Christmas is always a tricky time for meals. The family goes all out on Christmas Eve, splurging on fancy feasts of turkeys, hams, prime rib, and the works that take weeks to prepare, and then the exhaustion of not wanting to cook again on Christmas Day sets in….but alas nothing is open.

Or is it? We’ve found where to dine on Christmas in Southeast Texas so you can roll out of bed, throw on the stretchy pants, and enjoy each other’s company instead of slaving in the kitchen. Here are plenty of options to satisfy whatever you're craving!

Open Christmas Eve (12/24/20)

• Koi Sushi – open 11 am -2:30 pm

• Sweet Basil –  open 11 am – 3 pm

• Tia Juanita’s – open 11 am – 3 pm

• Daddio's Burgers – open 10:30 am – 4 pm

• McAlisters' Deli– open 10 am - 4 pm

• Willy Burger – open - 11 am - 3 pm

• Touch of Cajun Cafe – open 10:30 am -2 pm, prime rib special for $12.95

• Outback Steakhouse – open 11 am – 10 pm

• Great China – open 11am -7 pm for dine-in, until 8 pm for takeout

• Chaba Thai – open normal hours, 11 am–3 pm, 5–9 pm

• Black Bear Diner – open 6 am – 8 pm

• Juan’s – open 10 am - 2 pm for takeout

• Mutt & Jeff's - open 10:30 am - 5 pm

• The Schooner - open 11 am - 9 pm

• Bruno's Italian Kitchen - open 11 am - 9 pm

• Pappadeaux - open 11 am - 9 pm

• Tokyo - open 11 am - 2:30 pm

• Buckstin Brewing Company - 3 pm - 10 pm

Open Christmas Day (12/25/20)

• Golden Corral Buffet & Grill –  open 10 am-7 pm

• Tokyo Steak House & Sushi Bar –  open 4:30 pm – 9 pm

• Black Bear Diner – open 6 am – 8 pm

• Saltgrass Steakhouse - open 11 am - 4 pm, reservations required

• Buckstin Brewing Company - 4 pm - 11 pm