Here’s your roundup of restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as a list of where to order your holiday meal, sides, and desserts (and more!) to bring home. Happiest of Holidays, Austin!

Dine-In Options

— Aba
1011 S Congress Ave, Bldg 2 Unit 180
Aba is offering Hanukkah Specials from Chef CJ Jacobson including Parmesan, Potato & Brussels Sprout Latkes with scallion crema and spiced apple compote ($12.95, plus tax) and Shawarma-Spiced Brisket Confit with pumpkin puree, sesame and currant gremolata ($24.95, plus tax) during dinner service. The specials will be available for dine-in in addition to the regular menu on Thursday, Dec. 26.

— Carve American Grill
7415 SW Parkway, Building 1 | 2613 Perseverance Drive
Make your reservations at Carve on Christmas Eve for a 3-course prix fixe menu with your choice of a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert from 11 am  – 10 pm available for DINE-IN or CURBSIDE PICK-UP. DINE-IN: $69 per person before 5:30 PM & $79 per person from 5:45 PM and later. CURBSIDE: $69 Per person from 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Santa🎅🏽 might be stopping by for a quick appearance!

— Cannon and Belle
500 E 4th St
Cannon and Belle at the Hilton Austin serves locally sourced farm-to-table fare.  The restaurant is open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and you can make your reservation here.

— Cru Food & Wine Bar
11410 Century Oaks Terrace #104 (Domain) 
Toast to the holidays with CRU’s festive 3-course Christmas Eve Menu. Enjoy a night out with family and loved ones on Christmas Eve for a few moments of stress-free wining and dining. Every person can choose from a set menu for a fabulous 3-course meal (or pick a la carte). December 24th, 4 pm – 9 pm.  

— It’s Italian Cucina
1500 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 110
Celebrate Christmas Eve at It’s Italian Cucina at their Feast of the Seven Fishes Prix-Fixe Dinner. For $115 per person ($150 wine tasting), you’ll get to enjoy seven courses. Make your reservation here.

— Laurel
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Celebrate the season with an unforgettable Christmas brunch at Hotel Viata. This delicious holiday meal in a cozy, festive setting will be held from 11 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Enjoy a variety of chef-curated dishes, from holiday classics to inventive seasonal fare, perfect for gathering with friends and family. Order your tickets and get more info here.

— Lin Asian Bar and Dim Sum
1203 W 6th St.
Lin Asian Bar and Dim Sum will be open during their normal hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. There will also be a special Dim Sum Brunch on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Make your reservation here.

— Soupleaf Hot Pot
6929 Airport Blvd
Soupleaf is a locally and family-owned hot pot restaurant in north central Austin. Soupleaf will be open 11 am to 10 pm on Christmas Eve, and 11 am to 10 pm on Christmas Day and is accepting reservations as well as walk-ins. Reserve your table here.

— The Driskill
604 Brazos St
Austin’s historic and beloved Driskill Bar is bringing holiday cheer with limited edition libations for the month of December, including four crafted cocktails to delight the senses. The Driskill Bar will be open for operation on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day serving up these festive cocktails and elevated fare.

— TLC
1100 S Lamar Blvd. Suite 1150
TLC is transforming into a Christmas wonderland again this holiday season, and they’re going all out to celebrate the spirit of family and good times! Through New Year’s Day, TLC will be THE destination for festive fun, offering a Christmas extravaganza that’s nothing short of magical. From Christmas drinks to holiday food specials, a snow machine, cookie decorating, a holiday arcade, cocoa bombs, classic Christmas movies, a dazzling light show, ugly sweaters, visits from Santa, and Christmas carol karaoke. Reservations are not required, but recommended, to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the festive magic. For more information, visit tlcchristmas.com. Preorder your Christmas meal on their website by December 23rd for pickup on December 24th.

— The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
600 W 2nd St
Celebrate a time for family and friends at The Peacock on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy their well-loved Mediterranean fare, or indulge in or take on holiday classics with an elevated Mediterranean twist, including the Lamb Chop chef’s special.

— The Tradition, An American Kitchen @ Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue
721 Congress Ave
The Tradition, An American Kitchen at the Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is celebrating the holiday season with a delicious three-course prix fixe menu available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring an array of seasonally inspired entrées and desserts crafted by the culinary team led by Executive Chef Iain Reddick. And prior to that, on December 22, there’s a fun-filled Brunch with Santa. Make your reservations here. 

Family Meals To-Go

— Aba
1011 S Congress Ave, Bldg 2 Unit 180
Aba is offering a special Christmas Eve Dinner For Two To-Go package including Wild Mushroom Hummus, Whipped Feta, Greek Village Salad, Grilled Chicken Kebab, Tamarind Braised Short Rib, Brussels Sprouts and Sticky Date Cake for $124.95, plus tax. All items are served cold, and reheating instructions are included. Cocktails For Two can be added to the order. Orders must be placed by 10 am on Monday, Dec. 23 for carryout on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Orders can be placed HERE.

— Aburi Oshi 
5610 N Interstate Hwy 35
This holiday season, the award-winning, Canada-based sushi group, Aburi Oshi will be offering a 48-piece holiday takeout platter, for a special, limited-time price of $98 through December 31st. The Aburi Oshi Holiday Platter includes a variety of Aburi Oshi’s signature sushi bites, including salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, yellowtail, spicy salmon, California roll, and more. Perfect for festive gatherings or intimate celebrations, orders can be placed online for pickup and local delivery here.

— Black Gold
1521 W Anderson Ln.
This holiday season, Black Gold is serving up ready-to-enjoy dishes perfect for holiday celebrations, including Brisket Tamales and Pulled Pork Tamales, each available for just $28.99 per dozen. Comforting sides include White Gold Mac & Cheese and Texas-Style Potato salad – both for $40 (feeds 6-8). For the centerpiece of the holiday spread, patrons can choose from a Whole Brisket for $150 or a Whole Smoked Turkey for $75, both smoked to perfection. Black Gold’s beloved Banana Pudding Cheesecake will also be available for $50. In addition, Black Gold will offer a Texas Trinity Package – a meat lover’s dream that includes a Whole Brisket, Rack of Pork Ribs, and 1 lb of Sausage for just $250 (feeds 6-8). Orders can be placed via email at [email protected] beginning Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 8 am through Friday, Dec. 20. Orders will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at noon.

— Central Market 
Multiple Austin Locations Here
Central Market’s 2024 Chef-Made Christmas Meal Menu features eight chef-prepared meal options, festive favorites, magnificent meals, merry-making dishes, standout sides, family casseroles, tamales, freshly baked treats, and so much more. Online ordering is open now. To place your order visit www.centralmarket.com/holiday.

— Juliet Italian Kitchen
Three Austin Locations Here 
Italian is always a crowd-pleaser. Juliet’s expansive catering menu features all your favorite traditional Italian dishes like chicken piccata and spaghetti bolognese. Most items are designed to serve six, making it the perfect option for larger households or smaller households where everyone saves room for seconds (no judgment here). The catering menu is linked here.

— Lee’s Meat Market
1601 W 38th St #12
Lee’s Meat Market is a mom-and-pop store with a variety of unique cuisine. Lucky for us, this holiday season Lee’s has a filet gift basket, a prime rib-eye box, and a prime New York Strip box.  Lee’s also has a Holiday Dinner Feast for $36.95 per person.  Get more info and the full menu here.

— Old Thousand
1000 E 11th St #150 
This Austin staple serves up reimagined Chinese food and is a local fave.  Place your order online here.

— Schmidt Family Barbecue (Hill Country Galleria)
12532 FM2244, Bee Cave
Schmidt Family BBQ has options for feeding families of any size.  They also have plates where you can choose from brisket, sausage, turkey, spare ribs, and pulled pork, plus your choice of two sides.  Get more info and order here.

— Smokey Mo’s
6001 West Parmer Lane | 10621 West Parmer Ln
Local BBQ joint Smokey Mo’s is selling group packs for 10+ people at $15.50 per person.  You get a choice of 2-3 meats, 3 sides, and all the fixings.  Delivery starts at $40.Please allow 24 hours for large orders, and either order online here or give them a call.

— Tare Austin
12414 Alderbrook Dr.
This holiday season, Michelin Recommended, Tare Austin elevates gift-giving and holiday entertaining with its exclusive Caviar Holiday Boxes, a luxurious offering perfect for celebrations, gifting, or indulgent moments. Featuring the esteemed Black River Royale Oscietra Caviar, these curated boxes combine the finest ingredients with Tare’s signature culinary creativity. Each box is thoughtfully paired with traditional blinis, crisp blue potato chips, house-made salsa macha crème fraiche, fresh green onions, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and kizame (fermented wasabi root) to create a complete caviar experience. Two elegant mother-of-pearl caviar spoons are included to ensure the perfect serving experience. Available in a range of sizes from 20g to 100g tins, with prices ranging from $150 to $510, the Caviar Holiday Boxes are available for pre-order now and can be picked up at Tare on December 23rd and 24th. Orders can be placed here. Quantities are limited, so early orders are encouraged to ensure availability.

— TLC
1100 South Lamar Blvd, Ste 1150
TLC is feeding the whole family this holiday season with their TLC Christmas Dinner to-go. The Christmas family meal serves 8-10 people. Pre-order online and pick up on Dec. 22nd at noon. Order online here. The TLC Christmas Package is $299 and includes Nueskes applewood smoked bone-in Ham (6-7lb), Rosemary fingerling potatoes, Country green beans, Honey Glazed Carrots, Chocolate Pecan Pie, White Chocolate-Peppermint Bark, Hot Cocoa Kit, Cookies for Santa with decorating kit (TLC bakes the cookies, you decorate), and Carrots (For Santa’s Reindeer).

Sweets, Sides, and More

— Bakery Lorraine at Domain NORTHSIDE
11600 Rock Rose Ave #100
This holiday season, Bakery Lorraine will offer a selection of festive desserts perfect for sharing including Buche de Noel, Whiskey Pecan Pie, and Cranberry Apple Pie.  Please note: these holiday specials are made to order and require 72 hours’ notice.  Get more info here.

— Cape Bottle Room
500 San Marcos St Ste 102
Make your holiday gatherings unforgettable with expertly curated South African wine boxes from Cape Bottle Room located at 500 San Marcos St Ste 102, Austin, TX 78702. Each box is thoughtfully assembled to complement your holiday feast, offering exceptional value at $185 (a $250 value). Plus, wine lovers can enjoy an additional $30 off when purchasing a case (three of each bottle). To order your curated holiday wine boxes, email [email protected]. Walk-ins are also welcome for pickup.

— Cookie Rich
2401 Winsted Ln
From former French Laundry chef Lorin Peters, bring home the sweetest treats for the holidays with Cookie Rich holiday 12 packs and nationwide shipping. They also offer smaller 4-pack mix-and-match packs ideal for stocking stuffers. Cookie Rich can be ordered online and is available for local pickup/delivery and nationwide shipping.

— Intero
2612 E Cesar Chavez St
Perfect as desserts or stocking stuffers, you can pre-order Intero’s Holiday Chocolates through Dec. 24 here.  Intero is also open for dine-in on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  

— Launderette
2115 Holly St.
Launderette’s cookie boxes will be available for pre-order, with pick-up running through Dec. 23. Each $88 box includes a festive assortment of goodies: Raspberry Cheesecake Blondies, Chewy Gingersnaps, Peppermint White Chocolate Macaron, Chocolate Crinkles, Rosemary Brown Butter Fudge, Caramel Pecan Squares, Butterfinger Truffles, Praline Millionaire’s Shortbread and Sparkle Toffee. Perfect for gifting or indulging, Launderette cookie box orders can be placed online here.

— Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
Mozart’s is an Austin staple any time of year, but during winter, their Annual Holiday Lights show is spectacular to behold for the whole family.  They also have an in-house bakery where you can pick up baked goods for morning breakfast, desserts for after dinner, and more. Check out their In-House Bakery menu here.

— Texas Sake Co.
440 E St. Elmo Rd. Ste B-2
Texas Sake Co. is offering exclusive Sake Gift Sets perfect for the season. Each set includes three 375ml bottles — Junmai, Nigori, and Oak Sake — for just $30. Pick up your set at 440 E St Elmo Rd Ste B-2, Austin, TX 78745. For inquiries or larger orders, contact [email protected].