Make this holiday season merry, bright, and stress-free with the help of Austin’s incredible dining scene. Whether you’re looking for a festive dine-in experience or ready-to-go takeout options, local restaurants are here to make your Christmas celebration both easy and delicious. From elegant multi-course meals to comforting classics and decadent desserts, these spots have everything needed to spread holiday cheer without the hassle of cooking from scratch. Let Austin’s culinary talents take care of the feast while you focus on making memories with loved ones.
Bringing the Feast Home
Prefer a cozy Christmas dinner at home without the stress of a bustling kitchen? These Austin eateries have you covered with takeout meals, sides, DIY kits, and more to make your holiday effortless and delicious:
- Zoé Tong: Chinese Christmas Feast packages available in two sizes (feeds 4-6 or 8-12) for pickup
- Perry’s Steakhouse: Family package featuring prime rib with au jus, choice of soup or salad, family-style sides, and optional cheesecake add-on
- VERDAD True Modern Mexican: Family Fiesta Board featuring prime steak fajitas, organic chicken fajitas, pork spare rib barbacoa, jumbo garlic shrimp, and more
- Aba: Mediterranean-themed Christmas Eve dinner for two
- Fresa’s: Holiday tamale packages and a la carte sides
- Aburi Oshi: 48-piece holiday sushi platter available for pickup and delivery
- Black Gold: Holiday packages featuring tamales, whole brisket, smoked turkey, and a la carte sides
- Walton’s Fancy and Staple: Brown sugar & mustard glazed ham, pies, and other holiday fix-ins
- TLC: Christmas dinner package, plus white chocolate-peppermint bark, hot cocoa kit, and a cookie decorating kit with carrots for Santa’s reindeer
Christmas Dining Out in Style
Celebrate the season with a memorable meal at one of these top-notch restaurants offering festive holiday menus. Make a reservation and enjoy a stress-free Christmas dinner with all the trimmings:
- The Driskill Bar: Festive holiday cocktails and elevated fare in The Driskill lobby
- Serenade: Three-course holiday menu available from 5-10 p.m.
- Hotel Viata: Brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Corinne: Christmas prime rib meal, plus their full current menu
- The Peacock Mediterranean Grill: Full menu, plus holiday specials and desserts
- Carpenter’s Hall: Family-style dinner holiday menu
- Soupleaf Hot Pot: Locally and family-owned hot pot restaurant open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, accepting reservations and walk-ins
- The Tradition: Three-course menu with delicious Christmas-inspired dishes
- Corner Restaurant: Special Christmas menu available
- Summer House on Music Lane: Open on Christmas 11 a.m.–7 p.m. with a holiday menu and full menu available
Sweets for the Season
No Christmas celebration is complete without dessert! Treat yourself and your loved ones to these decadent holiday confections to end the day on a sweet note:
- SusieCakes: Seasonal cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more available for pre-order
- Launderette: Cookie boxes featuring raspberry cheesecake blondies, chewy gingersnaps, peppermint white chocolate macarons, and more for pickup
- Tiny Pies: Full holiday menu of festive pies
- Gati: Crumbled Apple Maple Walnut Pie, 3 Layer Winter Wonderland Cake and more dairy-free delights available for pre-order
- Abby Jane Bakeshop: Eggnog pie, Cranberry Pistachio Babka, cinnamon rolls, freshly baked dinner rolls, sourdough and more.
- Intero: Pastry Chef Krystal Craig’s truffles and holiday-flavored chocolate bark
- Bakery Lorraine: Bûche de Noël, macaroons, and Cranberry Apple Pie and Whiskey Pecan Pie
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Limited-edition holiday flavors like White Peppermint Chocolate, Iced Molasses Gingerbread and Boozy Eggnog
- Bonus: For more scrumptious baked goods, check out Tribeza’s guide to Austin’s best bakeries!
Visit each restaurant’s website or call the establishment for complete information regarding offerings and reservations.
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