The Best Houston Restaurants For Dining This Christmas


A person sauces a steak at Doris Metropolitan.
Not cooking this Christmas doesn’t mean your meal has to be any less special. | Kirsten Gilliam

Waiting out Santa can be exhausting — fuel up at these restaurants on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

A silent night is one way to ring in the Christmas holiday, but eager foodies may prefer the high energy, festiveness, or even an indulgent multi-course feast at one of Houston’s restaurants. Long, boozy Christmas Eve brunches and spirited multi-course dinners are fun ways to pass the time before Ol’ Saint Nick arrives; escaping the kitchen can be a much-needed reprieve after weeks of holiday shopping. Fortunate for those in Houston on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, restaurants are offering various styles of dining to suit different diners, with all-you-can-eat or buffet specials, spins on holiday classics like beef Wellington or bûche de noël, and traditional and historical spreads that originated centuries ago.

Whether you want out of the house on the night before Christmas or a special meal shared with loved ones on Christmas Day, consider this list of restaurants making spirits merry and bright.