For those looking to dine out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, here are some options, listed alphabetically:
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, 2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, 712-328-8888.
Christmas Eve:Amerisports is open from 3 to 11 p.m.;Bella's is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.;Bourbon's is open from 4 to 8 p.m.;Heritage Buffet is open its regular hours; Star Club is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas:Amerisports is open from 3 to 11 p.m.; Bella's is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Heritage Buffet is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m.; Star Club is open from 2 to 8 p.m. The bar will stay open until 11 p.m.
Aromas Coffeehouse,1033 Jones St. and6051 Maple St., Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,402-934-7450 (downtown) and402-916-4190 (Benson).
Avoli Osteria, 5013 Underwood Ave., Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-933-7400.
B & B Classic Dogs,1020 Lincoln Rd., Bellevue, Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,402-905-9541.
Big Fred's Pizza Garden, 1101 S. 119th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 402-333-4414.
Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar, 8100 Cass St., Christmas Eve until 5 p.m., Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.,402-390-4245.
Bliss Old Market Bakery,1031 Jones St., Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.,402-934-7450.
Brushi Bistro & Bar, 721 North 132nd St., Christmas Eve from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 402-884-6878.
Cascios Restaurant, 1620 S. 10th St., Christmas Eve from 4:30 to 8 p.m., 402-345-8313.
Chicago Dawg House,3157 Farnam St., Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,402-504-1234.
China Buffet, various locations in Omaha and Lincoln, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., chinabuffetmongoliangrill.net.
China Road, 4006 Twin Creek Dr., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 402-291-8855.
Dario's Brasserie, 4920 Underwood Ave., Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-933-0799.
Denny's,3509 South 84th St. and Flying J, 15010 Highway 31, open 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,402-393-7343 (Omaha) and402-332-0400 (Gretna).
Dudley's Pizza & Tavern,2110 South 67th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.,402-933-7511.
Harrahs 360 Steakhouse, 1 Harrahs Blvd., Council Bluffs, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 to 9 p.m., 712-329-6000.
Jaipur, 10922 Elm St., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 to 9:30 p.m., 402-392-7331.
Legends Patio Bar and Grill, 6910 N. 102nd Cir., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., 402-884-1006.
Liberty Tavern, inside Hilton Omaha at 1001 Cass St., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.,402-998-4321.
Maharaja Indian Cuisine,617 North 114th St., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch buffet) and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.,402-505-4488.
Old Dundee Bar & Grill,4964 Dodge St., Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Christmas Day from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.,402-558-0801.
Omaha Prime, 415 S. 11th St., Christmas Eve from 4 to 9 p.m., 402-341-7040.
Pla Too Thai Cuisine, 12775 Q St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 402-895-7788.
Ray's Original Buffalo Wings,5423 S 36th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,402-884-5300.
Salt 88, 3623 N. 129th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 402-991-9088.
Sullivan's Steakhouse, 222 S 15th St.,Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 402-342-0077.
Szechuan Express,315 N 114th St.,Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (only carry-out after 4 p.m.), 402-330-9779.
The Bohemian Cafe, 1406 S. 13th St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 402-342-9838.
The Good Life Sports Bar and Grill, 1203 S. 180th St., Christmas Eve from noon to 7 p.m., Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., 402-933-2947.
The Grey Plume, 220 S. 31st Ave., Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 402-763-4447.
The Mill Bar & Grill,13806 P St., Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.,402-933-6612.
Vincenzos, 15701 Pacific St., Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 402-498-3889.
Is your restaurant open Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Email details to Sarah Baker Hansen, sarah.bakerhansen@owh.com and include the name of the restaurant, address and phone number and holiday hours.
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