It’s a year more than any other to be grateful, and here at Goodtaste, we’re grateful for all of the amazing restaurants in our great state of Texas. Take a load off and de-stress this Christmas by letting someone else worry about brunch or dinner this year … like any one of our top picks in Houston for dining in or taking out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Just be sure to call ahead for reservations and for orders.
The Annie Café & Bar
1800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 6170 / 713-804-1800
Enjoy Annie’s festively decorated restaurant on Christmas Eve for brunch or dinner! Don’t miss carolers spreading cheer during the dinner service. Guests can order from the regular brunch and dinner menus, along with a few specials by Executive Chef Robert Del Grande. Don’t forget to ask about the specialty holiday cocktails! Reservations required (call 713-804-1800 or visit them on OpenTable to reserve your table). Closed Christmas Day.
Artisans Restaurant
3201 Louisiana St. / 713-529-9111
Artisans has curated a beautiful five-course dinner served from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve that will make anybody jolly! Call to book your reservation.
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S. Shepherd Dr. / 713-521-2239
Let Backstreet Cafe do the cooking this holiday season! If you’d like to dine in, they’re offering a three-course dinner for $55 per person with live jazz by Bob Chadwick and complimentary eggnog. Make your reservations online here. If you’d prefer to relax at home, they’re offering everything from mains, sides, and even wines to-go! Learn more and place your order here.
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington Ave. / 713-862-1814
Celebrate brunch or dinner on Christmas Eve at the restaurant, where you can order from the regular lunch and dinner menu. Don’t miss carolers spreading cheer during the dinner service, as well as the festive “reinsteer” out front for photos! Reservations required (call 713-862-1814 or visit them on OpenTable to reserve your table).
Not in the mood to cook this Christmas or need help hosting a holiday dinner party? The Butcher Shop at B&B is offering a festive holiday take-out menu, which is available all month with 48-hour notice. Orders can be placed starting December 1st and will be available for pickup through Sunday, January 1st. Please call The Butcher Shop at 832-767-4828 or order online at least 48 hours in advance.
B.B. Lemon
1809 Washington Ave. / 713-554-1809
B.B. Lemon will be open on Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, for brunch and dinner. The perfect spot for the whole family, you can enjoy the festively decorated restaurant, delicious food and drinks, and seasonal cocktails! Reservations recommended (call 713-554-1809 or visit them on OpenTable to reserve your table).
Brasserie du Parc
1440 Lamar St. / 832-879-2802
Bring the whole family to Brasserie du Parc on Christmas Day! Meet Santa, take a photo, and eat brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Brennan’s of Houston
3300 Smith St. / 713-522-9711
Celebrate the holiday season with Brennan’s this year, with seatings from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, offering a prix fixe three-course meal. Please call 713-522-9711 for reservations (no online reservations available). Closed Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26th.
Caracol
2200 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 160 / 713-622-9996
This holiday season, let Caracol’s kitchen do all the work! Dine in with them on Saturday, December 24th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. for their Christmas Eve buffet for $55 per person. Call for reservations.
CARVE American Grille
9805 Katy Freeway, Suite 650 / 281-480-3337
Make Christmas Eve easy with a three-course prix fixe menu from CARVE American Grille, available for curbside pickup from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The prix fixe menu includes your choice of a soup or salad, entree and dessert; starters and sides for two are also available but not included in the prix fixe price. CARVE’s Christmas Eve prix fixe menu is available here and is $65 per person for curbside pickup.
CARVE American Grille is also offering a Holiday Feast for 4 To-Go, available December 23-24 from 11 a.m. to close. The takeout feast can be picked up for heat & eat at home on December 23-24, or cooked to order and ready to serve on December 24. This specialty holiday meal features a 3 lb. prime rib meal with au jus plus family-portion of soup or salad and two family-style sides. Additional servings of featured entrees, soups and salads, family-style sides, and au jus available online. Order online for curbside pickup.
The Chef’s Table
110 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. J, Suite P / 832-559-7489
Let The Chef’s Table take care of your holiday feast! Chef Paul has put together his holiday take-home special that feeds four for only $175. Celebrate the season with a curated meal that will make your holiday memorable and delicious. To order, please email: adelin@chefstablehouston.com.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
1101–11 Uptown Park Blvd. / 832-668-5808
Etoile will be open for Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling 832-668-5808.
Houstonian
111 N. Post Oak Ln. / 713-812-6932
Enjoy all your holiday favorites, such as smoked prime rib and au gratin potatoes, to-go from the Houstonian. Packaged cold with easy heat-and-eat directions, the family-style meal feeds four with convenient pickup the day before Christmas from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Please order by December 19th.) You can even add a Christmas centerpiece floral arrangement from Sage ’n’ Bloom.
Hugo’s
1600 Westheimer @ Mandell / 713-524-7744
Hugo’s is celebrating the holiday season with dine-in and to-go options on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Eve special holiday buffet is $55 per person, accompanied by live guitar music by Viento. Call for reservations.
Hungry’s
Multiple Locations
Let Hungry’s make your holiday stress disappear with à la carte dishes and family feasts that feed four to ten people and include such seasonal favorites as oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, cornbread stuffing, and seasonal pies. Individually boxed meals also available for only $22 per person. All holiday orders should be placed with at least 24-hour notice. Learn more and place your orders here.
Le Jardinier
5500 Main St. / 713-714-3015
Celebrate Christmas Eve at Le Jardinier for either the à la carte holiday lunch menu from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m. or for the special five-course chef’s tasting menu for dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. View the special menu here.
Masraff’s
9655 Katy Fwy., Suite 190 / 713-355-1975
Celebrate the holidays with family at Masraff’s! Savor selections like the colossal crab cakes or sizzling ribeyes, along with a few Christmas Eve specials. Open on Christmas Eve from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please call for reservations.
Miracle
Multiple Locations
Miracle is Houston’s “Original Immersive Christmas Cocktail Pop-Up”—now with two locations in the Heights at Johnny’s Gold Brick and in Midtown at Winnie’s, PLUS a private party space in Midtown. This year, reservations are being taken for Johnny’s; you can book private parties for 10–25 people at Santa’s Speakeasy; and Winnie’s is serving lunch, dinner, and snacks on a walk-in basis. So gather your friends, put on your ugliest Christmas sweater, and come enjoy festive Christmas-themed cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and holiday cheer! Visit Miracle’s website for more information.
Ouisie’s Table
3939 San Felipe St. / 713-528-2264
Ouisie’s is offering something special for Christmas Eve! Stay tuned for the menu and learn more at their website.
Perry’s Steakhouse
9805 Katy Freeway, Suite 650 / 281-480-3337
Perry’s is offering a three-course prix fixe menu for Christmas Eve, available for curbside pickup from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m on December 24. Guests have a choice of a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert for $65 per person before 5:30 p.m. and for $75 per person from 5:45 p.m. and later. The prix fixe menu is available here.
Available December 23-24, Perry’s Steakhouse is also offering a Holiday Feast for 4 To-Go. This takeout option can be picked up for heat & eat at home on December 23-24, or cooked to order and ready to serve on December 24. The holiday feast includes a 3lb. prime rib meal with au jus plus family-portion of soup or salad and two family-style sides. Additional servings of featured entrees, soups and salads, family-style sides, and au jus available online. To get started with your curbside pickup order, head here.
The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar
8540 Creekside Forest Dr., Suite C800, The Woodlands / 832-559-8541
Kick back and relax this holiday season at The Refuge! This year’s offerings include a family-style meal to-go (serving four to six people) with holiday favorites like beef tenderloin, rosemary potatoes, and more. A la carte items will also be available to add to the feast or you can order just a few catered items to accompany the meal you’re making at home. Learn more here.
Steak 48
4444 Westheimer Rd. / 713-322-7448
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the holiday at Steak 48 this Christmas Eve for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a full dinner menu with such signature dishes as the bone-in filet mignon, colossal shrimp cocktail, and epic sides like the corn crème brûlée. Call ahead to reserve your place at the table!
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen
1140 Eldridge Pkwy. / 832-230-3842 & 6401 Woodway Dr. / 713-334-7295
Don’t miss out on Sylvia’s holiday tamales! Order your choice of chicken or pork by the dozen for $22; buy five dozen and get one dozen FREE!
Toro Toro
1300 Lamar St. / 713-650-1300
Embark on a Christmas brunch journey at Toro Toro in the Four Seasons Hotel on Sunday, December 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for $145 per adult and $65 per child (11 and under; children 5 and under eat free; tax and service charge not included). Executive Chef Paul Peddle and his team have prepared an extensive Christmas Day brunch buffet menu, featuring a selection of traditional holiday dishes and interactive stations. For guests who prefer to dine in Toro Toro during lower-traffic meal periods, dinner on Christmas Day will be served à la carte from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m.
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