These restaurants are open and serving on Christmas Day in Metro Detroit

Melody Baetens
The Detroit News

Apparatus Room at Detroit Foundation Hotel: Open for regular hours with some holiday specials like a cote de boeuf for two or the spaghetti ala chitarra con tartufo. 250 W. Larned, Detroit. (313) 800-5600. Detroitfoundationhotel.com.

Bar Louie: Guests who order an item off the “bar bites” menu plus two main entrees will get a complimentary bottle of wine. The downtown Royal Oak location isn’t open Dec. 25 but the Bar Louie at Partridge Creek and Laurel Park Place are open and serving dinner. 17460 Hall Road, Clinton Township. (586) 464-3000. 37716 Six Mile, Livonia. (734) 383-5800. Barlouie.com.

Martinis from Bar Louie, which is open and serving Dec. 25 at its Clinton Township and Livonia locations.

Bavarian Inn: This longstanding destination restaurant is offering a variety of all-you-can-eat options family-style service and a la carte ordering, plus full meal carryout. 713 S. Main, Frankenmuth. (800) 228-2742. bavarianinn.com/dine/holiday-dining.

Benihana: Teppanyaki, sushi and more at this national chain restaurant, which has locations in Dearborn, Farmington Hills and Troy. benihana.com.

Brio Italian Grille: Have a Tuscan-inspired Christmas dinner at this Italian chain that has a full bar and is open Dec. 24 and 25 for carryout, curbside pick-up, dine-in and delivery. The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17430 Hall, Sterling Height. (586) 263-7310. Brioitalian.com.

Buca di Beppo: This Italian chain restaurant is open for dine-in, curbside pick-up, carryout and delivery on Dec. 24 and 25. Area locations in Utica and Livonia. bucadibeppo.com.

Eddie Merlot's: Upscale steakhouse chain with prime aged beef, seafood, wine and more. 37000 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 712-4095. eddiemerlots.com/bloomfield-hills.

Fogo de Chao: Brazilian steakhouse chain with continuous service and deluxe salad bar. 301 W. Big Beaver, Troy. (248) 817-1800. fogodechao.com/location/troy.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown: Both the Monroe Market food court and the Sportsbook restaurant are open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Christmas Day. 1211 Chrysler Drive, Detroit. (313) 223-2999. hollywoodgreektown.com.

Kona Grill: Upscale chain with elevated bar food, sushi, a full bar and more. 30 E. Big Beaver, Troy(248) 619-9060. konagrill.com.

Madam at Daxton Hotel: This modern and upscale award-winning hotel restaurant will have a family dinner special on Dec. 24 and 25 for $250 that includes red wine-braised beef shank, potato tartiflette, Parker House rolls, assorted root vegetables and cookies. On Christmas Day brunch is served 7 a.m.-2 p.m. with dinner 5-9:30 p.m. 298 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham. (248) 283-4200. daxtonhotel.com/food-drink.

MGM Grand Detroit: Sports pub TAP is open for business as usual, and casino goers can also find something to eat in the Breeze Dining Court. 1777 Third, Detroit. (877) 888-2121. mgmgranddetroit.com.

Morton's the Steakhouse: This 135-seat upscale steakhouse is open noon-8 p.m. on Christmas Day. 888 W. Big Beaver, Troy. (248) 404-9845. mortons.com/location/mortons-the-steakhouse-troy-mi-detroit.

MotorCity Casino Hotel: The casino's steakhouse is closed Christmas Day (it is open 3-7 p.m. Dec. 24, however), but the Assembly Line buffet will be open noon-7 p.m. for $55 per person. 2901 Grand River, Detroit. (866) 782-9622. motorcitycasino.com.

Park 600 at Royal Park Hotel: This upscale hotel restaurant is serving brunch on Dec. 25 followed by an a la carte dinner with prime rib, filet mignon, scallops, smoked white fish dip pate, shrimp cocktail and more. 600 E. University, Rochester. (248) 652-2600. royalparkhotelmi.com/holiday-happenings.htm.

San Morello: Chef Andrew Carmellini's Italian restaurant in the Shinola Hotel will be open and serving an a la carte menu with some Christmas features. 1400 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 209-4700. sanmorello.com.

A dry-aged long bone ribeye steak from Sullivan's Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: New downtown Detroit restaurant Sullivan’s in the Westin Book Cadillac will be open and serving noon to 8 p.m. on Dec. 25. 1128 Washington, Detroit. (313) 591-2495. sullivanssteakhouse.com/detroit.

Texas de Brazil: A Brazilian-style steakhouse with continuous service and a deluxe salad bar. 1000 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 960-8110. texasdebrazil.com/locations/detroit.

Wong's Garden: No reservations needed at this neighborhood Chinese staple on Dec. 25. 24851 Harper, St. Clair Shores. (586) 777-9596. wongsgarden.biz

Wing Lee: Smaller groups don't need a reservation for Christmas Day dining at this Chinese and Cantonese restaurant, but if you have a table of more than 5, please call ahead. 13701 19 Mile, Sterling Heights. (586) 247-1314. wingleechinese.business.site.

Zao Jun: A popular spot for Christmas Day dining, this Asian and sushi restaurant with a full bar will be open 2-8 p.m. and reservations are recommended. 6608 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. (248) 949-9999. zaojunnewasian.com.

Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth: The main floor dining rooms and the Elf Hallow Café are open and serving on Christmas Day, and the restaurant also offers holiday carryout packages. 730 S. Main, Frankenmuth. (844) 207-7309. zehnders.com.

Melody Baetens