Christmas time isn’t complete without a mouth-watering meal surrounded by friends and family! Here in Chicago, many restaurants serve one-of-a-kind Christmas menus that will make you feel full and festive. Since there are a few weeks before the big holiday, we’ve hand-selected a few spots so you can prepare early and get a reservation in now! These are our favorite restaurants open for a Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago and open for Christmas Day football.
1. Fioretta
A stunning Italian-American Steakhouse, Fioretta has quickly become one of Chicago’s best new restaurants. With this Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago, they’ll celebrate with a three-course tasting menu from 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. highlighting signature Italian preparations, delectable seafood and steak options, opulent add-ons, and an option for sommelier-selected wine pairings. The steakhouse menu will ensure a memorable Christmas Eve, from housemade meatballs and shrimp scampi to hand-cut filet mignon and oak-roasted bay scallops.
💲Price: $110 per person
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
2. Tanta
Celebrate the holiday season at Tanta in River North with exclusive Christmas Eve dinner specials. Indulge in limited dishes like marinated octopus carpaccio, smoked duck breast, and braised beef in red wine demi-glace—a dish serving up to four, complete with aji amarillo potatoes puree, choclo butter rice, and a refreshing criolla salad.
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 18 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
3. Prime & Provisions
Another acclaimed steakhouse, Prime & Provision, will offer a signature three-course tasting menu with delectable options like lump blue crab cakes, petit cut filet, dry-aged Rohan duck, red wine braised lamb shank, and many more. Scrumptious menu add-ons and the addition of sommelier-selected wine pairings are also available.
💲Price: $110 per person
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 222 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601
4. Trulucks
Truluck’s Rosemont location will be open for Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago and will serve guests from 4 PM to 9 PM. Diners can enjoy their favorite seafood and steak items from Truluck’s regular menu. Sip on specialty holiday cocktails like bourbon-based Holiday Nog or a Nutcracker Rum Punch. In addition to Truluck’s usual delectable desserts, a special Peppermint Chocolate Cake is also available with layers of chocolate cake, frosted with peppermint cream cheese icing and topped with crushed candy and Godiva chocolate sauce. Enjoy a slice at the restaurant, then take home a cake for $70.00 to share with your loved ones.
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 9860 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
5. Siena Tavern
Executive Chef Fabio Viviani’s full a la carte menu will be for Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago, with the addition of three special holiday preparations this Christmas Eve, including a Dozen Oysters with Apple Shallot Mignonette and Pomegranate Reduction, a king Crab Ravioli with English Peas, Roasted Fresno Chili, and Parmesan Lemon Cream, and a whole Roasted Branzino with Sweet Potato Puree, Braised Leek, Lemon, and Fresno Chili.
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 51 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
6. George Trios
Guests can secure their spot in the intimate 14-seat dining room and enjoy George Trois’ seasonal Holiday Celebration menu, which includes Warm Gougeres Foie Gras Eclair over Crispy Fried Leeks, Filet of Dover Sole, and Lobster Mousse in Osetra Caviar-Champagne Sauce over Melted Fennel, Filet of Beef Tenderloin and Truffle Mousse En Croute, Periguex Sauce, Pomme Purée & Haricots Verts in Brown Butter Grand Marnier Soufflé, and Frangelico Chocolate Truffles.
💲Price: $189 per person
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 64 Green Bay Rd Winnetka, IL
7. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the Godfrey Hotel Chicago will host a festive brunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The brunch buffet will feature breakfast classics, a carving station with prime rib, and sweet offerings—like pancakes and French toast. Plus, an avocado toast bar, an acai bowl station, and more! The dessert table will overflow with Christmas cookies, Santa cake pops, peppermint bark, and hot cocoa for a grand finale, ensuring a merry and bright experience for all.
💲Price: $49 per person and $15 for children
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve
📍Address: 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
8. Lottie’s
Celebrate the holidays at Bucktown’s beloved Chicago Sports Bar, Lottie’s Pub! Join Lottie’s for festive fun on both Christmas Eve and Day. With Lottie’s doors opening on Christmas Eve at 11:00 am, catch the Cardinals vs. Bears game at 3:25 pm and enjoy drink specials like $8 bloody marys, $5 22 oz Miller & Coors cups, $9 Christmas mules, and more. Raffles will also be taking place with the chance to win a Bears cooler, among other prizes.
🗓️ When: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
📍Address: 1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60622
9. Cody’s Public House
Always dog-friendly inside and out, Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Christmas Day. Football fans can catch the Ravens vs. 49ers at 7:15 p.m. with sound on ten flat-screen TVs throughout the space. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy Cody’s beer garden, which features two fire pits, TVs, darts, and bean bags.
🗓️ When: Christmas Day
📍Address: 1658 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
10. Central Park Bar
Chicagoans can join Central Park Bar for a Christmas Nightcap at 8 p.m. The perfect holiday cocktail is the Winter Vacation ($12), reminiscent of warmer beach days, featuring Cardinal Spirits Lake House Spiced Rum, Heirloom Pineapple Liqueur, Clement Mahina Coco Coconut Liqueur, lime and agave nectar. Guests will also enjoy a $9 beer plus a shot combo all evening.
🗓️ When: Christmas Day
📍Address: 2924 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
11. The Rambler
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Christmas Day for Chicagoans without family in town. The Rambler will broadcast all the evening Christmas Day NFL game action in both the bar and the weatherproofed outdoor beer garden that accommodates up to 68 guests and is outfitted with six TVs and a sound system. Guests can expect festive holiday decor, The Rambler’s pub fare menu, and themed holiday food and drink specials.
🗓️ When: Christmas Day
📍Address: 4128 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618