Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Minneapolis this year & St. Paul? This post covers Christmas Minneapolis 2022 & St. Paul including where to go for Christmas dinner in Minneapolis & St. Paul, 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 Minneapolis & St. Paul 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Jensen’s Food & Cocktails
Jensen’s Food & Cocktails (Eagan) is offering a Christmas Eve dinner menu from 11 am – 7:45 pm. Lunch/brunch menu are not available on December 24th.
Monello Cucina
Monello Cucina is offering a Christmas Day 3-course meal from 11 am – 7 pm. Price depends on which main you choose.
The Lynhall Edina – Afternoon Tea
The Lynhall Edina – Afternoon Tea is offering a special Christmas Afternoon Tea on December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, and 30th. Priced at $65 per person.
Enjoy a beautiful assortment of teas delivered table side, paired with three tiers of lovely tea sandwiches, pastries, and desserts from Pastry Chef Jeremy Intille and Executive Chef Natalie Allesee.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is offering the following for Christmas:
Holiday Brunch with Santa: December 4 from 11 am – 2 pm. A la carte menu.
Christmas Eve: December 24 from 5 pm – 9 pm
Regular dinner service at Mara plus a selection of Za’atar Crusted Prime Rib and Ham. A la carte.
Christmas Day: December 25 from 11 am – 8 pm
3-course menu with traditional holiday favourites, along with Mediterranean flavours and a dessert buffet. Priced at $165 per person.
Nordic Village at Riva Terrace: December 1, 2022 – March 4, 2023
Minnesota meets the Italian Alps in this seasonal pop-up dining experience at Riva Terrace, their fourth-floor rooftop restaurant. Enjoy a warm welcome cocktail around the fire while you take in beautiful city views under a blanket of stars. Join friends in a spirited curling match on our custom curling lane, then adjourn to your private mini cabin for an intimate four-course dinner prepared by Chef Martín Morelli. Seatings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm. USD 150 per person. À la carte options also available.
Christmas Market: December 3 & 4
Make this a season to remember for everyone on your holiday gift list by shopping the Four Seasons Christmas Market. Each day, they’ll feature gift ideas from some of the finest local artists, makers and creators. Plus, enjoy complimentary treats from Socca Café.
Spaliday: December 15, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Celebrate the season with a signature holiday event at The Spa. The cost of your ticket ($100) is redeemable toward any Spa treatment of your choosing* and includes signature cocktails, boutique deals and discounts, gift card specials, pop-ups with local vendors and a swag bag of Four Seasons favourites. Plus, guests will be invited in for a sneak peak of this year’s Spa Splurge: Double Indulgence. Contact The Spa to reserve your spot. *Offer expires March 1, 2023
Mara
Mara is offering a Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 Day 3-course meal including a dessert buffet and featuring traditional holiday favorites along with Mediterranean flavors. Adults $165, Kids 12 and under $25.
They are also open on Christmas Eve with their regular dinner service.
Monello Cucina
Monello Cucina is offering a Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 Day 3-course dinner. $72 adults, $30 kids.
Cracker Barrel
Create new traditions at home with fully prepared Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors.
For more information about Cracker Barrel Christmas offerings, visit crackerbarrel.com or check your local store for availability.
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.***
Their holiday pie offerings include Apple Streusel Pie; Pecan Pie; Cinnamon Roll Pie and more.
Kona Grill
On Christmas morning, start the day with a St. Nick-approved brunch and festive plates of Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs or decadent Macadamia Nut French Toast. Toast to good friends, family and food with a Kona-mosa or classic cocktail!
Join Kona for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner with dine-in or takeout options; featuring Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham, Surf & Turf, Filet with Lobster Cream, Macadamia Nut Turkey, and more, along with Kona Grill favorites. A children’s menu is also available and reservations are open at KonaGrill.com.
They are also offering holiday features.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.
Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.
For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.
The Honey Baked Company
The Honey Baked Company offers a variety of holiday meals including:
- Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast
- Quarter Ham Meal
- Turkey Dinner Sides
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Duo
- Six Sides Sampler
The 9 lb Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Bone-in Half Ham and Turkey Breast – both topped with our signature sweet & crunchy glaze. Meal also includes your choice of four of frozen Heat & Serve Side Dishes. Serves 12-16.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
Fhima’s Minneapolis
Fhima’s Minneapolis is offering Christmas dinner to-go available for pick-up on December 23 from 2 pm – 4 pm. Priced at $65 per person.
- Prime Rib Au Jus
- Lobster Mac & Cheese
- Asparagus Hollandaise
- Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
- Christmas Sweet Brioche
- Parmesan Broccoli
- Sweet Potato Mousse & Marshmallows
- Coconut Cream Pie & Crème Brulèe Tarts
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, Mall of America
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar, Mall of America (Bloomington) is offering a Breakfast with Santa on December 18 from 11 am – 1 pm. $45 adults, children 3 – 12.
Bellecour Bakery at Cooks – Minneapolis
Bellecour Bakery at Cooks – Minneapolis is offering holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 10 – 24 from 8 am – 12 pm. Some options include:
Butcher & the Boar
Butcher & the Boar is offering a Butcher & The Boar Holiday Long Rib Meal Kit for pick-up on December 23. Priced at $195 per person.
The Holiday Meal Kit includes: Whole Long Rib w/ Tabasco Molasses and Tortilla Slaw, Buffalo Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Lemon Creme Fraiche, Cornbread w/ Miso Honey and Scallion Butter, Cheesy Grits w/ Crispy Bacon and Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Sweet Potato w/ Crispy Chorizo and Seasoned Yogurt, Muffaletta salad w/ Coppa, Olives, Breadcrumb, Provolone and Giardiniera Dressing.
Nicollet Island Inn
Nicollet Island Inn is offering a Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 holiday tea on December 13 at 12 pm. $50 per ticket.
Enjoy a multi-course tasting menu featuring all the inviting flavors of the season paired with custom-blended tea designed to highlight the warm notes of winter, all served in our elegantly decorated main dining room.
Brasa Catering & Events
Brasa Catering & Events is offering holiday items to-go available to pick-up on December 23. Priced at $32.50 per person.
Available by increments of 2’s and 4’s. Larger numbers will be packaged accordingly. If you would like to order packages for multiple households please place separate orders. All meals include: Signature Rotisserie Chicken, Mustard & Cider Glazed Smoked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Gouda and Crispy Onions, Rice & Peas, Collard Greens with Smoked Chicken, Cornbread and Butterscotch Pudding. As always our Signature Green Sauce is available to add-on! Packages are packed cold for gentle reheat at home. Everything but the cornbread is gluten-free.
FIKA
FIKA is offering holiday items to-go. Try their seven different kinds of cookies – a carryover from the 19th century when the number reflected a family’s wealth and status. Or order a loaf of our Cardamom Braided Bread, Cinnamon or Cardamom Buns the whole family will enjoy. You’ll also find Gravlax, Swedish Meatballs, Cardamom Buns and Swedish Pastries on their otherwise seasonally inspired menu.
Mary’s Christmas Palace at Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge
Mary’s Christmas Palace at Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge celebrates all things Christmas in the best way possible: with extra tacky escapist merriment, and lots of holiday bites & booze. Food & drinks are ordered from Santa’s Workshop (the bar) or at the table via a QR code. Open until January 28, 2023.
Uptown Lobby
Uptown Lobby is offering a Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 holiday variety show show on select dates until December 13.
This classic family-friendly variety show will bring to mind such favorites as The Carol Burnett Show, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, and every Andy Williams Christmas special you enjoyed through the years. This year’s regular cast includes Brave New Workshop alums Jim Robinson, Katy McEwen and Joshua Will plus local sketch comedy and improv favorite Maureen Tubbs, with music from Dennis Curley (piano and vocals), Dorian Chalmers (vocals), Natalie Nowytski (bass and vocals), Scott Keever (guitars and vocals) and Marc Bohn (drums and percussion).
Barbette
Barbette is offering Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 24. Some items include the following:
Colossal Cafe
Colossal Cafe (Saint Paul) is offering holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 23.
Patisserie 46
Patisserie 46 is offering Christmas in Minneapolis 2022 holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 21 – 24 from 8 am – 1:30 pm. Some options include:
Arepa Bar: Chef Soleil Ramirez
Arepa Bar: Chef Soleil Ramirez (Columbia Heights) is offering Venezulan Christmas items to-go available for pick-up on December 23. Some options include:
Kalsada
Kalsada (Saint Paul) is offering Christmas Dinner to Go (2 – 4 people, $120) and Filipino Christmas Eve dinner ($235 per package).
They also offer a Feast of Seven Fishes on December 16 starting at 6 pm. Priced at $75 per person.
Travail Kitchen & Amusements
Travail Kitchen & Amusements (Robbinsdale) is offering a holiday tasting menu. Priced at $99 per person. Located at the Travail Sky Lounge Rooftop. Enjoy culinary creativity, tableside cooking, festive holiday cocktail pairings or a wine flight curated by our sommelier.
Rose Street Patisserie
Rose Street Patisserie (Saint Paul) is offering holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 21 – 24 from 8 am – 1:30 pm. Some items include:
Bellecour Bakery at Cooks – St. Paul
Bellecour Bakery at Cooks – St. Paul is offering holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 10 – 24 from 8 am – 12pm. Some items include:
Fat Pants Brewing Co
Fat Pants Brewing Co (Eden Prairie) is offering a Holiday Charcuterie Board Class on December 20 starting at 6:30 pm. Priced at $65 per person.
Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub
Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub (Long Lake) is offering Christmas Family Dinner To Go available for pick-up on December 23. Priced at $395 per package (serves 6).
Tria Restaurant, Bar & Event Center
Tria Restaurant, Bar & Event Center (North Oaks) is offering a Brunch with Santa on December 10.
Enjoy a family style brunch and a visit from Santa. There will be live Christmas music by The Paul Esch Trio and a build your own hot chocolate station.
Cast & Cru Restaurant
Cast & Cru Restaurant (Excelsior) is offering a Christmas Memories on December 21 starting at 7 pm.
Their $10 Cover Charge is your ticket and reservation for a table where you can have dinner and drinks prior to the 7pm show. Cocktail service only will be available during the 7-8p performance.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES is a joyful journey through your favorite Christmas songs with the warm tones of Colleen Raye’s voice, her humor and sincerity in expressing the poignant as well as the rollicking songs of the Holidays. The show includes Classic Carols, Sing-A-Longs, Pop and Country Christmas Tunes. Whether it’s a Blue or a White Christmas, Colleen has it covered. Accompanied by Norton Lawellin on the piano, this charismatic duo.
7 Vines Vineyard
7 Vines Vineyard (Dellwood) is offering a hooliday wine pairing class on December 20 from 6 pm – 7 pm. Priced at $30 per person.
In this class their Sommelier will taste through their recommendations of what wines to bring to your holiday gathering along with small bites that they pair with! After the class you will be able to bring home a pairing sheet, any of the wines at special savings, and enjoy our wine bar decorated for the holiday time!
Manger Restaurant & Wine Bar
Manger Restaurant & Wine Bar (Bayport) is offering a Holiday Wine Sampler. Priced at $150 per package.
Included in this off-sale wine purchase will be the following:
- Chateau Bianca Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
- Mas de Gourgonier, Cab Blend (Provence, France)
- Lang and Reed Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley, California)
- Tintero Barbaresco (Italy)
- Cleto Charli Sparkling Lambrusco Rosé (Italy)
- Panache Cider Brut (Minnesota)
Brews ‘n Bulbs Holiday Craft Brewery Tour
Show some holiday cheer with a festive night on the town! Savor pints of craft beer at three terrific breweries, and experience award-winning holiday lights in the Twin Cities all while being chauffeured in a warm coach bus. Tour duration is 3 hours. Visit Brews ‘n Bulbs Holiday Craft Brewery Tour for more information.
Blue Plate Restaurant Company
Blue Plate Restaurant Company offering holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 24 from 9 am – 3 pm at The Freehouse, 3 Squares Restaurant, The Lowry, Longfellow Grill, Edina Grill, and Highland Grill. Priced at $99.95 per package (serves 4).
Roasted Turkey (gf), Brown Sugar Glazed Ham (gf), Mashed Potatoes (gf), Turkey Gravy (gf), Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean Hot Dish, Harvest Salad (gf), Ciabatta Bread with Honey Butter, and Carrot Cake (two shareable slices).
LUSH Lounge & Theater
LUSH Lounge & Theater is offering a Christmas Holiday Drag Brunch on December 24 at 10 am. Priced at $35 per person. Show starts at 10:30 am.
They also offer a Free Movie Night on December 23 from 7 pm – 9 pm.
Twin Cities Wine Education
Twin Cities Wine Education is offering a Holiday sparkling wine class on December 20 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Priced at $85 per person.
Festive Things to Do
Holidazzle
Don’t miss a packed season of festivities, events and collective urban experiences taking place in downtown Minneapolis this holiday season. This year’s Holidazzle will again bring community together to enjoy activities, entertainment and highlight local small businesses while taking in the holiday season together. Enjoy Holidazzle festivities every weekend from November 25 to December 18.
Light Shows
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum stroll through lit up paths of decorated trees, flowers, nature and winter fun. Stop by s’mores village to warm up near a fire and buy s’mores kits to roast marshmallows.
Over in St. Paul, stroll through CHS Field during the The GLOW Holiday Festival. See over a million holiday lights and art installations.
A drive-thru experience can be found at the Valleyfair amusement park. Lights will be synchronized to holiday music while you drive by giant candy canes, snowmen and arched pathways. Check out the Christmas in Color Animated Light Show.
This winter, there’s a magical world waiting for you at the Minnesota Zoo. Join them for Nature Illuminated: a one-of-a-kind drive-thru or walking tour experience featuring stunning light work and larger-than-life animal art installations. Nature Illuminated invites you on a spectacular journey into a world of art, awe and light. Join us as we shine the spotlight on some of the world’s most endearing and endangered animals, and learn how our collective actions can help save our planet’s wildlife.
Kenny/Armatage Holiday Light Tour is a self-guided tour where you can enjoy the colorful city streets and light displays of the Armatage Neighborhood AND Kenny neighborhoods this holiday season.
Gingerbread Wonderland
During the holiday season the Norway House turns into a gingerbread oasis. Here you’ll see gingerbread versions of familiar buildings and landmarks from around the Twin Cities and beyond. Local bakers and community members donate their creations to help build this tasty spectacle. You can even bring in your own gingerbread handiwork to put on display, no experience required.
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European Christmas Market at Union Depot – Visit this admission-free public event inspired by the festive open-air Christkindl Markets that spring up in Germany, Austria, and other European countries during the Advent season. Shop for handmade European crafts or unique gifts from local vendors, drink Glühwein (spiced mulled wine), and taste European inspired delicacies during four weekends in November and December.
The Dayton’s Project is bringing the holiday spirit back to Nicollet Mall with the launch of this year’s Winter Maker’s Market—a curated retail experience featuring 65 independent vendors showcasing heritage brands from across Minnesota.
Field and Festival is a bustling hub of local farmers, foodies and makers hosted at Wagner’s Garden Center. Their popular holiday markets are the perfect opportunity to support local craft and food makers within Wagner’s greenhouses.
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