Here’s a look at Christmas Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse is offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting at $69 per person when you dine at 5:30 p.m. or earlier and $79 per person after 5:45 p.m. Selection includes:
Soup/Salad:
- Lobster Bisque, French Onion Soup, White Bean Pork Chili
- Signature Wedge, Caesar Salad, Field Green, Pear & Candied Pecan Salad
Entrée:
- 8 oz. Filet Perry, Perry’s Pork Chop, Chargrilled Salmon, Cedar Plank-Fired Redfish, Chicken Oscar, Spaghetti Squash Primavera
- ADD $16: 14 oz. Prime NYS
- ADD $20: 14 oz. Prime Ribeye
- ADD $20: 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib
Dessert: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Dessert Trio, or Chocolate Crunch Tower
The same menu is also available To-Go on Christmas Eve from 3 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $69 per person.
Feast at home this Christmas with the Holiday Feast for 4 To-Go available Dec. 23-24 from 11 am to 9:30 pm. Priced at $165 per package. Selection includes:
Entrée:
- 3 lb. Prime Rib with Au Jus $165
- Family-Portion Soup or Salad: Seafood Tomato Bisque or Caesar Salad
- Family-Style Side (choose two)
- Three-cheese mac & Cheese, Whipped Potatoes, Thick-Cut Chargrilled Vegetables, Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamed Spinach
Pickup Temps
- Available Heat & Eat at Home (COLD) Friday & Saturday
- Available Ready to Serve (HOT) Friday (Christmas Eve)
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.
Cucciolo Osteria
Cucciolo Osteria (Durham) is offering a 4-course Christmas Eve dinner priced at $85 per person. Guests will choose one item from each course.
- Appetizer: Polpette, Creamed Mushrooms, House Green Salad
- Primi: Lasagna, Spicy Vodka Cream Rigatoni, Truffle Ragu Rigatoni (+5), Blue Cheese Alfredo Tagliatelle
- Secondi: Butter Chicken “Sostanza Style”, Rack of Lamb (+5), Catch of the Day
- Dessert: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Sorbet, Gelato
Metro Diner
Metro Diner’s heat-and-serve Holiday At Home Feast keeps it delicious and simple. Enjoy Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey plus all your favorite traditional holiday sides — serving 1, 4, or 8.
Choice of Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey plus:
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- Steamed Green Beans —or— Roasted Street Corn
- Savory Cornbread Stuffing —or— Macaroni & Cheese
- Cranberry Sauce
- Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Feeds 1 ($16.49), 4 ($61.99), or 8 ($119.49) – sold COLD. Apple Cinnamon Pudding (serves 6-8), additional sides, and beverages available. *While supplies last.
They are also offering in-diner a traditional holiday meal of turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy – but on a waffle pressed from stuffing! You can also enjoy their holiday Ham Stuff’ ‘N Waffle or savory Chicken Tender & Sausage Gravy Stuff ‘N Waffle. Available all holiday season!
Cracker Barrel
Take the hassle out of holiday entertaining with Cracker Barrel. Check out some of their offerings or find our more here.
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.
DIY Christmas Raleigh 2023 Meal Ideas
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Christmas Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
City BBQ
City BBQ has a variety of holiday offerings. Holiday offerings are available for pickup only Dec 14 – Dec 24. Pickup limited to 9 am–12 pm on Dec 24. Some options include:
- Small Holiday Ham Meal, serves 4 – 6: a quarter of a boneless ham (available hot at pickup or fully cooked and chilled), 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 bun.
- Small Holiday Turkey Meal, serves 4 – 6: a half smoked turkey breast, 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 buns
- Smoked Turkey Breast, serves 8 – 10: a whole hickory-smoked turkey breast for your holiday table
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Gift Ideas
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Check back later as more offerings are added.