Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Kansas City this year? This post covers Christmas Kansas City 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Kansas City, 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.
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This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Please double check with the restaurant as to what they are offering as plans/menus/hours might change.
Christmas in Kansas City 2021
Story
Story is offering a Christmas Eve prix fixe menu priced at $100/person plus tax and gratuity.
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.
Stock Hill
Stock Hill is offering Christmas specials on December 24 and 25. On the 24th they will be open from 4 pm – 8:30 pm while on 25 they will be open from 11 am – 8 pm for dinner menu all day.
Rye Plaza
Rye Plaza is taking reservations for December 24.
They are also offering a special Holiday Tea at Rye on the Plaza on December 11 (multiple seatings). Pastry chef Megan Garrelts has created a menu featuring handmade savory and sweet selections paired with our collection of Hugo loose leaf teas. Ticket price includes menu, tea, and additional non-alcoholic beverages if desired. Wine & cocktails will be available for an additional fee during the tea service. Ticket price excludes sales tax and service charge. Priced at $60 per person.
Affäre
Affäre is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
They are offering take home Christmas meals to be picked up on December 24 and 25. Priced at $280, it includes:
- Traditional cold cuts and a family salad with citrus carpaccio, pecan croquante and carrot-raising salad
- Prime Rib, black truffle mushroom sauce, gratin potatoes, brussels sprouts
- Traditional cookies and apple strudel
Fogo de Chão – Kansas City
Fogo de Chao – Kansas City is offering Christmas specials on December 24 and 25. Dinner price all day and they include seasonal menu items. The To-Go package is also available for pre-order.
Plate Restaurant
Plate Restaurant is taking reservations for December 24.
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
Canary
Canary is taking reservations for December 24.
Burnt End BBQ – Crown Center
Burnt End BBQ – Crown Center is offering to go BBQ packages on Christmas Eve and Day.
The Melting Pot – Kansas City
The Melting Pot – Kansas City is taking reservations for December 24. For every $100 of Melting Pot Gift Cards you purchase between Black Friday and Dec 24, you will receive a complimentary $25 Gift Certificate. In store only.
They also have Fondue with Santa on December 19 from 12pm-4pm. Santa will be present throughout the entire event and will meet and greet with each child, hand out gifts and pose for pictures. $39.95/adult and kids eat free! One free kid per paying adult. Additional kids $27.95.
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:
- 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
- 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
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24.
Garozzo’s Downtown
Garozzo’s Downtown is taking reservations for December 24.
Clay & Fire
Clay & Fire is taking reservations for December 24.
Cliff’s Taphouse
Cliff’s Taphouse is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.
Room 39
Room 39 is taking reservations for December 24.
Cafe Trio
Cafe Trio is taking reservations for December 24.
The Monarch Bar
The Monarch Bar is taking reservations for December 24.
Third Street Social KC
Third Street Social KC is taking reservations for December 24.
BLU HWY
BLU HWY is taking reservations for December 24.
Sayachi
Sayachi is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.
Boru Asian Eatery
Boru Asian Eatery is taking reservations for December 24.
Summit Grill Waldo
Summit Grill Waldo is taking reservations for December 24.
Golden Ox
Golden Ox is offering holiday eggnog preorders. Their take on this classic holiday recipe consists of Wild Turkey 101, Angostura Bitters, hand-whipped eggs, fresh grated nutmeg, vanilla, cream.
Julep Cocktail Club
Julep Cocktail Club is taking reservations for December 24.
Waldo Thai
Waldo Thai is taking reservations for December 24.
TAILLEUR
TAILLEUR is taking reservations for Christmas Eve lunch.
The Dining Experience at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
During the month of December, they are open on select dates for a special engagement pop-up series: Winter Wonderland at the Dining Experience. Small plates and specialty cocktails before or after a performance!
More Kansas City Restaurants Taking Christmas Eve Reservations
- The Fontaine Hotel
- Chewology {咀 咬 記}
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Kansas City
- Grünauer
- Gram & Dun
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood – Kansas City
- Seasons 52 – Kansas City
- True Food Kitchen – Kansas City
- Grand Street – Plaza
- 801 Chophouse – Kansas City
- JJ’s Restaurant
- Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar – Kansas City
- Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
- Kona Grill – Kansas City
- Fogo de Chao – Kansas City
- The Melting Pot – Kansas City
- Buca di Beppo – Kansas City
- Plate Restaurant
- Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria
- The Savoy at 21c
- Red Door Woodfired Grill – Brookside
- Brio Italian Grille – Kansas City – Country Club Plaza
- The American Reserve Bar & Grille
- Tavernonna
- Gordon Ramsay Steak – Harrah’s Kansas City
- Verbena
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Lee’s Summit
- Great Plains Cattle Company – Ameristar Casino
- Red Door Woodfired Grill – Liberty
- Hereford House – Independence
- Houlihan’s – Lees Summit
- Hereford House – Zona Rosa
- Granite City Food & Brewery – Kansas City
- Red Lobster – Kansas City – Barry Road
- Jack Stack Barbecue – Freight House
- Jack Stack Barbecue – Plaza
- La Bodega – Kansas City
- The Capital Grille – Kansas City
- T-Shotz – Kansas City
- Red Lobster – Independence
- Red Lobster – Lee’s Summit
- Eddie V’s – Kansas City
- Lidia’s Restaurant
- Chaz on the Plaza
More Kansas City Restaurants Taking Christmas Day Reservations
- Chewology {咀 咬 記}
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood – Kansas City
- Kona Grill – Kansas City
- Fogo de Chao – Kansas City
- Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria
- Yard House – Kansas City, MO
- The American Reserve Bar & Grille
- Tavernonna
- Gordon Ramsay Steak – Harrah’s Kansas City
- Great Plains Cattle Company – Ameristar Casino
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