Fort Worth restaurants open for dine-in on Christmas Eve and Day

This could be yours this Christmas | Photo via 97 West Kitchen & Bar

This could be yours this Christmas | Photo via 97 West Kitchen & Bar

Put down the baking sheet + rolling pin — If you’ve already out-cookied yourself this year, give your kitchen a break this week and check out some restaurants open in Fort Worth on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Pro tip: Wipe the sprinkles off your face before stepping inside.

Eatzi’s | 1540 S. University Dr. | Open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Holiday menu items include lobster mac ‘n cheese, orange bourbon vanilla glazed ham, and butter whipped potatoes.

WineHaus | 1628 Park Place Av. | Open 12-4 p.m. on Christmas Eve

If you’re looking for more of a wine + snack than a full meal, enjoy the wine on tap during WineHaus’ limited Christmas Eve hours.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse | 812 Main St. | Open 3-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve + 3-8 p.m. on Christmas Day

Choose from a variety of chops and desserts like cheesecake and chocolate mousse.

97 West Kitchen & Bar | 200 Mule Alley Dr. | Open 4-10 p.m Christmas Eve + Christmas Day

For an upscale option, dine on a four-course prix fixe menu with specials like brussels sprouts with crispy pork belly and Cornish hen with sunchoke puree.

Ol South Pancake House | 1509 S. University | Open until 2 p.m. Christmas Eve, reopens at 8 a.m. Christmas Day

Enjoy a pancake-themed Christmas meal with silver dollar pancakes, breakfast tacos, or chicken fried steak and eggs from the restaurant’s menu.

Heaven’s Gate Restaurant | 3820 N. Main St. | Opens at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day

Stop by for Southern classics like sausage gravy and fried green tomatoes, plus tacos, quesadillas, and Spanish rice.

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