Here’s a look at Christmas Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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.
Church and Union – Charlotte
Church and Union – Charlotte is offering a Christmas Eve special 3-course menu in addition to their regular a la carte menu. The optional 3-course menu will be $75 per person and $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity.
Stagioni
Stagioni is offering a family-style, 5-course Christmas Eve dinner. $75 per adult, $30 per child.
Steak48
Steak 48 will be open Christmas Eve and have special extended hours, opening early at 12pm. They’ll be serving the full Steak 48 menu of all your favs like fresh seafood, highest quality USDA Prime Steaks and ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake. Steak 48 will be open Christmas Eve 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable and by calling the restaurant at (980) 580-4848.
Link & pin
Link & Pin locations (South End, Arboretum, NorthCross) will be open Christmas Eve. They will serve the full brunch menu and then will switch to the dinner menu, including their Pittsburgh-style Certified Angus Beef steaks, seafood dishes, truffle lobster mac n cheese and house-made donuts, at 4pm. The last seating will be at 8pm Brunch photos can be found here.
Duckworth’s
Duckworth’s locations open Christmas Eve from 11am-6pm. Perfect if you need to get out of the house and want to watch the games!
Moon Thai
Moon Thai and Japanese located in Apex SouthPark, will be open for dine in BOTH Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day and serving its full menu. Takeout will also be available both days.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene is offering a Christmas Eve special 3-course menu in addition to their regular a la carte menu. The optional 3-course menu will be $80 per person and $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity.
The Melting Pot – Midtown NC
Celebrate a Fondue family tradition at The Melting Pot with their special Christmas Eve set menu. Little Dippers menu available.
Gallery Restaurant
Gallery Restaurant is offering a Christmas Eve 4-course menu priced at $123.20 per person.
Napa at Kingsley
Napa at Kingsley (Fort Mill) is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe dinner priced at $60 per person.
The Pump House
The Pump House (Rock Hill) is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe dinner priced at $65 per person.
Ballantyne Ballroom
Ballantyne Ballroom is offering a Christmas Day buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Priced at $95 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under.
Bentley’s
Bentley’s is offering a special Christmas Eve menu on December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8 pm.
MICO at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
MICO at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte is serving their 3-course holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm on December 24 and 12 pm to 8 pm on December 25. Priced at $99 per person.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie (Belmont) is serving a special prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Reservations are available from 10:30 am to 8 pm. Priced at $65 per person.
Stoke Restaurant
Stoke is offering a made from scratch Christmas Eve feast. Three seating times 11AM, 1PM, or 3PM for a 4-course menu priced at $80 per person.
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke
The Fox & Falcon is offering a specially curated menu on Christmas Eve. Reservations are available from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Stagioni
Stagioni is offering a family-style 5-course meal on Christmas Eve December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 7:45 pm. Priced at $75 for adults and $30 for children.
Season’s at Highland Lake
Season’s at Highland Lake (Flat ROck) is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner buffet on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 8 pm.
They are also hosting a Christmas Day buffet on December 25. Reservations are available from 11 am to 4:30 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.
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.
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).
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Holiday dessert pre-orders are now open at Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop. Some offerings include:
- Snickerdoodle $30
- Granny’s Apple $33
- Cherry $33
- Nanny’s Pecan $33 (GF also available)
- I-40 (pecans, chocolate chips & coconut) $33 (GF also available)
- Key Lime $30 (GF also available)
- Chocolate Cream $30
- Peanut butter $30
- Chewy Chocolate Chip $30
- Coconut Cream $30
- Southern Custard $30
DIY Christmas Charlotte 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
Holiday entertaining tips
Here are some tips on holiday entertaining including charcuterie board tips, how to cook the perfect turkey like a Chef, and virtual holiday party ideas.
Gift Ideas
Moon Thai & Japanese (now thru 1/1) – $100 get $20 bonus, $50 get $10 bonus
Link & Pin (now thru 12/31) – For every $100 gift card purchased, receive a $20 gift card to use on the next visit to Link & Pin.
Duckworth’s (now thru 12/31) – For every $50 gift card purchased, receive a $10 gift card to use on the next visit to Duckworth’s.
The Cellar (now thru 12/31) – For every $100 gift card purchased, receive a $20 gift card to use on the next visit to The Cellar.
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