Do you want to bask in quality time with your loved ones and not worry about cooking a meal? No sweat! I have a guide for you on the best restaurants to check out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Whether you want to dine on a budget or have a fancy dinner out, there are plenty of options to choose from. Let’s take a look!
The Best Options If You’re Looking to Splurge
Want a little bang for your buck? Try Rainbow Lodge, known for its cozy log cabin setting on the banks of White Oak Bayou and its delicious wild game, steaks, and seafood. The restaurant will be open for dining on Christmas Eve. Can’t make it that night? Try their holiday take-out options like the whole grilled Texas quail or dijon and garlic-rubbed roasted rack of lamb, which are available through Dec. 22. Celebrate in style at Brennan’s on Christmas Eve, where you can enjoy their three-course menu of Texas Creole classics like their Creole-spiced filet mignon or their smoked gouda & andouille mac and cheese. Another idea? Go to the movies at the newly remodeled River Oaks Theatre, and then treat yourself to a nice dinner at the swanky Leo’s River Oaks, which will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Best Options for Christmas Takeout
Hugo’s, a popular Mexican restaurant in the heart of Montrose, has an amazing to-go menu for the holidays like their tamales, stuffed with mushroom, chicken, or pork. My mouth is watering just thinking about their desert options: tres leches cake, arroz con leche, and their flan de queso. Yum, yum! Add that Texas flair to your Christmas festivities with Feges BBQ, where you can order brisket, sausage, or turkey. For your sides, you gotta have their pimento mac & cheese and Korean braised greens.
The Best Options for an Affordable and Delicious Meal
Looking for a cozy comfort meal on Christmas Eve? Then try Kenny & Ziggy’s mouth-watering grilled cheese, their trademark sandwiches, or what they call their one-of-a-kind appeteasers, like Ukrainian meatballs or Hungarian stuffed cabbage. The James Beard award semifinalist Phat Eatery, known for its awesome Malaysian street food, will be open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Day. P.S. I'm still dreaming about their roti canai! Finally, you can’t go wrong with Cleburne Cafe, a Houston classic since 1941, which will be serving up all your comfort food holiday favorites on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
