Give yourself permission to skip the cooking and dishes and consider a stop into a restaurant for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or even a cocktail on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Or just find a place that’s open for a satisfying meal when many other spots are closed.
Restaurants across D-FW are offering their regular menus, festive holiday menus, prix fixe menus or a combination of all three, on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2026.
Some spots are more family friendly than others, but all offer a moment of respite from dishes during the busy holiday season. All spots on this list take reservations, except for donut shop The Salty, and it’s recommended to make them this time of year.
Here’s a list of restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both, presented in alphabetical order:
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III Forks in Far North Dallas and Frisco
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Surf and turf dinner with an 8-ounce filet and 6-ounce lobster tail for $110, along with its regular menu
5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, and 1303 Legacy Dr., Frisco. 3forks.com
12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse in Far North Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: All-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse for $65.95 per person
18010 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas. 12cutssteakhouse.com
97 West Kitchen & Bar in Fort Worth
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Three-course brunch ($68) and four-course dinner ($115), both available on Dec. 24 and 25 at Hotel Drover. Kids pricing available; kids under 5 are free
200 Mule Alley Dr., Fort Worth. 97westkitchenandbar.com
Al Biernat’s in Oak Lawn and North Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Regular menu, with offerings including steaks and seafood, at the classic North Texas establishment
4217 Oak Lawn Ave. and 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas. albiernats.com
Avra Estiatorio in Uptown Dallas
Avra Dallas is known for its fancy Greek food. Here, lamb chops are shown.
Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special holiday menu, with dishes such as prime rib, lobster mac ‘n cheese and grilled artichokes, at the recently opened upscale Greek restaurant
300 Crescent Ct. Suite 120, Dallas. theavragroup.com
Le Bilboquet in Knox District
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: French-infused prix fixe menu, with dishes such as escargot in garlic herb butter and pan-seared halibut with Dungeness crab and champagne beurre blanc, for $125
4514 Travis St., #124, Dallas. lebilboquetdallas.com
Billy Can Can in Victory Park
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special features for the evening include honey-truffle glazed duck breast and Feast of Seven Fishes bouillabaisse
2386 Victory Park Lane, Dallas. billycancan.com
Bobbie’s Airway Grill in North Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Regular menu accompanied by holiday special of prime rib with choice of potato purée or savoy spinach
5959 Royal Lane, Ste. 515, Dallas. bobbiesrestaurant.com
Carbone in Design District
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Full menu available, along with seasonal specials, at the high-end Italian joint known for its spicy rigatoni
1617 Hi Line Dr., Dallas. carbonedallas.com
Carbone Vino in Design District
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Full menu available at the wine-focused Italian restaurant
1617 Hi Line Dr., Dallas. carbonevino.com/dallas
Catch Dallas in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Special holiday menu, with dishes such as a 16-ounce Texas Wagyu ribeye and over-the-top enhancements like fresh white truffles, uni and caviar
3005 Maple Ave., Dallas. catchrestaurants.com
Dee Lincoln Prime in Frisco
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special holidays features, in addition to the regular menu, including spinalis steak, a fish feature of Hawaiian moonfish and a filet trio. Kids menu available
6670 Winning Dr., Suite 400, Frisco. deelincolnprime.com
The Devonshire Club in Bluffview
Martini and oysters at The Devonshire Club
Dan Padgett
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: All-new lounge offering shared plates and cocktails until 2 a.m.
5757 W Lovers Lane, Suite 101, Dallas. thedevonshireclub.com
Dolce Riviera in Harwood District
Dolce Riviera, an Italian restaurant in Dallas’ Harwood District, is decked out for the holidays.
Robert Underwood IV
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Brunch inspired by the Mediterranean coast for $95 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under at the Italian restaurant
2950 North Harwood St., Dallas. dolceriviera.com
Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen in Frisco
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Regular menu available, along with special dinner with beef Wellington and gingerbread trifle for $55
8763 7th St., Frisco. elainesck.com
Fearing’s in Uptown Dallas
Find a setting fit for a Texas Christmas at Fearing’s within the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas.
Fearing
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Three-course Christmas Eve dinner curated by chef Dean Fearing for $175 and Christmas Day brunch for $185 with variety of stations, both located within the Ritz-Carlton Dallas’ flagship restaurant
2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas. fearingsrestaurant.com
Frenchie in University Park
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Three-course prix fixe menu with choices such as lobster ravioli in a shellfish emulsion and seared scallops with melted leeks for $85
8420 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas. frenchiedallas.com
The French Room Bar in downtown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Brunch and dinner in a festive setting within the historic Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce St., Dallas. adolphus.com
Gemma in Knox Henderson
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special five-course menu for Feast of Seven Fishes for $95 per person. Regular menu not available.
2323 N Henderson Ave, #109, Dallas. gemmadallas.com
JW Steakhouse in downtown Dallas
JW Steakhouse at JW Marriott Dallas Arts District will host a prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Five-course prix fixe menu for $125, with potato gnudi with citrus brown butter and sage and pan-seared John Dory. Kid pricing available
800 N Harwood St., Dallas. jwsteakhousedallas.com
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District in downtown Dallas
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Brunch buffet with Santa Claus for kids and young at heart, priced at $110 per person
800 N Harwood St., Dallas. marriott.com
Knife Italian Steak in Irving
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Full menu available, alongside chef specials, infused with Italian flavors
4150 N MacArthur Blvd., Dallas. knifeitalian.com
Knife Steakhouse Plano
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Full menu available, filled with signature steaks and locally sourced ingredients
6121 W Park Blvd. RS9, Plano. knifesteakhouse.com
Knox Bistro in Knox District
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special menu of French-inspired classics with dishes such as foie gras torchon and roasted Texas quail “aux raisins”
3230 Knox St., Ste 140, Dallas. knoxbistro.com
Kona Grill in North Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Holiday classics, such as prime rib, roasted turkey breast and pumpkin pie
8687 N Central Expy. Ste. 1722, Dallas. konagrill.com
Lombardi Cucina Italiana
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Regular menu joined by chef’s specials, including tagliolini al tartufo served tableside in grana padano wheel
6655 Winning Circle Dr., Frisco. lombardicucina.com
Maison Chinoise in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Lunch and dinner menus available, with Chinese dishes such as xiao long bao, Wagyu beef potstickers and Peking duck clay-pot rice
4152 Cole Ave. #106, Dallas. maisonchinoiserestaurants.com
Mamani in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Four-course prix fixe dinner menu for $175 per person at Dallas’ newest Michelin-starred restaurant. Regular menu not available
2681 Howell Street #BU4, Dallas. mamanirestaurant.com
McRae’s American Bistro near White Rock
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Three courses, with choices such as bacon-wrapped dates, lobster bisque and steak Oscar
9913 Garland Road, Dallas. mcraesamericanbistro.com
Mercat Bistro in Harwood District
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Brunch, filled with French flavors in a light-filled setting
2501 N Harwood St., Suite 225, Dallas. mercatbistro.com
Meridian at the Village Dallas in Northeast Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Full menu available, featuring pastas and hearth-cooked proteins, at recently opened high-end spot
5650 Village Glen Dr., Dallas. meridiantherestaurant.com
Mirador in downtown Dallas
Mirador is located at the top of luxury boutique Forty Five Ten.
Headington Cos.
Open: Christmas Eve, including for tea service
Menu: Holiday tea service, signature caviar presentations and seasonal cocktails available in a chic setting
1608 Elm St., Dallas. mirador-dallas.com
Monarch in downtown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Prix-fixe three-course dinner with amuse bouche and shared courses for table, such as radicchio salad with pomegranate and walnuts and branzino, for $175 per person
1401 Elm St., 49th Floor, Dallas. monarchrestaurants.com
The Mont in Fort Worth
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Special five-course meal and eight-course meal, for $75 and $90 per person respectively, with dishes like filet of beef and gingerbread roulade
4729 St Amand Cir Ste. 105, Fort Worth. themontfw.com
Namo in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Sashimi, nigiri, sushi rolls and more Japanese dishes within Dallas’ West Village
3699 McKinney Ave. #305, Dallas. namosushi.com
Nobu Dallas in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Brunch in which Japanese and Western dishes meet, with sushi and a carving station, for $90. A la carte menu not available.
400 Crescent Ct., Dallas. noburestaurants.com/dallas
Nuri Steakhouse in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Along with holiday specials, regular menu available packed with Wagyu cuts, gumbo two ways and more
2401 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 120, Dallas. nuristeakhouse.com
La Parisienne French Bistro in Addison and Frisco
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Three-course menu for $75 for adults and $40 for kids, with a complimentary macaron in a gift box, in addition to the French restaurant’s regular menu
5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, and 6740 Winning Dr., Suite 1000, Frisco.
The Reserve at the Highland in Old East Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Prix fixe dinner, with choices such as crispy pork belly, beef Wellington and eggnog crème brûlée, for $95
5300 E Mockingbird Lane. thehighlanddallas.com
Rough Creek Lodge, Ranch & Resort in Glen Rose
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Two special meals from chef Gerard Thompson, featuring an array of game and meats at the hunting lodge. There’s a $110 per person multi-course dinner on Christmas Eve and $149 per person Christmas Day supper
525 South State Highway 67, Glen Rose. roughcreek.com
Sachet in Highland Park
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Feast of Seven Fishes special menu with five courses for $95, in addition to regular menu of Mediterranean dishes
4720 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. sachetdallas.com
Sadelle’s in Highland Park
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Full menu available, including signature brunch, at the all-day restaurant in Highland Park Village
1 Highland Park Village, Dallas. sadelles.com/dallas
The Salty in Bishop Arts and downtown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Donuts and coffee to pick up
414 W Davis St. and 2049 N Pearl St., Dallas. saltydonut.com
Sanjh in Irving
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Festive brunch, filled with dishes offering Indian flavors with holiday flair, with curries, dals and more for $65 for adults and $32.50 for kids.
5250 N O’Connor Blvd. Suite 146, Irving. sanjhrestaurant.com
Silver Fox Steakhouse in Fort Worth and Richardson
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Regular menu available, packed with steaks, seafood and lobster
1651 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, and 3650 Shire Blvd., Richardson. silverfoxcafe.com
STK Steakhouse in Uptown Dallas
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: Classic holiday foods, such as roasted turkey dinner with all the fixings, along with regular steakhouse fare on the regular menu
2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas. stksteakhouse.com
Stillwell’s Steakhouse in Harwood District
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Special seasonal menu with dishes like beef Wellington, along with the regular a la carte menu at the Hotel Swexan’s steakhouse
2575 McKinnon St., Dallas. stillwellsdallas.com
Toulouse Cafe & Bar in Knox District and Plano
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Regular brunch and dinner menus available, featuring French flavors like steak frites and beef bourguignon
3314 Knox St., Dallas, and 7301 Windrose Ave. Suite C150, Plano. toulousecafeandbar.com
Via Triozzi in Lower Greenville
Open: Christmas Eve
Menu: Serving regular menu of Italian fare, such as linguine alle vongole and eggplant parmigiana
1806 Greenville Ave., Dallas. viatriozzi.com
Wicked Butcher in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth
Open: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Menu: A la carte dinner, with dishes such as white truffle Caesar, prime rib, Robuchon mashed potatoes and holiday classics
1717 Main St., Dallas, and 512 Main St., Fort Worth. wickedbutcher.com
Winsome Prime in West Dallas
Winsome Prime in Trinity Groves has plush seating for a cozy holiday with family and friends.
The Real Food Tour / The Real Food Tour
Open: Christmas Day
Menu: Regular menu of customer favorites such as Hawaiian ribeye, crab beignets and “Mom’s Carrot Cake” at the restaurant located in Trinity Groves
331 Singleton Blvd., Dallas. winsomeprime.com