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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Restaurants to Take the Whole Family

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The true nightmare before Christmas is not having a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal planned out for your visiting guests. After all, you’re not a Bed & Breakfast, but these people have to eat at some point, right?! Well, Atlanta Eats and these restaurants have your back. They are open on this merry holiday so that your hearts AND tummies can be full (and your kitchen can stay clean).

Southern Art’s Chicken and Waffles

Southern Art and Bourbon Bar: This year Southern Art and Bourbon Bar are ready for hungry guests on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, they are offering a four course dinner that includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, and holiday dessert. For Christmas Day, you can enjoy their brunch buffet from 11am to 4pm that costs $89 per adult and $45 per child. Check out both menus here.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: On Christmas Day the steaks will be seared and served starting at noon at Ruth’s Chris. They are offering their full menu along with holiday special pricing on their Surf and Turf. If the holidays have tired you out beyond belief, don’t bother cooking and make your family a reservation here.

Ruth’s Chris Filet – Oscar Style

Versailles at Chateau Elan: If you are staying north of the city for the holidays then this brunch buffet may be perfect for you. Versailles is the restaurant located inside of Chateau Elan’s beautiful vineyard and resort. On Christmas Day you can enjoy an amazing array of food at their brunch. It kicks off at 11 AM and ends at 5 PM. Adults can eat for $89 per person and $25 per child ages 6-11. For full details of the spread click here.

South City Kitchen: All locations are celebrating Christmas Eve with a delicious three-course dinner from 5 to 9 PM. For $55 per adult and $27.50 per child, you can order jumbo lump crab cakes, duck confit, pumpkin cheesecake and plenty of other options to choose from. If you are curious about reservations or other savory choices on the menu click here.

The Southern Gentleman’s Shrimp and Grits

The Southern Gentleman: Be a true southern gentleman and treat your family to a Christmas Eve brunch from 11 AM- 3 PM. Their regular brunch menu will be offered which includes a variety of sweet and savory dishes. They are also offering special seasonal mimosas that sparkle with flavor. Check out their full menu here.

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