Christmas in Cincinnati 2021: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Cincinnati this year? This post covers Christmas Cincinnati 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Cincinnati, 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 Friday, December 24, 2021. Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2021.

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.

This list is updated as information becomes available.

Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media if you are a restaurant that wants to be featured. Provide all the details of your holiday offering in your message.

This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.

Christmas in Cincinnati 2021

Tony’s of Cincinnati

Tony’s of Cincinnati is taking reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Now through December 30th, for every $100.00 in gift cards you purchase, you will receive a bonus $25.00 gift certificate.

Kona Grill

Kona Grill is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy Filet with Lobster Cream, Honey Glazed Ham, Macadamia Nut Turkey, Prime Rib Dinner for Two, Surf & Turf, Christmas Day Brunch Specials and more. Children’s Special & Takeout Specials also available. Finish off with a Macadamia Nut Pie.

The Melting Pot – Cincinnati

The Melting Pot – Cincinnati is taking reservations for Christmas Eve. Last reservation time with be 9pm.

They are also hosting their annual Fondue with Santa on December 12th and December 19. Santa will be present throughout the entire event and will meet and greet with each child, hand out gifts and pose for pictures. $39 per adult and kids eat free! One free kid per paying adult. Additional kids are $28.

Crown Republic Gastropub

Crown Republic Gastropub is offering Holiday Meals for pickup on December 24. Some of the options include:

Lasagna Bolognese
Maple Ham Style Pork Loin
Prime Rib Style NY Strip
Italian Salad
Kale & Celery Caesar Salad
Shrimp Cocktail (1 lb)
Oysters Rockefeller (1 Dozen)

Prime Cincinnati

Prime Cincinnati is taking reservations for Christmas Eve.

Via Vite

Via Vite is offering a Christmas Eve Lasagna (Take and Bake) which serves 4 – 8 people ($79) or 8 – 12 ($155). Made with Chef Cristian Pietoso’s bolognese sauce and creamy béchamel.

Nicola’s Ristorante

Nicola’s Ristorante is taking reservations for December 24.

MAIZE Arepas and Bar

MAIZE Arepas and Bar is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant is offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes on December 24 at 4 pm – 9 pm. The Italian tradition, an overboard seafood buffet, prepared as only the platform can. Includes Raw Bar, salads, sides, Carving Station, Pasta Station, Assorted Pastries, and live jazz. Full bar & wine list available.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo is offering Christmas Family Meals. Available for online orders December 23 – 25. All meals are “Buca Large” and serve up to 5 people.

Regular Family Meal

Choice of Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Salad
Choice of Pasta: Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

Deluxe Family Meal

Choice of Salad: Caesar Salad, Chopped Antipasto Salad or Apple Gorgonzola Salad
Choice of Pasta: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Penne alla Vodka, or Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Choice of Entrée: Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Limone

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is offering various Holiday Heat n’ Serve Family Dinners available for pickup 12/21-12/28 with 24-hour notice required for orders. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 Bonus Card when you schedule pick-up on 12/22 or 12/23.

Holiday Heat n’ Serve (serves 8 – 10): Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of 2 Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, and Apple Pecan Streusel Pie & Pecan Pie.

Holiday Heat n’ Serve (serves 4 – 6): Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of 1 Country Side, and Sweet Yeast Rolls.

Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (serves 4 – 6): Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of 2 Country Sides, and Sweet Yeast Rolls

Harry and David

Harry and David has a variety of main courses, appetizers/sides, desserts and more available to ship to you and prepare at home.

Some highlights include:

Create Your Own Gourmet Turkey Feast ($239): A roasted turkey serves as the mouthwatering main course, and you get to choose one accompanying appetizer assortment, two crowd-pleasing sides, one exceptional dessert, and one garnish of cranberry sauce and gravy. This heat-and-serve meal makes it easy to enjoy more quality time with company and less time in the kitchen. Serves 8 to 10.

Gourmet Ham Dinner ($224.99):

Spiral-sliced ham with honey glaze (7 lb 8 oz)
Creamy snap peas with bacon (1 lb 13 oz)
Three-cheese scalloped potatoes (1 lb 14 oz)
Artichoke, mushroom, and bacon frittata (1 lb 14 oz)
New York-style original cheesecake (2 lb)

Omaha Steaks

Omaha Steaks is offering a variety of holiday dinners available to ship to you and prepare at home.

Some highlights include:

Build Your Own Holiday Menu:

6 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons or 1 (8 lbs.) Spiral Sliced Ham
1 (32 oz. pkg.) Family-Size Smashed Red Potatoes or 1 (25 oz. pkg.) Harvest Rice Pilaf or 1 (32 oz. pkg.) Family-Size Whipped Sweet Potatoes
4 (11 oz. pkgs.) Creamed Spinach or 2 (12 oz. pkgs.) Green Bean Casserole
6 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets or 1 (2 lbs.) Premium New York Cheesecake or 1 (21 oz.) Chocolate Lover’s Cake
8 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter

Prime Rib Feast for 8:

1 (4 lbs.) Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast
2 (12 oz. pkgs.) Green Bean Casserole
4 (5.5 oz.) Stuffed Baked Potatoes
4 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter
1 (2 lbs.) Premium New York Cheesecake
1 (3.1 oz. jar) Signature Seasoning

Holiday Surf & Turf + Tour de France:

4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons
4 Split Lobster Tail Skewers (7 oz. pkg.)
4 (5.5 oz.) Stuffed Baked Potatoes
4 (3 oz.) Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter
4 (4.2 oz.) Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
1 (3.1 oz. jar) Signature Seasoning

Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma is offering a variety of holiday dinners available to ship to you and prepare at home.

Some highlights include:

Ultimate Christmas Prime Rib Dinner, Serves 8 ($499.95):

Prime Rib
Sweet Yam Casserole
Traditional Green Bean Casserole
Creamed Spinach & Kale
Bacon Macaroni & Cheese
Parker House Rolls (12)
Pecan Pie

Complete Free Range Turkey Dinner, Christmas Delivery, Serves 8 ($259.95) or 12 ($379.95)

Free-Range Turkey
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Yam Casserole
Pecan Pie

Complete Christmas Dinner, Ham, Serves 8 ($249.95)

6–8 lb. Kurobuta Bone-In Half Ham
3 lb. 8 oz. (two trays) Traditional Green Bean Casserole
3 lb. 13 oz. (two trays) Sweet Yam Casserole
9″ diam. Pecan Pie

More Cincinnati Restaurants Taking Reservations for December 24

Hours may change please confirm with the restaurant.

More Cincinnati Restaurants Taking Reservations for December 25

Hours may change please confirm with the restaurant.

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