Crimson flames crackling in the fireplace…mugs of hot chocolate filled to the brim…carols and classic tunes… the festive season is upon us! Christmas is the perfect time to gather with loved ones. Although traditionally, families may share a holiday meal at home, you can create new family dinner traditions this year by visiting one of these restaurants.
There are a range of culinary choices to explore, from a tasty indian thali to a traditional three-course meal featuring a ham dinner. Read on to see our roundup of Ann Arbor area restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025.
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Base Camp Restaurant
5060 Jackson Rd Suite A
734-882-2882
Hours: Lunch: 11am–2pm; Dinner: 5–8:30pm
Special menus: Christmas Lunch Special Menu includes the thali dinner plate, which consists of two entrées, rice, lentil soup (daal) and dessert. The standard menu is also available.
Desi Ruchulu Indian Cuisine
3022 Packard St.
734-361-8111
Hours: 11am-3pm; 5:30-9:45pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available. Special entrée items will be announced a few days prior to Christmas Day.
Gandy Dancer
401 Depot St.
734-769-0592
Hours: 11:30am-9:30pm
Special menus: There is a special three-course Christmas Prix Fixe menu, which consists of a starter, entrée and dessert for $63.
Evergreen Restaurant
208 W. Liberty St.
734-769-2748.
Hours: 11am-9:30pm
Special menus: There will be a holiday menu posted on the website with a limited selection of entrées available. The standard menu is available.
Godaiko
3105 Oak Valley Dr.
734-930-2880
Hours: 11:30am- 7:30pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
JJ Crab House
2871 Carpenter Rd.
734-222-1111
Hours: 11am- 9:30pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available and a special holiday menu may be announced.
King Shing
2865 Carpenter Rd.
734-971-8999
Hours: 11am- 9:45pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
Lan City Noodles
1235 S University Ave
734-263-2888
Hours: 11am-3pm; 4-9:30pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
Namaste Flavours
400 S. Division St.
734-995-1545
Hours: 11:30am-3pm, 5-10pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
Palm Palace
2370 Carpenter Rd.
734-606-0706
Hours: 12-8pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
Panda House
229 N. Maple Rd.
734-662-1818
Hours: 10:30am-9:45pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available.
Texas De Brazil
760 Briarwood Circle
734-336-7119
Hours: 11am-10pm
Special menus: There will be pastries available in addition to the standard menu.
The View Restaurant at Eagle Crest Resort
1275 S. Huron St.
734-487-2000
Hours: 6am-10pm
Special menus: The standard menu will be available and a special three-course Christmas-themed dinner menu will be served.
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