Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Texas 2026

Find a Christmas brunch, a holiday dinner or a restaurant where you can order à la carte. Compare ten announced options across six Texas cities, check the prices and build a budget for your table.

By Rizwan Ullah · Texas Restaurant Menus

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Texas dining inspiration from our image collection. Individual holiday venues are described below.
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24 — check that your booking is for the correct date.
10 venues · 6 citiesDallas · Fort Worth · Grapevine · Houston · Austin · San Antonio
Choose the kind of Christmas meal you want

A Holiday Table That Fits Your Plans

Yes, restaurants in Texas are announcing Christmas Day service for 2026. The useful question is which location, which menu and what the complete meal will cost. A standard dinner menu, a hotel brunch and a four-course holiday experience are different purchases.

Prefer a Set Price?

Compare 97 West’s announced brunch and dinner packages with Bacchus’s four-course dinner. Ask about children’s rates and additional charges.

Explore fixed-price choices →

Want to Choose Each Dish?

Remi publishes individual Christmas brunch dishes and children’s selections. Stillwell’s announces à la carte dining with a holiday special.

See à la carte dishes →

Bringing Children?

Compare the actual age rules, not just a booking page’s lowest displayed price. ToroToro publishes clear age-based brunch rates.

Estimate a family subtotal →

Published service is not a seat guarantee. These listings specifically reference December 25, 2026. Confirm your seating time, menu, cancellation terms and final charges before booking. All times shown are local to the restaurant.

Christmas Day at a glance

Texas Christmas Dining: Quick Comparison

Fixed-price packages can be compared directly. À la carte dishes and booking ranges need a closer look before estimating a whole meal.

CityRestaurantChristmas formatPublished price information
DallasStillwell’sÀ la carte + holiday specialConfirm individual prices
Fort Worth97 WestBrunch / dinner$75 brunch / $115 dinner per person
GrapevineBacchus Kitchen + BarFour-course dinner$99 per guest in event description
HoustonToroToroBrunch buffet / à la carte dinnerBrunch: $150 adult; child rates below
HoustonRemiÀ la carte brunchIndividual holiday dishes listed below
AustinFour Seasons HotelBallroom Christmas brunch$50–$158 booking range; confirm tiers
San AntonioSweetFire KitchenChristmas Day Feast$0–$85 booking range; confirm tiers
DallasThe Crescent ClubChristmas brunch$155 adult, $65 ages 6–12, free under 6
DallasJW SteakhouseChristmas dinnerHoliday pricing pending
San AntonioThe Colonial RoomChristmas brunchSeatings and pricing coming soon

Prices are not complete bill estimates. Ask about tax, service charges, drinks, parking and gratuity. A price range does not establish which guests qualify for each rate. Compare age cutoffs by venue: the Crescent Club charges its child rate through age 12, while ToroToro’s child rate ends at age 11.

Confirmed 2026 holiday listings

Find Your Christmas Restaurant

Listings last checked:
Dallas · Hôtel Swexan

Stillwell’s

2575 McKinnon Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Christmas Day announcedÀ la carteSteakhouse

What’s on the holiday announcement?

Stillwell’s pairs its à la carte offerings with Beef Wellington, potato purée, roasted carrots and truffle bordelaise. This suits diners who want to choose dishes rather than commit to a published buffet price.

Price: no holiday-special amount is stated on the announcement.

Time: confirm Christmas Day seatings; the event covers both December 24 and 25.

Contact: (469) 405-1911.

Source: Stillwell’s official 2026 Christmas announcement.

Fort Worth · Hotel Drover

97 West Kitchen & Bar

200 Mule Alley Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Christmas brunchChristmas dinnerFixed-price packages

Two different holiday services

The hotel announces a three-course brunch and four-course dinner. Brunch highlights include Steak & Eggs, a Duck Egg Wagyu Burger and Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls. Dinner highlights include surf and turf, smoked Akaushi New York Strip and seasonal desserts.

  • Brunch · 8 AM–2 PM$75 per person
  • Dinner · 4–9 PM$115 per person

Booking: the holiday page currently says reservations are coming soon.

Ask before booking: children’s pricing, inclusions and additional charges.

Restaurant: (682) 255-6497.

Sources: Hotel Drover’s holiday page and the Fort Worth Stockyards’ September 30, 2026 announcement.

Grapevine · Hotel Vin

Bacchus Kitchen + Bar

215 E Dallas Road, Grapevine, TX 76051

December 25 experienceFour courses$99 per guest

A set-course Christmas dinner

The restaurant’s Christmas Day experience describes a four-course holiday dinner at $99 per guest. It is a separate event from the Christmas Eve dinner, so choose December 25 when reviewing availability.

Time: select an available holiday seating.

Children: the booking page displays lower price tiers, but their eligibility needs confirmation.

Contact: (817) 251-3040.

Source: restaurant’s December 25, 2026 booking experience.

Houston · Four Seasons Hotel

ToroToro

1300 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010

Brunch buffet10 AM–3 PMÀ la carte dinner

Published brunch age tiers

  • Adults$150
  • Children ages 6–11$65
  • Children ages 5 and underFree

Dinner: à la carte, 5:30–10 PM.

Brunch extras: tax and service charge excluded; complimentary valet is listed.

Contact: (713) 650-1300.

Source: ToroToro’s official December 25, 2026 event.

Houston · Hotel Granduca

Remi

1080 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056

À la carte brunch11 AM–3 PMChildren’s selections

Selected published Christmas dishes

  • Breakfast Tacos$18
  • Texas Pecan French Toast$20
  • Il Benedict$22
  • Chicken and Waffles$26
  • Barolo-Braised Short Rib$48
  • Chilean Sea Bass$56
  • Children’s Mini Pancakes$12
  • Children’s Chicken Tenders$14
  • Chocolate Bûche de Noël$12

Format: order individual dishes, with no single fixed meal price stated.

Example: two Breakfast Tacos orders and two Mini Pancakes orders total $60 before extras, tax and tip.

Contact: (713) 418-1000.

Source: Hotel Granduca’s Christmas Day 2026 menu.

Austin · Lake-Level Ballroom

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701

Christmas brunchDecember 25 experienceConfirm price tiers

A ballroom holiday brunch

Four Seasons confirms Christmas Day brunch in both its lake-level ballroom and Ciclo. The booking range here is for the ballroom listing. Select the correct room before booking.

Booking range: $50–$158 per person.

Confirm: age-tier pricing, seating time and inclusions before calculating your bill.

Contact: (512) 478-4500.

Sources: the December 25 ballroom booking and the hotel’s 2026 holiday announcement.

San Antonio · La Cantera

SweetFire Kitchen

16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256

Christmas Day FeastHoliday buffetConfirm age tiers

A traditional holiday spread

The Christmas Feast listing includes seafood, cheese and charcuterie, turkey, prime rib, ham, sides and desserts. A separate children’s buffet is described. This is the Christmas Day event, not the earlier December holiday brunch series.

Booking range: $0–$85 per person.

Confirm: adult and child rates, age cutoffs, seating time and charges. The $0 display alone does not establish free children’s dining.

Reservations: (210) 558-2479.

Source: restaurant’s December 25, 2026 booking experience.

Dallas · Hotel Crescent Court

The Crescent Club

200 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201

Christmas brunch10:30 AM–3 PM

December 25 service

The December 25 booking experience lists brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults are $155 and children ages 6–12 are $65. Children under 6 eat free.

Price: $155 adult, $65 ages 6–12, free under 6.

Tax and 22% gratuity are added automatically. The listed booking range is 2–20 guests. Business casual dress is required.

Source: Restaurant’s December 25 OpenTable experience.

Dallas · JW Marriott Arts District

JW Steakhouse

800 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Christmas dinner5–9 PM

December 25 service

Marriott lists holiday dining for December 24 and 25, with an evening window of 5–9 p.m.

Price: Holiday pricing pending.

The hotel also mentions a holiday brunch. Confirm its date separately, and ask for the Christmas Day dinner menu and price.

Source: JW Marriott’s dated holiday event.

San Antonio · The Menger Hotel

The Colonial Room

204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

Christmas brunchSeatings pending

December 25 service

The Menger Hotel lists a December 25 Christmas brunch in its Colonial Room, with carving stations and desserts.

Price: Seatings and pricing coming soon.

The event page says seating times and prices are coming soon. Call (210) 223-4361 for dining details before making plans.

Source: The Menger Hotel’s December 25 event.

This is a researched selection, not a complete list of every Christmas opening in Texas. Pending prices, unassigned tiers and à la carte totals are excluded from fixed-price budget filters.

Make the prices useful

Plan the Cost of Your Christmas Table

Start with the food subtotal. Then add confirmed tax, service charges and other costs. A restaurant’s lowest displayed rate should never be used as the rate for every guest.

Published-rate example: ToroToro brunch for two guests ages 12+, one child ages 6–11 and one child ages 5 or under has a $365 food subtotal.
Before you reserve

A Six-Point Christmas Booking Check

Use this checklist while reviewing a booking page or speaking with the restaurant.

Avoid the common holiday mix-ups

Christmas Dining Details Worth Checking

Christmas Eve Is a Separate Booking

A December 24 menu does not confirm December 25 service. Look for the actual date on the event or reservation experience, then check the confirmation email.

Regular opening hours also do not establish holiday service. For example, Dai Due’s own 2026 schedule explicitly lists Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as closed.

À la Carte vs. a Fixed-Price Feast

À la carte can suit a group with different appetites, but add the dishes each person actually wants. A fixed-price menu makes the starting food cost clearer, while drinks and other charges may still be separate.

Ask whether the regular menu is available during your seating. A restaurant can be open while serving only its holiday experience.

Christmas restaurant questions

Texas Christmas Dining FAQs

What day is Christmas in 2026?

Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026. Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24.

Are restaurants open on Christmas Day in Texas?

Yes. This guide includes ten venues with dated 2026 Christmas Day announcements or booking experiences. Availability, seatings and menus must be confirmed at the individual restaurant.

Can I find a published fixed-price option under $100?

97 West’s announced brunch and Bacchus’s described Christmas dinner fall within that starting-price bracket. Check the listings above for the amounts and confirm additional charges.

Does a $0 booking range mean children eat free?

No. A displayed range alone does not explain age rules or eligibility. Get the actual rate for each guest before calculating your total.

Can I order a regular à la carte meal on Christmas?

Some listed venues announce à la carte service. Remi publishes a Christmas brunch menu of individual dishes, and Stillwell’s describes à la carte offerings. Confirm the menu for your exact seating.

When should I book Christmas dinner?

Check as soon as the restaurant releases its Christmas reservation experience. Review cancellation terms before committing, then reconfirm the date, guest count and menu closer to your visit.

How this guide was checked

Researched November 4, 2026 using restaurant and hotel holiday pages, dated booking experiences and the Fort Worth Stockyards’ 2026 announcement. Every listing includes its source or booking link. Pending prices and unconfirmed age tiers are left out of the fixed-price filters, and ordinary opening hours are not used as proof of Christmas service. Photos are illustrative unless identified otherwise.

Related menu guides are year-round resources; their inclusion does not indicate Christmas Day opening.

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