Celebrate Christmas in Charlotte with a variety of festive dining options that bring seasonal cheer to the city’s culinary scene. From elegant afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, Charlotte’s restaurants are offering special holiday menus to make your celebrations truly memorable. Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a festive dinner, or looking for a pre-cooked turkey to enjoy at home, Charlotte has plenty of choices for a holiday meal to remember. Here’s a roundup of the top Christmas dining and takeaway options in the city.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Charlotte 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.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Birkdale Village is now accepting holiday pre-orders for its signature 9-inch pies. Customers are encouraged to pre-order to secure the best price and selection, as prices will increase during the week of Christmas.
Available flavours include:
- Classic Options: Granny’s Apple, Nanny’s Pecan, Chewy Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Key Lime, Southern Custard, Coconut Cream, and Chocolate Cream.
- Specialty Option: I40 (pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut).
- Gluten-Free Flavours: Nanny’s Pecan, I40, Key Lime, and Chocolate Cream.
Orders can be placed online for a seamless holiday dessert experience.
Steak 48
Steak 48 in Charlotte is offering expanded hours for Christmas Eve, opening from 12 PM to 9:45 PM. While the restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day, it will reopen for New Year’s Eve dinner from 4 PM to 10:45 PM.
Zinicola
Zinicola in Charlotte is offering a festive Christmas Eve dining experience featuring its signature Italian cuisine. Reservations are available from 4 PM to 9:30 PM.
The Loft at Duckworth’s
The Loft at Duckworth’s in Charlotte is offering a festive holiday cocktail menu available through the end of the season. The lineup includes:
- Coquito: A creamy blend of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut cream with Cruzan Blackstrap Rum, Tuaca, nutmeg, and a charred cinnamon stick.
- Last Christmas: A refreshing mix of Green Chartreuse, Botanist Gin, pomegranate, rosemary, lime, and a spiced cherry garnish.
- Figgy Pudding: Fig-infused bourbon, tawny port, and spiced syrup garnished with skewered fig slices.
- Poinsettia: Deep Eddy’s Vodka and cranberry juice with orange and lime bitters, topped with Prosecco and a rosemary sprig.
Trade Restaurant And Bar
Trade Restaurant And Bar in Charlotte is offering a holiday menu on December 24 and December 25 for $56 per person. Menu highlights include:
- Herb-Marinated Rack of Lamb with winter-spiced demi-glaze, sweet potato dauphinoise, and wilted greens.
- Kids’ option: Lamb Lollipops for $25.
- A selection of festive holiday cocktails and mocktails will also be available.
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
Caroline’s Oyster Bar in Charlotte is offering a Coastal Christmas celebration throughout December, featuring festive cocktails, twinkling lights, and themed events.
Coastal Christmas Kickoff (December 1–7):
- December 1: Live Coastal Christmas Carolers, 5 PM–6 PM.
- December 2: Hush Puppy and Hot Cocoa Happy Hour, 4 PM–6 PM.
- December 3: Coastal Christmas Raffle, 4 PM–11 PM.
- December 4 & 7: Christmas Movies and Cozy Blankets on the Patio.
- December 5: $10 Christmas Oyster Flights, 4 PM–12 AM.
- December 6: Live Coastal and Christmas Music on the Heated Patio, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM.
Reservations are recommended for holiday festivities.
Gallery Restaurant
Gallery Restaurant in Charlotte is presenting a five-course prix-fixe menu on December 24 and December 25 for $99 per person. The menu features chef-curated selections and optional wine pairings. Reservations are required.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie in Belmont is offering:
- Christmas Eve: A special prix-fixe menu for $60 per person. Reservations are required for parties of up to eight guests.
- Breakfast with Santa: $35 per person includes a breakfast buffet, non-alcoholic beverage, tax, gratuity, and administrative fee. Reservations are required. Two events on November 30 and December 14 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The Melting Pot – Midtown NC
The Melting Pot – Midtown NC in Charlotte is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu for $65 per person. Guests can enjoy a fondue dining experience with a curated holiday menu. A Little Dippers menu is also available for children. Reservations are required.
The Asbury
The Asbury in Charlotte is offering two holiday events this season.
On December 14 and 15, enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 9 AM to 11 AM, featuring a family-friendly buffet with pancakes, chicken & waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and more. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for children under 12, including a private moment with Santa for photos and wish-giving.
For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, The Asbury will serve a three-course prix-fixe dinner at $55 for adults and $25 for children, with complimentary parking for diners.
Entrees include
- Brown sugar And Honey Glazed Ham with rosemary roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables.
- Slow Braised Short Rib with red wine reduction and herb and garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.
- Pan Seared Cod with Lemon Garlic butter sauce, Rice Pilaf, and roasted asparagus.
- Mushroom and Herb Gnocchi with sauteed trumpet mushrooms, kale, and vegetables in an herb cream sauce
Gallery Restaurant
Gallery Restaurant in Charlotte is offering a five-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve, priced at $99 per person. Guests can enjoy a selection of chef-curated dishes with optional wine pairings. Reservations are required for this holiday dining experience.
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