Line & Lariat 220 Main, 832-667-4470
This Hotel ICON restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.; lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and dinner from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. End the evening with a toast to family, friends and the holidays at L&L Bar, also open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. until midnight.
Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar 1985 Welch St, 713-533-0200
This gorgeous bistro will be open Christmas Eve for lunch and for dinner. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., get a three-course menu for $75 per adult (with optional Sommelier's wine pairing at additional cost) and $35 for children, plus tax & gratuity. Start with dishes like lobster bisque, wild mushroom risotto, and seared foie gras before moving onto bouillabaisse, braised lamb shank, and more. Finally, finish off the decadent meal with some even more decadent sweets.
Ouisie's Table 3939 San Felipe, 713-528-2264
Enjoy live music and a complimentary Red Dress cocktail -- a drink made with Absolute vodka, apricot brandy, and champagne with a splash of grenadine and lemon juice -- alongside an elegant Southern-style Christmas feast. Dishes are a la carte.
Piatto Ristorante 4925 W Alabama St, 713-871-9722 11693 Westheimer Rd, Ste 120, 281-759-7500
Both locations of this family-friendly Italian restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Prego 2520 Amherst, 713-529-2420
This Italian restaurant with an award-winning wine list will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Quattro 1300 Lamar, 713-276-4700
Join Quattro on the evening before for a festive 3-course dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The special menu includes ahi tuna "minute steak" and filet mignon for $85 per person.
RA Sushi Highland Village: 3908 Westheimer, 713-621-5800 CITYCENTRE, 799 Town and Country, 713-331-2792
Both locations of this swanky sushi joint will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with happy hour specials available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Start with a red bellini for a festive spin, then move on to their regular menu featuring things like lobster ceviche, tuna, salmon, and yellowtail rolls, chicken teriyaki udon, and more.
Radio Milano 800 Sorella Court, 713-827-3545
To celebrate the holidays, the new CITYCENTRE restaurant will be offering a festive, four-course menu priced at $65 per person. Indulge in dishes like roasted beet salad with goat cheese fritters, pheasant served with wild seasonal mushrooms, and chestnut soufflé with caramel gelato. The regular lunch menu will be available from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the Christmas Eve menu will be offered from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A children's menu will also be offered for $25.
Rainbow Lodge 2011 Ella Blvd, 713-861-8666
Houston's most romantic restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve starting at 5 p.m.
Rattan Pan Asian Bistro and Wine Bar 1396 Eldridge, 281-556-9888
Don't want to go into the Loop? On the Energy Corridor, Rattan Pan Asian Bistro and Wine Bar will be open Christmas Eve, serving regular menu.
Royal Sonesta 2222 W. Loop S
Royal Sonesta's striking Axis lounge will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from noon until midnight. Enjoy cocktail classics with a festive twist like Mary Rockett's Milk Punch, a mixture of Pierre Ferrand Formula 1840 Cognac, citrus shrub, milk and nutmeg. Or, channel your inner Bond with a Gingerbread or Apple Pie Martini. ARA restaurant's menu will be available in the lounge as well.
Smith & Wollensky 4007 Westheimer, 713-621-7555
This Highland Village steakhouse will be open on Christmas Eve as well as Christmas Day.
Tea Bar and Organics Fusion 5857 Westheimer, 713-532-2399
This Japanese restaurant and tea bar will be open until midnight on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Look out for holiday specials.
Tierra del Fuego 2110 Town Square, 832-999-4045
This Sugar Land Argentinian restaurant will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
On Christmas Day:
Bistro Provence 13616 Memorial, 713-827-8008
This elegant bistro offers two 2-hr seatings (6 to 6:30 p.m. reservations and 8 to 8:30 p.m. reservations) featuring a three-course menu plus an amuse bouche surprise. Feast on things like foie gras terrine, herb-crusted rack of lamb, chocolate mousse, and more for $60 per person.
Brady's Landing 8505 Cypress, 713-928-9921
Celebrate with an extravagant Christmas Day buffet featuring crisp waffles, made to order omelets, prime rib and pork loin carving stations, fresh shellfish, and traditional holiday fixin's like whole roasted turkey, baked ham, and holiday pies and desserts. There will also be complimentary champagne and a special visit from Santa! The buffet will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $39.95 per adult ($37.95 for seniors/military, $19.95 for kids).
Buca di Beppo 5192 Buffalo Speedway, 713-665-2822 19075 N. Freeway, 936-321-6262
If you're looking for casual and fun, this family-style Italian eatery is the place for you. In addition to their regular menu, the restaurant will be offering a traditional holiday feast, featuring home-style roast turkey with gravy or holiday baked ham, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and apple pie. The family-style meal is available in small (feeds two or more) or large (feeds for or more) for $53.99 and $98.99, respectively.
Carmelo's 14795 Memorial Drive, 281-531-0696
Visit this Italian restaurant on Christmas Day for a special holiday brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. ($39.95/person, $20/ child under 12). Feast on veal osso bucco, mushroom and hazelnut risotto, smoked salmon, crisp polenta, and more. And don't forget about dessert -- there will be mini cannolis, chocolate mousse, and Italian cream cake, among plenty of other delicious sweets.
Charivari 2521 Bagby, 713-521-7231
Enjoy a stunning European-style a la carte menu from Chef Johann Schuster. The Midtown restaurant will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.
