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 make a reservation now! These are our favorite restaurants open for a Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago and open for Christmas Day football.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aba
Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Holiday Spritz Tower on Aba’s heated rooftop patio. Enjoy special dine-in offerings, including Grilled Shrimp Kebab, Black Truffle Spoon Pudding, Frozen Greek Yogurt Peppermint Sundae, and mezze must-haves. Specials will be available for dine-in in addition to the regular menu.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 24: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Address:302 N Green St, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Beatrix
Enjoy Christmas Eve specials at Beatrix featuring Grilled Filet Medallions with short rib ragout, parmesan smashed potatoes, and truffle-onion jus, along with favorites such as Kennebec Fries, Straight “A” Salad, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish. These specials will be available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery on December 24.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 24: Hours vary by location
📍Address: River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market
Ema
Ema is having a Christmas Eve dinner in Chicago that will have your mouth salivating–grilled shrimp kebab with roasted tomato, green zhoug, lemon, and souvlaki, as well as fried spoon pudding with brioche and parmesan. Seasonal dishes, including Pumpkin Hummus, Big Eye Tuna & Honeycrisp Apple, and Braised Beef Short Rib, will also be available.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 24: Hours vary by location
📍Address: River North, Glenview
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
Bub City
Join friends and family for a night of unforgettable Carol-oke at Bub City this Christmas Eve! Whether you’re a caroling pro or just ready to belt out a classic, the stage awaits you.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 24: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📍Address: River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market
Cody’s Public House
For Chicagoans seeking a break from the holiday hustle, Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The venue is always dog-friendly, both inside and outside, making it the perfect spot to bring along your four-legged family members for the festivities.
All Christmas beers will be available for just $5 each on Christmas Day. Football fans can catch the action of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans, on 16 65-inch TVs throughout the space, including six outside. Weather permitting, guests can enjoy Cody’s beer garden, which features two fire pits, TVs, darts, and bean bags.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍Address: 1658 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 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
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
For some added festive cheer, be sure to check out the upcoming Candlelight Christmas concerts. Taking place at iconic Chicago venues, they celebrate nostalgic holiday tunes, from beloved carols to Tchaikovsky’ The Nutcracker.