Where to dine out in Denver on Christmas Eve (and where they’re still taking reservations)

Whether you’re having a quiet dinner for two or just don’t want to cook for the whole family, there’s no shame in eating at a restaurant on Christmas Eve.

Ashley Dean

Dec. 24, 2016, 10:57 a.m.

Wine about it. (epicantus/Pixabay) — (epicantus/Pixabay)

Whether you’re having a quiet dinner for two or just don’t want to cook for the whole family, there’s no shame in eating at a restaurant on Christmas Eve.

So, here are your options for a Christmas meal on the town. Some of these places are filling up fast, so make that reservation now.

Blackbird Public House

305 S. Downing St.
Open until midnight
Reservations: 303-733-3923 or OpenTable

The Corner Office

1401 Curtis St.
Open until 11 p.m.
Reservations:303-825-6500 or OpenTable

Departure Restaurant + Lounge

249 Columbine St.
Open until 11 p.m.
Reservations: 720-772-5020 or OpenTable

Fire at the Art Hotel

1201 Broadway
Open until 11 p.m.
Reservations: 303-572-8000 or OpenTable

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

1400 Arapahoe St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Reservations: 303-991-2277 or OpenTable

3316 Tejon St.
Open until 10:30 p.m.
Reservations: 720-420-0622 or OpenTable

Rosedale

1135 E. Evans Ave.
Open until 11 p.m.
Reservations: 720-961-0320 or OpenTable

Tamayo

1400 Larimer St.
Open until 11 p.m.
Reservations: 720-946-1433 or OpenTable

2800 E. Second Ave., Suite 101
Open until 9 p.m.
Reservations: 720-509-7661 or OpenTable

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