The holiday season doesn’t need to be stressful. Take some time cooking off your plate and dine out at some of the best restaurants in North Texas.
Here's Local Profile's curated list of where to dine in Plano during the holidays:
Truluck's | Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
Where: 7161 Bishop Road, Plano
Reservations
Truluck's will be open on Christmas Eve from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering guests the chance to enjoy their favorite seafood and steak dishes from the regular menu, in addition to several specials.
- Specialty holiday cocktails: Bourbon-based holiday nog and nutcracker rum punch
- Chocolate peppermint cake: Layers of rich chocolate cake, peppermint cream cheese icing and is topped with crushed candy and Godiva chocolate sauce
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar
Where: 7201 Bishop Road, Plano
Reservations
Celebrate the season at CRÚ Food & Wine Bar with a special Christmas Eve dinner, offering a 3-course prix fixe menu for $55 or a selection of à la carte options. Delight in holiday-inspired dishes perfect for the occasion.
- Appetizers: Lobster bisque, black truffle fonduta ravioli
- Entrées: Allen Brothers prime NY strip, Barolo braised short rib, herb roasted salmon and more
- Desserts: Christmas crème brûlée, New York-style cheesecake, chocolate molten lava cake
Del Frisco's Grille Plano
Where: 7200 Bishop Road, Plano
Reservations
Del Frisco’s Grille will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy items from the regular menu or indulge in festive holiday specials.
- Filet mignon and petite cold water lobster tail: Choose from ashed gold potatoes, roasted asparagus or crispy Brussels sprouts
- Apple cranberry cobbler: Cinnamon oat crumble and vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce
Blue Mesa Grill
Where: 8200 Dallas Pkwy, Plano
Call for more info and to make your reservation!
Get ready for a Christmas Eve brunch buffet on Dec. 22, 2024, featuring a holiday feast with various savory and sweet dishes.
Guests can indulge in specialties like beef tenderloin, red chile glazed ham, Southwest stuffing and Adobe pie, a signature tamale creation. Blue Mesa's classics, such as blue corn cheese enchiladas and a build-your-own taco station, are also available.
Breakfast lovers can enjoy made-to-order omelets, huevos rancheros and Belgian waffles, while the dessert spread includes chocolate fudge brownies, Christmas cookies and sopapilla cheesecake with cajeta. A surprise visit from Santa Claus adds a magical touch to the experience.
Seasons 52
When: 7300 Lone Star Dr Suite C100, Plano
Reservations
Kick back and enjoy Christmas Eve, even with food sensitivities. Seasons 52 is perfect for those who have dietary restrictions but don’t want to sacrifice a great meal. Seasons 52's Christmas menu includes new flavors and seasonal favorites. The holiday menu has not yet been announced.
Mignon Plano
Where: 4005 Preston Rd #518, Plano
Reservations
Enjoy a full Christmas dinner for $89.95 per person. The restaurant will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- First Course: Boston bibb salad or lobster bisque soup
- Second Course (select one):
- Mint-crusted rack of lamb (16 oz) with white cheddar dino kale grits, port wine and balsamic figs
- Pan-roasted Atlantic Verlasso salmon with creamed white corn, spinach, bacon and balsamic reduction
- Pan-roasted chicken (cage, antibiotic, hormone free) with bacon, fingerling potato, corn, cipollino onion and sherry au jus
- Chilean sea bass with potato chive ravioli, roasted baby artichokes and white truffle au jus
- Prime filet mignon (8 oz) with white cheddar whipped potatoes and brandy foie gras sauce
- Prime boneless ribeye (16 oz) with truffled wedge potatoes
For more places to enjoy holiday meals, visit Local Profile’s guide to holiday dining in Frisco.
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