Get Christmas Dinner To-Go at These Dallas Restaurants

December 25 marks Christmas and the first night of Hannakuh: talk about a doubleheader. Whether you’re craving comfort food, seafood or Greek cuisine for your holiday feast, Dallas-area restaurants have your takeout needs covered without the hassle of dishes or spending days thawing a turkey.

Here's a list of restaurants open on Christmas, many of which will also be taking to-go orders.

If you prefer Chinese food for your traditional holiday meal, you can also check out our recent list of the Best Chinese restaurants in Dallas.

Barrel & Bones

Carrollton, Dallas and The Colony

Barrel & Bones advertises an effortless holiday celebration with its take ‘n’ bake bundle. For $129.99, you’ll get a whole smoked turkey or spiral ham, two half-pan sides, a Caesar salad and 20 dinner rolls with cinnamon butter. If a la carte is more your speed, meats, sides, rolls, salads and cakes are available for individual purchase. Secure your spread online.

Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ

3317 Inwood Road

Big Al's near Love Field has a lot of options for holiday meals. You can get a whole family feast ($175), dinner plates or a package with 3 pounds of meats, two sides and eight rolls for $88.  Or you can just outsource the meat to them and you take care of the sides. Affordable options are abundant here.

Miriam Cocina Latina

Clyde Warren Park, 2015 Woodall Rodgers Freeway

“Take Miriam home for the holidays” with a Latin-inspired menu, from Dec. 15–24. Get verde enchiladas (chicken, cheese or spinach) with mushrooms and sauteed onions or Christmas tamales by the dozen (chicken or pork) — each $60. Both options come with rice, beans, chips and Miriam’s signature salsa trio to complete your meal. Find the holiday menu online.

Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge

5757 W. Lovers Lane

The new Greek spot is celebrating its first holiday season with a to-go holiday menu. Indulge in souvlaki skewers (chicken for $54 or shrimp for $69), a Moussaka Georgalis tray ($60) or Moussaka Georgalis pie ($65). Sides include lemon potatoes or horta greens for $35; appetizers and desserts are also available. Pick-up is available Dec. 24. Order by 4 p.m. Dec. 22 online, in person or by emailing [email protected].

OAK'D BBQ

5500 Greenville Ave. and 4525 Belt Line Road

Under the "holiday menu" tab, you can place your order online, to pick up by December 23. The deadline for whole smoked turkeys is already passed, but you can still place orders for other proteins and all their amazing sides. Follow the specific directions by swiping right on this Instagram post.

One90 Smoked Meats

10240 E. Northwest Highway

One90 Smoked Meats will take care of the entrees with its holiday specials menu. Order turkey breast ($65), spiral sliced ham ($99), brisket ($110 for half; $210 for whole), smoked salmon ($125), prime rib ($250), beef tenderloin ($130) or even three gallons of beef tallow ($75). Secure yours online.

The Porch

2912 N. Henderson Ave.

A traditional Christmas dinner will be yours after a few clicks on The Porch’s website. The $275 Christmas spread includes oven-roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans almondine, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, hot honey Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese. The meal serves eight to 12 people and is ready to heat, garnish and serve. Pre-orders are due Dec. 20 and can be picked up Dec. 23 or 24 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is a steal.

Quarter Acre

2023 Greenville Ave.

Time is running out to place your order for a Christmas take-home package from Quarter Acre. Get your order in by Dec. 14. Each package includes beef Wellington, pomme dauphinoise, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, bourbon pecan pie and sourdough bread. Packages go for $325 and feed up to four people. Add Champagne and caviar for $150. Orders can be placed online and picked up Dec. 24.

Rex’s Seafood and Market

6713 W. Northwest Highway

More than just seafood is on Rex’s holiday menu. Among entrees are a smoked salmon platter ($28.99/pound), shrimp cocktail platter ($28.99/pound), prime beef tenderloin ($48.99/pound) and jumbo lump crab cakes ($24.99 each). Sides feed about four people and include bacon mac and cheese ($19.99), sweet potato mash ($18.99) and oyster stuffing ($21.99). Complete your meal with a key lime pie ($36), bread pudding ($24) or ice cream ($7.99/pint). Visit the website, stop by or call 214-758-0566.

Rye

1920 Greenville Ave.

For the first time, Dallasites can indulge in Christmas takeout from a Michelin-recognized restaurant. That’s right, beloved Rye received the Exceptional Cocktail Award in the first year of Texas’ inclusion in the Michelin Guide. Order your Christmas feast and cocktail kit by noon Dec. 17 (and pick-up on Dec. 21 between noon and 3 p.m.). Take-and-bake kit offerings include glazed, smoked ham ($85), smoked gouda mac and cheese (from $40), green bean casserole (from $40) and Brussels sprout salad (from $36). No need to play bartender when you can add an Apothecary holiday cocktail kit, starting at $80, which makes 6 to 12 drinks of “I Triple Dog Dare You,” “Nobody Puts Gravy in a Corner,” “Ginger Bells” or other festive bevs.

The Saint

2633 Gaston Ave.

Chef Jacob Williamson, who spent more than a decade with Wolfgang Puck, is behind the menu at The Saint Italian steakhouse. For $395, get whipped ricotta, Caesar salad, roasted prime beef tenderloin, ham, sweet potato puree, mac and cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, root vegetable gratin, pumpkin pie and white chocolate cheesecake (enough for four to six people). Pickup is noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 24. Call 214-258-6152 or email [email protected] to claim yours.

Silver Fox

3650 Shire Blvd. (Richardson)

Silver Fox in Richardson is open for Christmas Eve, but also has a nice feast to go. The roasted tenderlion family pack is $250 and includes enough food for three or four people. The tenderloin comes with a red wine shallot reduction, whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas and creamed corn.

Sloane's Corner

2001 Ross Ave., Suite 125

The corporate weekday lunch hub is ready to feed your party of two (or more) at home this holiday season. Sloane’s Christmas feast starts at $140 for two people plus $60 for each additional person. The spread includes rolls, a winter green salad, dark cherry braised short ribs, herb-roasted turkey, sourdough stuffing, bourbon-glazed sweet potatoes, aged cheddar mac and cheese, grilled asparagus and assorted mini cookies. Order online by 2 p.m., Dec. 20, and pick up on Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Terry Black’s

3025 Main St.

In the restaurant’s words, “No one should face the craziness of the season without brisket.” The Deep Ellum favorite is serving up its full menu for pick-up as late as 3:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Whole meats include brisket ($175), turkey breast ($115), pork spare ribs ($80) or beef ribs ($185). Side offerings include mac and cheese, pinto beans, cream corn and baked potato salad. If you’re ordering to be eaten the following day, Terry Black’s recommends selecting a fully cooked, vacuum sealed and chilled meat for reheating. Order online.