If cooking isn’t on your to-do list or you’ve had a change of plans, no worries — you can still enjoy some tasty local eats on Christmas Day. Keep in mind that most of these spots are accepting reservations.
- Carne Mare , 300 12th Ave. S. | 5-10 p.m. | Regular menu, plus specialties like potato gnocchi with white truffle and whole roast duck d’Ivan for two
- The Dutch , 300 12th Ave. S. | Times vary | Breakfast buffet (8-10 a.m.) and a brunch buffet with prime rib carving station (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant , 201 8th Ave. S. | 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Breakfast buffet until 11 a.m. + regular breakfast and lunch menus
- Mimo , 100 Demonbreun St. | Times vary | Holiday and classic brunch menus (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) followed by Italian classics for dinner with a variety of specials
- Chateau West , 3408 West End Ave. | 3-9:30 p.m. | French-inspired fare
- Von Elrod’s , 1004 4th Ave. N. | 5-11 p.m. | Pretzels, brats, and brews served indoors or on the heated patio