25 restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the Twin Cities

DINE IN

Located in Edina and Minnetonka, Big Bowl will be open Christmas Eve from 11:15 a.m.-8 p.m. for dine-in, carryout and delivery for lunch and dinner of its signature Chinese and Thai dishes. They also offer party platters for those hosting at home. 3669 Galleria, Edina; Ridgedale Center, 12649 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka; bigbowl.com

The Rogers location is open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Christmas Day from 3-10 p.m.; the St. Louis Park location is only open Christmas Day from 3-9 p.m. 21400 John Milless Dr., Rogers; 7007 Walker St., St. Louis Park; theblockmn.com

Special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offerings include a surf-and-turf feature with a filet, shrimp, mashed potatoes and asparagus ($65); available from 4-9 p.m. Hotel Ivy, 1115 2nd Av. S., Mpls., brevabarandgrill.com

Enjoy a curated Christmas Day brunch with family and friends from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The menu includes seasonal flavors, pastries and elevated breakfast and lunch selections. St. Paul Hotel, 350 Market St., St. Paul, staintpaulhotel.com

Open Christmas Day from 3-9 p.m. for all your dining needs with a wide selection of American-style fare, craft brews, cocktails and more. 15600 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, dukeson7.com

The restaurant inside the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America is open for dining Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5-10 p.m. The festive menu includes duck confit croquettes, porcini-rubbed prime rib with roasted vegetables and a cranberry pavlova. 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, firelakerestaurant.com

An Italian-inspired celebration on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the restaurant inside Hotel Emery beginning at 5 p.m. On the menu is bacon-wrapped dates, lobster risotto, prime rib and a dark chocolate torta. 215 S. 4th St., Mpls., dinegiulia.com

Open Christmas Day from 3-9 p.m. for those who want someone else to do the cooking. 3675 Minnehaha Av., Mpls., howempls.com

The member of the Parasole family of restaurants is open for dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 7a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 24-25. 825 Marquette Av., Mpls., mannyssteakhouse.com

It’s open Christmas Day from 3-10 p.m. serving its full menu of upscale American casual cuisine. 685 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior, maynards-excelsior.com

Christmas Eve lunch and dinner will feature a select menu of its most popular menu items from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Christmas Day feasting begins at 11 a.m. with a four-course meal of traditional flavors. Details coming soon. 95 Merriam St., Mpls., nicolletislandinn.com

The downtown Hopkins bar and restaurant has more than 90 different whiskeys and a menu of unique burgers and other selections, all available on Christmas Day from 3-9 p.m. 819 Mainstreet, Hopkins, pub819.com

Make a reservation to dine with loved ones on Christmas Eve — until 5 p.m. The menu has a hefty selection of appetizers, steaks, sides, seafood specialties and desserts. 920 2nd Av. S., Mpls., ruthschris.com

Dine in on Christmas Eve from 3-8 p.m. or Christmas Day from 2-8 p.m. A featured menu including glazed bacon, caviar experience, scallops, tournedos rossini and cranberry bliss bar is available alongside the regular menu. St. Paul Hotel, 350 Market St., St. Paul, stpaulgrill.com

Celebrate the season with a Christmas Day brunch buffet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with signature offerings like a seafood tower, a prime rib carving station served with other brunch classics ($60, $25 for kids under 12). For dinner, the full steakhouse menu is available from 1-8:30 p.m. 88 S. 6th St., Mpls., stockandbondmn.com

Make reservations for a merry meal on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. There’s plenty offered with charbroiled meats, shareables, salads, handhelds and more, as well as a featured menu with crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, prime rib, lobster tail, wines and a cherry aviation cocktail. 456 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul, stockyardtc.com

Open for brunch on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and on Christmas Day there’s both brunch (7 a.m.-2 p.m.) and dinner (5-10 p.m.). Hewing Hotel, 300 N. Washington Av., Mpls., hewinghotel.com

Nestled inside the Mall of America, they’re open for dine-in and carryout on Christmas Eve from 11:15 a.m.-7 p.m. 130 North Garden, Mall of America, Bloomington, twincitygrillrestaurant.com

Open for breakfast and lunch on Christmas Eve for holiday dining, as well as an all-you-can-eat buffet on Christmas Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with salads, fruit, wings, sliders, brats, pulled pork and more. Adults $35; kids 6-12 $20; 5 and under free. Canopy Hotel by Hilton, 708 S. 3rd St., Mpls., umbrampls.com

The restaurant will serve its dinner menu from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Christmas Eve, including salmon, prime rib, chopped salad, cherry pie and more. 8251 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, wildfirerestaurant.com

For Christmas Eve, the regular menu is available 7 a.m.-8 p.m. On Christmas Day it’s the regular menu at breakfast and dinner will feature a three-course meal of roasted cauliflower soup, a prime rib dinner and Nutella French silk pie. 31 S. 7th St., Mpls., woodandpaddlemn.com

A feast fit for the three kings with prime rim, au gratin potatoes, asparagus, salad and dinner rolls. Optional add-ons include salmon, ham, mac and cheese, lobster bisque, chicken wild rice soup, bread pudding and a host of sweets. The meal feeds six for $275. Order by 3 p.m. Dec. 22 for heat-and-serve pickup Dec. 23-24 or hot-and-ready on Dec. 24. 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, masonjar.kitchen

BAKED GOODS

Orders for Hanukkah challah rounds ($9.95-$10.50) available through Wednesday for pickup Sunday. Christmas items including breads, cookies and Kouign Amann Tart Tatin, ($9-$70) can be ordered by Friday for pickup on Dec. 24. 3220 W. Lake St., Mpls., rusticabakery.com cq