Hard to believe we’re only one week away from Christmas Eve. If you’re still pondering what to do for those big holiday celebrations — and the idea of cooking feels less than festive — we’ve got you covered. Las Vegas does this season exceptionally well, and whether you’re hosting out-of-town guests or just looking to make Christmas feel a little more special this year, these Eater-approved spots make it easy to celebrate without the stress.

Full disclosure: my family tradition leans more toward a great movie and Chinese food on Christmas Day. (And yes — that might be another blog.)

But for those that want to experience the best Las Vegas has to offer for Christmas, here’s a list from Eater — and you can read the full article there as well. Vegas is a magical place to spend Christmas because the Strip is already festively lit up, and plenty of Las Vegas restaurants will be open, many of which are hosting delicious Christmas Eve dinners and Christmas Day feasts. If you find yourself not wanting to cook when Christmas Day approaches, a suitable meal in Vegas — from expansive buffets to old-school haunts to swanky steakhouses — awaits.

Siegel’s 1941

For a taste of old-school Vegas, Siegel’s 1941 is located within the longest continuously running casino in Las Vegas. On Christmas Day, the restaurant will offer a three-course menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. that includes classics like roasted butternut squash soup, ham with brandy-pineapple sauce, sweet potatoes, and green beans amandine, and fresh-baked pecan or apple pie. The Christmas menu is available for $27.95 per person with a player’s card and $32.95 per person without one.

El Cortez
600 E Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Hawthorn Grill

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Hawthorn Grill will offer a prime rib dinner special for $75 per person. In addition to prime rib, diners get a side of green beans, mashed potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Hazelnut cake with salted caramel is available for dessert. Dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

221 N Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89145

Market Place Buffet

Open Christmas Day, the buffet will serve all things Christmas for $64.99 per person and $34.99 for children 12 and under from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The expansive menu includes a carving station with prime rib and glazed ham, brunch options like lobster frittata and blueberry pancakes, and a global station with wonton soup and assorted dim sum. For dessert, expect cakes, cookies, cream puffs, crème brûlée, and more.

221 N Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89145

SW Steakhouse

For a swanky steakhouse Christmas, visit SW Steakhouse at the Wynn. The three-course meal includes the choice of garganelli pasta with duck ragu topped with winter truffles or foie gras, an aged New York strip served with bone marrow butter and raclette gratin, and a festive buche de Noël served with sweet cream ice cream.

Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & BBQ

Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean you can’t wear your cowboy hat and pull on your boots to celebrate honky-tonk style. On Christmas Day, this modern evolution of the famous Texas saloon will offer barbecue, bull riding, and even line dancing lessons.

3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Buddy V’s Ristorante

There’s no rule that says you must forsake your penchant for good Italian food on Christmas. Instead, head to Buddy V’s on Christmas Day, where $75 per person will buy you a three-course menu that includes pear and gorgonzola salad, slow-braised veal osso bucco served with crispy gnocchi, and an almond cake with raspberry mousse gelée from the Cake Boss himself.

3327 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Bouchon at The Venetian

For a festive French feast, Bouchon by Thomas Keller is preparing a decadent Joyeux Noël menu. On December 24 and 25 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., choose from French favorites like pan-seared foie gras, jumbo lump crab gratin, braised beef short rib, and crème brûlée on a three-course menu priced at $140 per person, with an optional $75 wine pairing. Chilled seafood platters featuring lobster, oysters, shrimp, clams, and mussels are also available.

3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, 10th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Ramsay’s Kitchen

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s outpost at Harrah’s is a great option for visitors who want a taste of his famous food. On Christmas Day, the restaurant will offer a special three-course menu from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $69.95 per person that includes a choice of Caesar salad or onion soup, prime rib, and Eton Mess or sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

3475 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

RPM Italian

For a modern steakhouse twist on a beloved Italian-American Christmas tradition, RPM Italian at the Forum Shops at Caesars will offer a five-course menu to celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For $125 per person, guests will enjoy tuna crudo, Hokkaido scallops, lobster linguine, and seafood risotto, with filet mignon to finish.

3500 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

With an 11th-floor view of the Las Vegas Strip and the Bellagio Fountains, Eiffel Tower Restaurant will offer a festive three-course dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $155 per person. The menu includes French-inspired holiday dishes like pheasant pâté, lobster bisque, beef tenderloin, roasted chicken breast, white chocolate peppermint soufflé, crème brûlée, and more.

3655 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas

For a festive Bavarian feast with plenty of German beer, visit Hofbräuhaus on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The holiday menu includes fried brie, roasted duck with potato dumplings, beef goulash soup, and cinnamon-dusted bread pudding drizzled with eggnog anglaise — all best enjoyed with warm mulled wine.

4510 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Summer House

Drenched in natural light, white-washed walls, and greenery, Summer House brings beach vibes to the holidays. For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, it will offer a three-course menu featuring black truffle Caesar salad or lobster bisque, plank-roasted Ora King salmon or beef tenderloin, and desserts like chocolate peppermint pot de crème or gooey lemon butter cake.

6915 South Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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Happy holidays,
Jennifer

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