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Where To Wine and Dine For Christmas in Austin

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Brix & Ale

The Christmas Day Brunch at Brix And Ale, Sheraton Georgetown, featuring a festive buffet with menus curated by Executive Chef Patrick Taylor.  The brunch will be available from 11am – 3pm, for $55 for adults and $27.50 for kids.  For reservations visit https://www.brixandalegtx.com/en/events.

 

backYARD at Waller Creek

Be merry and bright at backYARD at Waller Creek’s special Christmas Day offerings. The three-course, pre-fixe menu features a savory Bake French Onion Soup or Iceberg Wedge to start; your choice of Carved-to-order Garlic Roasted Prime RibHoney Roasted Alaskan Salmon or Marinated Grilled Portobello; and two options for dessert.  $42 per person, no reservations required.

 

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Ciclo

Tis the season to enjoy delicious food and wine! Join Ciclo – or the elegant Four Seasons Ballroom – for the annual Christmas Day Buffet, featuring festive decor and a spread of mouth-watering holiday dishes like Pumpkin Seed-Mole Crusted Lamb, Boursin Mashed PotatoesBuild-Your-Own-Paella and Chocolate-Hazelnut Crème Brûlée.  Price: $90 for adults and $40 for children ages 6-11.

 

Geraldine’s

Geraldine’s is celebrating Christmas Day with brunch, featuring a menu of favorites like Pork and Grits, Cuban Benedict and Short Rib Quesadilla, followed by Geraldine’s regular dinner menu from 2-9 p.m.  Reservations – 512-476-4755, or visit www.geraldinesaustin.com to book via OpenTable.

 

1965 Milk Punch - Photo Credit Nick Simonite 2

Mattie’s

Indulge in Mattie’s Christmas Day Brunch Buffet this holiday, featuring: a raw bar, carving station, traditional brunch items, charcuterie station, and desserts. The delectable offerings also include a complimentary beverage from a selection of signature Mattie’s drinks, including: the 1965 Milk PunchGold PunchBacchus Cup with Pimm’sBloody MaryMimosa, and juice.  The buffet is $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 6-12 and includes complimentary beverage of choice from pared down bar menu.  For Reservations: (512) 444-1888.

 

 

Second Bar + Kitchen Domain NORTHSIDE

Gather at Second Bar + Kitchen Domain NORTHSIDE’s annual Christmas Day buffet with delectable eats, sweets and drinks for the whole family to enjoy. Indulge in a menu of starters, family-style plates, carving stations, a bar buffet, and dessert bites, including: Sugar + Spiced Candied Bacon, Pork Belly Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, Slow Roasted Ribeye Loin, and a variety of holiday cookies.  The buffet is $65 per person; $32.50 for children ages 6-12; Free for children under age 5.

 

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Hopdoddy Burger Bar will be closing a few hours early on Christmas Eve to spend time with loved ones, but before that drop by to get in the holiday spirit with one of their winter shakes!  For a limited time, Hopdoddy will be mixing up the Cranberry Cheesecake filled with cranberry, white chocolate and orange-scented cookie crumble and the Pecan Brown Sugar made with toasty pecans, maple & brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of espresso.  Pro tip: shakes can be taken To-go.  Available Christmas Eve only.

 

 

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Christmas Day Feast

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Spa & Resort, located right outside Austin, will host a Christmas Day Family Buffet to celebrate the holiday.  The meal will feature a variety of delicious options including a risotto station with porcini mushrooms, butternut squash, and parmesan and entrees such as pork loin with apples, figs and port wine sauce, lemon and coriander-brined Cornish game hen, maple-glazed salmon with root vegetables, cauliflower and Romanesco with garlic and lemon, peppercorn-crusted sirloin and more. The buffet will also feature over 15 different dessert options ranging from eggnog cheesecake and chocolate yule logs to cinnamon apple tarts and the resorts signature chocolate fountain.

 

 

Hayden Walker

Hayden Walker is the Editor in Chief and Director of Operations for Austin Food Magazine

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