Houston restaurants open on Christmas Day

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Christmas is here, and several top restaurants around town are open for business. If Yuletide cooking isn't on your list, we suggest you skip the take-out pizza and Chinese food delivery, and hit up these restaurants below for some stellar Christmas Day dining in Houston.

The Annie Cafe and Bar

The cafe on Post Oak will be open for lunch and dinner from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ARA restaurant/Axis lounge - Royal Sonesta Houston

Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. They're offering a $29 prime rib special.

Babin's Seafood House

Babin's Seafood House will be open from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Tomball Parkway, Shenandoah and Katy Freeway locations will be open for Christmas. As always, it's a good idea to call ahead to make reservations and confirm availability.

Bloom & Bee

The Post Oak Hotel restaurant will be serving a three-course dinner menu for $85 a person.

Bori

The Spring Branch Korean barbecue restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Brenner's

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The Burger Joint

The Montrose restaurant will be serving its full menu from 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Cleburne's Cafeteria

Cleburne's Cafeteria on Bissonnet will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Denny's

Enjoy a special holiday menu at the restaurant at anytime. They're open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Fisherman's Wharf

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

The restaurant is offering their holiday feast from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Himalaya

Himalaya will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

House of Pies

The restaurant is open 24/7.

IHOP

The restaurants hours will be limited so call ahead for specific hours by location.

Katz's Deli

Katz's Deli and Bar on Westheimer is serving turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce for $13.99 per plate.

Kiran's

Kiran's Indian Restaurant on Richmond Avenue will have a special buffet for Christmas Day. It's $75 per adult and $35 for children under the age of 10. Reservations are reccomended with just three serving times at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Luby's Cafeterias

Luby's cafeterias will be open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Christmas Day. They'll be serving a prime rib special for $15.99 which comes with two sides. Not all locations will be open, so call ahead to confirm hours.

Lucienne at Hotel Alessandra

Lucienne is serving a Christmas Day brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mastro's Steakhouse

Mastro's will be open from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Christmas Day.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Peli Peli

All four locations of the South African restaurant will be open on Christmas from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. They are offering two Christmas Day specials, a double bone-in pork chop and beef Wellington.

Phat Eatery

The Katy Malaysian restaurant will be serving from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Present Company

The Westheimer bar will be open from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. The kitchen will be serving a limited menu until midnight.

Radio Milano

The restaurant will be serving brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fielding's Local Kitchen + Bar

Join the restaurant on Christmas Day for brunch at 10 a.m. Dinner will start at 3 p.m.

Rainforest Cafe

The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saltgrass

Saltgrass Steakhouse locations will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Shun Japanese Kitchen

The Japanese restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. They're offering a four-piece fried chicken special for the holiday.

Verandah Progressive Indian Restaurant

The Indian restaurant will be serving a three-course, $65 prix-fixe menu for the holiday. They'll be open from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.