Seasonal & Holidays
Restaurants Open For Christmas 2019 In Alexandria
Don't feel like cooking on the holiday? We've rounded up options on Christmas Eve and Day.
This Christmas, perhaps you'd like to avoid the prep and cleanup associated with cooking a holiday dinner. Whether you want a break from holiday cooking or make it a tradition to go out with family, there are options around Alexandria.
We've rounded up restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both from OpenTable and restaurant websites. Click on each restaurant name for more information.
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- La Tasca - Alexandria: Celebrate Santa's arrival at La Tasca with our Christmas Eve brunch! Join us for Christmas Day brunch from 11am-3pm and enjoy $2 mimosas, sangrias and our brunch menu.
- 219 Restaurant: $45/person special menu
- Savio's - Alexandria: Have a great Christmas eve, with beautiful Christmas decoration, two fireplaces and fresh homemade food! Open from 3 pm on Christmas Day. Celebrate Christmas day with fresh and delicious food while sitting next to a beautiful fireplace!
- Rus Uz: Celebrate the holidays at Rus Uz! We will be open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day until 9 p.m. Rus Uz is a family-owned fine dining Russian and Uzbek restaurant, an inspired blend of both cuisines, offering a taste of the old-world right here in Alexandria.
- Old House Cosmopolitan Grill: Old House Cosmopolitan Grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations are recommended for all holidays. The Old House Cosmopolitan Grill is a homey, all-day eatery and bar, featuring authentic German and Bosnian dishes made with locally sourced, organic produce.
- Kisso Asian Bistro: Kisso Asian Bistro will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Kisso Asian Bistro is a casual eatery offering a menu of Asian dishes plus a sushi bar with a sizable selection of rolls.
- Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge: Dine at Vola's on Christmas Eve during regular restaurant hours. Enjoy a few Christmas Day specials from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Joe Theismann's Restaurant
- King Street Tavern
- The Majestic
- Virtue Feed & Grain
- Chart House Restaurant - Alexandria
- Mia's Italian Kitchen
- Il Porto
- The Study
- Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap
- Trademark Drink + Eat
- Jackson 20 - The Alexandrian
- Mackie's Bar and Grill
- Sonoma Cellar - Old Town Alexandria
- Chef Guo
Christmas Eve Only
- Brabo - Lorien Hotel & Spa: On Tuesday, December 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brabo Brasserie is offering a bountiful Christmas Eve brunch buffet for $30 per person. On Tuesday, December 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Brabo Brasserie will serve a special Christmas Eve three-course dinner for $65 per person. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 703-894-3440 or visiting www.braborestaurant.com/brasserie.
- Laporta's Restaurant: Enjoy live jazz & Christmas carols with the Sharon Clark Trio in our beautifully decorated dining room. Three course dinner $55.99 of Chef Douglas Laporta’s holiday favorites. Reservations 4:30 - 9 pm FREE PARKING SEE MENU ON OUR Facebook page (Children under 12 ~ $19.99)
- Bastille: In French we say Le Réveillon de Noël for our Christmas Eve celebration. Join Bastille for your own festivities or share in one of ours! A very Special 4-course menu for $79 will be available that evening. Taxes/Gratuities/Alcohol are not included in the price.
- Landini Brothers: The Landini's would like to invite you, your family, and friends to join us on Christmas Eve. The owners, Noe and Franco Landini, as well as our Executive Chef of 40 years, Rigo Ramos, have hand written a specialized menu consisting of our most popular specials featured over the past 40 years.
- The Wharf: Thank you for joining us for your Christmas Eve celebration! Please note that all reservations will require a credit card with a 48-hour cancellation fee. If you have any questions contact the restaurant directly.
- Del Ray Cafe:
- The Columbia Firehouse: We will be open for lunch on Christmas Eve from the hours of 11:30am to 5pm.
- Shooter McGee's: Shooter McGee's will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Yunnan by Potomac - A Noodle House: Yunnan by Potomac will be open on Christmas Eve from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Del Ray Cafe: Special tasting menu, $75 plus taxes and gratuity for three courses
- The Warehouse
- Magnolias on King
- Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria
- Oak Steakhouse- Alexandria
- Hen Quarter - Alexandria
- Blackwall Hitch - Alexandria
- Mackie's Bar and Grill
- La Trattoria - Alexandria
- A La Lucia
- Don Taco
- Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
- Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro
- Rosemarino d’Italia
- Cheesetique - Del Ray
- T.J. Stone's
- Urbano 116
- Clyde's at Mark Center
- RT's Restaurant
- Ramparts Tavern
- London Curry House
- City Kitchen - Alexandria
- Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company
- Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant
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