Reduce holiday stress by visiting one of these Denver restaurants for a special Christmas meal.
If it feels like you just got finished with the Thanksgiving dishes and are still eating leftovers, you may not exactly be pumped to cook a huge meal for Christmas. But that doesn't mean you have to spend Christmas eating Chinese takeout or visiting a chain restaurant. These are options, but there are also several restaurants in Denver offering special Christmas day meals that you're sure to enjoy. Just be sure to get a reservation ahead of time for these popular restaurants.
Visit the Denver or Boulder location for the full seasonal menu plus additional holiday options.
Enjoy a five-course prix-fixe menu just for the holidays at this modern French restaurant. Feast for $75 per person with optional beverage add-ons.
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Go for a steak dinner at STK on Christmas day -- they're open from noon till 9 p.m.
Urban Farmer is another great place to feast on a steak, along with pastas, soups, and more.
This modern Asian restaurant is serving up whole-roasted ducks on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, and if you can't manage to reserve one, you can also chow down on their regular menu.
Opt for something spicy on Christmas day at Kachina. They'll be serving a special holiday meal consisting of pulled pork, ribs, pork loin, frybread, nopales salad, pickled onions, and salsa verde ($25) in addition to their everyday menu.
Check out this inventive Asian menu -- they're open on Christmas!
Elway's will be serving a special Christmas dinner consisting of duck charcuterie, smoked wagyu tomahawk, and a spiced plum and mandarin orange cheesecake.
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Enjoy a special holiday meal at Range, consisting of smoked prime rib, roasted paddy pan squash, and strudel apple pie.
Chow down on a lunch or dinner buffet at this progressive steakhouse.
In addition to these special Christmas feasts at local Denver restaurants, a number of chain restaurants will be open on Christmas day. These include:
Fogo de Chao
Ted's Montana Grill
Hard Rock Cafe
Morton's Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
McCormick and Schmick's
Tony Roma
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Denny's
IHOP
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Starbucks (select locations)
Village Inn
Waffle House
Do you plan to stay in or eat out on Christmas day? Let us know in the comments.
