Celebrate Christmas in Atlanta with a host of festive dining options that bring holiday cheer to the city’s dynamic food scene. From refined afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, Atlanta’s restaurants are serving special holiday menus to make your celebrations unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a grand holiday dinner, or need a pre-cooked turkey to enjoy at home, Atlanta offers a variety of options for a memorable holiday meal. Here’s a roundup of the top Christmas dining and takeaway choices across the city.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Atlanta 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the 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, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Cowboy Chicken
Cowboy Chicken is offering convenient holiday meal options, available now through December 31. The wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain features seasoned, hand-marinated turkeys and sides designed for gatherings of all sizes. Packages include:
- Rotisserie Turkey Package ($145): Feeds 10 with a 10- to 12-pound rotisserie turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, dinner rolls, and peach cobbler.
- Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Package ($155): Feeds 10 with all-white meat turkey breast and the same sides as the rotisserie package.
- Sliced Turkey Breast Family Meal ($44): Feeds four and includes two sides, stuffing, rolls, and dessert.
Individual options, such as the Turkey Plate and Turkey Box Lunch, are also available for smaller gatherings or office events. Guests earn Double Points on Turkey Family Meals or Plates on Turkey Tuesdays through the Cowboy Chicken app. Orders can be placed online or via the app, with curbside service available for convenience. Availability is limited, so pre-order early to enjoy a stress-free holiday meal. Cowboy Chicken is closed on Christmas Day.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Atlanta is offering Christmas to-go options featuring contemporary Southern cuisine crafted with fresh, local ingredients from Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s onsite garden. Guests can select from the following mains:
- Smoked and spiced prime rib with pink peppercorn horseradish sauce ($285).
- Spiral ham with bourbon orange glaze ($120).
- Applewood smoked turkey with Madeira gravy ($130).
Each main serves six to eight people. A sides package, priced at $100 and serving two to four people, includes mashed potatoes, green beans, Kentuckyaki Brussels sprouts, cheddar grits, and smoked Gouda mac and cheese.
Orders can be placed online, with pick-up scheduled for Monday, December 23, at Milton’s in downtown Crabapple.
Aria
Aria in Atlanta is offering its à la carte menu and nightly tasting menu on Christmas Eve from 4:30 PM to 8 PM, featuring seasonal flavors and warm hospitality. Reservations are available via Resy.
Chido & Padre’s
Chido & Padre’s in Atlanta is offering its classic menu with festive additions on Christmas Eve from 4 PM to 7 PM. Specials include:
- Tamales Oaxaqueños ($9)
- Champurrado ($6)
Reservations can be made online.
Gypsy Kitchen
Gypsy Kitchen in Atlanta presents chef-curated holiday specials alongside its classic menu on Christmas Eve from 4 PM to 7 PM. Featured dishes include:
- Duck Confit with Tunisian-spiced carrots and tahini sauce ($34)
- Grilled Lamb Chops with mujadara lentils and piquillo pepper redux ($42)
The bar opens at 3 PM. Reservations are available online.
Nan Thai Fine Dining
Nan Thai Fine Dining in Atlanta offers a limited à la carte and holiday menu on Christmas Eve from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for lunch and 4 PM to 9 PM for dinner. The restaurant will also serve a festive Christmas Day dinner from 4 PM to 9 PM. Reservations can be made online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Atlanta is serving its classic lunch and dinner menus alongside holiday specials on Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 7 PM. Menu highlights include:
- Crab Deviled Eggs ($14)
- Smoked Salmon Benedict ($18)
- Seafood Pasta with shrimp and scallops ($28)
- Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae ($9)
Reservations are available via OpenTable.
The Blind Elf
The Blind Elf in Atlanta invites guests to a whimsical holiday-themed dining experience on Christmas Eve from 12 PM to 7 PM, featuring festive bites and drinks. Reservations can be made online.
The Southern Gentleman
The Southern Gentleman in Atlanta offers an all-day menu on Christmas Eve from 11:30 AM to 7 PM, blending lunch and dinner service in a festive atmosphere. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar in Alpharetta offers its regular menu and holiday features on Christmas Eve. Specials include:
- Crab Meat-Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp ($20)
- Certified Angus Beef Wellington ($65)
Reservations are recommended via OpenTable.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Alpharetta offers a prix-fixe Christmas Eve menu for $75 per adult and $32.50 per child from 12 PM to 7 PM. The menu includes:
- Cranberry Orange Salad
- Herb-Roasted Prime Rib or Almond-Crusted Halibut
- Seasonal Desserts
Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Ocean & Acre
Ocean & Acre in Alpharetta is offering its regular lunch and dinner menus alongside holiday specials on Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 6:30 PM. Featured dishes include:
- Braised Short Rib Pot Roast ($42)
- Pan-Seared Halibut with butternut squash risotto ($39)
Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Ray’s Restaurants
Ray’s Restaurants—Ray’s on the River, Ray’s at Killer Creek, and Ray’s in the City—will serve their full menus on Christmas Eve until 9 PM. Offerings include seafood favorites and classic steaks in a welcoming setting. Reservations can be made online.
Ecco
Ecco Buckhead and Ecco Midtown are offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve for $99 per person. Guests can choose from a selection of chef-curated dishes, blending holiday favorites and classic Ecco flavors. Reservations are available starting at 5 PM.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot – Kennesaw is offering an exclusive four-course prix-fixe holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The set menu is priced at $59 per person and will be served from 4 PM to 9 PM. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Regular menu items and discounts are not available during this event.
South City Kitchen
South City Kitchen Midtown and South City Kitchen Buckhead invites guests to enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve menu for $85 per person. The menu features Southern-inspired holiday dishes with seatings starting at 4 PM.
La Tavola Trattoria
La Tavola Trattoria in Atlanta is offering a 3-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner for $95 per person. Guests will enjoy Italian-inspired dishes crafted for the festive season, with reservations available from 5 PM.
Amore e Amore in Atlanta
Amore e Amore in Atlanta is offering a festive Christmas Eve menu featuring the Feast of the Seven Fishes for $110 per person, excluding alcohol, tax, and gratuity. A limited à la carte menu will also be available. The Feast, designed for sharing, requires a minimum of two participants.
Holiday attire is requested for the evening. Reservations require a credit card hold, with a $50 per person fee applied for cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows. Highchair space can be accommodated upon request, but separate checks are not available.
The St. Regis Atlanta
The St. Regis Atlanta is offering its signature Afternoon Tea with Santa for the 2024 holiday season. This event invites guests to enjoy a festive tea experience, continuing the hotel’s tradition.
Reservations are available for parties of 2 to 10, with pricing ranging from $95 to $105 per person. Prepaid reservations are required to secure a spot.
Le Bilboquet – Atlanta
Le Bilboquet – Atlanta in Atlanta is offering a special prix-fixe menu for Christmas Eve dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM, priced at $105 per person, with a children’s menu available at $35. Walk-ins may enjoy an à la carte menu at the bar, based on availability.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta is serving a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu priced at $140 per person. On Christmas Day, a prix-fixe menu will be available at $160 per person, both in the evening from 5 PM. Prepaid reservations are required.
Austin’s Cocktailery & Kitchen
Austin’s Cocktailery & Kitchen in Chattahoochee Hills is offering a five-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner. Guests can enhance their experience with optional supplemental additions, including caviar, oysters, and charcuterie, as well as wine or cocktail pairings. Reservations are recommended for this special evening.
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