Just like our Thanksgiving list, there are plenty of restaurant options for Christmas Eve in Austin. Some of these restaurants also offer entire meals that you can pick up to go, bringing the entire spread right to your table.
This is the 2012 version of Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve in Austin, so our goal is to make sure every restaurant listed here is current. If you see any local restaurants we're missing, please let us know about it!
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 28, 2012The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz rules the throne for the fanciest, shmanciest downtown movie venue in Austin and is a perfect beginning or end to any romantic adventures in the city.
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Featured Review from Do512 Top Picks
July 24, 2012Austin beer lovers, and beer lovers around the world, make the trek to this famous brew mecca for a vast selection and a laid-back vibe.
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 21, 2012Threadgill’s World Headquarters has been on the Austin scene for decades. Janis Joplin got her start singing weeknights at the flagship North Lamar location. These days, the Beergarden on Riverside is home to a nice balance of local acts and smaller touring shows.
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Featured Review from Tabbedout
September 11, 2012One of our favorite South Austin spots! Great food and awesome drinks. We like sitting upstairs on that enormous patio. And when it’s time to move on, make sure you use Tabbedout on your phone to pay your tab quickly and easily!
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Featured Review from Tabbedout
June 13, 2012Enjoy breakfast tacos and never worry about getting out your wallet when you use Tabbedout here!
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 09, 2012Concoct the queso of your dreams at Polvo’s, where you can customize each melty, cheesy bite; it’s served with onions, cilantro, jalapeno and sauteed beef on the side. Compliment with a margarita (they have nine different fruit flavors alone) for a perfect combo.
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 09, 2012Magnolia and Kerbey Lane have similar queso recipes (both have versions with guac, and with guac and beans) but hardcore queso connoisseurs have Very Strong Opinions about who does it better. We think both are delicious, and highly recommend Magnolia’s Sonora Queso, a layered dish that features spicy beef and avocado.
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 09, 2012Kerbey queso is highly addictive, and it’s available 24 hours a day, so go ahead and add it to your list of perfect 2 am snacks. The signature Kerbey features fresh avocado topped with creamy white cheese, and the Cowboy adds black beans for another veggie option — or try the Queso con Bisonte (bison), topped with plenty of pico. If you’re a hardcore queso fanatic, ask for some on top of your migas (or burger? We won’t tell).
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 09, 2012Kerbey queso is highly addictive, and it’s available 24 hours a day, so go ahead and add it to your list of perfect 2 am snacks. The signature Kerbey features fresh avocado topped with creamy white cheese, and the Cowboy adds black beans for another veggie option — or try the Queso con Bisonte (bison), topped with plenty of pico. If you’re a hardcore queso fanatic, ask for some on top of your migas (or burger? We won’t tell).
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 09, 2012Kerbey queso is highly addictive, and it’s available 24 hours a day, so go ahead and add it to your list of perfect 2 am snacks. The signature Kerbey features fresh avocado topped with creamy white cheese, and the Cowboy adds black beans for another veggie option — or try the Queso con Bisonte (bison), topped with plenty of pico. If you’re a hardcore queso fanatic, ask for some on top of your migas (or burger? We won’t tell).
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Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
(512) 476-1320 Alamo Drafthouse won Best Place for Good Clean Fun in Do512's Best of 2012 Survey!
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar - CLOSED
512-476-1320 Alamo Drafthouse won Best Place for Good Clean Fun in Do512's Best of 2012 Survey!
Lamberts
512-494-1500 The Lamberts menu offers an array of modern interpretations on Texas cuisine. Fancy Barbecue, Wood Grilled Steaks, Chops & Seafood. Lunch, Dinner and Latenight. Intimate Live Music upstair…more»
Draught House Pub
(512) 452-6258 With a laid-back crowd, mostly in their late 20s and 30s, the absence of hard liquor, 50 beers available on draft, including several homebrews, this place has become one of Austin's favorite.
Threadgill's South World HQ
(512) 472-9304 Whether you come in for our renowned feel good southern food, to soak in the history of the Armadillo and its salad days of the 1970’s or to have a beverage and enjoy live music under the star…more»
Giddy Ups
(512) 280-4732 Half a wine-and-beer bar and a half a billards hall with a pool table, a shuffleboard court and dartboards. Dancing to rock and country music is another attraction, while live bands play on …more»
The W Hotel
(512) 542-3600 Taking Centerstage in Austin Setting the stage for contemporary luxury, W Austin amplifies the city's electrifying eclecticism, headlining …more»
Guero's Taco Bar
512.447.7688 Enjoy handmade corn tortillas, specialty dishes and fresh salsa bar. The caldo de pollo and tacos al pastor are just a few tried-and-true favorites. Start off with a hand-shaken margarita in t…more»
Palmer Event Center
(512) 472-5111 The Palmer Events Center, an award-winning 131,000 square foot multi-use events center, is situated in a natuaral park setting, alongside Town Lake in downtown Austin. The festive new center …more»
Uchi
1 (512) 916-4808 Uchi, translated from Japanese meaning “house”, is an award-winning restaurant located in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Uchi showcases the culinary talents of executive chef and sush…more»
Third Base
(512) 476-2273 Looking for a sports bar in Austin with parking, great food, drinks, and an excellent atmosphere? Definitely check out Third Base for not only watching the game, but also any business lunche…more»
Polvo's
(512) 441-5446 An outside patio makes you feel at home, and a well-stocked salsa bar keeps your mouth busy with the chips. The crowd is packed with folks of all ages and descriptions, and they're all unhurri…more»
Kerbey Lane Cafe UT
(512) 477-5717 We have five locations, each serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day. That’s 840 hours of Kerbey a week for Austinites to catch up over weekend brunch, devour a post-concert Queso,…more»
Third Base Southpark Meadows
512-381-BASE (2273) With 40 high definitions TV’s playing all of your favorite sporting events from around the world, Third Base is the Premier Sports Bar for Austin and Round Rock. The family-friendly restaurant…more»
Kerbey Lane Cafe South
(512) 445-4451 We have five locations, each serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day. That’s 840 hours of Kerbey a week for Austinites to catch up over weekend brunch, devour a post-concert Queso,…more»
Trio at the Four Seasons Hotel
(512) 478-4500 Described as "the best steakhouse in the city" by Austin restaurant critic Dale Rice, TRIO offers the finest USDA prime steaks, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list, along with a beautiful…more»
Kerbey Lane Cafe Central
512-451-1436 We have five locations, each serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day. That’s 840 hours of Kerbey a week for Austinites to catch up over weekend brunch, devour a post-concert Queso,…more»
Uchiko
(512) 916-4808 Chef and owner Tyson Cole presents his second restaurant, Uchiko, with offerings fresh from farm and sea inspired by Japanese farmhouse cuisine.
Opal Divine's Freehouse
(512) 477-3308 Opal Divine's Freehouse restaurant and bar is located in beautiful downtown Austin, TX. With beautiful decks and a lovely view, come enjoy a pint under the Elms. American Grill served unti…more»
Opal Divine's Penn Field
512-707-0237 Opals has one of the finest domestic and imported beer selections in Austin. We also boast one of Austins best Scotch menus with over 65 varieties of single malt scotches. Come enjoy the fe…more»
Cool River Cafe
(512) 835-0010 Cool River is the culmination of countless hours of pondering the question "what does the guest really want?"
Freddie's Place
(512) 445-9197 This large, outdoor, creekside restaurant/bar is in an idyllic setting, under large, shady oak trees. Freddies has a, laid-back, South Austin vibe, with tasty burgers and mar…more»
