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Houston’s restaurants and bakeries are kicking off December with a flurry of festive flavors, special menus, charity drives and limited-time dining events. From Feges BBQ’s ready-to-heat Christmas feasts and Brasserie 19’s champagne-soaked holiday parties to bellagreen’s anti-inflammatory “Golden Glow” menu, Via 313’s triple-pepperoni pizza and El Bolillo’s Rosca de Reyes, this month offers something for every craving. Whether you’re planning a family feast, gift shopping for food lovers or seeking out a holiday splurge like Hidden Omakase’s bluefin tuna breakdown, here’s what’s coming to a table near you.
Feges BBQ – Happiest Holiday Season
Feges BBQ is rolling out a full slate of holiday fun, from a curated Holiday Gift Guide for BBQ lovers to ready-to-heat Christmas platters with smoked meats, sides and sweets. Smoked brisket tamales by the dozen are available for local pickup and nationwide delivery, and families can meet Santa at the Spring Branch location during the fifth annual “Very Feges Christmas” on Dec. 20.
Where: Spring Branch: 8217 Long Point Rd, 77055; Greenway Plaza: 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite C-210, 77046 (in The Hub at Greenway).When: Pre-order Christmas menus for local pickup by Friday, Dec. 19; order by Monday, Dec. 22 for nationwide delivery.
Info: fegesbbq.com
Brasserie 19 – A Month of Sparkling Holiday Glamour
Brasserie 19 is closing out the year with a full month of festivities in true River Oaks style, including DJ-driven Santa Le Brunch de Funk (Dec. 6), piano nights at Le Club du Dimanche (Dec. 7 and Holiday Edition Dec. 14), Sparkling Le Brunch de Funk (Dec. 28), and a “Midnight in Paris” New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. Look for holiday sweaters, melted raclette, live piano, seasonal cocktails and a Moët-Hennessy midnight toast.
Where: 1962 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
When: Select dates throughout December; NYE party 8 p.m.–1 a.m. on Dec. 31.
Info: brasserie19.com
bellagreen – “Golden Glow” Winter Seasonal Menu
bellagreen is leaning into the Golden Glow wellness trend with an anti-inflammatory winter menu built around turmeric, ginger, sweet potatoes, kale, berries, salmon and more. Dishes include Golden Glow Chicken Soup, Golden Grain & Arugula Salad, a Golden Glow Roasted Veggie Bowl, Golden Glow Seared Salmon, plus Peppermint and German Chocolate cheesecakes.
Where: 748 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
When: Seasonal menu available through February.
Info: bellagreen.com
Via 313 – Triple Threat Pizza & Holiday HubCaps
Detroit-style Via 313 is rolling out its Triple Threat Pizza loaded with smoked, jalapeño and natural-casing pepperoni, along with Apple Charlie’s Old Fashioned cocktail. Holiday HubCaps return with Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa and Peppermint cookie-and-ice-cream creations. A portion of sales supports the brand’s Better Giving Through Pizza initiative benefiting Recenter Houston, a treatment center for those overcoming alcohol and drug addiction.
Where: 1541 N. Shepherd Dr., Suite 1000, Houston, 77008.
When: Limited-time menu through Feb. 1.
Info: via313.com
El Bolillo Bakery – Cakes, Conchas, Rosca & Tamales
El Bolillo is in full holiday mode with 6″ Snowman and Reindeer holiday cakes (both vanilla tres leches), chocolate cream–filled conchas, traditional Rosca de Reyes and warm tamales in flavors like pork, pork habanero, chicken & hatch chile and rajas con queso. A three-tamale combo with a free drink is also available.
Where: 2517 Airline Dr., Houston, 77009.
When: Cakes and conchas available though Dec. 24; Rosca de Reyes Jan. 2–6 (preorder and in-store); tamales available in-store and via Uber Eats.
Info: elbolillo.com
Common Bond – Holiday Preorders, Pastries & Winter Sips
Common Bond’s holiday preorder menu includes showstoppers like a Black Forest Bûche de Noël, Vanilla Pistachio Raspberry Wreath entremet, classic pies, cornbreads, challah rolls, and holiday bundles of pies and cookies. New seasonal bakery items (Cherry Almond Croissant, Mexican Hot Chocolate Macaron, Glazed Croissant Loaf) join a full lineup of winter drinks such as Peppermint Mochas, Gingerbread Lattes, S’mores Cold Brew, Spiced Mexican Mochas and Caramel Brûlée Lattes.
Where: 449 W. 19th St., Suite B-100, 77008.
When: Preorders Dec. 1–20 for pickup Dec. 23–24
Info: commonbondcafe.com
Hugo’s – Three-Course Lunch in Montrose
Hugo’s is offering a $42 three-course lunch with choices like Sopa Azteca or Caesar salad, mains ranging from tacos de birria, shrimp tostadas and vegetable enchiladas to fish of the day or skirt steak, plus desserts like eggnog cheesecake or churros rellenos.
Where: 1600 Westheimer @ Mandell
When: Lunch Thursdays & Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity.
Info: hugosrestaurant.net
Caracol – Coastal Mexican Lunch Prix Fixe
At Caracol, guests can enjoy a $42 three-course lunch featuring pear salad or creamy squash soup, followed by entrées like smoked octopus, roasted chicken, arrachera, vegetable enchiladas or grilled striped bass, with desserts such as brioche-style capirotada or mocha flan.
Where: 2200 Post Oak Blvd. #160
When: Lunch Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity
Info: caracol.net
Xochi – Oaxacan-Inspired Midday Feast
Xochi’s $42 three-course lunch features starters like butternut squash salad or creamy cauliflower soup, followed by mains such as shrimp with chile de ajo, chile relleno, skirt steak, fish of the day or crispy duck tacos, and sweets like chocolate-mint tres leches or hazelnut flan.
Where: 1777 Walker St. in the Marriott Marquis Houston
When: Lunch Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity
Info: xochihouston.com
Zaranda – Elevated $42 Midtown Lunch
Zaranda’s weekday lunch offers a Caesar salad or soup of the day, followed by mains like a prime rib torta, king salmon salad, marinated rainbow trout, picanha, roasted chicken or vegetarian tacos, with desserts including warm date cake or requesón cheese flan.
Where: 1550 Lamar
When: Lunch Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $42 per person plus beverage, tax & gratuity.
Info: ZarandaHouston.com
Blue Claw Seafood – “Rainbow Road” Holiday Giving & Daily Deals
Blue Claw is partnering with The Rainbow Room to collect new toys, clothing and essentials for children in the foster care system throughout December, culminating in a Dec. 23 holiday meal and gift event for the kids. Diners can also enjoy the new “7 Days of Cravings” daily specials, from Margarita Monday ($5 margaritas + $1 oysters) and Tequila Tuesday (half-off tequila and lobster burgers) to Wine Wednesday, Risotto Thursday, Fish Friday, Kids Eat Free Saturdays and Sunday seafood boil deals.
Where: 13232 Northwest Fwy, Houston.
When: Donations all December; Rainbow Room visit Dec. 17; children’s holiday meal Dec. 23, noon–3 p.m.
Info: blueclawrestaurants.com
Hidden Omakase – Winter Bluefin Wonderland at Wooster’s Garden
Michelin-recommended Hidden Omakase is hosting a one-night-only Winter Bluefin Wonderland pop-up with a whole tuna breakdown, endless sushi, a handroll station, mobile oyster shucking, cowgirl caviar, live entertainment, complimentary cocktails and valet.
Where: Wooster’s Garden, 3315 Milam St., Houston, 77006.
When: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Cost: $325 per person + tax; tickets via Resy.
Haii Keii – $55 Holiday Menu & Half-Off Nights
Upper Kirby’s upscale Asian steakhouse Haii Keii is offering a $55 three-course Holiday Menu nightly from 5 p.m., featuring starters like Thai Chile Shrimp or Pork Belly, mains including filet mignon, Gulf red snapper, Chilean sea bass or the luxe Murakami Roll, plus desserts such as Ube Cheesecake or a Twixx Bombe. Guests can also splurge on upgrades like Wagyu flights, and enjoy Half-Off Wagyu & Whiskey Wednesdays and Half-Off Maki & Sake Sundays all season.
Where: 3300 Kirby Dr., Suite 9-A, Houston.
When: Holiday prix fixe and weekly specials available evenings during the holiday season.
Info: haiikeii.com
Torchy’s Tacos – Queso Gold Card & Holiday Party Packs
Torchy’s is bringing back its coveted Queso Gold Card—spend $250 or more on gift cards in-restaurant starting Nov. 19 and earn a card good for free Green Chile Queso with purchase through Dec. 31, 2026, while supplies last. Shoppers who spend $25 on gift cards receive a $5 Taco Cash Card, and holiday Family Meals and Party Packs make it easy to feed 4–10 people with tacos, tortillas, rice, beans, chips and salsa. Hooky Hour (weekdays 2–6 p.m.) offers half-priced drinks and $6 apps, including a holiday-themed margarita.
Where: 350 W. 19th St., Ste. A, Houston, 77008.
Info: torchystacos.com
Jason’s Deli – Gather & Graze Charcuterie + Holiday Gift Card Bonus
Jason’s Deli’s new Gather & Graze Charcuterie Box packs pepperoni, hard salami, cheeses, olives, piquillo peppers, artichokes, pesto aioli and house-made toasties and flatbread—perfect for office lunches or parties through Dec. 31. Guests who buy $50 in gift cards Nov. 17–Dec. 28 get a $5 promo card for January, plus Deli Dollar members receive an extra $5; participating delis also offer a free Coca-Cola + Jason’s Deli Polar Bear ornament with qualifying gift card purchases while supplies last.
Where: 11120 Northwest Fwy, Houston, 77092.
Info: jasonsdeli.com
Comfort & Holiday Dining Round-Up – National Food Days & Feasts
Golden Corral is celebrating National Comfort Food Day (Dec. 5) with its all-you-can-eat comfort classics and a limited-time Holiday Buffet from 4 p.m. to close, plus Holiday Meals To Go for Christmas Eve and Day.
Jason’s Deli is marking comfort season with Vegetable Soup, Beef Stew, Harvest Turkey Sandwiches and Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake through Dec. 31.
Nothing Bundt Cakes offers its Bundtember lineup and limited-time Coconut Cream Snowflake Cake (Dec. 1–14).
Teriyaki Madness celebrates National Chicken Teriyaki Day (Dec. 11) with a BOGO bowl offer for Mad Rewards members and a chance to win free bowls for a year, plus free delivery week (Dec. 11–17).
Info: goldencorral.com; jasonsdeli.com; nothingbundtcakes.com; teriyakimadness.com
Holiday Dining Out – Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve
Perry’s Steakhouse is offering two special Christmas Eve dine-in menus on Dec. 24: a 3-course menu starting at $69 and a 4-course Rare and Well Done Menu at $139, with luxurious starters, surf-and-turf entrées and festive desserts (credit card reservations required; $15 cancellation fee after Dec. 22).
J. Alexander’s will be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with its full menu of wood-fired specialties and cocktails. Golden Corral’s Holiday Buffet and Holiday Meals To Go are available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (hours vary by location).
Jason’s Deli’s Fall Flavors catering runs all December for easy holiday hosting.
Nothing Bundt Cakes continues Bundtember with a limited-time Peppermint Chocolate Chip flavor Dec. 8–28.
Dog Haus offers shareable bundles and catering all month, plus cocktails and late-night fuel for New Year’s Eve. Teriyaki Madness will be open with modified hours on Christmas Eve.
Info: perryssteakhouse.com; jalexanders.com; goldencorral.com; jasonsdeli.com; nothingbundtcakes.com; doghaus.com; teriyakimadness.com