Ever dine out on Dec 24-25?

[Fiyero]

The SLC region is advertising the following flair:

Dec. 24

Bambara » 202 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-363-5454. Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Entrées range from $18 to $32.

Cafe Trio Downtown » 680 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City; 801-533-8746. Regular menu, plus specials. Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Prices from $10 to $28.

Cafe Trio Cottonwood » 6405 S. 3000 East, Cottonwood Heights; 801-944-8746. Regular menu, plus specials. Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Prices from $10 to $28.

Cannella's » 204 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City; 801-355-8518. Lunch only, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Carvers » 10720 S. Holiday Park Drive, Sandy; 801-572-5177. Serving regular menu from 4 to 8 p.m.

Chez Betty » 1637 Short Line Drive, Park City; 435-649-8181. Regular à la carte menu available starting at 5:30 p.m. Entrées $16.50 to $36.

Franck's » 6263 Holladay Blvd., Holladay; 801-274-6264. Regular menu, plus special holiday entrées from 5 to 8 p.m. Prices vary.

Fresco Italian Cafe » 1513 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City; 801-486-1300. Regular menu plus specials. Open 5 to 9:30 p.m. Entrées from $18 to $34.

Homestead Resort » 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway; 866-627-1776. Simon's Restaurant and Fanny's Grill offering a formal buffet with prime rib, ham and lamb. Seating at 11:00 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., reservations required. Adults $35, Children ages 6 to 11 $17.50, ages 5 and under $5.00.

KFC » 3890 S. State St., South Salt Lake; 801-266-4431. Chicken buffet, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $7.99, seniors $7.15, children ages 6 to 11, $6.15, ages 5 and under $3.99. Regular menu available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Log Haven » 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road, Salt Lake City; 801-272-8255. Holiday specials served 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mustang » 890 Main St., Park City; 435-658-3975. Regular à la carte menu from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Entrées from $29 to $39.

The Paris Bistro » 1500 S. Emerson (1500 East), Salt Lake City ; 801-486-5585. Open for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Regular menu.

Silver Fork Lodge » 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon; 801-533-9977. Prime rib dinner in addition to regular menu from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Snowbird Ski Resort » Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon; 801-933-2181. Aerie Restaurant serving regular menu from 6 to 9 p.m. Lounge open 4 p.m. to midnight.

The Sun and Moon Cafe » 5195 Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake City; 801-583-8331. Serving a three-course dinner including choice of prime rib, salmon, or chicken breast from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adults $35.99, children 12 and under $12.

Tuscany » 2832 E. 6200 South, Holladay; 801-277-9919. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Full menu plus holiday specials. Prices vary.

Wild Grape, New West Bistro » 481 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City; 801-746-5565. Special house-smoked prime rib dinner with choice of soup or salad served 5 to 10 p.m. Adults $28.

Z'Tejas » 191 S. Rio Grande, Salt Lake City; (801) 456-0450. New winter menu available 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entrées from $9 to $19.

Dec. 25

Bambara » 202 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-363-5454. Regular menu plus specials served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Entrées range from $18 to $32.

Chez Betty » 1637 Short Line Drive, Park City; 435-649-8181. Regular à la carte menu available starting at 5:30 p.m. Entrées from $16.50 to $36.

Grub Steak Restaurant » 2200 Sidewinder Drive, Park City; 435-649-8060. Open 5 to 9:30 p.m. Bison tenderloin dinner available for $37.75.

KFC » 3890 S. State St., South Salt Lake; 801-266-4431. Chicken buffet, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $7.99, seniors $7.15, children ages 6 to 11, $6.15, ages 5 and under $3.99. Regular menu also available 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mustang » 890 Main St., Park City; 435-658-3975. Regular à la carte menu from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Entrées from $29 to $39.

The Paris Bistro » 1500 S. Emerson (1500 East), Salt Lake City ; 801-486-5585. Open for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Regular menu.

Snowbird Ski Resort » Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon; 801-933-2181. Aerie Restaurant serving regular menu from 6 to 9 p.m. Lounge open 4 p.m. to midnight.

Silver Fork Lodge » 11332 E. Big Cottonwood Canyon (1 mile below Solitude); 801-533-9977. Regular menu available from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

[TripletDaddy]

when my wife and I were first married, we spent one Christmas in Phoenix with FIL.

FIL generally has a box of baking soda in his fridge and maybe a gallon of milk...that is all. He can't cook to save his life, so we ate out for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day dinner.

We had a nice meal, but nothing crazy nice. I was pretty surprised how packed the restaurants were. I would have assumed they were dead but there were lots of people out....mostly couples. Didn't see many children.

At the time, we had no children, either, so it was not a huge deal to eat out. But truthfully, it still felt weird not being in a house for those meals.

[Fiyero]

I was pretty surprised how packed the restaurants were. I would have assumed they were dead but there were lots of people out....mostly couples. Didn't see many children.

When I was a teenager working at Blockbuster, I had the honor of working on the 25th and it was just as busy as a Saturday. Later I learned that movie theaters had a lot of business too. I guess it makes sense that people eat out while they're at it. Open presents, play for a while, then take off.

[Art Vandelay]

When I was in DC, Christmas was the day most of the Jews I knew would go to an afternoon movie then out to dinner.

[TripletDaddy]

When I was in DC, Christmas was the day most of the Jews I knew would go to an afternoon movie then out to dinner.

Their way of dealing with the guilt, I suppose.

[fuegote]

About 5 years ago, my wife and I and her parents went to PF Changs on Christmas Eve. It was nice, quiet, got in and enjoyed the moment. However, no duck was ordered but we did sing fa ra ra ra ra, ra ra, ra, ra.

[creekster]

Christmas Eve dining out is one of our family traditions. Last year we went to Benihana. The kids loved it. Christmas is always in. Thanksgiving is in (except when we are traveling) but Christmas Eve is usually out.

[Surfah]

I ate out on New Year's on my mission. This local bar/restaurant advertised this all you can eat prime rib dinner. So me and three other missionaries dropped $30 each and gorged ourselves. We also made sure we were seated in front of the TV to watch the bowl games.

[SCcoug]

Only when the turkey gets eaten by the neighbor's dogs.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Our family has a tradition of dining out on Christmas Eve. But you have to go early since most restaurants close a few hours earlier than normal.