Delicious DTLA Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

1. The Palm — DTLA

Prime rib is a classic Christmas dinner, and The Palm has you covered for dine-in. The menu is centered around the prime rib and includes delicious side dishes like lobster gnocchi and jumbo-grilled asparagus.

2. Caldo Verde — DTLA

For a unique Christmas dinner, try Caldo Verde's California spin on Portuguese cuisine. Located at the LA Proper Hotel, Caldo Verde offers a prix fixe menu on Christmas featuring veal cutlets or a suckling pig, plus desserts paired with seasonal sides and wines. The dessert extravaganza will delight kids.

Canter's Deli is open night and day. Photo by David Liu, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

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3. Canter's Deli — Fairfax 

If you're craving a dozen bagels and someone to make you a pastrami sandwich, then you're bound to find something delectable on the very extensive Canter's menu. Canter's is open 24 hours on Christmas Day, so no matter when you want a nosh, it's here for you.

4. Parks BBQ — Koreatown 

Park’s BBQ, open on Christmas Day, offers a festive and family-friendly dining experience filled with the rich flavors of authentic Korean barbecue. With top-quality meats, interactive grilling, and a welcoming ambiance, it’s the perfect spot for creating holiday memories. Gather your loved ones, share sizzling dishes, and enjoy a unique celebration that’s as delicious as it is memorable. 

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5. Hummus Bar & Grill — Tarzana

Sometimes, you just want something simple for Christmas dinner, and that's where Hummus Bar & Grill is perfect. This Israeli-inspired restaurant features entrees like kebabs, shawarma, skewers, and sides you'd expect, like falafel, baba ganoush, and hummus, of course. The restaurant is open for dine-in on Christmas, as well as takeout and delivery.

6. Castaway — Burbank

Burbank's Castaway has a Christmas experience in 2024 on December 21-22, and December 25 with a four-course brunch from 9:30am to 4pm. There is an a la carte dinner menu with specials from 5-9pm. This hilltop restaurant offers more than just an incredible view of the Valley—its steak-forward menu is beloved by locals.  

7. Odyssey — Granada Hills

Another hilltop Valley restaurant is Odyssey in Granada Hills. Much like Castaway, which is owned by the same restaurant group, Odyssey is also offering a Christmas experience. The four-course brunch is from 9:30am to 4pm on December 21-22, and December 25. There is an a la carte dinner menu with specials from 5-8:30pm. 

8. The Front Yard — North Hollywood 

Enjoy a hassle-free holiday feast at The Front Yard with their special Christmas Buffet. Priced at $85 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under, this festive dining experience runs from 12pm to 8pm on December 25. 

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9. STK Steakhouse Restaurant — Westwood

Whether you have a hankering for a porterhouse steak, turkey, lobster ravioli, or king salmon, this restaurant has high-end cuisine for parents and mac n cheese for the kids. If your young diner is a more adventurous eater, order them the lobster mac 'n cheese, which is as delicious as it sounds. 

10. Genghis Cohen — West Hollywood 

While Genghis Cohen is one of the Los Angeles restaurants open on Christmas Day, it's also arguably one of the most coveted reservations to get on Christmas Day. This is the place to dine out on December 25. Celebrate the holiday season with a beloved tradition: Chinese food on Christmas Day. Make your reservations early as Christmas Day is the restaurant's busiest day of the year! 

11. Calabra Restaurant & Bar — Santa Monica

How about a rooftop Christmas feast? Take in the views at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel and enjoy a delectable dinner featuring items like baked local halibut, lamb shank, and seared manouri cheese. 

12. Whiskey Red's — Marina Del Rey

Why not take advantage of California's incredible weather and enjoy Christmas brunch on the water? Whiskey Red's in Marina Del Rey has a four-course brunch on Christmas in addition to an a la carte dinner menu.

13. Lumiere — Century City

Christmas Day dining can be full of timeless French elegance and festive cheer at Lumière Brasserie. Indulge in a special holiday menu that includes seasonal flavors. Lumiere will be open on Christmas Day for dinner from 5pm to 10pm. 

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14. McCormick & Schmick's — Anaheim

If Santa catches a tailwind, you might spot him stopping off here to pick up some oysters; decadent seafood is plentiful on the holiday menu here. This year, the restaurant will offer a prix fixe menu on Christmas and Christmas Eve, which includes your choice of salmon, striped bass, lobster, or filet mignon. 

15. Saddle Ranch Chop House — Orange & West Hollywood

There’s surf, turf, salads, wraps, and a simply stellar kids' menu. Choose from small plates to more substantial steaks and specialties.

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16. Gaucho Grill — Downey, West Covina, Buena Park & Pasadena

Try something that’s (perhaps) a little different: Argentinian food. Gaucho Grill serves it up with chicken, steak, fish, morcillas, and mollejas. Complement your meal with a glass of boutique Argentine wine. Christmas Day is a busy one at most Gaucho Grill locations, so make your reservations early!

17. Chart House Restaurant — Redondo Beach & Dana Point

Steaks, seafood, and ocean views—what could be better? Take a walk on the beach to work up an appetite before dining in or picking up your order. Yum! 

18. Ruth’s Chris Steak House — Woodland Hills & Marina Del Rey; Pasadena, Irvine & Anaheim

Order surf, turf, or a combination from the decadent menu. Or, place an order for pick up. The dine-in menu on Christmas is prix fixe with your choice of starter, steak & shrimp, or surf & turf as the entree, sides, and dessert. 

19. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ — Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, & Burbank

Here, you can cook your own food to perfection without any shopping, prep, or cleanup! Choose from the Yakiniku Holiday Magic menus, which serve two to 12 people.

20. Morton's The Steakhouse — Burbank, Beverly Hills, Downtown, Anaheim, & Santa Ana

Why not have a decadent Christmas dinner? You deserve it. Chateaubriand and a winter salad are on Morton's Christmas menu, along with sides like baked corn souffle, sour cream mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach. For dessert? You'll have to make the tough choice between White Chocolate & Pecan Bread Pudding or Bruléed Cheesecake with Dark Cherry Compote. If the Christmas meal doesn't strike your fancy, the full dinner menu will still be offered.

Happy Holidays—We hope you have yourself a merry little Christmas! 

Originally published December 11, 2013. Updated by Matt Matasci