Mare e Monte is among the restaurants serving on Christmas. Credit: Courtesy Photo / GoodFood Branding & Marketing
Don’t feel like cooking on Christmas? No problem.
These local restaurants will be open during the most wonderful day of the year, and a few are even offering specials on Christmas Eve.
Wild Japanese BBQ and Shabu
The locally owned all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant is open Christmas Day during normal business hours, serving the full regular menu. Reservations are welcome, but walk-ins are also accepted. 1540 N. Loop 1604 East, (210) 626-8087, wildjbbq.com.
Jots at the Gunter Hotel
Craving Christmas prime rib? Jots at the Gunter Hotel has a seasonal prime rib special — complete with rosemary au jus, fresh horseradish cream and smashed potatoes. Don’t forget to check out the Christmas tree in the lobby on your way out. 311 N. St. Mary’s St., (210)-227-3241, jotsatgunter.com.
Wild Goji
Sushi on Christmas? Why not? Wild Goji is open on Christmas Day with normal hours and its standard menu. Guests can dine in with a reservation or stop by as a walk-in. 7115 Blanco Road, #115, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com.
The Hayden
The Hayden’s brought back their Jewish-Chinese holiday menu from now until Christmas Eve. Partake in Chinese scallion latkes, pot roast lo mein, sweet-and-sour everything chicken and more for a limited time only. Wash it all down with a tiki drink off the special menu. A warm-up for Christmas, if you will. 4025 Broadway, (210) 437-4306, thehaydensa.com.
Mare e Monte
The bustling Italian eatery in the Med Center will be open 2-8 p.m. on Christmas Day, offering a special holiday menu. Walk-ins only. 9390 Huebner Road, (210) 267-1233, mareemonte.com.
Avenida Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse
The all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Christmas Day and serving its regular menu. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. 17760 Henderson Pass, (283) 210-0017, avebrazil.com.
Tre Trattoria
Want to check out the Riverwalk lights before Christmas? Chef Jason Dady’s signature Italian eatery in the River North district has a special festive four-course prix fixe dinner with Tre Tratorria’s classic Tuscan flair — think roasted salmon with Sicilian lemon, lobster bisque, house-made lemon ricotta cake and more. 200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 805-0333, tretrattoria.com.
Dean’s Steak and Seafood
A four-course dinner inside a private heated igloo? That’s what’s on the menu at Dean’s Steak & Seafood at the Kimpton Santo Hotel on Christmas Day. The experience is open throughout December until New Year’s Eve. 431 S. Alamo St., (210) 759-7441, deanssteakandseafood.com.
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