Signature San Antonio is among the restaurants serving guests on Dec. 25. Credit: Instagram / signaturesanantonio

Whether Christmas dinner isn’t a tradition in your home or you’d rather someone else do the cooking, it’s tough to find restaurants that are open on Dec. 25. Fortunately, San Antonio diners have some tasty options. Let’s take a look.

Mare e Monte

Owner Prince Blakaj shared on Instagram that Mare e Monte will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a special celebration of the holiday — and his wife’s birthday. The full menu will be available, in addition to the Italian eatery’s newly launched wine and cocktail list. Mare e Monte will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 9390 Huebner Road, (210) 267-1233, mareemonte.com.

Tributary at San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

Want to grab brunch before or after unwrapping Christmas gifts? Tributary will offer an expansive brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets run $70 for adults and $35 for kids. Highlights from the buffet include cranberry apple French toast casserole, pear prosciutto flatbread and desserts hand-crafted by an award-winning pastry chef. Reservations are available online. 101 Bowie St. (210) 554-6180, tributarysa.com.

Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar

Who says you can’t enjoy sushi on Christmas? Wild Goji’s doors will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring a rotating array of sushi bites served via a revolving conveyor belt, Wild Goji also has a large menu of signature rolls, ramen bowls and chef’s specials, complete with a full bar. 7115 Blanco Road, #110, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com.

Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar

Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering its sophisticated ambience and fiery flavors for a Christmas Day meal. Try a Dashi classic entree like the firecracker Chongqing chicken with the restaurant’s famous purple moon cocktail. 2895 Thousand Oaks Drive, (210) 562-3343, sichuandashi.com.

Signature

Fresh off of his Michelin Recommended designation in November, Signature executive chef John Carpenter has a seven-course Christmas Day feast in the works for hungry patrons. Aimed to compliment the holiday season, the pre-fixe meal will be the only option available for Christmas Day dining services. Each dinner runs $125 for adults and $65 for kids. Book a reservation online for 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 16641 La Cantera Parkway, (210) 247-0176, signaturerestaurant.com.

Supper

From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., executive chef Geronimo Lopez will offer a selection of holiday plates at Supper in the Hotel Emma. Opt for a traditional spiral-cut ham with pineapple glaze and assorted sides or a Feast of the Seven Fishes-inspired cioppino with a side of linguini. Christmas Day dinner at Supper is $65 per guest, and — reservations are available online. 136 E. Grayson St. (210) 448-8351, supperatemma.com.

Cavalier

Chef Andres Farias has an array of holiday specials in the works for Christmas Day at Cavalier, the American Brasserie-style restaurant in the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel. Don’t forget to take a picture underneath the lobby’s golden Christmas tree on your way in. Reservations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. are available online. 111 E. Pecan St., (726) 238-4660, cavaliersanantonio.com.

Brenner’s Steakhouse

Features on the Brenner’s Steakhouse Christmas menu include pan seared salmon, braised red short rib and a variety of chef-selected holiday favorites. Dining is open from noon to 8 p.m., leaving tine to enjoy the classic River Walk holiday light display afterwards. Tables can be booked online. 215 Losoya St., (726) 215-8703, brennerssteakhouse.com.

Biryani Express

Bringing the list full circle, Mare e Monte’s next door neighbor, Biryani Express, will stay open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Specializing in authentic Indian dishes such as its namesake fragrant rice dishes, masala dosa, chicken tikka, onion samosas and more, Biryani Express offers an array of expertly seasoned dishes to offer a different take on a holiday dinner. 9390 Huebner Road, #104, (210) 475-3919, biryaniexpressusa.com.

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This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2024.