From December 26 through January 1, The Audrey, 9595 Six Pines, will host a four-course wine dinner in partnership with Cakebread Cellars for $99 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, featuring a curated lineup of seasonal dishes paired with standout wines. Enjoy a Napa Sauvignon Blanc with oysters, Chardonnay with seared diver scallops, Cabernet Sauvignon with truffle-crusted filet, and chocolate-covered strawberries with Taylor Fladgate 20-year port.
On Sunday, December 28, folks can ring in the final brunch of 2025 at Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray, with sparkling cocktails, brunch specials and beats by DJ GFunk. The fun runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The Savoy, 4402 Emancipation, hosts its 4th annual Free Family Christmas Festival on Wednesday, December 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., with real snow and sledding, a snow pit for younger kids, free photos with Black Santa, a massive toy giveaway with more than 1,000 gifts, kids’ free food, hot cocoa, face painting, live entertainment and an ornament-making station. Regular dinner service and festive cocktails continue after 4 p.m. And on Christmas night, folks can keep spirits bright with its Neighborhood Holiday Gathering, remaining open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Those looking to keep the Christmas celebration going late into the night can head to Victory Restaurant & Lounge, 711 Main, on December 25 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., where signature menu favorites are paired with a chic cocktail lounge vibe.
In addition to its holiday offerings, our 2025 Best Bakery winner Jane and the Lion Bakehouse, 4721 North Main, highlights winter produce in its new seasonal dishes. Expect savory offerings like Egg Tart & Greens in mushroom-Gruyère or Lorraine style and a Confit Pork & Beef Grilled Cheese on Butler’s Gold sourdough. In the pastry case, find Apple-Pear-Cranberry Hand Pies, Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Pudding, “Puffins” pumpkin duffins, Friday-only Chocolate Espresso Hazelnut Sourdough and more.
Looking to make the most out of this holiday season? Don’t miss our guides on Holiday Sweets, Santa Brunches and Happenings, Holiday Bar Pop-Ups, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining, and Houston’s Ultimate NYE Dining Guide.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.