Sometimes the stress and pressure of cooking the perfect Christmas dinner can be too much. Christmas is supposed to be about spending time with loved ones and giving thanks to what we have. Instead of worrying so much about the meal, leave the cooking to the professionals and head to one of these restaurants in Chicago who are open on Christmas Day and celebrating the season.
Mastro’s Steakhouse | 520 North Dearborn Street
For a special Christmas Day meal, Mastro’s will be offering a chateaubriand that is sliced tableside and served with béarnaise and peppercorn sauces.
City Mouse | 311 North Morgan Street
City Mouse is open all Christmas Day and serving some holiday classics. You can get a holiday duck dinner that comes with caviar tater skins and roasted and confit duck. For dessert, they are offering a delicious turtle cheesecake.
Terrace 16 | 401 North Wabash Avenue
On top of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tasting menu’s, Terrace 16 has a holiday brunch buffet. With a special visit from Santa Claus and his reindeer, you can’t miss stopping by for some hot chocolate and mulled wine.
The Albert | 228 East Ontario Street
For $95 you can get a multi-course tasting menu on Christmas Day at The Albert. The holiday-inspired menu includes roasted turkey, cheese and charcuterie, and of course completed with a festive buche de noel.
The Grill on the Alley | 909 North Michigan Avenue
Boasting a full holiday menu, The Grill on the Alley will be serving up a variety of dishes like Filet Mignon Medallions, Lobster Pot Pie and Cranberry Apple Cobbler.
Travelle | 330 North Wabash Avenue
With events and holiday gatherings throughout the season, Travelle at the Langham is the place to be on Christmas. With a brunch buffet prepared by their Executive Chef and the four-course prix fixe Christmas dinner prepared by their Chef de Cuisine, you can truly get into the holiday spirit.