The Best Restaurant Open on Christmas in Austin

Cleaning up a ton of wrapping paper, tape, boxes, and other miscellaneous packing materials is already a headache, so maybe keep the kitchen mess to a minimum this year. What better way to give yourself and the family a break than grabbing a table at a restaurant? To give you a couple of ideas on where to book your meal, Eater rounded up a list of Austin restaurants open on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25).

Find special prix fixe dinners, brunch buffets, seafood, dumplings, and a gorgeous view of the city. Be sure to make your reservations soon — these spots can fill up quickly. If all else fails, there’s always Waffle House.