The holiday season will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to start arranging your travel plans. Christmas is always a great time of year to visit Austin, where the weather has cooled off and you can enjoy a variety of holiday events and activities. Of course, many families make it a tradition to enjoy a Christmas meal together at home. This is a great way to spend time together and show appreciation for one another. You can still enjoy this tradition right here in Austin. Many restaurants in the area are open for dine-in services or provide takeout. You can also use the kitchen in your vacation rental to prepare a delicious meal. Here is how you can enjoy Christmas dinner in Austin this year.
A Guide to Christmas Dinner in Austin
Enjoying a fine dining experience or casual meal in Austin for Christmas dinner is always a preferred choice for those who want to try the incredible restaurants here in the area. Austin features many restaurants that will remain open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for dinner. This includes local favorite Garbo’s that is known for their exquisite seafood menu. They particularly focus on lobster on the menu that is a rarity in Austin. Enjoy a buttery lobster roll or try out one of their lobster plates. This is a casual experience perfect for families who are more focused on making memories together instead of finding the finest restaurant in town.
During the holidays, you will find that many Asian cuisine restaurants will remain open on Christmas, making them an ideal choice for dinner. Austin features many great Asian restaurants that are each inviting and delicious. Lin Asian Bar + Dim Sum provides the perfect dim sum experience where you can pick and choose different small plates to enjoy. Wu Chow is another great option known for its tasty specialty soup dumplings. Both restaurants offer both indoor and outdoor seating too.
You cannot skip out on Mexican cuisine during your stay in Austin, so head down to La Piscina where they offer their regular menu for dinner on Christmas Day. Try out holiday plates that include duck carnitas or take a spoonful of the eggnog flan. You will find that Austin does not skip out on flavor at any of these delicious restaurants.
Time for Takeout
You can also order take out to go for your Christmas dinner here in Austin. And we do not just mean cheap, hole in the wall restaurants—although you can find hidden gems at places like this! This includes Barbs B Q, a local BBQ restaurant that was named a top new restaurant in Austin for 2023 and provides a whole family affair on the menu including smoked brisket, turkey breast, dessert, and sides. District Kitchen features their New American cuisine for a holiday dinner meal like no other. Choose from hearty entrees including the hot honey glazed ham or black garlic rosemary rib roast. You get plenty of sides such as mac and cheese or try out the carrot cake. Garbo’s also offers their takeout meals when ordered 48 hours in advance. You can enjoy DIY lobster roll kits or DIY oyster kits that are both exciting ways to mix up your holiday dinner plans. Additional lobster items include lobster bisque and the hearty lobster pot pie. You will also find a variety of Chinese and Indian restaurants around town that remain open on Christmas for takeout services. There is so much for you to choose from!
Cook at Your Vacation Rental
Of course, when you choose our vacation rentals, you will be able to enjoy the gourmet kitchens inside. These are not the kitchens found back home and instead can be gourmet works of art. Extended countertops and full-size appliances make it easy to prepare your ingredients and cook the entrees all at once. Each property will come stocked up with the essential cooking utensils and cutlery so you will never be without something. The open floor plans allow the kitchen to share an open space with living areas keeping everyone in the family close by. Once everything is ready to go, take a seat in the dining area to enjoy your holiday meal as a family. There are so many traditions waiting to be made in our vacation rentals.
It Is Almost Time for the Holidays
Christmas and the holiday season will be here before you know it, so get ready for another holiday stay here in Austin. Let our vacation rentals host you and your family to form new memories together. A Christmas dinner such as these options will help you do just that. Contact us to book your stay today. Browse our rentals by view here.
