With all the planning that goes into Christmas, figuring out what to have for dinner can sometimes become a last-minute decision. That is, unless you’re going to your friends’ or family’s house to celebrate. For a change of pace, take the stress out of planning for Christmas dinner (and remove grocery shopping from your to-to list altogether), and head to one of these restaurants in the Dallas area.
Here are just a few of restaurants that are offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day brunch and dinner options in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This way, you won’t have a dinner mess to clean up, and you can spend the rest of the day doing what’s most important. Note: Be sure to call and make reservations asap before all the spots fill up.
Christmas Eve Dinner in Dallas
Simply Fondue
Simply Fondue is offering a Christmas Eve prix fixe menu, with two fondue options, a variety of salads and entreés, along with so many scrumptious sounding desserts, it’ll be hard to choose just one. $45 per person; $24 per child under 12. Reservations, which can be made online, are strongly recommended.
Hours: 12–10pm
Contact: 2108 Greenville Ave., Dallas; 214/827-8878; simplyfonduedallas.com
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La Parisienne Bistro
The special prix fixe menu, with adult and kid options, is available all day for dining in or for takeout (though takeout orders must be placed by Dec. 22). $70 per person; $35 per child 12 and younger. In addition, the bistro will serve its regular brunch menu from 9am–3pm and its dinner menu from 3–9pm. It’s best to make reservations online in advance.
Hours: 9am–9pm
Contact: 6740 Winning Drive, Suite 1000, Frisco; 469/200-5411; parisienneusa.com
Partenope
Enjoy the special and signature lobster ravioli or choose a Napoli specialty from the regular menu. Make reservations for the Downtown Dallas location online; reservations for the Richardson location are not required.
Hours: Dallas: 4–10pm; Richardson: 11am–4pm
Contact: 1903 Main St., Dallas; 214/273-5425
110 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson; 214/604-4857
partenopedallas.com
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Table 13
For Christmas Eve, Table 13 is offering a four-course prix fixe dinner for $99 per person. Starting with appetizers, choose between deviled eggs or bacon wrapped dates. Then for soup or salad, choose between a Caesar or house salad or the lobster bisque. Entrée options include lobster, surf and turf, Chilean sea bass, prime ribeye, chicken and salmon. Then for dessert, choose either candy cane cheesecake or the restaurant’s famous chocolate cake. Keep in mind that there isn’t another menu on offer, so this may be a better option if you have older kids. Reservations can be made online.
Hours: 5–9pm
Contact: 4812 Belt Line Road, Dallas; 972/789-9558; table13addison.com
Christmas Dinner in Dallas
Del Frisco’s Grille
An American bar and grill, Del Frisco’s elevates and adds a twist to comfort classic cuisine. For the holidays, Dec. 22–Jan. 1, the restaurant is offering a special holiday menu featuring deviled eggs, crab cakes, Maine lobster and prime ribeye—including its signature steaks. Del Frisco’s enforces a strict upscale dress code. Reservations can be made online.
Hours: Christmas Eve: 12–9pm; Christmas Day: 1–8pm
Contact: 7200 Bishop Road, Suite D9, Plano; 469/661-8012
1200 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake; 817/410-3777
delfriscosgrille.com
Ellie’s
If you’re looking for a special Christmas Eve outing, Ellie’s is hosting a Jazz Brunch. Or spend Christmas enjoying a meal with your family. For the holidays, Ellie’s is offering a three-course prix fixe menu ($85 per person)—featuring acorn squash fondue, sturgeon or filet mignon and red velvet cake—in addition to regular brunch and dinner a la carte selections and festive cocktails. A dress code of business chic is strongly recommended for evening service. Remaining reservations are limited; check availability online.
Hours: Jazz Brunch: 11am–3pm; Christmas dinner: 5–10pm
Contact: 1717 Leonard St., Dallas; 972/629-0924; elliesdallas.com
Dolce Riviera
Craving a traditional Italian meal for Christmas? Dolce Riviera is serving up the Feast of Seven Fishes for dinner from Dec. 19 through Christmas Eve ($85 per person; $140 with wine pairing), in addition to its regular a la carte dinner menu. Then, on Christmas Day, enjoy a special brunch buffet featuring classic dishes and holiday-inspired fare, such as ricotta buttermilk pancakes, an omelet bar, bruschetta bar and carving stations. Brunch is $85 per person; $30 children ages 5-12; free for children ages 1–4. Reservations can be made online; brunch reservations require a $50 deposit.
Hours: Dinner: Monday–Thursday 5–10pm; Friday–Saturday 5–11pm; Sunday 5–9pm; Christmas Day brunch: 10am–3pm
Contact: 2950 N. Harwood St., Dallas; 469/458-6623; dolceriviera.com
Nobu
In the mood for a Japanese-inspired Christmas meal? Head to Nobu for a Christmas Eve dinner. Looking for Christmas Day options? In addition to its regular menu, Nobu is offering a three-course prix fixe menu ($75 per person) with items like tuna avocado poke, Nobu eggs benedict with snow crab, chicken karaage and matcha mochi waffles and veggies in spicy garlic sauce. Plus, there’s a kid’s bento option ($32 per child) with a shrimp tempura roll, chicken teriyaki skewers udon, and mochi ice cream or sorbet. The restaurant is also open for dinner. Reservations can be made online.
Hours: Christmas Eve dinner: 5–9:30pm; Christmas Day: brunch: 11:30am–2:30pm; dinner: 5–9:30pm
Contact: 400 Crescent Court, Dallas; 214/252-7000; noburestaurants.com
The Rustic
Join the Rustic for tamales and queso. Mom and Dad can enjoy beer from the beet tree, while the kids indulge in a Blue Razzleberry, a blue raspberry-lime soda with a cotton candy garnish. Book a reservation online.
Hours: 5–9pm
Contact: 3656 Howell St., Dallas; 214/730-0596; therustic.com
Christmas Dinner Takeout in Dallas
Back Forty Smokehouse
Want some mouthwatering Texas barbecue without spending hours prepping and cooking meats and sides? Back Forty is offering a few different options. Order a Holiday Feast with your choice of turkey or ham, plus mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, dinner rolls and a cobbler. Or order just the meat main to go with your favorite homemade sides. Both options serve 8-12 people. Call to order.
Hours: Orders must be placed by Dec. 20 and picked up by Dec. 24 at 6pm.
Contact: 8021 Main St., North Richland Hills; 817/428-2225; backfortysmokehouse.com
Luby’s
This Christmas, you can order a holiday meal from Luby’s. It’s freshly cooked to your order and all you have to do is heat and serve when you’re ready to eat. Choose from a la carte options, family feasts, or catering for groups of 10 or more. Options include roasted, smoked or deep-fried turkey, spiral sliced ham or prime rib brisket, plus all the fixin’s you could want.
Hours: Last day to order holiday meals is Dec. 22. Schedule pickup time when placing your order.
Contact: Dallas, Desoto and Plano; holidayordering.lubys.com
Terry Black’s Barbecue
Still thinking about what to make for Christmas dinner? Order and pickup your holiday meal from Terry Black’s. This year, they’re offering a Holiday Pack. Choose one of their whole chilled meats (brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs or turkey) with 2 quarts of banana pudding and a bottle of their beef dry rub. Want a variety? Order any of their meats by the pound. When it’s time to get ready for dinner, simply follow the reheating directions. You can also order all the fixin’s. It’s recommended that you place your order 72 hours in advance.
Hours: Pick up through Christmas Eve, 9:30am–4pm. Select your pickup time when you order.
Contact: 3025 Main St., Dallas; 469/399-0081; terryblacksbbq.com/dallas
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