Although the holidays may look a little different this year, these restaurants in the Saskatoon area are ready to welcome guests (with social distancing protocols, of course) on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Christmas eve
The Annie Café & Bar, 1800 Post Oak, 713-804-1800
The festively decorated restaurant is open for lunch or dinner on Christmas Eve. It offers a regular menu and some specialties from Chef Robert Del Grande. Call 713-804-1800 or visit OpenTable for reservations. Annie is closed on Christmas Day.
Bistro 555, 13616 Memorial, 713-827-8008
The French bistro offers a special Christmas Eve menu that gives guests a taste of the French season. A fixed feast (USD 69 ++) can be enjoyed at the restaurant or at home (ordered Tuesday, December 22 for pickup Wednesday, December 23). Dine on foie gras, onion soup, duck à l’Orange, beech de noel and much more. Open seating is offered on Christmas Eve from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required and a $ 40 deposit through PayPal will confirm reservations. The regular menu is not available on Christmas Eve.
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd, 713-521-2239
The charming restaurant and terrace are open on Christmas Eve with limited seating and offer an a la carte menu with live jazz by Bob Chadwick and free eggnog. The opening times are from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Black Bear Diner
The Saskatoon area’s Black Bear Diner is open on Christmas Eve and offers a regular menu, as well as special three-course dinners and family dinners and pick-up options, including the Prime Rib Dinner, Holiday Ham Dinner, and Roast Turkey Dinner. All meals are served with red-skinned mashed potatoes with sauce, cornbread filling, Italian green beans, soup or salad, warm cornbread muffin and pumpkin pie. Prices range from $ 19.99 to $ 69.99.
Brio Italian Grille
The restaurant is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Buca di Beppo
The family-friendly Italian kitchen is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak, 713-622-9996
The three-course Cena de Noche Buena (USD 49) menu features dishes like sopa de bacalao, pescado en papillote, and toasted pineapple and pistachio cake, plus more choices and a Christmas amuse bouche.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 5061 Westheimer, 713-355-2600
The Christmas Eve and Daytime Dine-In menu (from $ 48 / person) includes a 16- or 20-ounce prime rib served with au jus and horseradish cream.
Fieldings Local Kitchen + Bar, 26400 Kuykendahl, 281-351-2225
Fielding’s Local is open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hugo’s, 1602 Westheimer, 713-524-7744
Enjoy a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve with live music from Viento. Highlights include Azteca Tamal, Short Rib Mole Poblano, Tres Leches and much more.
McCormick & Schmick’s
In addition to the regular evening menu, McCormick & Schmick’s offers an exclusive Prix-Fixe menu all day on Christmas Eve and during the day.
Mortons The Steakhouse, 1001 McKinney, 713-659-3700; 5000 Westheimer, 713-629-1946
Morton’s The Steakhouse is open on Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and offers families a three-course meal at Chateaubriand for USD 75 per person, minimum two people. This menu is available to eat or take away. The menu includes a winter salad, chateaubriand for two, cauliflower puree with black truffle, creamed spinach and sour cream potato puree, and la bête noir. Morton’s full à la carte menu will also be available.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 5061 Westheimer, 832-487-8862
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is open on Christmas Eve and offers an à la carte menu. The opening times vary depending on the location.
Ouisie’s, 3939 San Felipe, 713-528-2264
During this holiday, the River Oaks restaurant will have well-decorated dining rooms and a kitchen in which a suitable feast from a special à la carte menu will be served on Christmas Eve. The menu features a range of regular favorites as well as an equal number of holiday specialties, as well as a variety of desserts from the dessert trolley. The Christmas Eve party in the restaurant is offered from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (the restaurant closes at 11 p.m.). Reservations are welcome.
The Palm, 6100 Westheimer, 713-977-2544
Guests can enjoy a special Christmas menu ($ 75 / person) of a 26-ounce two-sided prime rib au jus and a dessert.
Tony’s, 3755 Richmond, 713-622-6778
Tony’s will open and serve its Italian gourmet menu on Christmas Eve.
Cross, 1777 Walker, 713-400-3330
The Christmas Eve dinner offers an à la carte menu from 5 to 9 p.m. with live music from 5 to 8 p.m.
Christmas Day
Black Bear Diner
The Black Bear Diner in the Saskatoon area is open on Christmas Day and offers special three-course dinners and family meals for dinner and pick-up as well as a regular menu including the Prime Rib Dinner, Holiday Ham Dinner and Roast Turkey Dinner. All meals are served with red-skinned mashed potatoes with sauce, cornbread filling, Italian green beans, soup or salad, warm cornbread muffin and pumpkin pie. Prices range from $ 19.99 to $ 69.99.
Bloom & Bee, 1600 West Loop South, 346-227-5139
The Post Oak Hotel restaurant has a special menu with recommended reservations for Christmas Day. The Christmas dine-in menu (USD 85 / person) includes a selection from Texas game “Pate En Croute” and Carved Prime Rib Au Jus to lemon sponge cake and Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise.
Brio Italian Grille
The restaurant is open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Buca di Beppo
The family-friendly Italian kitchen is open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 5061 Westheimer, 713-355-2600
The Christmas Eve and Daytime Dine-In menu (from $ 48 / person) includes a 16- or 20-ounce prime rib served with au jus and horseradish cream.
Fieldings Local Kitchen + Bar, 26400 Kuykendahl, 281-351-2225
Fielding’s Local is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch and on Christmas Day from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner. Guests can expect Christmas features and all the usual favorites.
The Saskatoonian, 111 North Post Oak, 713-812-6932 (The Grand Ballroom), 713-685-6713 (TRIBUTE), 713-685-6840 (The Manor House)
The TRIBUTE restaurant offers an à la carte menu with holiday dishes and “Tex-Lex” inspired favorites on Christmas Day. Family photos in the hotel’s Great Room lobby and welcoming Christmas decorations throughout the property.
McCormick & Schmick’s
In addition to the regular evening menu, McCormick & Schmick’s offers an exclusive Prix-Fixe menu all day on Christmas Eve and during the day.
Mortons The Steakhouse, 1001 McKinney, 713-659-3700; 5000 Westheimer, 713-629-1946
Morton’s The Steakhouse is open on Christmas Day from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offers families a three-course menu from Chateaubriand for $ 75 per person, minimum two people. This menu is available to eat or take away. The menu includes a winter salad, chateaubriand for two, cauliflower puree with black truffle, creamed spinach and sour cream potato puree, and la bête noir. Morton’s full à la carte menu will also be available.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 5061 Westheimer, 832-487-8862
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is open on Christmas Day from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and offers an à la carte menu.
The Palm, 6100 Westheimer, 713-977-2544
On Christmas Eve and during the day, guests can enjoy a special Christmas menu ($ 75 / person) of a 26-ounce two-sided prime rib au jus and dessert.
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Pinstripe, 3300 Kirby, 346-297-1770
Pinstripes has a special Christmas dinner menu that ranges from braised bordelaise sauce with short ribs to freshly baked apple pie, available until January 3rd.
Rainforest Cafe
The Rainforest Cafe offers a Christmas dinner for adults ($ 25.99, prices may vary) and a turkey dinner for children ($ 12.99, prices may vary) on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Rustic, 1121 Uptown Park, 832-321-7775
The Rustic invites guests to decorate its halls and drink the tree on Christmas Day. The kitchen and bar are open on Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to open hot tamales and drink cold beer every year.
We will update this list in the days leading up to Christmas. If you would like to add a restaurant, please send details to [email protected].
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