Make Your Christmas Brunch and Dinner Fabulous with Special Menus at Greater Houston Restaurants

Amrina in The Woodlands:  Open from 12 pm to 8 pm on December 24, the eclectic Indian hotspot will be serving up four delectable specials for the holiday. End the festive evening with the Winter Wonderland dessert. Make a reservation on OpenTable. Amrina is located at 3 Waterway Square Pl #100 in The Woodlands. Photo: Amrina.

Andiron: The modern, live-fire steakhouse is offering a family-style meal featuring an air-dried, glazed, and lightly smoked Christmas Goose Dinner served with a multitude of exquisite side dishes. The dinner experience is complete with a classic Buche de Noel (Yule Log) chocolate. The Christmas Goose Dinner is $395 and feeds four to six people. All geese must be pre-ordered at least 24 hours in advance and are available for dine-in only December 15-23 while supplies last. Call 281.974.1513 to place your order and make a reservation today. Andiron is located at 3201 Allen Pkwy Suite e100.   Photo: Duc Hoang.

Arnaldo Richards’ Picos: Arnaldo Richards’ Picos will be open on Christmas Eve from 9 am-9 pm with their famous Sunday brunch buffet from 10 am-3 pm. The all-you-can-eat buffet is $54 for adults, $42 for seniors, $30 for children over eight years old, and free for children under eight years old.  Picos is located at 3601 Kirby Dr. Photo: Picos.

Bludorn:  The Montrose staple will be open during their regular hours on Christmas Eve, as well as brunch for those looking for a festive pre-Christmas meal. They are offering another way to enjoy this holiday classic – at home. Guests can order the limited-edition Beef Wellington a la carte and as a full feast online for pick-up on Christmas Eve from 11 to 3 p.m. All you need to do is pop it in the oven to feed your family and friends this holiday season! Make it a feast and add baked oysters and an abundance of sides to complete your meal. Bludorn is located at 807 Taft St. Photo: Duc Hoang.

Harrison’s at The Woodlands Resort:  Join Harrison’s, the newly renovated restaurant located within The Woodlands Resort for Christmas Day Brunch. Served from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the special menu will be priced at $80 for adults and $40 for kids from ages 6 through 12 (kids 5 and under are free). Choose from an assortment of options at Harrison’s holiday buffet this season. Grab some Oysters on the half shell and a Cajun Shrimp Cocktail at the Seafood & Raw Bar and specialty salads too. Harrison’s is located at 2301 N Millbend Dr. in The Woodlands.  

Hilton Americas: Santa Claus is coming to 1600 Bar + Grille on Christmas Eve! Celebrate the holiday season by joining Hilton Americas for a signature breakfast with all the right trimmings. Head over to the lobby to check out their life-sized chocolate display and festive holiday décor. Breakfast with Santa is available on Saturday and Sunday of Christmas weekend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is $30.00 per adult and $15.00 per child. Reservations are encouraged! Hilton Americas is located at 1600 Lamar St.

Hyatt Regency Conroe will celebrate with a Christmas Eve brunch, Christmas Eve dinner, and Christmas Day dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Conroux. The hotel is now taking reservations for the festive meals. Reservations at www.exploretock.com/conroux. The Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet features traditional brunch fare. Prices are as follows: $30 for adults, $15 for kids 17 and under, children 5 years of age and younger eat free.  Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner – Guests can enjoy Conroux’s special Christmas menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The dinner will feature items like Cauliflower Bisque, Short Rib “Osso Bucco,” Crispy Rohan Duck, Coquito Crème Brulee and more.  Hyatt Regency Conroe is located at 1001 Grand Central Parkway in Conroe.

Le Jardinier:  Spend Christmas Eve at Le Jardinier in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston! Celebrate the holiday season with a one-day-only five-course dinner ($175) created by chef de cuisine Felipe Botero. The menu includes Scallop Crudo with heirloom beets and radishes, lime cream and Royal Kaluga caviar; AOP Gruyere Cheese Souffle with shaved black truffle and Arbois-flavored winter mushroom; Saffron Carolina Gold Rice Risotto with halibut, watercress coulis, bouillabaisse and clams; Red Wine Braised Chuck Beef with crispy potatoes, Brussel sprouts and treviso; and a Black Forest Log with vanilla Chantilly cream, kirsch macerated cherry and chocolate cremeux for dessert. Reservations can be made via Resy or by calling the restaurant.

MOODY GARDENS in Galveston: Festival of Lights Buffet at the Garden Restaurant-Daily throughout the holiday season, the Garden Restaurant will host the Festival of Lights Buffet, featuring a delectable assortment of holiday delights through January 6. Breakfast with Santa at the Moody Gardens Hotel through December 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Relish in breakfast favorites and Santa photo. Christmas Day Brunch and Buffet with made-to-order omelets, herb turkey breast, seared grouper, a pasta station, and more. Simultaneously, the Garden Restaurant will present a Christmas Day Buffet, featuring creamy lobster bisque, carved New York strip with horseradish au jus, salads, and an assortment of festive desserts.

Ojo de Agua:The Mexico City-born restaurant located in the River Oaks District, will be open on Christmas Eve from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can dine in or order to-go from their regular menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options served all day long. Ojo de Agua is located at 4444 Westheimer Rd Suite D-140. Photo: Jennifer Hasbun.

Ostia: Celebrate this Christmas Eve at Ostia and savor the festive flavors of the season with their daily crafted menu. Indulge in an array of comfort food such as Chef Travis’s McShane’s Roast Chicken with lemon and salsa verde, and a bountiful variety of pizzas made in-house. Ostia will be open from 11 AM to 6 PM.  Ostia is located at 2032 Dunlavy St. Photo: Jenn Duncan.

The Pit Room: Celebrate the holiday season with The Pit Room’s Christmas Takeout Menu! Pre-order their deliciously smoked Whole Turkey ($85) brined for 48 hours in brown sugar, sage, and apples. Served with house poultry rub and smoked over post oak, this 12-pound turkey is sure to be the highlight of Christmas dinner. Additionally, customers can pre-order a Whole Brisket for $110 (4-5 pounds on average and served with a quart of barbecue sauce) or their honey-glazed Smoked Hams ($60). Indulge in Christmas dessert for only $26 with their Cherry or Sugar Cream Pies to-go. Orders must be placed by December 16 and pick-ups are on December 23 from 10am-6pm and December 24 from 10am-3pm. Call 281.888.1929 to place your order today. The Pit Room is located at 1201 Richmond Ave.  

Sorriso Italian Kitchen:  Make spirits bright this holiday season at Sorriso Italian Kitchen with a beloved Italian-American holiday traditions: the Feast of Seven Fishes. Available only on Christmas Eve, the three-course, family-style dinner experience is priced at $65 per adult and $22 for children ages 13 and under. Menu highlights include Roasted Oysters on the Half Shell with Meyer lemon and ciabatta breadcrumbs, Fritto Misto brimming with shrimp, calamari, artichoke and a spicy marinara sauce, Fennel Sausage Stuffed Sepia made with House Fennel Sausage, Breadcrumbs and Sauteed Spinach and Gulf Shrimp Risotto with Charred Broccolini, parmesan, and Bottarga, plus Tiramisu and Ricotta Cheesecake for a sweet ending. Sorriso is located at 2 Waterway Square Pl in The Woodlands. Photo:

Travelers Table: Embark on a culinary journey with Traveler’s Table this Christmas Eve with Brunch and Dinner. Details at www.travelerstable.com/menus/. Traveler’s Table is located at 520 Westheimer Road.