COMING TO A TABLE NEAR YOU: Where to eat, toast & celebrate | Food Drink

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Houston diners have no shortage of ways to eat, drink and be merry this season. From gift-card bonuses and seafood feasts to over–the–top holiday cocktails, charity dishes that warm more than just your plate, and a packed lineup of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s celebrations, local restaurants are serving up festive menus, to-go feasts and one-night-only experiences all across the city.

Holiday Gifts, Sips & Specials

Kata Robata & Katami – Holiday Gift Card Bonus
WHAT: Buy $100 in gift cards in person and receive a $20 bonus card (good Jan. 1–March 31; dine-in only, must be used in full). No limit on purchases.
WHEN: Through December
WHERE: Kata Robata, 3600 Kirby Dr., Ste. H; Katami, 2701 W. Dallas St.
INFO: katarobata.com; katamihouston.com

Roma Ristorante – Feast of the Seven Fishes
WHAT: Italian-American “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas Eve dinner featuring calamari fritti, octopus salad, lobster ravioli, baked salmon, grilled tuna and more for $69.50 per guest plus tax and gratuity.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 4–9 p.m.
WHERE: Roma Ristorante, 2347 University Blvd.
INFO: Call restaurant for reservations, 713-664-7581

Holiday Cocktails Around Town
WHAT: Seasonal cocktail menus with eggnogs, peppermint martinis, rosé bubbles and more, plus a bottled coquito to-go.
WHEN: Through Dec. 31 (Coquito available while supplies last)
WHERE:
– Fielding’s River Oaks, Novel River Oaks, 3750 Westheimer Rd.
– The Spot Lounge & Bar, 2003 Emancipation Ave.

Fielding’s + JDS Legacy Foundation – Charity Dishes for Warming Kits
WHAT: Order the December “Charity Dish” and 100% of proceeds help fund Christmas Warming Kits (sleeping bag, hat, scarf, gloves) for unhoused neighbors. Featured dishes: Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken at Fielding’s Wood Grill and Veal Piccata Normandy at Fielding’s River Oaks.
WHEN: Through December
WHERE: Fielding’s River Oaks, 3750 Westheimer Rd.
INFO: fieldingsro.com

Fish City Grill & Half Shells – New Cocktail Menu
WHAT: New lineup of spritzes, margaritas, martinis, bourbon smashes and three $7 mocktails (Blood Orange Nojito, Punchline and Sparkling Colada), plus updated house favorites.
WHEN: Now pouring; happy hour daily 3–6 p.m.
WHERE: Fish City Grill and Half Shells locations citywide
INFO: fishcitygrill.com

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Holiday Menus & Gift Card Bonus
WHAT: Special holiday prix fixe menus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Holiday Feasts for Four to-go, and a $25 Reward Card with every $125 in gift cards purchased. New Year’s Day features the 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib for $59 with traditional sides (sides complimentary Jan. 1 with purchase of two entrées; also available Dec. 29–Jan. 2).
WHEN: Select dates Dec. 23–Jan. 2
WHERE: 1997 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
INFO: perryssteakhouse.com

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Caracol – Buffet de Noche Buena & Holiday To-Go
WHAT: Christmas Eve “Buffet de Noche Buena” with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Family Feast and Couple’s Feast packages and tamales, sides and desserts also available to-go with advance order.
WHEN: Dine-in Dec. 24, 5–8 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.
WHERE: Caracol, 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 160; 713-622-9996
INFO: caracol.net

Etoile – Christmas Eve French Feast
WHAT: Christmas Eve lunch à la carte and 3-course dinner menu ($89 per person; kids’ menu $28 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) featuring foie gras, lobster bisque, scallops, beef “Rossini” and Bûche de Noël. Closed Christmas Day.
WHEN: Dec. 24, lunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner 5–9 p.m.
WHERE: Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd.; 832-668-5808
INFO: etoilecuisine.com

Hugo’s – Christmas Eve Buffet & Holiday To-Go
WHAT: Christmas Eve Buffet de Noche Buena with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Family and Couple’s Feast holiday packages, tamales, Backstreet Café sides and sweets available to-go with advance order.
WHEN: Buffet Dec. 24, 5–8 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.
WHERE: Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer Rd.; 713-524-7744
INFO: hugosrestaurant.net

Kenny & Ziggy’s – Christmas Eve Hours & Holiday Catering
WHAT: New York–style deli open Christmas Eve 8 a.m.–8 p.m., closed Christmas Day, reopening Dec. 26 at 8 a.m. Extensive holiday catering menu includes full turkey dinners, hors d’oeuvres, sides, soups, cakes, pies, cheesecakes and cookies (48-hour notice).
WHEN: Through the holidays; see website for full menu.
WHERE: Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak Blvd.; 713-871-8883
INFO: kennyandziggys.com

Rainbow Lodge – Christmas Eve Dinner & Holiday To-Go
WHAT: Historic log-cabin restaurant open Christmas Eve for dinner 5–9 p.m. with regular à la carte menu; closed Christmas Day (reopens Dec. 26 at 5 p.m.). Holiday Foods To-Go include roasted meats, turkeys, game birds, seasonal sides, gumbo, chili, crab cakes and croissant bread pudding (order at least 3 days ahead; pickup through Dec. 23, excluding Mondays).
WHEN: Dec. 24 (dine-in); select dates for to-go.
WHERE: Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd.; 713-861-8666
INFO: rainbow-lodge.com

Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen – Tex-Mex Tamales for Christmas
WHAT: Both locations open Christmas Eve (Woodway 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Eldridge 11 a.m.–5 p.m.) with full menu and traditional tamales. Closed Christmas Day. Holiday to-go specials include tamales by the dozen ($22), enchiladas by the dozen and party packages; buy 5 dozen tamales, get 1 dozen free (order at least 3 days in advance; offer valid through Dec. 31).
WHEN: Through Dec. 31
WHERE: 6401 Woodway
INFO: sylviasenchiladas.com

URBE – Cena de Noche Buena & Holiday To-Go
WHAT: Christmas Eve “Cena de Noche Buena” buffet with ponche and mariachis ($45 adults/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Holiday to-go menu features turkey, brisket, tamales, sides, desserts, margaritas by the quart/gallon and taco kits (advance order required). Closed Christmas Day.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 5–8 p.m.; to-go orders due Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.
WHERE: URBE, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd.; 713-726-8273
INFO: urbehouston.com

Xochi – Christmas Eve Buffet
WHAT: Buffet de Noche Buena on Christmas Eve with complimentary ponche and live music ($55 adults/$15 children plus beverages, tax and gratuity). Closed Christmas Day.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 5–8 p.m.
WHERE: Xochi, 1777 Walker St. (Marriott Marquis); 713-300-4440
INFO: xochihouston.com

Zaranda – Christmas Eve Dinner Downtown
WHAT: Full dinner menu Christmas Eve featuring Las Californias cuisine, zarandeado seafood, wood-fired steaks and cocktails, plus live music and festive décor. Closed Christmas Day.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 5–8 p.m.
WHERE: Zaranda, 1550 Lamar St.; 713-485-0652
INFO: zarandahouston.com

Azumi – Christmas Eve Sushi in River Oaks
WHAT: Upscale Japanese spot open regular hours on Christmas Eve for sushi and cocktails; reservations strongly encouraged.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
WHERE: Azumi, 4444 Westheimer Rd., Ste. G-130 (River Oaks District)
INFO: azumirestaurant.com/houston

The Sunrise House – Holiday Brunch Menu
WHAT: Montrose brunch favorite offering a special Winter Menu Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with festive dishes like the Jingle Board, Spicy Sleighders and Mini Merry Cakes.
WHEN: Dec. 24–25, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
WHERE: The Sunrise House, 1830 W. Alabama St.
INFO: thesunrisehouse.com

Gr8 Plate Hospitality – 12 Days of Christmas Specials
WHAT: Through Dec. 24, The Union Kitchen, Jax Grill, and Vine roll out rotating specials including kids-eat-free offers, complimentary appetizers and desserts, drink deals and an Ugly Sweater Contest at Vine and Passerella on Christmas Eve.
WHEN: Through Dec. 24 (hours vary by concept)
WHERE: The Union Kitchen, 3452 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018; Jax Grill, 1613 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007; and Vine Memorial, 7951 Katy Fwy Unit B, Houston, TX 77024.
INFO: @gr8platehospitality; theunionkitchen.com; passerellaitaliano.com; vinememorial.com; jaxgrillhouston.com

New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

Caracol – New Year’s Eve Dinner & New Year’s Day Brunch
WHAT: Four-course NYE dinner ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year’s Day “Vuelve a la Vida” brunch buffet ($45 adults/$15 children).
WHEN: Dec. 31, 5–10 p.m.; Jan. 1 brunch, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
WHERE: Caracol, 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 160
INFO: caracol.net

Etoile – Two Seatings for New Year’s Eve
WHAT: New Year’s Eve lunch à la carte; early 3-course dinner seating ($78) and late 4-course seating with midnight toast ($98), plus beverages, tax and gratuity. Closed New Year’s Day.
WHEN: Dec. 31 (times vary by seating)
WHERE: Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd.
INFO: etoilecuisine.com

Hugo’s – Four-Course NYE & Return-to-Life Brunch
WHAT: Four-course New Year’s Eve dinner ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year’s Day “Vuelve a la Vida” brunch buffet ($45 adults/$15 children).
WHEN: Dec. 31, 5–10 p.m.; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
WHERE: Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer Rd.
INFO: hugosrestaurant.net

Kenny & Ziggy’s – New Year’s Hours
WHAT: Deli open New Year’s Eve 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; New Year’s Day opening at 10 a.m. with all the usual sky-scraping sandwiches and comfort classics.
WHEN: Dec. 31 & Jan. 1
WHERE: Kenny & Ziggy’s, 2327 Post Oak Blvd.
INFO: kennyandziggys.com

Rainbow Lodge – New Year’s Eve Dinner & New Year’s Day Brunch
WHAT: Special 3-course NYE menu ($99 plus beverages, tax and gratuity); New Year’s Day Southern-style brunch 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. with black-eyed peas for good luck. Closed New Year’s Day dinner and Jan. 2.
WHEN: Dec. 31; Jan. 1 brunch
WHERE: Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd.
INFO: rainbow-lodge.com

Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen – New Year’s Hours
WHAT: Regular menu New Year’s Eve 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; New Year’s Day dinner only 5–9:30 p.m.
WHEN: Dec. 31 & Jan. 1
WHERE: 6401 Woodway
INFO: sylviasenchiladas.com

URBE – New Year’s Eve Fiesta & Brunch
WHAT: Walk-around NYE Fiesta with street food stations, dessert table, cocktails, photo booth, DJ, mariachis and midnight toast ($85 plus beverage, tax and gratuity). New Year’s Day brunch buffet $39 adults/$15 children.
WHEN: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–midnight; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
WHERE: URBE, 1101 Uptown Park Blvd.
INFO: urbehouston.com

Xochi – New Year’s Eve Dinner & Brunch
WHAT: Four-course NYE menu ($85 plus beverages, tax and gratuity) with live music and midnight toast; New Year’s Day “Vuelve a la Vida” brunch buffet ($45 adults/$15 children).
WHEN: Dec. 31, 5–10 p.m.; Jan. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
WHERE: Xochi, 1777 Walker St.
INFO: xochihouston.com

Zaranda – Las Californias New Year’s Eve
WHAT: Full dinner menu plus live music and midnight toast in the heart of downtown, steps from Discovery Green.
WHEN: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.–midnight
WHERE: Zaranda, 1550 Lamar St.
INFO: zarandahouston.com

Azumi – New Year’s Day $2 Lychee Martinis
WHAT: Ring in 2026 with Azumi’s beloved $2 Lychee Martinis on New Year’s Day (continuing the Thursday special from 3–6 p.m.).
WHEN: Jan. 1, 3–6 p.m. (restaurant open 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.)
WHERE: Azumi, 4444 Westheimer Rd., Ste. G-130
INFO: azumirestaurant.com/houston

Good God Nadine’s – Two-Day New Year’s Celebration
WHAT: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day specials include half-off bottles of bubbles, $18 Matagorda Pearl oysters and a $32 Prosperity Platter with black-eyed peas, redfish and braised collards. Free black-eyed peas with any entrée on New Year’s Day.
WHEN: Dec. 31 & Jan. 1, 4 p.m.–midnight
WHERE: Good God Nadine’s, 33 Waugh Dr.
INFO: goodgodnadines.com

The Union Kitchen – New Year’s Day Brunch
WHAT: New Year’s Day brunch at all locations featuring $2.50 mimosas, $4 Bloody Marys and Bellinis, plus cabbage, black-eyed peas and cornbread for good luck.
WHEN: Jan. 1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
WHERE: 3452 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77018
INFO: theunionkitchen.com

Union Kitchen Towne Lake – Masquerade NYE Party
WHAT: Masquerade-themed New Year’s Eve party with full buffet, DJ, photo ops and fireworks ($95 per person).
WHEN: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.–late
WHERE: The Union Kitchen Towne Lake, 9955 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 104, Cypress
INFO: theunionkitchen.com

Eberhard Social House – Babylon/Old Hollywood NYE
WHAT: New Year’s Eve celebration with DJ DAM, Babylon-meets–Old Hollywood attire, complimentary champagne toast at midnight and bottle service available.
WHEN: Dec. 31
WHERE: Eberhard Social House, 1216 W. Clay St.
INFO: eberhardhtx.com; tickets via Eventbrite

Passerella Ristorante & Wine Bar – Roaring New Year’s Eve
WHAT: Jazz Age–themed NYE party ($85 per person) with hors d’oeuvres, live music, patio fireworks, midnight champagne toast, cupcake bar and martini bar.
WHEN: Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.–late
WHERE: Passerella, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 122, Cypress
INFO: passerellaitaliano.com

Special Events

Chef Kyndra McCrary – Underground Supper Club: A Tribute to D’Angelo
WHAT: Intimate 6-course soul food dinner inspired by D’Angelo’s albums, with live band, DJ and storytelling. Proceeds benefit The D’Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund and Black Boy Joy Foundation. Tickets $175–$475 (General, VIP, Ultra Luxe).
WHEN: Dec. 28, 2025
WHERE: Secret Houston location (revealed 72 hours prior)
INFO: chefkyndrasupperclub.com

Feges BBQ – Texas BBQ Dinner with Author Veronica Meewes
WHAT: Three-course BBQ dinner with passed apps, dessert and beverage pairings. Each $150 ticket includes a signed copy of Texas BBQ: The Art of Low & Slow and stories from author Veronica Meewes plus Erin Smith and Patrick Feges.
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 11, 5–8 p.m.
WHERE: Feges BBQ Spring Branch, 8217 Long Point Rd.
INFO: Tickets available online via Feges BBQ.