It is that time of the year again. While turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy are cherished classics, you do not necessarily have to limit yourself to traditional holiday fare. Have you thought about taking advantage of the city’s fine dining?
Luckily for Dallasites, the city’s top chefs in fine dining are working Christmas Day, offering an abundance of diverse menu options.
- Encina: Berkshire Pork Chops and Sonoma Duck Leg Confit? Yes, please. This Oak Cliff restaurant will offer brunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and a brunch option on Christmas Day. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while dinner service runs between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas: Residents of Dallas can catch the Commons Club Holiday Collection every Friday at 6 p.m. Enjoy a meal while taking in seasonal music performed by local artists. The establishment will also offer brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.
- City Hall Bistro: Located “in the heart of The Adolphus,” Christmas Day’s cuisine will include a $70 three-course meal with all the fixings, like ham, cornbread dressing, candied yams, pumpkin pie, Texas praline crunch brownies, and more.
- Fogo de Chão: If turkey is not your favorite, consider this popular Brazilian steakhouse, open Christmas Eve between 11 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Christmas Day between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Knife Dallas: More steak? Always. This cherished Dallas establishment will offer its regular menu on Christmas Day between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- Mercat Bistro: Enjoy a three-course menu for brunch on Christmas day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for $68. The one-day event will feature roasted quail, lobster frittata, and roasted chestnut soup.
- Kona Grill: The full menu will be available in addition to holiday specials on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- Gorji: Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., Gorji will offer its full menu in addition to one-off specials.