Many restaurants in Calgary are closed for the holidays, but luckily, many are open as well.
There is no shortage of dining available across the city for Christmas Day, with several places offering exclusive Christmas dining experiences, and many others simply staying open for their regular Thursday hours. Those who celebrate Christmas and those who don’t all have many ways to enjoy a delicious meal. The restaurants in Calgary that open on Christmas Day also offer a variety of cuisines, dining styles, and options to take home or have delivered.
For Calgary Restaurants with Christmas Day Specials: Christmas Dinner Take-Out or Dine-In in Calgary
The Potion Room
Find all the festive fun at Calgary’s The Potion Room this holiday season, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The unique cocktail lounge is a magic and fantasy-themed gathering space with fantastical fun included in the drink and food menus. And while the regular decorations are all about wizards, witches, and dragons, The Potion Room is fully decorated for Christmas.
Where: 1211 9 Ave SE, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 5:00 p.m. -11:45 p.m.
Mumbai Bites
Grab a hearty, warming, and tasty meal over the holiday season from Mumbai Bites who remain open over Christmas but with slightly limited hours. Mumbai Bites specialize in progressive Indian cuisine which they put into starters and small plates, meat or vegetarian entrees, and much more.
Where: 1214C 9 Ave SE, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Tonic Kitchen & Bar
The Tonic Kitchen & Bar will be open all day long for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day to give you plenty of dining options for a day on which most places will be closed. And as a restaurant that’s part of the Calgary Airport, Tonic also provides an excellent place for holiday travellers to stop and enjoy a comforting meal. Stop by Tonic over the holiday for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks!
Where: 20 Aero Crescent NE, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 7:00a.m. -11:00 p.m.
The Casbah Restaurant
Escape to Morocco this Christmas! Whether you need a place for a festive meal, or a Thursday dinner, The Casbah will be open for dinner on the holiday. Choose between rich and flavorful sides, entrees, and appetizers, or use The Casbah’s set menus for a culinary Tour of Morocco.
Where: 1214C 9 Ave SE, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 5:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Cheong-Dam Korean BBQ
Calgarians can consider themselves lucky to have not one Cheong-Dam Korean BBQ restaurants to visit on the holiday, but two! The Korean barbecue restaurants are here almost every day of the year to provide an exceptional dining experience for lunch and dinner. Cheong-Dam have a Korean all-you-can-eat buffet, with three different pricing tiers to include a small (Silver), medium (Gold), and large (Platinum) buffet experience.
Where:
- 4 Royal Vista Way NW, Calgary
- 19587 Seton Crescent SE #875, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 11:30a.m. -3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Auttarote Thai Cuisine
Get a table with Auttarote Thai Cuisine this Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or Boxing Day! The restaurant will be open with limited hours over the holidays with only one day closed on January 4th, 2026. And for those who do celebrate the holiday, you’ll get to enjoy a meal away from the house but within Auttarote’s fully decorated and Christmasy dining room. The Auttarote Thai Cuisine menus include fun craft cocktails, savoury meats and seafoods, handmade dumplings, hearty soups or noodle bowls, and more.
Where: 118 5 Ave SE, 2nd FL., Calgary
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Rajdoot Restaurant
The authentic Indian cuisine of Calgary’s Rajdoot Restaurant is combined with creative culinary techniques and global flavour inspirations to create a one-of-a-kind menu. And this menu will be available all-day-long at both Rajdoot Restaurants for Christmas Day. That gives you time to enjoy the warming and flavourful dishes for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
Where: 2028 4 St SW, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 11:00a.m. -11:00 p.m.
Korilla Korean BBQ
Reservations for Korilla Korean BBQ are open for dinner on Christmas Day. The restaurant’s regular Thursday hours are in effect to give you somewhere to go for a delicious holiday dinner or simply a good feast with good company. One of the biggest features of the Korilla menu is the restaurant’s top-shelf cuts of beef like wagyu, ribeye, or dry aged tomahawk steak, as well as high quality cuts of pork, or servings of seafood. Many of the Korilla Korean BBQ menu items are also great for sharing.
Where: 1410 17 Ave SW, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Shibuya Izakaya
The family-owned and locally owned Shibuya Izakaya is a top spot in Calgary for authentic Japanese cuisine any time of the year. And as a bonus, the restaurant is also open for their regular hours on Christmas Day to offer anyone the chance to indulge in their lunch or dinner menus. The Shibuya Izakaya menus are also available for pickup and delivery. And along with the extensive menus of rolls, noodles, salads, tempura, and more, Shibuya Izakaya also boast an extensive menu for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Where: 5010 4 St NE #2, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 11:00a.m. -11:00 p.m.
Gyu-Kaku
Gyu-Kaku Calgary are open for lunch and dinner this coming Christmas. Their a la carte is available on the 25th and includes a variety of dishes that are perfect for sharing, or as individual plates. Get into the holiday spirit through a healthy portion of Gyu-Kaku ‘s sushi, sashimi, salads, fried goodies, soups, or meat entrées.
Where: Unit 100 638-6 Ave. SW, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Shoe & Canoe Public House
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
Canadian Brewhouse Mahogany
Almost all of the Calgary Canadian Brewhouse locations are closed for Christmas- all but one! The Mahogany Canadian Brewhouse is open this coming December 25th. The restaurant and bar are open for reservations, walk-ins, and takeout. The Brewhouse’s menu includes classic pub-style items, many with a Canadian twist.
Where: 7 Mahogany Plaza SE #700
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
Red Lobster
Canada’s Red Lobster locations are open this Christmas Day! This includes the Calgary Red Lobster in Marlborough, and the northeast location. Take this opportunity to indulge in the classic Red Lobster seafood feasts or snacks, and choose between taking the meals home to enjoy, or dining at either Red Lobster location. There are several family meals or packages available from Red Lobster as well that make a great addition to a holiday table.
Where: 312 35th Street N.E.
100-6100 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
December 25th Hours: 12:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
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.
Where: 1110 Panatella Blvd. NW #610