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 work 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 (12/24/22)

Tia Juanita’s – open 11 am – 3 pm

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

Outback Steakhouse – open 11 am – 9 pm

Great China – open 11:30am -8 pm 

Chaba Thai – open normal hours, 11:00 - 9:30 pm

Black Bear Diner – open 6 am – 8 pm 

The Schooner - open 11 am - 8 pm

Bruno's Italian Kitchen - open 10 am - 10 pm

Pappadeaux - open 11 am - 10 pm

Tokyo Steak House & Sushi Bar - open 11 am - 2:30 pm 

Buckstin Brewing Company - 11 pm - 10 pm

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill –  open 8 am -7 pm

Saltgrass Steakhouse - open 11 am - 10 pm, reservations required

Open Christmas Day (12/25/22)

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill –  open 8 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 - 3 pm - 9 pm

5 Under Golf Center- 5 pm - 10pm