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.