Leo’s River Oaks, 2009 West Gray, is turning December into a full-on holiday fête, offering guests a $95 four-course prix fixe (excluding tax and gratuity) featuring festive flavors now through December 31. Indulge in caviar and champagne, chestnut velouté with black truffle cream, Ibérico hanger steak and more.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing, continues its 12 Days of Brunch celebration, opening an hour early and rolling out its full weekend brunch menu on select days during weekday lunch hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upcoming dates include December 19, 22–24, 26, 29–31 and January 1–2.
Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray is wrapping up its themed brunch series with its “Zanti Claus” Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 20. Guests can enjoy classic brunch favorites and seasonal specials while Santa makes the rounds for photos and holiday cheer. Expect festive DJ beats and holiday-inspired cocktails to keep the spirit bright. The brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with reservations available on OpenTable.
On Sunday, December 21, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th, is hosting a festive morning with Santa photo ops set against a coastal Christmas backdrop plus complimentary kids patio activities like oyster shell painting, a write-a-letter-to-Santa station and hot cocoa. Live Christmas classics round out the holiday vibe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reserve online.
Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana,1000 West Gray, is teaming up with Bayou Butchers HTX for an intimate Wood-Fired Steak Dinner on Monday, December 22 at 6 p.m. Diners can expect a five-course feast featuring wood-fired bread with house-made butter, a seasonal salad, a 12-ounce NY strip dry-aged 35 days (with optional parmesan crust or shaved truffle), sides of mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and cheesecake with berry compote, plus a glass of wine or beer. Tickets are $123.29.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.