Christmas Specials Across San Antonio Including Seasonal Dinners, Holiday Pies Festive Events       This holiday season, some of San Antonio’s favorite restaurants like Bakery Lorraine Freight Fried Chicken and hotels including St. Anthony Hotel Gunter Hotel are serving up Christmas speci als and festive experiences. From seasonal pastries and family meal deals to holiday bar pop-ups, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday in the San Antonio area.       Bakery Lorraine *Christmas Pie and Treat Pre-Orders Pre-orders open now – Saturday, December 20 Pre-order HERE | Pick-up all day Tuesday, Dec. 23 or Wednesday, Dec. 24 until 4 PM | All Bakery Lorraine locations   Bakery Lorraine’s annual holiday pies, treats and rolls are back and now available for pre-order through Saturday, December 20 at all locations. Product offerings include:   Christmas Pies –  $35 per pie | Nine-inch pies serve 8–10 people Whiskey Pean Chocolate Cream Toasted Coconut Cream Banana Cream Key Lime Sweet Potato Meringue Apple Cranberry   Holiday Macarons – $3 each | Available in 3ct, 6ct, 12cts Flavors Include: Pistachio, Raspberry, Earl Grey, Triple Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel Apple, Cranberry Ginger,  Hazelnut, Egg Nog, White Chocolate Peppermint 12 days of Macarons Hand-Painted Tree Box (Limited Edition) – $60 per box | 12 macarons in seasonal flavors     Bûche de Noël – $60 per roll | Serves 5 – 7 people A classic French yule log cake, made with coffee sponge cake and chocolate coffee cream   Merry Munchies Pastry Box – $30 per dozen, $60 for 2 dozen, $85 per 3 dozen | 2 of each item per dozen (12) Pastries include: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Glazed Oatmeal Cookies, Gingerbread People, Caramel Pecan Bars, Peppermint Brownies, Apple Hand-Pies   Garlic Herb Rolls – $15 per dozen Plaza San Antonio Hotel Spa *Miracle on Arciniega Pop-Up at Anaqua Garden Bar Open now – Sunday, December 28 | Reserve a table HERE Location: Anaqua Garden Bar – 555 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Anaqua Garden Bar invites guests to witness the winter wonderland transformation of Miracle on Arciniega: a festive holiday escape filled with twinkling lights, seasonal décor, cheerful music, and a limited-time holiday craft cocktail menu served in themed mugs. Guests can also enjoy cozy s’mores activations, a tunnel of lights, hourly snow showers and more. For the second year in a row, this holiday pop-up will be the bridge between San Antonian’s Downtown and Southtown holiday fun, making it the perfect winter gathering spot for local and visiting friends and families looking to check out all the city has to offer. Reservations are not required but are recommended and can be made HERE. Featured Cocktails: Sleigh All Day — Corrido Blanco, Grapefruit, Agave, Rosemary, Tonic Naughty But Nice — Angel’s Envy, Honey, Cinnamon, Black Tea (served hot) Sweet Sanctuary — Kinsman Rakia, Cream, Chocolate Liqueur, Licor 43 Featured Food: S’Mores Board — Graham Crackers, Milk Chocolate, Marshmallows Homemade Beef Chicken Tamales     Kimpton Santo *Dean’s Steak Seafood Beef Wellington Feature Thursday, December 25 | 11 AM – 9 PM $65 per person | Regular menu also available | Reserve a table HERE Location: Dean’s Steak Seafood, 431 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205   Dean’s Steak Seafood invites guests to celebrate Christmas Day with a luxurious, signature take on a holiday classic: Beef Wellington. A six-ounce center-cut beef tenderloin is seared, brushed with Dijon and mushroom duxelles, wrapped in delicate puff pastry and baked to a golden, flaky finish. Served with a rich red wine jus, this personal Wellington offers an elegant balance of crisp pastry, tender beef and deep, savory flavor—a refined expression of craftsmanship and tradition. Reservations can be made through OpenTable HERE.     *The Tenth Noel: A Rooftop Christmas Affair Friday, December 19 – Thursday, December 25 Experience available during regular business hours | Reserve a table HERE Location: Tenfold Rooftop, 431 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205   Celebrate the season from above the city at Tenfold Rooftop’s “The Tenth Noel,” a weeklong Christmas pop-up featuring festive cocktails, elevated holiday bites and sweeping skyline views. Reservations can be made through OpenTable HERE.   Featured Cocktails: Coco Noel Toddy — Bourbon, pineapple rum, toasted coconut, coconut crème Blooming Yule Toddy — Hibiscus-infused tequila, hazelnut, lime, agave, coconut crème Jingle Juice Margarita — Blanco tequila, apple spice, hazelnut, lime, agave   Featured Food: Pork Belly Tartines — Brioche, stracciatella cheese, strawberry jam Flame Kissed Oysters — Yuzu hollandaise, cucumber mignonette, chile oil, East Coast oyster     The Gunter Hotel *Jots Signature Christmas Prime Rib Monday, December 22 – Friday, December 26 | Reserve a table HERE $29 per person | Regular menu also available Location: Jots, 311 N St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205   Jots Restaurant is serving a comforting Christmas feature: Jots Signature Prime Rib, complete with rosemary au jus, fresh horseradish cream and smashed potatoes—a hearty, classic holiday plate in the heart of downtown. Reservations can be made through OpenTable HERE.   *Paris Baguette Offers Seasonal Pastries Available until supplies last | Prices vary by product Location: Paris Baguette, 205 E Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205   The international South Korean chain Paris Baguette is serving up seasonal treats for all to enjoy at Gunter Hotel. Offerings Include: Cinnamon Sugar Mini Churro Croissant,  Peppermint Mochi Donut, Snowman King Cream Donut, Cinnamon Sugar Churro Latte (Hot or Iced), Peppermint Mocha Latte (Hot or Iced)   *Live Music at Bar 414 and Vinyl Library Every Thursday – Saturday at 8 PM Location: 205 E Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205   Gunter Hotel’s newest speakeasy, Bar 414, will be offering live music every Thursday through Saturday in December (except for Christmas Day) to ring in the season and New Year’s jubilation. Gunter’s Vinyl Library ambassadors will also be playing holiday tunes in the lobby with their “Spin the Season” vinyl curation. The St. Anthony Hotel *Afternoon Tea with Santa Saturday, December 20 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM Tea Packages from $55++ | Purchase tickets HERE Location: The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Celebrate the magic of the season at The St. Anthony Hotel’s Afternoon Tea with Santa, a festive family experience featuring cozy holiday treats, elegant décor and a special visit from Santa Claus himself. Guests are encouraged to bring a camera to capture photos with Santa, the hotel’s sparkling holiday decorations and the iconic Travis Park Holiday Tree. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Three specially curated tea experiences are available, including: Santa’s Helper Tea Package ($55++): Ideal for children ages 2–10 | Package includes tea or hot cocoa + children’s tea stand filled with seasonal treats Holiday Elegance Tea Service ($95++): Unlimited tea service paired with a traditional holiday tea stand for adults Mistletoe and Bubbles Tea Service ($105++): Unlimited tea service, a traditional holiday tea stand and a glass of Champagne for adults     Freight Fried Chicken *Family Meal Orders $50 per pack | Order HERE Location: Freight Fried Chicken, 312 Pearl Pkwy Building 6, San Antonio, TX 78215     Freight Fried Chicken offers delectable family meal offerings that include 10 or 8 pieces of chicken tenders. The meal includes a choice of three shareable sides. Side options include Mac N Cheese, Seasoned Fries, Slaw, or Loaded Potato Salad. Add-ons are available and include Biscuits, Hot Honey Drizzle, Jalapenos and more. 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