Here’s a look at Christmas Boston 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 Boston 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.
Grana at The Langham, Boston
Grana at The Langham is offering a Christmas Day feast on December 25. Reservations are available from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Priced at $155 per person.
Contessa Boston
High above beautiful Boston, experience a luxurious four-course menu with options at Contessa Boston on December 25 including Burrata with Caviar, Spicy Lobster Rigatoni, and a Ribeye Tagliata. For dessert, enjoy Torta di Baci and Olive Oil Ice Cream with Truffle. Priced at $195 per person.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie (Foxborough) 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.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
Family and friends can celebrate the season at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston with holiday festivities for all to enjoy. From a decadent chocolate bar in the lobby to Trifecta’s 12 Days of Cocktails experience, the Hotel will be transformed into a warm, contemporary winter wonderland shimmering with gold this holiday season.
The beautiful Hotel lobby will become a chocolate lover’s fantasy with a vibrant and whimsical chocolate bar as the show stopping centrepiece displaying an array of sweet treats. One Dalton’s pastry team curated a decadent selection of chocolates for guests to delight in. The delicious chocolate boutique features colourful bonbons and tasty holiday cookies all available to purchase for the perfect holiday gift. Guests can warm up with the perfect cup of hot cocoa with festive toppings such as peppermint bark and vanilla swirl marshmallows. The chocolate wonderland will pop up from November 27, 2023 to January 1, 2024 with weekday hours from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and weekend hours from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.
Trifecta, the Hotel’s stunning cocktail lounge, will be transformed into a gold winter lounge this holiday season. The 12 Days of Cocktails is an invitation to enjoy bold, crafted winter cocktails inspired by the iconic holiday classic The 12 Days of Christmas. From sharable drinks in creative glassware such as Seven Swans a Swimming to the delicious One Dalton version of coquito with Two Turtle Doves, Trifecta’s expert mixologists will present each cocktail tableside and provide a sensory experience to transport guests. The cocktail experience is offered from December 1 to 31, 2023. Reservations are essential and can be made by booking here.
Each weekend starting December 2, 2023, guests can enjoy a delightful winter wonderland inspired brunch buffet with family and friends in One+One, the Hotel’s warm and sunny restaurant decorated elegantly for the season. Connect over rich and comforting flavours crafted by Executive Sous Chef Daniel Burger and his team. Taste delectable dishes and warm up with the Grilled Salmon Power Bowl and Chicory Salad. For dessert, indulge in seasonal flavours such as the Apple Crumb Tarts, Chai Profiteroles, and Maple Sable Cookies. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by booking here.
Celebrate and delight in Trifecta’s Afternoon High Tea. This season enjoy Orange Ginger Petit Fours and White Chocolate Mocha Opera all perfectly paired with seasonal tea blends and liqueur tastings during this contemporary take on the classic holiday tea. Holiday Afternoon Tea is served every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning December 1, 2023. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by booking here.
Coach Grill
On December 2, Santa will be joined by his forever plus-one, Mrs. Claus, for a magical morning in Wayland at Coach Grill. While kiddies patiently await the arrival of the honored guests with coloring activities, cookie decorating and ornament trimming, guardians can settle in for a leisurely brunch. Generally open for dinner service only, Coach Grill will be whipping up breakfast delights for the occasion like Quiche Lorraine with onion, bacon and gruyere; Smoked Salmon Benedict with truffle hollandaise; and Chocolate Chip Pancakes with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles. After capturing the perfect IG-worthy snap with your little ones and the Clauses, treat yourself to something sweet like the specialty Apple Tart with vanilla ice cream or hot chocolate with whipped cream and shaved chocolate garnished with a candy cane. As a “pay it forward” gesture from Santa, little guests also will be treated to cookies at the close of their time in Santa Land.
Joe’s Waterfront
On December 10, Santa will come to Boston Harbor for an encore brunch appearance at Joe’s Waterfront. While Santa finds out who’s been naughty and nice at the signature photo op, kids will test their artistic skills with holiday craft projects including coloring books, ornament painting and cookie decorating. In the kitchen, Santa’s Little Helpers will be hard at work churning out seasonal specialties like Roasted Beet Salad, Bananas Foster French Toast, an Everything Bagel Egg Sandwich, Chocolate Chip Pancakes for kiddos, and Apple Cobbler. As Santa’s time in the North (End) Pole comes to an end, it isn’t quite over yet; expect to see an email with the kid’s photo in your inbox in the following days.
Geppetto
Geppetto (Cambridge) is hosting a Feast of the seven fishes for Christmas Eve on December 24. Reservations are available from 4pm – 8pm for this 5 course feast. Priced at $110 per person.
They are also offering a 12 Chefs of Christmas experience from December 3, 10, and 17. Priced at $120 per person for a 4-course dinner.
Puritan & Company
Puritan & Company (Cambridge) is offering a 3-course dinner for Christmas Eve on December 24. Priced at $75 per person. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8 pm.
First:
- salmon crudo – beet puree, pickled apple, dill, salmon roe
- roasted pumpkin bisque – vadouvan curry, cashew granola, fried rosemary
- duck confit & black truffle tart – hen of the woods, pear mostarda, brie
- Burrata – chicories, radish, speck, sherry vinaigrette
Second
- crispy salmon – roasted garlic leeks, brussels, horseradish, dill salsa verde
- truffle roasted chicken – celery root, roasted carrots, vin jaune
- NY strip steak – sunchoke rosti, tallow butter, creamed spinach, bordelaise
- ricotta gnocchi – chanterelles, fennel, hazelnuts, brown butter, sage
Dessert
- spiced cake – honey cinnamon mousse, rum caramel, candied nuts
- vanilla panna cotta – citrus curd, spiced tuile, fresh citrus segments
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood will be open for service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They will be serving their menu full of signature classics, including our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the season.
Abe & Louie’s:
Venerable Back Bay steakhouse, Abe & Louie’s, will be dishing out a quartet of specials this Christmas Day. To start, there is a smoked trout pate with pickled shallots, cornichons, grain mustard and toasted baguette ($19) as well as a baked pear and brie tart with pomegranate, hazelnuts and wildflower honey ($18). For a taste of tradition, opt for the slow roasted prime rib with roasted carrots, a twice baked potato and au jus ($65). Pescatarians can get their fix with George’s Bank sea scallops served with Anson Mills golden polenta, braised escarole and lemon-brown butter ($48). The dessert features are a pineapple upside-down cake with vanilla ice cream ($10) as well as butter cake with cherries and vanilla ice cream ($10). Reservations from 4-9pm.
Atlantic Fish Co.:
Serving Boston the freshest catch since 1978, Atlantic Fish Co. will feature their full menu of seafood classics in addition to some holiday features. Start with pan-roasted Nantucket Bay scallops with black winter truffle risotto ($15) or oysters Rockefeller with spinach, black truffle-hollandaise and breadcrumbs ($24). The duo of mains is dover sole meunière with green beans and roasted fingerling potatoes with a brown butter-caper sauce ($64) and a half “whole roasted” duck with Tuscan kale potato puree and a cranberry-black winter truffle gastrique ($49). Satiate your sweet tooth with a pineapple upside-down cake with vanilla ice cream ($10) or butter cake with vanilla ice cream and cherries ($10). Reservations from 3-9pm.
Joe’s on Newbury:
Located in the Back Bay’s most fashionable quarters, Joe’s on Newbury will showcase a collection of a la carte specials. For appetizers, there is a prosciutto and fig flatbread with smoked gouda cheese, arugula and balsamic reduction ($17) and Blue Hill mussels with andouille sausage, fennel and grilled focaccia ($19). For entrees, there are Maine lobster ravioli with butternut squash, roasted Brussels sprouts and mushroom butter ($35) and a 12oz grilled ribeye with a loaded baked potato, broccolini and herb-hotel butter ($55). To end with something sweet, there is a pineapple upside-down cake with vanilla ice cream ($10) and butter cake with cherries and vanilla ice cream ($10). Reservations from 11am-9pm.
Bar 10
Bar 10 is celebrating Christmas Day with a 3-course menu on December 25. Priced at $80 per person. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 11 pm.
Appetizer choose one:
- Butternut Squash Bisque with: Greek Yogurt, Fried Sage Leaf, Spiced Pepitas
- Fresh Burrata with: Maple Brook Burrata, Frisee, Delicata Squash, Quinoa Crunch, Black Truffle Honey
Main Course choose one:
- Pan Seared Sea Bass with: Vanilla Beuree Blanc, Sweet Potato-Parsnip Puree, Roasted Asparagus, Carrots
- Braised Veal Osso Buco with: Creamy Risotto, Haricot Verts, Golden Carrots, Zesty Gremolata
Dessert:
- Hazelnut Trifecta with: Nutella with Hazelnut Chunks, Milk Chocolate Ganache topped with Mirror Glaze, Chantilly Cream, Berries
- Butterscotch Creme Brule with: Burnt Sugar, Fresh Berries
La Brasa
La Brasa is serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Eve only. Priced at $55 per person. Reservations are available from 12 pm to 8:30 pm. Three choices per course for guest selection
First Course
- Mussel Escabeche Tostada
- Elote and Rojas Arancini
- Grilled Pork Belly with Ancho Chile Molasses
Second Course
- Grilled Steak with Anchovy Butter and Celery Root Potato Gratin
- Roasted Bronzino with Parsnip Purée, Salsa Verde and Crispy Onions
Third Course
- Ancho Chile Chocolate Cake
- Dulce De Leche Flan
- Assortment of Ice Cream
Tuscan Kitchen – Seaport
Tuscan Kitchen is serving the feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve Christmas 24. Priced at $75 per person. Reservations are available from 3 pm to 8 pm.
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.
Cracker Barrel
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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.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market is making prepping for the holidays easier than ever this year, with the specialty food retailer’s prepared holiday meals available now for pre-order, a special holiday print edition of The Fresh Market Magazine, and a holiday-themed shoppable livestream featuring brand ambassador, Chef Anna Rossi.
Whether it’s a festive feast with family and friends or a small gathering, The Fresh Market offers everything guests need to create memorable and delicious meals. To make holiday shopping even more convenient, The Fresh Market also offers curbside pickup services, along with delivery from Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats. Guests now pre-order their holiday meals online:
- Ultimate Holiday Meal – Serves 12-14. $199.99 (less than $15 per person). Members of The Ultimate Loyalty Experience save $10 at the register!
- Traditional Holiday Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- Essential Ham Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $14 per person).
- Essential Holiday Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $15 per person).
- Holiday Ham Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- NEW! Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit for 2. Perfect for those having a small celebration. $19.99 ($10 per person). Includes: Turkey Breast Medallions, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Peppercorn Gravy, Green Beans, Seasoning and Olive Oil. Available for ordering in advance or pickup in the Meal Solutions case.
- Prime Rib Meal– Serves 2. $49.99 ($25 per person).
- Oven-Ready Low Country Boil – Serves 2. $29.99 ($14.99 per person).
- Holiday Brunch – Serves 4. $19.99 ($5 per person).
A-la-carte, show stopping standing rib roast, whole beef tenderloin, turkey, ham and sides are also available for ordering in advance. Online ordering is available now through Dec 21 at 2pm EST. Guests are invited to pick up their meals in-store Dec 21-24, 2023. As a bonus, The Fresh Market’s 2023 Holiday Meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes (while supplies last).
Taffer’s Tavern
Taffer’s Tavern, an innovative, full-service restaurant franchise founded by “Bar Rescue” star and award-winning hospitality expert Jon Taffer, creates the ideal setting for guests to revel in the holiday spirit. Until December 31, all Taffer’s Tavern locations are running an in-store gift card promotion where guests will receive a “Drink on Me” bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase. The offer is good for any beverage of their choice.
Additionally, Taffer’s Tavern will be featuring a new Cocktail of the Month for December. Back due to popular demand, the Pepperminitini returns for the holiday season from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. This festive cocktail is made with Peppermint schnapps and white chocolate combined with vodka and cream with a candy cane and chocolate rim.
DIY Christmas Boston 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.
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