Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Alexandria or Arlington VA this year? This post covers Christmas 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Alexandria or Arlington VA, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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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.
Christmas in Alexandria or Arlington VA 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
ADA’S ON THE RIVER
‘Tis the season for Ada’s on the River. This Christmas, celebrate with us with our three course holiday meal specials. The first option for kids priced at $29 per child, where highlights include Petite Filet Mignon withcrispy fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots, and demi-glaceand a White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Campanelle pasta and garlic breadcrumbs. The second option, priced at $69 per person, includes Seared Scallops with corn fumet, pickled corn, brown butter crumble, and herbs; Wood Fired Prime Rib with salt roasted potatoes, horseradish labneh, roasted mushrooms; and a Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake with whipped labneh and candied hazelnuts. Enjoy these specials exclusively on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Address: 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
Reservations: Ada’s
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
Immerse into a Christmas meal like never before, and celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day overlooking the Potomac. Both days, BARCA is featuring two delicious holiday specials this year: Scallops Al Ajillo with bay scallops, garlic, sherry, olive oil, and garlic toast ($19) and Catalan Lamb Kabob with cherry sofrito, cucumbers, and garlic yogurt ($24).
Address: 2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
Reservations: BARCA
Mia’s Italian Kitchen
Make Christmas a little more holly and jolly at Mia’s Italian Kitchen. For $49 per person, choose from so many delicious options including Shrimp Fra Diavola Bruschetta with tomatoes, garlic, white wine butter, and calabrese peppers served with grilled rustic bread; Veal Chop Parmigiana with pounded and breaded bone in veal chop, san marzano marinara, mozzarella, and spaghetti pomodoro; and as the cherry on top (or the orange zest on top) Torta Della Nonna with pine nut streusel, whipped cream, and orange zest.
Address: 100 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314|
Reservations: Mia’s
Theismann’s Restaurant
Score your own personal touchdown this holiday season at Theismann’s. This Christmas, enjoy holiday specials the whole family will love. Christmas Eve specials include BBQ Oysters with cajun spiced butter, breadcrumbs, and parmesan and Braised Beef Short Rib with roasted root vegetables, natural jus, and gremolata. For even MORE options, come in December 25th to try the entire Christmas menu, featuring Crab and Roasted Corn Fritters with spicy comeback sauce or a 45-Day Aged Filet Mignon with crispy smashed garlic-parmesan potatoes, asparagus, and red wine-shallot demi-glace. There’s even a menu for the kiddos as well!
Address: 1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Reservations: Theismann’s
THE MAJESTIC
Have yourself a MAJESTIC little Christmas. This holly jolly Christmas season, enjoy some Christmas specials like Prime Rib with crispy fingerlings, wild mushrooms, red wine jus, and horseradish sauce; Seared Duck Breast with roasted romanesco, spiced sweet potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, and pomegranate-duck jus; or a prix fixe menu with items like: a Christmas Relish Tray with marinated and pickled seasonal vegetables, house made sausage, artisan cheese, warm parker house rolls, smoked butter and a Winter Risotto with black truffles, charred onions, mushrooms, and parmesan. A kid’s menu is available for the prix fixe menu as well.
Address: 911 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Reservations: The Majestic
Palette 22
Christmas Day bottomless brunch at Palette 22 is a fun holiday option! Available starting at 11:30AM, imbibe in multiple bottomless options including Bellinis, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys.
Address: 4053 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Reservations: Palette 22
VOLA’S
EnjoyChristmas dinner along the riverside with the entire family. From 11:30AM-9PM Vola’s will be offering a special 3-course menu for $49. Choose a starter, entree, and dessert with menu highlights including: Charred Grilled Octopus accompanied by romesco sauce, crispy smashed fingerlings, blistered tomatoes, and champagne vinaigrette; Roasted Prime Rib served with twice baked potato, crispy fried brussels sprouts, au jus, and horseradish cream; and Panettone Bread Pudding made with vanilla and raisins topped with pistachio-banana butterscotch sauce.
Address: 101 North Union Street, Old Town Waterfront, Alexandria, VA 22314
Reservations: Vola’s Dockside
Breakfast with Santa
This year, families are invited to celebrate the holidays with Alexandria Restaurant Partners’ much anticipated Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast with Santa will be hosted Saturdays and Sundays in December from 8 am-10 am, (Sunday 12/11; Saturday, 12/17; Sunday, 12/18) as well as Thursday, 12/22, Friday, 12/23, and Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th at the locations below:
- Ada’s on the River ($65 adults/$41 children++)
- Mia’s Italian Kitchen ($57 adults/$34 children++)
- Theismann’s Restaurant ($53 adults/$29.50 children++)
Families can enjoy a festive breakfast menu, mimosas (for adults), takeaway treats for the kids, and a family photo with Santa Claus! Option for bottomless mimosas will also be available for an additional $15 (adults only).
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