Many Baton Rouge restaurants will be open on Christmas to let you enjoy the holiday without the hassle.

Whether you want to sip on holiday cocktails, feast on a Christmas buffet or try something plant-based, you’ll have some dining options in the area.

We found a number of restaurants that are accepting reservations on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Reservations will book up fast, so you’ll want to make them in advance.

Did we miss a restaurant? Email tips@wwno.org and let us know about restaurants that are taking reservations.

Asian Seafood House 

Location: 11294 Florida Boulevard

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The restaurant will be serving up dim sum and hotpots on Christmas Day. Their regular menu will also be available.

Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine

Location: 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials: Bay Leaf will have its normal lunch buffet along with a special Christmas menu that’s still being finalized.

Crowne Plaza Christmas Buffet 

Location: 4728 Constitution Avenue

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials: The restaurant’s Christmas buffet will be a festive feast with hearty gumbo, an assorted seafood display and carving station. It’s $75 for adults, $45 for children, and $30 for kids under 6.

The Gregory’s Christmas Buffet 

Location: 150 Third Street

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials: The restaurant, known for its Southern cuisine, will have a buffet on Christmas Day. It’s $68 for adults and $28 for children.

India’s Restaurant

Location: 5230 Essen Lane

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The restaurant will have a lunch buffet, and guests can order off their regular menu.

Juicy Seafood

Locations:

3132 College Drive6280 Siegen Lane

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials: The seafood spot is running blue crabs and snow crab legs specials for $20.99 through the end of December.

Piccadilly

Locations: 

5474 Essen Lane 3332 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The restaurant’s regular menu will be available on Christmas Day.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Location: 5252 Corporate Boulevard

Hours: Noon to 8 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials: The restaurant will be serving its full dinner menu featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood & signature cocktails. Reservations are required.

Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar

Location: 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard

Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Christmas specials:  The restaurant will serve its regular menu along with exclusive holiday cocktails available for a limited time.

Texas de Brazil

Location: 10155 Perkins Road, Suite 100

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The restaurant will extend its dining hours and serve its full dinner menu on Christmas Day.

Veganish Vibes

Location: 4608 Bennington Avenue

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christmas meals/specials:  The restaurant will be serving up vegan delights for Christmas, but it’s still working to finalize the menu.

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