Christmas Dinner is such a special time of year to celebrate family, love, friendship and the birth of the King of Kings.

In Houston, there are many special places that provide an alternative to the “home made dinners” that can be so strenuous and difficult to accomplish.  Imagine a wonderful, restful day of family, friends and food that just happens!

The following are great places to take the family and not have to worry about the cleanup.

Downtown Aquarium

Food and fun at the Downtown Aquarium Restaurant – Enjoy our one-of-a-kind Aquarium and make a splash with your family when you take them for delicious fresh seafood, steak, chicken, pasta and decadent desserts.   410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002  (713) 223-3474  Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day!

Brenner’s Steakhouse on the Bayou

Brenner’s Steakhouse is a favorite in the Houston area.  Located in a wooded retreat on Houston’s Buffalo Bayou, Brenner’s Steakhouse offers an unforgettable dining experience.  1 Birdsall Street, Houston, Texas 77007   (713) 465-2901  Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day!

Avenida Brazil – Clear Lake

Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse, in the heart of Webster, Texas, stays true to the foundations of the traditional Brazilian churrascaria. Open on Christmas Eve and day!  201 West Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598  281-557-9999

Grotto – Galveston – San Luis Resort

Located in the luxurious San Luis Resort, Grotto’s dishes are hand-prepared daily with only the freshest ingredients, a testament to their unrivaled passion for detail. 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77551  409.740.8605  Open on Christmas Eve and Day.