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After indulging in a Thanksgiving feast, Christmas is just around the corner, bringing its delicious, comforting, and flavorful dishes that make the season even more special than the gifts, lights, and New Year’s fireworks. But sometimes, laziness gets the best of us, and cooking at home just doesn’t sound appealing. That’s why we look for more special plans for this magical day. Discover the restaurants open on Christmas offering special menus for this delightful evening.
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This former atrium-turned-eatery has been transformed into Openaire, a poolside oasis reimagined by Michelin-starred chef Josiah Citrin. With its revamped menu, it’s become a culinary destination worth visiting. For the holidays, you can pre-order festive desserts like a traditional bûche de Noël, a passionfruit meringue tart, or an apple crumble pie to elevate your celebrations. Be sure to place your order by December 20th for pickup on December 23rd.
📍 Location: 3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 9001
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2. Sirena
Start your Christmas Day with a waterfront brunch at Sirena, the Georgian’s inviting Italian restaurant. The night menu is an excellent choice for the best Christmas Eve dinner in Los Angeles, offering chicory salad with spiced poached pears, beef bourguignon, lobster fa diavolo, and butternut squash gnocchi!
📍 Location: 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90401
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This French-inspired bakery, café, bar, and formal dining restaurant is back with its traditional prix fixe menu for Christmas night. République is offering it at $225 per person, with optional wine pairings to make the experience truly unforgettable.
📍 Location: 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Park’s BBQ, a beloved spot in Koreatown, will be open on Christmas Day from 11AM to 9 PM. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy grilling dishes like galbi, samgyupsal, and brisket, paired with bibimbap, japchae, steamed eggs, and a generous pour of soju.
📍 Location: 955 S Vermont Ave (at W Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90006
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5. Crustacean
Crustacean is welcoming guests for Christmas Eve dinner in Los Angeles, offering a selection of holiday specials alongside its signature menu. Highlights include lobster, potato, and leek soup, five-spice roasted duck with raspberry hoisin, and the Snow Globe dessert featuring whipped banana chantilly, meringue, and vanilla wafer crumble.
📍 Location: 468 N Bedford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Redbird, a charming restaurant in DTLA with beautiful outdoor seating, is serving a three-course prix fixe Christmas Eve dinner in Los Angeles. Chef Neal Fraser and his team are crafting a festive menu, with optional wine pairings curated by Wine Director Christopher Dugan. Celebrate the holiday in style while enjoying the 2024 menu in this stunning setting.
📍 Location: 114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Mastro’s in Beverly Hills is one of the Los Angeles restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering its signature meat and seafood-focused menu along with a festive cocktail called Under the Mistletoe. Highlights include a shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad, Australian wagyu, and their famous lobster mashed potatoes.
📍 Location: 246 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Firefly offers a cozy, intimate setting perfect for a romantic Christmas celebration, complete with a crackling fireplace. On Christmas Day, enjoy their $78 per guest Prix-Fixe menu, available from 2pm to 10pm. The three-course meal features delicious options from their incredible menu, making it a perfect choice for couples looking to indulge in a special holiday feast.
📍 Location: 11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
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9. Fogo de Chão 
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Fogo de Chão, an internationally renowned steakhouse with locations in major cities, knows how to deliver an indulgent experience. The popular spots in DTLA and Beverly Hills will be open on both Christmas Eve (11:00 AM to 9:30 PM) and Christmas Day (11:00 AM to 9:00 PM)
📍 Locations:
133 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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10. Sendero
Located on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, this sky-high dining experience offers amazing views of the city along with two distinct Christmas dinner in L.A. options: At the Argentine steakhouse Leña, indulge in a $155 four-course menu, featuring dishes like roasted Chilean sea bass Veracruzana and a choice between Wagyu rib-eye or rack of lamb. While Corteza offers a delicious butternut squash salad, a bone-in rib-eye, and a stunning Christmas yule log made with chocolate coffee, vanilla bean anglaise, and meringue.
📍 Location: 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
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This upscale Japanese restaurant, Nobu in West Hollywood, is offering a lavish seven-course sushi feast for $275 per person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The menu features luxurious dishes like toro tartare with Kumamoto oysters, white fish tiradito, and Wagyu short ribs, finishing with a delightful apple miso butterscotch bread pudding.
📍 Location: 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069
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This cozy pub, known for its homemade British classics, is offering a special set menu for Christmas Eve, including a vegan-friendly option, perfect for a memorable Christmas dinner in Los Angeles.
Priced at $45 to $52 per person, the menu features a traditional British Christmas dinner with choices like beef Wellington or roasted turkey with chestnut herb stuffing, followed by a decadent sticky toffee pudding. For plant-based diners, the highlight is a hearty nut roast made with lentils, mushrooms, and dried apricots.
📍 Location: 742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038
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Originally written by Sophie Len.