Lucky for us, there are lots of options in Austin for holiday dining and take-out. Here’s your roundup of restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as a list of where to order your holiday meal, sides, and desserts to bring home. Happiest of Holidays, Austin!
Dine-In Options
— Aviary Wine and Kitchen
2110 S Lamar Blvd
Aviary will be open for Christmas Eve Brunch from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm serving up their brand new brunch menu that includes a rotating fresh baked selection of pastries, pancakes, mushroom toast, and pork shoulder hash. Book your reservations here.
— Caroline
621 Congress Ave. Suite 101
Caroline will have festive fare and cozy sips on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Check out their menu and reservations here.
— 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.
— Corner
110 E 2nd St
Corner will be serving up Texas-oak smoked brisket, carnitas tamale, cheddar Jalapeño sausage, sweet pepper cornbread, chili-lime roasted carrots, and garlic roasted potatoes on its Christmas Menu. Follow up your meal with fried bread pudding for dessert. Check for reservations and more info here.
— Cru Food & Wine Bar
238 W 2nd St Unit 13 |11410 Century Oaks Terrace #104
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). Thursday, December 24th, 4 pm – 9 pm.
— Daiboku Ramen
609 W 29th St
Daiboku, your go-to spot for authentic and delicious ramen in West Campus, will be open from 11:30 am to 9 pm on Christmas Eve, serving up their regular menu of signature Miso miso-style ramen, cocktails, beer, and wine.
— Diner Bar
500 San Jacinto Blvd
Diner Bar is excited to host a special Noche Buena Pig Roast, Austin-style, on Christmas Eve at 4 pm, offering a departure from the traditional dining experience. Guests can anticipate an intimate gathering, each with assigned tables (yet encouraged to mingle). James Beard Award Winning Chef Mashama Bailey presents a delightful menu featuring Cuban classics, oysters, salads, seasonal vegetables, and the highlight – Lechon, a whole pig cooked in their Caja China. The $90 ticket covers the evening’s culinary extravaganza, with additional beverages available a la carte. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the holidays with an Austin-style twist at Diner Bar. Secure your spot for a festive and flavorful Noche Buena experience. To reserve, visit here. Diner Bar will also be open on Christmas Day serving a prix-fixe menu. Reserve your table here.
— Gyu-Kaku Austin
1211 E 5th St. Suite 100
Gyu-Kaku Austin is open on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and is offering a limited-time seasonal menu and beer tower special. Get all the info and make your reservation here.
— Luminaire
721 Congress Avenue
This all-day restaurant has something on its menu for everyone including smoked Parisian Gnocci, all the chops you can imagine, and so much more. Luminaire is led by Chef Steve McHugh, a six-time James Beard nominated chef. Get more info and make your reservations here.
— Nido
Rooftop, 1211 W Riverside Dr
Nido at the Loren Hotel is a fabulous spot for great views and incredible food. Nido is open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Get more info 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.
— TLC
1100 S Lamar Blvd. Suite 1150
This holiday season, TLC is transforming into a Christmas wonderland, and they are 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. TLC is open on Christmas Eve from noon – 8 pm.
— Yamas
5308 Balcones Dr
Enjoy a meal around the table with your family at Yamas, a local, family-run Greek restaurant in central Austin. Yamas will be open on Christmas Eve from 4 pm – 9 pm. Make your reservation here.
Family Meals To-Go
— Aba
1011 S Congress Ave, Bldg 2 Unit 180
Aba is offering Christmas To-Go for Two for $124.95 (plus tax, not including gratuity). The Christmas Dinner includes Aba favorites including Whipped Feta Spead, Wild Mushroom Humus, Sticky Date Cake, and more. Available for pickup on Dec. 24. They also have options for NYE dinner to go, or reservations to dine in. Get more info here.
— Dai Due
2406 Manor Rd
Dai Due is offering a selection of charcuterie, stuffed quail, wagyu, sides, desserts, and more. Place your order here.
— El Naranjo
2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085
The interior Oaxacan restaurant on South Lamar is offering takeout orders through Dec. 23. More details and online ordering are available here.
— Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar
4800 Burnet Rd
Take the stress out of the holidays and let Gusto Italian Kitchen cook for you! Their family-style catering menu includes a wide array of delicious items for every type of small gathering including antipasti platters, festive dips, meatballs with marinara, Italian finger sandwiches, family-style pasta like lasagna, a whole side of salmon or chicken scallopini, a huge selection of sides and salads, specialty desserts, and whole cakes and tortes. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance by calling (512) 458-1100 or emailing [email protected] and are available for pickup during normal business hours. The full catering menu can be found here.
— 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. Orders can be delivered or picked up at the restaurant. Juliet requires a 48-hour notice for all catering orders. Juliet will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25.
— L’Oca d’Oro
1900 Simond Ave
L’Oca d’Oro is offering a Create Your Own Feast of the Seven Fishes celebration at home with L’Oca d’Oro & @table22. You can select your favorite dishes such as Italian Baccala, Eggplant Caponata, and more! Plus a nice selection of wine to take with you or give as a stocking stuffer! Get more info here.
— Lee’s Meat Market
1601 W 38th St #12
Lee’s Meat Market is a Mom and 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.
— Tacodeli Holiday Party Packs
Multiple Austin Locations Here
Tacodeli is thrilled to announce the launch of their Holiday Party Packs, available for order through December 24th. These holiday packs are perfect for both corporate gatherings and personal celebrations. You can order your Holiday Party Packs by calling at 512-535-0474 or email [email protected].
— 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, Cranberry Apple Pie, and Dutch Apple Pie. Please note: these holiday specials are made to order and require 72 hours’ notice. Get more info here.
— 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.
— 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.
