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, and Shawarma-Spiced Brisket Confit during dinner service Dec. 14 – 22. They also have a Christmas Eve To Go option, and order for that must be placed by Dec. 22.
— 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!
Spend Christmas Eve the cozy way at CARVE, where families can enjoy a special three-course prix fixe menu with plenty of choices. From soups and salads to hearty entrées and festive desserts, it’s a great spot for a relaxed holiday meal without any cooking required. Dine in from 11 am to 10 pm or grab curbside to bring home. Pricing starts at $69 per person before 5:30 pm, and $79 after 5:45 pm. Santa may make a quick appearance while you’re there!
— 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.
— Laurel
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Celebrate Christmas Day in true Hill Country style at Laurel, where the restaurant is serving both a relaxed holiday brunch and a chef-curated three-course dinner. Sip festive cocktails, enjoy seasonal dishes, and soak up the warm ambiance that makes Laurel such a cozy spot for gathering with friends and family. Whether you stop in for a brunch toast or end the day with an unhurried meal, they will take care of the details so you can enjoy the holiday.
— 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 (and our familes happen to love Soupleaf!). The restaurant 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
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.
— The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
600 W 2nd St
Celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at the Austin Proper, where both The Peacock and La Piscina are serving special holiday menus from 11 am to 10 pm. At The Peacock, expect Mediterranean comfort with dishes like roasted half chicken with pomegranate glaze, lamb fatayer, and a cozy root vegetable gratin, plus a walnut-spiced chocolate babka for dessert.
Over at La Piscina, the menu leans bold and bright with beet-cured snapper, duck mole with all the fixings, and churro cheesecake to finish. Both restaurants will also offer their full à la carte menus, making the Proper a great choice for a festive holiday meal out.
— 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 dinner available on Christmas Day, featuring an array of seasonally inspired entrées and desserts. 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 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 Tuesday, 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 100-piece holiday takeout platter. 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.
— 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 cuisines. 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 $38.95 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.
— Smokey Mo’s
6001 West Parmer Lane | 10621 West Parmer Lane
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.
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.
— 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: Orange Blossom Dark Chocolate Fudge, Butterfinger Truffles, Caramel Pecan Squares, Sparkle Toffee, and more. 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.
