If you’re looking to make dinner plans on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but not the kind that involve putting together a massive spread in your own home, you’re in luck. Several Indianapolis-area restaurants are open on both days, and plenty still have open reservations. Whether you’re craving stir fry or sirloin, here are more than 15 spots around town where you can dine this Christmas.
Asian Harbor
203 W. Michigan St., (317) 686-8888, asianharborind.com. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This downtown fusion spot will maintain its normal hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, serving a variety of Chinese and Japanese dishes including dumplings, sushi, stir fries and hibachi dinners.
Buca di Beppo
35 N. Illinois St., (317) 632-2822 and 659 US 31 S. Greenwood, (317) 884-2822 dineatbuca.com. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This Italian-American chain’s Indianapolis-area locations are still accepting Christmas Eve and Day reservations. Guests can order from a large selection of soups, salads, pastas and other Italian dishes. You can also order three-course catering packages at dineatbuca.com/december-holiday-packages/.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle
14 W. Maryland St., (463) 271-4304, delfriscos.com. Open noon to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve, 2-8 p.m. Christmas Day
Through Dec. 31, Del Frisco’s downtown will offer a special four-person holiday dinner for those looking to splurge. The high-end holiday meal includes a 40-ounce bone-in ribeye with a side of sweet potato casserole. The regular steakhouse menu will also be available. Reservations can be made over the phone or at delfriscos.com/event/christmas-family-feast/.
Eddie Merlot’s
3645 E. 96th St., eddiemerlots.com. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Fort Wayne-based steakhouse will offer a special holiday menu that includes wagyu meatballs ($20), braised short rib ($59) and elk chops ($59), plus the option of a two-person surf and turf offering with a bottle of red wine for $199. You can make a reservation at eddiemerlots.com/promotions/holidayfavorites/.
Fogo de Chao
117 E. Washington St., 317-638-4000, fogodechao.com. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas
The Brazilian churrascaria chain will serve its standard menu Christmas Eve and Day. Meat-forward entrées range from $37 to $56, while Fogo de Chao’s comprehensive “churrasco experience” costs $65 per person and includes tableside service of various fire-roasted meats. Reservations can be made over the phone or at fogodechao.com/reservations.
McCormick and Schmick’s
110 N. Illinois St., mccormickandschmicks.com. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
McCormick and Schmick’s will offer a two-course holiday menu Christmas Eve and Christmas Day that includes one starter and your choice of entrée from crab- and shrimp-stuffed salmon, steak au poivre, seafood pasta, a six-ounce center-cut filet mignon, a cider-glazed pork chop and swordfish. Reservations are recommended and can be made over the phone or at mccormickandschmicks.com/event/christmas-dine-in/.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
30 S. Meridian St., 317-955-2277,theoceanaire.com. Open 4-9 p.m. Christmas Eve, 1-9 p.m. Christmas
This downtown high-end seafood eatery will offer its standard menu both Christmas Eve and Day. Reservations can be made over the phone or on the restaurant website’s home page.
Prime 47 Carmel
14300 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, prime47carmel.com. Open 4-8 p.m. Christmas Eve only
Prime 47’s Clay Terrace location will serve its typical steakhouse fare Christmas Eve, but will be closed Christmas Day. Reservations can be made over the phone or on the restaurant’s website.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
45 S. Illinois St., 2727 E. 86th St., ruthschris.com. Open 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve, 3-8 p.m. Christmas
The New Orleans-based steakhouse will offer its traditional steakhouse fare both Christmas Eve and Day. Reservations can be made over the phone or on the restaurant’s website.
Santorini Greek Kitchen holiday buffet at the Biltwell Event Center
950 S. White River Parkway Drive W., (317) 916-6000, from 4-8 p.m. Christmas Eve
From 4-8 p.m. Christmas Eve, Santorini Greek Kitchen Catering will serve a holiday buffet at the Biltwell Event Center downtown. The expansive buffet will feature a selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes like Greek salad, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more. Adults ages 21-64 dine for $50, adults 65 and older for $30, individuals 13-20 for $35 and children 6-12 for $20. Alcohol and other beverages will be available for additional purchase. Call Santorini at (317) 917-1117 to make your reservation.
Serliana
17 W. Market St. 11th floor, (463) 303-0380, serlianaindy.com, open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This rooftop restaurant at downtown’s InterContinental Hotel will maintain its standard hours and typical upscale menu with dishes like shrimp and grits ($28) and prime ribeye (14 ounces, $68), plus high-end sandwiches ($18 to $22) and salads ($9 to $16) for lunch.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
3316 E. 86th St., sullivanssteakhouse.com. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve, noon to 8 p.m. Christmas
Through Jan. 5, Sullivan’s will serve a special holiday menu that includes roasted beet and spinach salad ($15), steak and seafood entrees ($49 to $74) and lobster risotto ($23) as well as a variety of wines available by the glass or bottle. Reservations can be made over the phone or at www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/reservation.
Ten Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse
1001 N. State Road, Greenwood, (317) 893-4366, tencutssteakhouse.com, open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This Greenwood eatery will offer its full lineup of carved meats, including an all-you-can-eat experience with assorted steak, chicken and sausage that costs $40 at lunch and $57 at dinner.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
8487 Union Chapel Road, (317) 388-5040, terragaucha.com. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This churrascaria at Keystone at the Crossing will be open both Christmas Eve and Day, serving its full meat-loaded menu. The nightly “churrasco experience” with an assortment of meats carved table-side costs $63, while lunches cost $40. You can place your reservation at terragaucha.com/reservation/.
Tomo Japanese Steakhouse
7411 N. Keystone Ave., (317) 254-8666, tomotogo.com. Open noon to 10 p.m.
This northside Japanese steakhouse will be open both Christmas Eve and Day, serving familiar Japanese and Japanese-American dishes like tempura, katsu, hot pot, sushi and hibachi dishes.
Wisanggeni Pawon
2450 E. 71st St., (317) 756-9477, wpawon.com. Open noon to 10 p.m.
Guests at this northside eatery Christmas Eve and Christmas Day can order from a large selection of Indonesian dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice), bakmi jawa (Javanese noodles), beef rendang (braised beef in spices) and more, plus a handful of Japanese fusion dishes.
Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin and stay up to date with Indy dining news by signing up for the Indylicious newsletter.
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