Many restaurants in Calgary are closed for the holidays, but luckily, many are open as well.
For those who are looking to celebrate Christmas, these open restaurants offer a place to enjoy a holiday meal as a family without the worry of cooking. Many open restaurants also offer a place to grab quick snacks or easy meals at any time of the day.
- Things to Do on Christmas Day in Calgary
- Places to Order Christmas Dinner Take-Out or Dine-In in Calgary
Contents:
- Calgary Restaurants open on Christmas Day
- Calgary Restaurants with Christmas Day Specials
Calgary Restaurants open on December 25
Gyu-Kaku
Where: Unit 100 638-6 Ave. SW, Calgary
Shoe & Canoe Public House – Delta by Marriott Downtown
Shoe & Canoe Public House is in downtown Calgary’s Delta by Marriott. They’re open to all guests and visitors on Christmas Day, too. The family-friendly restaurant offers a kids’ menu, and options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The also boast a warm and soothing selection of seasonal craft cocktails like the Northern Lights or Harvest Old Fashioned.
Where: 209 4 Ave SE Calgary,
Freestyle Social Club and Poolside – Hotel Arts
The Hotel Arts’ Freestyle Social Club and Poolside dining services are open December 25th with a chance to relax on a small staycation this Christmas. The menu is available as poolside dining service, or as table service. The selection includes a variety of plates that are perfect for sharing or an individual snack. They include a few main dishes as well, signature poolside cocktails, and other spirits or drinks.
Where: 119 12 Ave SW
Botanicus Kitchen + Bar – Westin Calgary Airport
Take advantage of the convenience of dining near Calgary’s airport this Christmas if you’re staying nearby or are in the midst of holiday travel. Anyone in Calgary can take advantage of the Botanicus Kitchen & Bar’s open hours on Christmas. They’re offering up a special holiday menu for December 24-25 with seasonal and festive a la carte options. Botanicus also serves breakfast and lunch.
Where: 671 Aero Drive
Canadian Brewhouse Mahogany
Where: 7 Mahogany Plaza SE #700
Indian Accent Kitchen & Bar
Indian Accent can make an excellent choice for anyone in search of a vegetarian meal on Christmas Day. Indian Accent’s vegetarian menu includes large and filling selections which are offered alongside just as many meat/fish plates. Their menu continues with Indo-Chinese dishes, fresh breads, desserts, and more.
Where: # 3126, 288 Saint Moritz Dr. SW, Calgary
Red Lobster
Canada’s Red Lobster locations are open this Christmas Day! This includes the Calgary Red Lobster in Marlborough. The seafood chain is always rotating different specials and special menus. So, there are ways to save with the rotating specials on individual meals, and ways to save on group or family ordering. The family meals include vegetables and salad, sides, and plenty of seafood snacks.
Where: 312 35th Street N.E.
Delhi Express
Calgary’s Delhi Express is open every day from 11-11 and is considered a top choice for Indian cuisine in the city. The local and family-owned restaurant offers a menu of cuisine inspired, more specifically, by Indian street foods. So, with that come a large variety of vegetarian entrees, entrees with a more Indo-Chinese flair, and several different chicken entrees.
Where: 5850 88 Ave NE #4110
Emerald Garden
Take the Chinese food of Emerald Garden home this Christmas or enjoy it within the restaurant. Mt. Pleasant restaurant. The Emerald Garden offer lighter snacks and appetizers that are great for sharing, as well as a number of rice dishes and meat dishes that can easily be served family-style. A few of the restaurant’s specialties include hot pot, chop suey, and seafood.
Where: 1006 16 Ave NW
Tiffin Curry & Roti House
Stop by the Tiffin Curry & Roti House in Calgary to take advantage of them being open on December 25th. Or enjoy their comfort foods in the comfort of your own home with a takeout order. No matter the case, you’ll be able to choose between Tiffin’s appetizers, family package deals, individual entrees, and dessert menu.
Where: 188 28 St. SE
Tamarind East Indian Restaurant
Tamarind East Indian Cuisine, in Calgary’s Panorama neighbourhood, provide a menu of authentic East Indian cuisine. And this menu is available to enjoy on December 25th. The restaurant focuses on creating dishes with the freshest ingredients, sourced locally wherever possible. Plus, Tamarind East Indian Cuisine include free delivery within Calgary on orders over $35.
Where: 1110 Panatella Blvd. NW #610
John Wong’s Chinese Restaurant
John Wong’s Chinese Restaurant will be open for Christmas day dining in Calgary this year. Additionally, the food is available to order online and take home to eat. The menu has a variety of authentic Chinese foods including individual plates and entrees, combos, soups, appetizers, and family dinner packages.
Where: 8413 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary
Dragon Gate Restaurant
The Chinese restaurant Dragon Gate are dedicated to providing authentic Chinese food and Szechuan twists to every dish. They focus on freshness, nutrition, and heartiness. They also focus on creating a warm, cozy, and inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy these cozy dishes. A few of their key and more famous dishes include their homemade egg rolls or beef in black bean sauce.
Where: 2024 33 Ave SW
Zaika The Indian Delicacy
Where: #120 500 Royal Oak Dr NW
2. Calgary Restaurants with Christmas Day Specials
A Thomsons Christmas Day Buffet Extravaganza
This year’s Christmas Day Buffet at Thomsons Kitchen & Bar promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Indulge in a sumptuous feast that will transport you to a world of culinary indulgence.
When: Monday, December 25, 2023 | Seating times start at 12:00 PM
Where: Thomsons Kitchen & Bar, 112 8 Ave SE, Calgary
How much: $145 per person, $73 for 6-12 years old; Free for kids 5 years old & below
The Carriage House Inn
The Carriage House Inn have many ways to add convenience and fun to your holiday meal plans. They offer a Christmas Dinner To Go and will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. The Christmas Eve Dinner is a plated prix fix dinner, while the Christmas Day event includes a buffet for dinner.
When: December 24-25, 2023
Where: 9030 Macleod Trail
How much: plated dinner $75 per adult and $35 per child; buffet $55 per adult and $25 per child.
Yellow Door Bistro – Hotel Arts
There are two ways to enjoy your Christmas Day with the decadent foods from Yellow Door Bistro. Make reservations earlier in the day for their Christmas Day Brunch Buffet. Otherwise, save that time for other celebrations, and join the Yellow Door Bistro for a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet. Both buffets will include enough variety and items to keep your family filled for the day.
When: December 25, 2023
Where: 119 12 Ave. SW
How much: $50-$85 per person
Hawthorne Dining Room
As always, the Fairmont Palliser’s Hawthorne Dining Room are providing a number of ways to make the holiday seasons merry, bright, and filled with food. They offer a Festive Turkey-to-Go, and a few dine-in options, including for Christmas day. Take in their festive Yuletide Lunch, or Yuletide Dinner, available until Boxing Day.
When: November 24-December 26, 2023
How Much: $55-$80 per person
Where: Hawthorn at Fairmont Palliser – 133 9th Ave. SW
Flower & Wolf
There are two Christmas events planned by Flower & Wolf this year. Choose between Flower & Wolf’s Christmas Eve four-course prime rib dinner, or the Christmas Day Brunch Buffet. The four-course dinner features sides and accompaniments like pan seared scallops, potato gnocchi, and egg-nogg brulee.
When: December 24-25
Where: 255 Barclay Parade SW
How much: $78-$92 per person
ONE18 Empire
ONE18 Empire have special plans for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The restaurant will be open both days to assist with your holiday meal plans. They’ve created a special feature menu with festive goodies like maple brined turkey, bone marrow whipped mashed potatoes, and several more accompaniments. ONE18 Empire also offer an excellent list of cocktails and wines to try with the meal.
When: December 24-25, 2023
Where: 820 Centre St. SE
How much: $45 per person
Sage & Co.
Sage & Co. have planned a special three-course dinner for Christmas 2023. Join Sage & Co. on December 25th for a meal of local and fresh ingredients through starters, a main entrée, and dessert. They’ve left the entrée options as a secret and won’t reveal them until you are seated. Optional add-ons are also available including a kid’s meal, or wine pairings.
When: December 25, 2023
Where: 135 Southland Dr. SE
How much: $75 per person
Garden Court Restaurant – Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre
When: December 25, 2023
Where: 1000 Glenmore Court SE, Calgary
How much: $25-$65 per person
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino’s Christmas meal is available from now until Christmas Day and including Christmas Day. These meals include the Festive Lunch Buffet, a Festive Dinner Buffet, and the final special buffet for Christmas Dinner.
When: December 1-25, 2023
Where: 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
How much: $21.99-$32.99 per person
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