Flagstaff Restaurants Open on Christmas

Looking for a place to dine out after enjoying Flagstaff’s winter festivities? Whether you’re planning a special family-friendly outing or eager to treat your taste buds to something new, Flagstaff has several restaurants open during Christmas 2025. Explore our list of festive spots where you can enjoy multi-course meals, meet Santa, and celebrate the magic of the season.

1. Collins Irish Pub & Grill 

2 N Leroux Street
This gastropub serves an assortment of comforting meals that will warm you up on a chilly day. Filled with billiard tables and televisions, this is the perfect spot for a casual holiday dinner with the sports fans in your family. Collins Irish Pub and Grill features an array of craft brews, burgers, and fried chicken. Begin your Christmas lunch or dinner with an appetizer like the parmesan-topped tots, try a filling dish like the shepherd’s pie, and complete the meal with sugar-covered beignets.

2. Josephine’s Modern American Bistro

503 N Humphreys Street
Each year, Josephine’s Modern American Bistro celebrates the season with a festive Christmas Eve banquet. Guests can enjoy savory and sweet dishes that cater to a range of tastes. Housed in a charming bungalow, this cozy restaurant feels like a home away from home, especially when you sit by the fireplace.

3. Silver Pine Restaurant & Bar at Little America

2515 E Butler Avenue
Located at the Little America Hotel, this spacious eatery cultivates a warm and inviting atmosphere for the holiday season with two special celebrations to choose from. 

Breakfast with Santa

Throughout the holiday season bring your little ones to Breakfast with Santa, held from 7–11 a.m. on select dates in November and December. Enjoy unlimited waffles and omelets while snapping photos with Santa himself. Reserve your seat.

Christmas Buffet

On Christmas day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., gather the family for a feast everyone will love. Silver Pine Restaurant & Bar's Christmas Buffet includes a chef’s carving station with roast prime rib, glazed ham, and herb-roasted turkey breast, plus classic sides, seafood, charcuterie, and desserts. Reservations required.

4. Swaddee Thai Cuisine

115 E Aspen Avenue
Add a little spice to your holiday with authentic Thai dishes made from fresh ingredients. Swaddee Thai Cuisine brings bold flavors to the table with soups, satay, curries, and noodle dishes. Settle into the sleek, softly lit dining room and share favorites like deep-fried Thai toast, tom yum soup, and sautéed bamboo shoots.

5. Tinderbox Kitchen

34 S San Francisco Street
Filet mignon and cranberry glazed pork belly are just some of the culinary masterpieces at this upscale restaurant in downtown Flagstaff. Tinderbox Kitchen’s five-course tasting menu makes Christmas dinner feel like a true culinary experience, blending creativity and indulgence. The intimate setting and sophisticated cocktail menu sets the stage for a romantic holiday meal. 

6. Woodlands Restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff

1175 W Route 66
Surprise your loved ones with a special Christmas Champagne Dinner at Woodlands Restaurant, served from 2 to 8 p.m. This Hilton-based restaurant serves a modern spin on classic American meals. Each adult entrée includes a complimentary glass of J. Roget Brut Champagne and a Chef’s Bite–poached shrimp with horseradish cocktail sauce. Choose from four entrées: a traditional Christmas dinner with roasted turkey and glazed ham, prime rib, a hot seafood platter, or wild mushroom farfalle pasta. End the meal on a sweet note with a decadent dessert. Make your reservation.

Looking for more? Stop by Denny’s or IHOP for familiar comfort food on Christmas Day. For a cozy holiday dinner at home or at your vacation rental, browse our list of local catering businesses to make holiday hosting effortless. Flagstaff also offers plenty of restaurants open throughout the winter season, ready to welcome guests during the Christmas and New Year’s weekends.