For many, Christmas isn’t just about presents under the tree — it’s about gathering around the table with friends and family. If cooking all day feels overwhelming, the good news is that many of North Texas’ top restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, serving festive meals that range from elegant dinners to celebratory brunches. Whether you’re craving steakhouse classics, international flavors, holiday prix-fixe menus or casual comfort favorites with a seasonal twist, there’s a dining option to suit every taste.

Lombardi Cucina Italiana — Frisco

When: Christmas Eve (4–10 p.m.) & Christmas Day
Enjoy Italian favorites alongside chef-driven holiday specials like lobster ravioli, Alaskan halibut with cacio e pepe risotto, Tournedos Rossini and wagyu tomahawk ribeye — perfect for a memorable Christmas meal.

Dee Lincoln Prime — The Star, Frisco

When: Christmas Eve (4–10 p.m.)
This upscale steakhouse will serve its full menu along with holiday features such as spinalis steak, Hawaiian moonfish and a filet trio. A children’s menu is available.

Knife Steakhouse Plano — Plano

When: Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve (11 a.m.–9 p.m.)
Chef John Tesar’s acclaimed steakhouse will be open for holiday dining, serving its signature dry-aged cuts and beloved classics.

Sanjh — Irving

When: Christmas Day (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
Celebrate with a festive Christmas Day buffet that blends holiday favorites with modern Indian cuisine, including tandoori lamb chops, roast turkey, maple-glazed ham, live dosa and chaat stations.

Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen — Frisco

When: Christmas Eve (11 a.m.–8 p.m.)
Open on Christmas Eve with its regular menu plus holiday items like beef Wellington and gingerbread trifle. (Closed on Christmas Day.)

La Parisienne French Bistro — Dallas & Frisco

When: Christmas Eve
The French bistro will offer a festive three-course holiday menu at both locations, complete with gift-boxed macarons for guests.

Monarch — Dallas

When: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
This Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant on the 49th floor offers a multi-course, seasonal holiday menu with dishes such as hearth-roasted tenderloin, branzino and chestnut agnolotti — plus optional truffles and caviar enhancements.

Carbone — Dallas

When: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (4–10 p.m.)
The upscale Italian-American favorite will serve classics like veal parmesan, spicy rigatoni and ribeye Diana alongside holiday specials.

Maison Chinoise — Dallas

When: Christmas Day (1–9 p.m.)
Enjoy refined Chinese-inspired cuisine with options like filet mignon and snow crab dumplings, wagyu potstickers and live lobster preparations.

This holiday season, North Texans can enjoy exceptional meals — from elegant multi-course dinners to festive brunches and relaxed family fare — without spending all day in the kitchen.