Skip the stress of hosting this Christmas and enjoy a festive feast prepared for you! San Antonio has plenty of great spots serving up holiday magic with special Christmas Eve brunches and dinners, plus a few open on Christmas Day. If you’d rather stay in, many restaurants offer holiday meals to go, so you can enjoy a delicious feast at home. Be sure to book your table or place your order early to make your holiday truly merry and bright!
Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy / 210-494-0561
Aldaco’s is offering three different holiday packs to go to so you can celebrate with top-notch food in your own home. The packs include tamales, enchiladas, churros – and one even includes a bone-in ham! For more information on the packs and to order, click here.
Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails
306 West Market Street / 210-298-8040
Enjoy a special menu of holiday favorites at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days, Ambler will whip up delights like a 14oz Texas Akaushi Prime Rib or Oven Roasted Turkey. Finish the meal with a delectable eggnog crème brûlée. To book a reservation, click here.
Bakery Lorraine
Multiple Locations
Bakery Lorraine will have holiday-themed desserts and pies available for order at all of their locations across San Antonio and Austin. Pick up a gorgeous cranberry apple pie or a boozy whiskey pecan pie to put some star power on your Christmas table. Pre-ordered pies can be picked up on December 23rd and December 24th only. A special buche de Noel can be pre-ordered and picked up on December 14th, December 21st, and December 24th only. Orders can be placed in person or on the website here.
Brenner’s on the River Walk
215 Losoya St. / 726-215-8703
Head to Brenner’s on the River Walk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day (or both!) for a festive feast fit for a king! The chef will be serving up Christmas specials along with signature menu items including delectable dishes like braised short rib, Gulf red snapper, pan-seared salmon, and more. Served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24th and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 25th. For reservations, click here.
Chart House
739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd / 210-223-3101
Head to Chart House on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to indulge in a specially crafted 3-course menu. To view the menu, click here. Or, if you’d rather dine at home, you can order slow-roasted prime rib or citrus roasted salmon meal packs to go. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.
Jardín Restaurant
555 Funston Place / 210-338-5100
Jardin at the Garden – the San Antonio Botanical Garden, that is – is offering an all-day brunch on Christmas Eve. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring local ingredients perfect for a cozy holiday gathering. For reservations, click here.
J-Prime Steakhouse
1401 N Loop 1604 W / 201-764-1604
J-Prime Steakhouse will be serving a special Christmas menu for $125 per person. To view the menu, click here.
La Cascada Table and Bar
Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, Boerne / 855-627-2243
La Cascada Table and Bar is serving a festive meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both nights. The three-course meal includes a fruit cake salad appetizer, a choie of 12oz prime rib or confit duck breast, and partridge in a pear tree bread pudding for dessert. Cost is just $60 per person. To book a reservation on either night, click here.
Paesanos
Multiple Locations
Paesanos will be serving delicious meals from 4 p.m. until late on Christmas Day. For more information, click here.
Perry’s Steakhouse
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
Celebrate with two special offers at Perry’s Steakhouse this holiday. Choose the 3-course prix fixe menu or the 4-course rare & well done prix fixe menu from 3 p.m. to close on Tuesday, December 24th. For more information and to book a reservation, click here.
Range
125 Houston St. / 210-227-4455
Head to Range to celebrate in style this holiday. On Christmas Eve, the restaurant will be serving a four-course prix fixe menu from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, Range will treat customers to a special three-course prix fixe Christmas lunch or dinner from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. For reservations, book here.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Multiple locations
You can bring your friends and family to dine in at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, free from stress, and full of joy and that’s just what you’ll get at Ruth’s Chris. For reservations, click here.
Multiple Locations
Pick up a holiday meal to go by pre-ordering a Smokey Mo’s feast that serves 10 to 12 people for $190. To order, click here.
Sweetfire Kitchen – La Cantera Resort & Spa
La Cantera Parkway / 210-558-2479
Let someone else do the cooking on Christmas Day with a fantastic holiday meal at Sweetfire Kitchen at La Cantera Resort and Spa. You’ll feast on holiday appetizers, wintery cocktails, main courses and outstanding desserts. For reservations, call 210-558-2479 or click here.
Tre Trattoria
200 W. Jones Ave. / 210-805-0333
Open on Christmas Eve, Tre Trattoria is serving up an Italian-inspired feast. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. you can savor a four-course prix-fixe menu with dishes like Sicilian roasted lemon salmon fillet, tender veal ossobuco, and warm baked Brie, along with other seasonal delights. For reservations, click here.
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