Several restaurants in Colorado Springs will be open for dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2025, offering a variety of meal options for those looking to celebrate the holiday outside their homes.
On Christmas Eve, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern at 13021 Bass Pro Dr will serve southern-inspired barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended due to expected demand. The Airplane Restaurant, located at 1665 N Newport Rd, provides classic American dishes in an aviation-themed setting; patrons are encouraged to call ahead for specific holiday hours and reservations.
Edelweiss Restaurant at 34 E Ramona Ave will offer German cuisine next to fireplaces from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Jose Muldoon’s Food & Drink Downtown at 222 N Tejon St features Tex-Mex fare and an arcade room during the same hours. Chef James Africano’s Warehouse Restaurant at 25 W Cimarron St is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., serving dishes influenced by game meats and New Mexico flavors.
For Christmas Day dining, Pamela’s at Hotel Polaris (8989 Northgate Blvd) offers brunch between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., with reservations available online. Mountain View Restaurant (3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd) hosts its traditional brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also requiring advance booking.
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak (306 Canon Ave), recognized by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Hotels of the World,” will have an all-you-can-eat buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tickets available for purchase online. The Airplane Restaurant remains an option on Christmas Day as well; guests should call ahead regarding hours and availability.
For those preferring takeout, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern offers complete holiday meals for two people, featuring prime rib or smoked-glazed ham alongside classic sides and dessert slices. Orders must be placed by December 22, with pickup scheduled between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on December 24.
All restaurant times and offerings may change, so early reservations are advised due to limited slots.
