This article was published in December 2024. Please check with the individual restaurants to find up-to-date offerings.
Li Wah
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: This Asiatown staple is ready to serve you a comforting Chinese feast this holiday. Li Wah has been a Cleveland classic serving traditional Chinese options and lunchtime dim sum since 1991. Their extensive menu is sure to satisfy any group. Try this: for a Christmas dinner right out of A Christmas Story, order the Peking Duck ($35.95-68.95). 2999 Payne Ave. #102, Cleveland, 216-696-6556, liwahrestaurant.com
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: If you’re looking for a fine-dining experience this holiday, Morton’s has you covered. This Cleveland classic serves a 3-course dinner menu on Christmas Eve and Day. Located in the heart of Downtown, Morton’s provides an elegant and festive dining experience. Try this: Pick from a number of entrees on their Christmas dinner menu, including a seven-ounce wagyu filet Rossini served with seared foie gras and Madeira reduction. 600 W. 2nd St., Cleveland, 216-621-6200, mortons.com
Texas De Brazil
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: Texas De Brazil in Woodmere offers a unique South American dining experience that will entertain any group during the holiday season. Choose from all-you-can-eat meats carved table side for the full Christmas dinner experience. Try this: Take a break from all of the meat and fill up on carbs with potatoes au gratin sliced and baked with Parmesan cheese, garlic and butter ($8-15). 28125 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-777-3990, texasdebrazil.com
The Burnham Restaurant
Open Christmas
Why we love it: Located in Downtown Cleveland, The Burnham is looking to make your Christmas dinner special. The restaurant is decorated with twinkling lights, and its menu offers traditional holiday favorites and new creations inspired by its chefs. Try this: Guests can get roasted winter squash soup with pepitas, prime rib, truffled mac and cheese and roasted vegetables for dinner with red velvet and pistachio cake trifle with diplomat cream ($65). 100 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, 216-413-5120, hilton.com
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The Centro
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: Enjoy fine dining this Christmas Eve or Christmas at The Centro, located inside the historic Metropolitan at The 9 hotel. While the dining experience is mostly American, there is a European influence as there is a 900-year-old sourdough brick oven used to make Neapolitan-style pizzas. Try this: The Hot Honey Pepperoni pizza ($16) made with San Marzano tomato, pepperoni, mozzarella and hot honey. 2017 E 9th St., Cleveland, 216-331-6289, thecentrocleveland.com
Casa la Luna
Open Christmas Eve
Why we love it: Want amazing Italian food while overlooking the beautiful Cuyahoga River during winter? Get your reservation at Casa la Luna. Along with delicious food, the restaurant is filled with lovely art and is the perfect place to take your date. Try This: The Costolleta Di Agnello ($40) comes with a grilled lamb chop, shallot, port glace and sweet pea risotto. 2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, 216-862-2761. lalunacleveland.com
LockKeepers, Valley View
Open Christmas Eve
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404, lockkeepers.com
The South Side, Cleveland
Open Christmas Eve
2207 W 11th St., Cleveland, 216-937-2288, southsidecleveland.com
Table 45, Cleveland
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 216-707-4100, iccleveland.com
The Lodge at Bass Lake
Open Christmas Eve
426 South St., Chardon, 440-285-3100, lodgeatbasslake.com
Benihana
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
23611 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, 216-464-7575, benihana.com
Lao Sze Chuan
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
10 Park Ave. Ste. 106, Orange, 216-331-4642, laoszechuanohio.com
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Houlihan's
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
25651 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-808-9090, houlihans.com
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Open Christmas & Christmas
4224 Everhard Road NW, Canton, 330-494-9170, bravoitalian.com
Buca Di Beppo
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
16677 Southpark Center, Strongsville, 440-846-6262, dineatbuca.com
King Wah
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
20668 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 440-331-0330, kingwahrestaurant.biz
Sichuan Hot Pot
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
2162 Rockwell Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-1188, sichuanhotpotcleveland.com
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