Here’s a look at Christmas Orange County 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
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Christmas Orange County 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
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.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
The Westin Anaheim Resort is offering the following:
- Christmas Buffet at Tangerine Room
- Tangerine Room, our signature restaurant at The Westin Anaheim Resort will be hosting a Christmas Day Buffet with live entertainment on Monday, December 25th from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. The full menu can be viewed on our website or OpenTable
- Tickets are $85 Adult, $45 kids 12 & under (tax and gratuity not included)
- Reservations can be made directly through OpenTable
- Santa’s Chocolate Workshop – Available now through Dec. 31st
- Our talented pastry team has created an entire themed display in our lobby based on the movie Elf
- 100 pounds of chocolate were used in building the workshop’s festive scene
- The display took over two weeks & 8 pastry chefs to bring Santa’s Chocolate Workshop to life (That’s not including the 20hrs of engineering time!)
- Christmas Carolers and Santa Visits
- They will be hosting Christmas carolers December 22-24th from 5-8pm with complimentary hot cocoa and Christmas cookies in our main lobby
- Santa will visiting Blossom Café and Market on December 17th from 11am – 1pm and The Westin Anaheim Resort Lobby on December 22nd 6pm – 8pm
Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse
Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse (Anaheim) is hosting Christmas dinners on both December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm. Reservation deposit is priced at $60 per adult and $30 per child.
Tangerine Room
Tangerine Room (Anaheim) is hosting a Christmas Day buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 12:30 pm to 6 pm. Priced at $85 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under.
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton (Dana Point) is offering a 3-course Christmas dinner on December 25. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 9 pm. Priced at $135 for adults and $65 for children 3-9.
The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
The Loft at Montage (Laguna Beach) is hosting a Christmas Champagne Brunch on December 25. Three-course menu includes shared seasonal appetizers, choice of entrée and a live dessert station. Reservations are available from 12 pm to 3 pm. Priced at $180 for adults and $55 for children 5-12.
They are also offering a 4-course prix-fixe tasting menu on December 25. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $190 for adults and $55 for children 4-12.
Old Vine Kitchen & Bar
Old Vine Kitchen & Bar (Costa Mesa) is offering a 3-course meal for Christmas Eve on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 7 pm. Priced at $75 per person.
- First Course: Panko Crusted Eggplant, Smoked Tomato Ragu, Fresh Burrata, Pecorino Romano served with House Baked Pumpkin Roll
- Second Course: 6oz Prime Filet, Fresh Crab Beurre Rouge, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccolini
- Third Course: Brown Sugar Butter Cake, Apple Compote, White Chocolate Mousse
Coliseum Grill – The Resort at Pelican Hill
Coliseum Grill – The Resort at Pelican Hill (Newport Coast) is hosting a 4-course prix-fixe dinner for Christmas Eve and Day on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Pelican Grill
Pelican Grill (Newport Coast) is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner buffet on December 24. Offerings include fresh seafood, savory carvery, desserts and more. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $195 per person.
They are also offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 11 am to 4 pm. Priced at $195 per person.
They are also a 5-course prix-fixe Christmas Day dinner menu on December 25. Reservations are available from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $175 per person.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
From Nov. 30 to New Year’s Eve, guests can dine in at Maggiano’s Little Italy for an extravagant three-course holiday menu featuring refined Italian classics. Guests will be able to make their perfect meal with two salads and their choice from a list of 14 starters, over 10 pastas and 11 entrees – there’s sure to be a menu combination to satisfy every craving! Options range from classic Italian appetizers like Stuffed Mushrooms and new holiday feature, Sausage and Peppers, to hearty pastas and entrées like Branzino Crab Imperial, succulent Beef Tenderloin Medallions and Four-Cheese Ravioli.
They are also offering The Holiday Bundle for carry out which will be available between Dec. 14 and Dec. 24 and must be ordered via phone or online for pickup 24 hours in advance. This bundle will be served hot and ready-to-eat and can feed 5-6 people.
Maggiano’s is now taking Christmas Eve reservations for dine-in guests via phone call, online through Maggianos.com and in the Maggiano’s app.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie (Irvine) is celebrating Christmas Eve with a Sunday brunch filled with $3 bubbly mimosas, $15 pitchers and an array of breakfast choices like the Double B&E Sandwich and Avocado Toast to help fuel your last-minute holiday shopping. Prices and participation vary by location, please check your local Bar Louie for details.
Stop by Bar Louie on Christmas Day to enjoy a host of food and drink specials. The late-night concept features an array of elevated entrees including Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Steak Frites, Monterey Chicken and more. With the purchase of a bar bite and two main plate entrees, dine-in guests will receive a complimentary bottle of wine this Christmas. Bar Louie’s regular menu will also be available on Christmas day during normal service hours, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Offer available at participating locations for dine-in only.
Watertable
Watertable (Huntington Beach) is serving a 3-course fixed dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations are available from 3 pm to 7:45 pm. Reservation deposits are priced at $50 per person.
Knife Pleat
Knife Pleat (Costa Mesa) is offering a 5-course holiday tasting menu on December 15, 16, and 19-23. Their menu will feature French holiday favorites. Reservations are available from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Priced at $295 per person.
They are also offering Holiday Tea service on December 9, 16, 23, and 30. Menu will feature luxury savory items and exquisite pastry selections. Reservations are available from 11:30 am to 1:45 pm. Priced at $135 per person.
Tortilla Jo’s
Tortilla Jo’s (Anaheim) is hosting a cooking holiday cooking class on December 7, 14, and 21 at 4 pm. Offerings include a cooking demonstration where you will learn how to make some traditional Mexican Christmas dishes and the stories behind them, snack on their famous chips and salsa, and share in a holiday feast. In each class, Chef Genio Mostajo will teach you how to make:
- Christmas Pozole – a festive take on the hearty Mexican soup
- Ponche Navideño – a traditional Christmas punch (served with tequila for guests 21)
And to close each session, they will share the tradition behind Tamales Dulce and Mexican Buñuelos while enjoying a final sweet treat. Priced at $39 for adults and $25 for children.
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Anaheim) is hosting their Holiday Gingerbread Workshop on December 10 and 20 from 12 pm to 2 pm.
- $25.00/Ticket (all ages must purchase a ticket to attend), includes: 1 seat to the workshop and Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Sodas, Coffee and Iced or Hot Tea
- $52.00/Gingerbread House (minimum 1 per booking)
Add on as many Gingerbread Houses as you’d like! Includes assortment of candy for decorating, 1 bag of icing, and a limited edition Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio Ornament. While cocktails and additional drinks will be available for purchase, our food menu will not be available for ordering during the workshop.Lunch Reservations: Purchase of tickets will allow guests to book lunch reservations with JK with Priority service at 11:00 AM before the event or at 2:30 PM after the workshop
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Naples Ristorante e Bar (Anaheim) is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on December 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, and 24. Priced at $110 for adults and $50 for children. Watch the spirit of Christmas come to life with a festive breakfast feast, mesmerizing décor, holiday activities and treats for kids, a little bubbly for the adults — and, of course, a visit with Santa and his elves. Your experience includes:
- Family-style breakfast and hot cocoa
- Visit and photo with Santa
- Stuffed animal and personalized stocking (kids 10 and under)
- Take-home treats
- Carolers
- Bottomless mimosa (21+)
CUCINA enoteca
Ardent supporters of authenticity, yet pioneers in Cal-Ital twists on cooking, it’s only fitting that CUCINA enoteca (Newport Beach and Irvine) adapted an old Italian tradition with a contemporary spin. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, the Feast of the Seven Fishes traditionally joins Italians around the dinner table, “family style”, where they indulge in seven courses of pescatarian goodness; CUCINA enoteca’s spin on this holiday ritual showcases seven different seafood specials that will be offered in rotation during the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (Dec 18th –24th).
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Whole Foods
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Check back later as more offerings are added.