave
- Armandos
- Steak 48 – Houston
- The Union Kitchen (Washington)
- Eunice
- B&B Butchers & Restaurant – Houston
- Mastro’s Steakhouse – Houston
- Le Colonial – Houston
- Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette – River Oaks
- Ginger & Fork
- The Blue Fish – Washington
- Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
- Ouisie’s Table
- Kiran’s
- Toulouse – Houston
- Willie G’s
- Nino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar
- Loch Bar-Houston
- Soto – Houston
- Sorrento Ristorante Italiano
- Frank’s Americana Revival
- Churrascos – River Oaks
- The Annie Café & Bar
- Arnaldo Richards’ Picos
- North Italia – BLVD
- Maison Pucha Bistro
- Cyclone Anaya’s – Durham
- MAX’s Wine Dive Houston – Fairview St.
- Ouzo Bay-Houston
- Artisans Restaurant
- Goode Co. Seafood – Westpark
- Gatsby’s Steakhouse
- Seasons 52 – Westheimer
- Grotto – Houston
- Kin Dee Thai Cuisine
- Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse – Houston
- Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Galleria
- Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Downtown
- Musaafer
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Uptown Park)
- Truluck’s – Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Houston
- Cadillac Bar – Houston
- Eloise Nichols Grill + Liquors
- Gauchos Do Sul – Highland Village
- Downtown Aquarium
- Potente
- Nobu Houston
- King Ranch Texas Kitchen – Post Oak
- Cru A Wine Bar – River Oaks- West Ave
- Fleming’s Steakhouse – Houston
- Napoli’s Wine Cafe -Heights
- True Food Kitchen – Houston
- Bloom & Bee
- Oceanaire Seafood Room – Houston
- Chama Gaucha – Houston
- Giorgio’s Bar & Table at the Hotel Granduca
- Rosalie
- Tonight & Tomorrow
- Weights and Measures
- Ka Sushi
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Houston – Galleria
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – Houston
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant – Houston Highland Village, TX
- Cafe Rabelais
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Houston – Downtown
- The Capital Grille – Houston
- Cavatore Italian Restaurant
- Gyu-Kaku – Houston, TX | Midtown
- The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
- Trattoria Sofia
- Grotto – Downtown Houston
- Alba Ristorante at Hotel Granduca
- TRIBUTE
- Brasserie du Parc
- Roma
- Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster Hotel
- 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Downtown)
- Warehouse 72
- Birraporetti’s – Theater District
- The Palm Houston – Downtown
- Benihana – Houston – Downtown, TX
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Houston
- Blanco Tacos + Tequila – Houston
- Simone on Sunset
- Tourão
- Capone’s Oven & Bar
- Piatto Ristorante (Galleria)
- Common Bond Brasserie & Bakery -Downtown Location
- La Fisheria
- Toro Toro – Four Seasons Houston
- Hearsay on the Green
- Enoteca Rossa
- Post Oak Grill
- The Melting Pot – Houston
- Main Kitchen
- Fratelli’s Ristorante
- Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage – Oak Forest
- Biggio’s – Houston Marriott Marquis
- Brasas Brazilian Steakhouse
- Buca di Beppo – Houston – Speedway
- Monarch @ Hotel Zaza
- The Union Kitchen (Ella Blvd)
- Patagonia Grill & Cafe
- Daily Grill – Houston Westin Hotel
- Acadian Coast
- Stray Horse
- Russo’s New York Pizzeria – Galleria
- Jonathan’s The Rub at Campbell Place
- Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina – Memorial
- Arturo Boada Cuisine
- Killen’s STQ
- Masraff’s
- Jonathan’s the Rub at Memorial Green
- Fogo de Chao – Houston
- Eddie V’s – City Centre
- Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette – Memorial
- State Fare Kitchen & Bar – Memorial
- BORI
- KUU Restaurant
- Goode Co. Seafood – Memorial
- Brenner’s Steakhouse Katy Freeway
- Churrascos – Memorial City
- Seasons 52 Houston City Centre
- Sal y Pimienta Kitchen
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Town & Country)
- The Capital Grille – Houston – CityCentre
- Texas de Brazil – Houston
- Bistro 555
- Benihana – Houston, TX
- The Tasting Room – CITYCENTRE
- The Union Kitchen (Memorial Dr)
- Fleming’s Steakhouse – Houston Beltway
- Killen’s Steakhouse
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant – Houston CityCentre, TX
- Steamboat House
- Gyu-Kaku – Houston, TX | Memorial
- Cafe Benedicte
- Whiskey Cake – Baybrook
- Bacaro Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen
- Gauchos Do Sul – Vintage Park
- Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood
- The Union Kitchen (Towne Lake)
- Mia Bella Trattoria – Vintage Park
- The Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar – Baybrook
- Mezzanotte Ristorante
- Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
- Red Lobster – Houston – NW Freeway
- The Republic Grille – Spring
- Gyu-Kaku – Willowbrook, TX
- Maize
- Red Lobster – Humble
- The Union Kitchen (Kingwood)
- Avenida Brazil – Clear Lake
- Marais
- Saltgrass Steakhouse – Pasadena
- Red Lobster – Baytown
- Barcelona Restaurant and Lounge
- Brick House Tavern + Tap – Houston – Highway 290
- Mi Pueblito on Richmond Ave, Houston
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Willowbrook
- El Tiempo Cantina – Webster
- Red Lobster – Houston – Farm to Market 1960 Road
- Azura Bar & Lounge
- SwitcHouse Restaurant at Marriott CityPlace At Springwoods Village
- Saltgrass Steakhouse – Baytown
- Red Lobster – Pasadena
- Red Lobster – Houston – Highway 6
- Red Lobster – Webster
- Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar – Plano
- Red Lobster – Lufkin
- Sixty Vines – Rice Village
More Houston Restaurants Open on Christmas Day & Taking Reservations
- Curate
- Brenner’s Steakhouse on the Bayou
- Mastro’s Steakhouse – Houston
- Kiran’s
- The Blue Fish – Washington
- Toulouse – Houston
- Willie G’s
- Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse – Houston
- Grotto – Houston
- Musaafer
- Kin Dee Thai Cuisine
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Uptown Park)
- Downtown Aquarium
- King Ranch Texas Kitchen – Post Oak
- Chama Gaucha – Houston
- Oceanaire Seafood Room – Houston
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Houston – Galleria
- Rosalie
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – Houston
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Houston – Downtown
- Bloom & Bee
- Grotto – Downtown Houston
- Davis Street
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant – Houston Highland Village, TX
- Birraporetti’s – Theater District
- Gyu-Kaku – Houston, TX | Midtown
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Downtown)
- TRIBUTE
- The Palm Houston – Downtown
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Houston
- Benihana – Houston – Downtown, TX
- Capone’s Oven & Bar
- Simone on Sunset
- Hearsay on the Green
- Main Kitchen
- Brasas Brazilian Steakhouse
- Patagonia Grill & Cafe
- Daily Grill – Houston Westin Hotel
- Monarch @ Hotel Zaza
- Acadian Coast
- Biggio’s – Houston Marriott Marquis
- Stray Horse
- Russo’s New York Pizzeria – Galleria
- Fogo de Chao – Houston
- Brenner’s Steakhouse Katy Freeway
- McCormick & Schmick’s – Houston (Town & Country)
- Texas de Brazil – Houston
- Benihana – Houston, TX
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant – Houston CityCentre, TX
- Gyu-Kaku – Houston, TX | Memorial
- Avenida Brazil – Clear Lake
- Saltgrass Steakhouse – Pasadena
- Azura Bar & Lounge
- SwitcHouse Restaurant at Marriott CityPlace At Springwoods Village
- Saltgrass Steakhouse – Baytown
- Maize
- Gyu-Kaku – Willowbrook, TX
- Brick House Tavern + Tap – Houston – Highway 290
Online Holiday Dinner Delivery Services
Harry and David
Harry and David has a variety of main courses, appetizers/sides, desserts and more available to ship to you and prepare at home.
Some highlights include:
Create Your Own Gourmet Turkey Feast ($239): A roasted turkey serves as the mouthwatering main course, and you get to choose one accompanying appetizer assortment, two crowd-pleasing sides, one exceptional dessert, and one garnish of cranberry sauce and gravy. This heat-and-serve meal makes it easy to enjoy more quality time with company and less time in the kitchen. Serves 8 to 10.
Gourmet Ham Dinner ($224.99):
- Spiral-sliced ham with honey glaze (7 lb 8 oz)
- Creamy snap peas with bacon (1 lb 13 oz)
- Three-cheese scalloped potatoes (1 lb 14 oz)
- Artichoke, mushroom, and bacon frittata (1 lb 14 oz)
- New York-style original cheesecake (2 lb)
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks is offering a variety of holiday dinners available to ship to you and prepare at home.
Some highlights include:
- 6 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons or 1 (8 lbs.) Spiral Sliced Ham
- 1 (32 oz. pkg.) Family-Size Smashed Red Potatoes or 1 (25 oz. pkg.) Harvest Rice Pilaf or 1 (32 oz. pkg.) Family-Size Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- 4 (11 oz. pkgs.) Creamed Spinach or 2 (12 oz. pkgs.) Green Bean Casserole
- 6 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets or 1 (2 lbs.) Premium New York Cheesecake or 1 (21 oz.) Chocolate Lover’s Cake
- 8 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter
- 1 (4 lbs.) Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast
- 2 (12 oz. pkgs.) Green Bean Casserole
- 4 (5.5 oz.) Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- 4 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter
- 1 (2 lbs.) Premium New York Cheesecake
- 1 (3.1 oz. jar) Signature Seasoning
Holiday Surf & Turf + Tour de France:
- 4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons
- 4 Split Lobster Tail Skewers (7 oz. pkg.)
- 4 (5.5 oz.) Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- 4 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter
- 4 (4.2 oz.) Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
- 1 (3.1 oz. jar) Signature Seasoning
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma is offering a variety of holiday dinners available to ship to you and prepare at home.
Some highlights include:
Ultimate Christmas Prime Rib Dinner, Serves 8 ($499.95):
- Prime Rib
- Sweet Yam Casserole
- Traditional Green Bean Casserole
- Creamed Spinach & Kale
- Bacon Macaroni & Cheese
- Parker House Rolls (12)
- Pecan Pie
Complete Free Range Turkey Dinner, Christmas Delivery, Serves 8 ($259.95) or 12 ($379.95)
- Free-Range Turkey
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet Yam Casserole
- Pecan Pie
Complete Christmas Dinner, Ham, Serves 8 ($249.95)
- 6–8 lb. Kurobuta Bone-In Half Ham
- 3 lb. 8 oz. (two trays) Traditional Green Bean Casserole
- 3 lb. 13 oz. (two trays) Sweet Yam Casserole
- 9″ diam. Pecan Pie
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