Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Pittsburgh this year? This post covers Christmas Pittsburgh 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Pittsburgh, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Christmas in Pittsburgh 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood – Pittsburgh
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood – Pittsburgh is offering a Christmas Eve and Day menu.
Enjoy seasonal specials like the Pan-Seared Double-Bone Elk Chop, Lamb Chops or Surf & Turf, perfectly paired with one of our Sommelier Holiday Wine Features.
Ditka’s Pittsburgh
Ditka’s Pittsburgh is offering a Christmas Eve menu.
Cracker Barrel
Create new traditions at home with fully prepared Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors.
For more information about Cracker Barrel Christmas offerings, visit crackerbarrel.com or check your local store for availability.
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast: Serves 8-10 people and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 people and goes from your oven to table in three hours. Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of two Country Sides and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.***
Their holiday pie offerings include Apple Streusel Pie; Pecan Pie; Cinnamon Roll Pie and more.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.
Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.
For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans is offering the following Holiday Farmhouse Feasts which are packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy.
Premium Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, macaroni & cheese, pumpkin bread*, pumpkin pie*, double-crust apple pie (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Turkey Farmhouse Feast
Slow-roasted turkey, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Ham Farmhouse Feast
Hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted pot roast, caramelized onions and carrots packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy! Served with bread & celery dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans with ham, macaroni & cheese, a loaf of pumpkin bread*, freshly baked dinner rolls, pumpkin pie* and double-crust apple pie.(*limited time only & while supplies last).
Pie options include Whole Pecan Pie; Whole Triple Berry Pie; Reese’s® Peanut Butter Pie; Whole Double Crust Apple Pie and more.
The Honey Baked Company
The Honey Baked Company offers a variety of holiday meals including:
- Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast
- Quarter Ham Meal
- Turkey Dinner Sides
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Duo
- Six Sides Sampler
The 9 lb Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Bone-in Half Ham and Turkey Breast – both topped with our signature sweet & crunchy glaze. Meal also includes your choice of four of frozen Heat & Serve Side Dishes. Serves 12-16.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
Boston Market
Boston Market is offering Heat & Serve holiday meals that are fully cooked, complete meals so they’re ready when you are. Just pick up at restaurant, take home, heat up and serve. There are also a la carte options.
Some of the options include:
Complete Spiral-Sliced Ham for 12 Meal: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
Complete Combo Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham & Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast Meal: (1) Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast; (1) Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potates; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (12) Dinner Rolls; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie
Complete Whole Roasted Turkey for 12 People: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
They also offer holiday catering options including hot, ready-to-serve holiday individually plated meals and buffets.
Hard Rock Cafe – Pittsburgh
Hard Rock Cafe – Pittsburgh is offering a Lunch with Santa on select dates from December 3 – 18 from 12:30 pm – 3 pm. Adults $23.95; children 3 – 12 $19.95, and children 0 – 2 $5.95.
- Burgers
- Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken Tenders
- Mac & Cheese
- Tater Tots
- Garden Salad
- Fruit Cocktail
- Cookies Brownies & Mini Cupcakes
- Coffee, Tea, Juice, Soft Drinks and Milk
They also offer a A Very Special Christmas Live for Special Olympics on December 14 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Priced at $10 per person.
Join the Hard Rock Cafe for a night of classic rock holiday songs and general holiday merriment for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
The night will include:
– Ugly Sweater Contest
– Best Christmas Cookie Contest – enter your cookie 2 doz required for a panel of judges to determine who is the master baker
– Pre-register for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge with your fee being covered
– Party with the Acoustic Boombox and all the great rock holiday songs
Bar Marco
Bar Marco is offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes from December 20 – 23. Priced at $85 per person. Special four course prix-fixe menu celebrating an Italian-American culinary tradition.
Christmas Events in Pittsburgh 2022
Here is a roundup of Pittsburgh holiday events & festivals for 2022.
People’s Gas Holiday Market
The Peoples Gas Holiday Market returns Downtown for its 11th season and operates daily, except for Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.
Inspired by the original German Christkindlmarkts, Market Square will be filled with more than 35 wooden chalets offering shoppers high-quality gifts including local and international vendors amid fantastic lights, decorations and entertainment.
The UPMC Rink at PPG Place
When the shopping bags are full, head across the street to The UPMC Rink at PPG Place and ice skate the spectacular outdoor rink around a massive 65-foot Christmas tree centerpiece.
This iconic spot has been a destination for locals and holiday travelers since opening in 2001.
Families also will want to swing by Heinz Hall Courtyard, where they can visit with Santa in-person at his brand-new house. Once again, young ones have the option for visits with either a Black or White Santa.
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Make the season sparkle at Kennywood Holiday Lights through New Year’s Day.
More than 2 million twinkling lights will greet guests as they marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state, visit with Santa and ride 20 family friendly attractions.
Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will set the Oakland neighborhood aglow with Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden through Jan. 8, 2023.
This year’s theme of arctic adventure promises the biggest and best show yet replete with magnificent displays of holiday trees, topiaries and poinsettias plus a celebrated outdoor garden bedecked in holiday hues.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Warm up this winter at the Carnegie Museum of Art, where visitors can view seasonal exhibits, like Neopolitan Presepio and Carnegie Trees: Holiday Splendor through Jan. 8, 2023.
Additionally, experience Is it morning for you yet?, the 58th Carnegie International, currently running through April 2, 2023.
Don’t want to leave the car for holiday fun?
Zoo Lights Drive-Thru
The Zoo Lights Drive-Thru (Nov. 25-Dec. 30) transforms the Pittsburgh Zoo into a winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy animal lights, all-new displays, music and festive treats all without exiting the vehicle.
No holiday lineup would be complete without iconic Pittsburgh performances at fabulous theatres throughout the Cultural District.
Pittsburgh Public Theater
Follow Ralphie’s hijinks during Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of A Christmas Story: The Play Nov. 30-Dec. 18 and battle the Mouse King with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker Dec. 9-28.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Hear the carols of the season with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Highmark Holiday Pops Dec. 9-18 and Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol Dec. 9-23.
To some, the holidays are all about great parties with a delicious beverage in hand.
Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Find both at holiday pop-up bars throughout the city such as Miracle on 6th, located on 137 6th Street, featuring novelty cocktails served in festive glassware and decorated floor to ceiling with ornaments and lights. Open through New Year’s Eve.
Other holiday favorites this season include: The Hip Hop Nutcracker Nov. 30; Handmade Arcade Holiday Market Dec. 3; Handel’s Messiah Dec. 3; A Lyrical Christmas Carol Dec. 13-18; and Highmark First Night Pittsburgh Dec. 31.
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