Restaurants Open For Christmas Eve and Christmas in Cleveland

Li Wah
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: This Asiatown staple is ready to serve you a comforting Chinese feast this holiday. Li Wah has been a Cleveland classic serving traditional Chinese options and lunchtime dim sum since 1991. Their extensive menu is sure to satisfy any group. Try this: for a Christmas dinner right out of A Christmas Story, order the Peking Duck ($39-$75). 2999 Payne Ave. #102, Cleveland, 216-696-6556, liwahrestaurant.com 

Texas De Brazil
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: Texas de Brazil in Woodmere offers a lively South American steakhouse experience perfect for holiday gatherings. Enjoy a traditional rodizio-style meal with all-you-can-eat grilled meats carved tableside, plus access to an expansive salad and hot-bar buffet. Try this: Choose the full dinner experience ($56.99) or go lighter with the salad area only ($33.99), both of which come with complimentary house-baked cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes and fried bananas. 28125 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-777-3990, texasdebrazil.com

Table 45, Cleveland
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: Table 45 brings a touch of elegance to Christmas dining with its special holiday menu, a three course celebration built around bold flavors and festive flair. Start with comforting miso butternut squash soup or a vibrant burrata salad studded with heirloom tomatoes and candied walnuts. Entrees range from fig glazed duck breast to herb crusted beef tenderloin to a chermoula crusted seabass with citrus fennel. Dessert keeps the magic going with a classic Buche de Noel or sticky toffee pudding. Try this: Each meal ($80) includes a glass of mulled wine for a perfect holiday toast. 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 216-707-4100, iccleveland.com

Casa la Luna
Open Christmas Eve
Why we love it: Want amazing Italian food while overlooking the beautiful Cuyahoga River during winter? Get an early reservation starting at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and enjoy a festive meal before the evening rush. Along with delicious food, the restaurant is filled with lovely art and is the perfect place to take your date. Try This: The Costolleta Di Agnello ($46) comes with a grilled lamb chop, shallot, port glace and sweet pea risotto. 2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, 216-862-2761. lalunacleveland.com

The Burnham Restaurant
Open Christmas
Why we love it: Located in Downtown Cleveland, The Burnham aims to make Christmas dinner feel special. The restaurant is filled with whimsical holiday decor, and the menu blends classic favorites with new chef-driven creations. Try this: Guests can enjoy roasted winter squash soup with pepitas, prime rib, truffled mac and cheese and roasted vegetables for dinner ($65), then finish with either a white chocolate Madagascar vanilla bean mousse served with tart cranberry compote and a Valrhona chocolate brownie, or a lemon mascarpone cheesecake.100 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, 216-413-5120, opentable.com

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The Centro
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
Why we love it: Enjoy fine dining this Christmas Eve or Christmas at The Centro, located inside the historic Metropolitan at The 9 hotel. While the dining experience is mostly American, there is a European influence as there is a 900-year-old sourdough brick oven used to make Neapolitan-style pizzas. Try this: The Truffle Cream Campanelle ($35) with black truffle, mushrooms and parmesan, or the Lobster Arancini ($19) made with creamy risotto and served with a tomato basil aioli are standout options to celebrate the season. 2017 E 9th St., Cleveland, 216-331-6289, thecentrocleveland.com

LockKeepers, Valley View 
Open Christmas Eve
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404, lockkeepers.com

The South Side, Cleveland
Open Christmas Eve
2207 W 11th St., Cleveland, 216-937-2288, southsidecleveland.com

The Lodge at Bass Lake
Open Christmas Eve
426 South St., Chardon, 440-285-3100, lodgeatbasslake.com

Benihana
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
23611 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, 216-464-7575, benihana.com

Lao Sze Chuan
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
10 Park Ave. Ste. 106, Orange, 216-331-4642, laoszechuanohio.com

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Houlihan's
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
25651 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-808-9090, houlihans.com

Buca Di Beppo
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
16677 Southpark Center, Strongsville, 440-846-6262, dineatbuca.com

King Wah
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas 
20668 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 440-331-0330, kingwahrestaurant.biz

Sichuan Hot Pot
Open Christmas Eve & Christmas
2162 Rockwell Ave., Cleveland, 216-523-1188, sichuanhotpotcleveland.com

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