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

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Nashville this year? This post covers Christmas Nashville 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Nashville, 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.

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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 Nashville 2021

Church and Union

Church and Union is taking reservations for Christmas Eve from 3 pm – 9 pm and offering a prix-fixe menu. $60 per person, $30 for children 12 and under.

1st Course: Wedding Soup, Local Green Salad, Nola Shrimp
2nd Course: Filet Mignon, Sea Bass, Duck Confit, Anolini
3rd Course: Eggnog Panna Cotta, Gingerbread Spice Cake, Hot Chocolate Gateau

STK – Nashville

STK – Nashville is offering the following Christmas offerings:

Christmas Specials (Dine-In) on December 24 – December 26 from 10AM – Midnight

Roasted Prime Rib ($75 per person) – confit fingerling potatoes, green beans, port wine shallots, black truffle madera sauce
Holiday Cheer Menu will also be available including Wagyu, Caviar and seasonal entrees

Christmas Specials (Takeout) on December 24 – December 26 for 11AM – 3PM pickup

Roasted Prime Rib – package for 2: $139, each additional serving is $70

Christmas Brunch Specials (Dine-in only) on December 25 from 10AM – 3PM

Smoked Pork Belly Benedict ($27): maple glazed bacon, shishito peppers, poached eggs, hollandaise, toasted english muffin, chili flakes
Hot Chicken & Waffle ($27): buttermilk waffles, fried hot chicken thigh, pickles, coleslaw, maple BBQ sauce
Lobster & Eggs Benedict ($35): lobster, baby spinach, poached eggs, caviar hollandaise, toasted English muffin

Nicky’s Coal Fired

Nicky’s Coal Fired is offering Feast of the Seven Fishes on December 23. Priced at $75 per ticket.

Baccala-potato fritters, lemon-garlic aioli
Mussels in scapece, rosemary cracker
Olive oil poached gulf albacore & shrimp, cannelloni beans, arugula
Coal fired stuffed squid, tomato, chili
Casarecce nero, littleneck clams, tomato, white wine, caper
Maine lobster risotto, butter poached claw, black truffle
Classic cannoli, ricotta, chocolate, orange, pistachio

CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Ellington’s Restaurant

Ellington’s Restaurant is offering a Christmas Day three courses menu priced at $69 per person. Reservations for December 25 from 1 pm – 9 pm. Guests will get a choice of each item in each course:

Starter:
Tomato Basil Soup
crispy onions, chopped basil

Endive & Arugula Salad
Pickled shallots, toasted almonds, poached egg, citrus vinaigrette

Entree:
Herb Roasted Lamb
Potato pave, broccolini, basil & mint pistou

Ginger Glazed Duck Confit
Toasted sundried tomato couscous, crispy brussels, ginger butter broth

Roasted Red Pepper Petite Fillet
Mashed potatoes, seared asparagus, rosemary & garlic butter

Ratatouille
Garlic puree, crispy carrots, toasted almonds

Dessert:
Peppermint bark Cake
white chocolate, peppermint, milk chocolate ganache

Cinnamon Profiteroles
Cinnamon creme, chocolate glaze, caramel brittle

Yolan

Yolan is taking reservations for Christmas Brunch on December 25 from 10 am – 3 pm.

The special holiday brunch features Yolan’s signature dishes, such as Cacio e Pepe and Cotoletta alla Milanese, as well as breakfast favorites, including Eggs in Purgatory, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and our Seasonal Frittata.

They are also offering Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve – an eight-course seafood extravaganza, paying homage to the bountiful coastline of Southern Italy and the New World tradition.

From a decadent Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare with Santa Barbara uni, caviar, and chive to the Aragosta e Aragosta with butter-poached lobster, lobster mushroom, beet, and leek, each dish features an exciting offering from the sea, before finishing with traditional holiday sweets.

Eight-course menu, $230 per person / With wine pairings, $380 per person. Pricing excludes tax and gratuity.

Rooftop at Bobby

Rooftop at Bobby is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25 for the personal campfire igloo.

Reservation details:

Monday-Thursday: $200 food and beverage minimum for 90-minutes.
Friday-Sunday: $300 food and beverage minimum for 90-minutes.
The reservation fee is to secure the campfire igloo and is not applied to the final bill.
All reservations include complimentary skate admission for those that wish to ice skate.
An 18% gratuity will be applied to your bill.
Reservation for parties of 1 to 6.
$25 Reservation Fee

Saint Stephen

Saint Stephen is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu priced at $135 per person. Reservations for December 24 from 5 pm – 8:45 pm.

Game Terminal

Game Terminal is offering their Igloo available for reservations on December 25. The igloo is decked out in holiday cheer and seats up to 8 guests. The reservation is good for a 2 hour block with a $200 Food & Beverage minimum spend during the reservation.

Coal Town Public House

Coal Town Public House is open until 8 pm on Christmas Eve.

L27 Rooftop Lounge

L27 Rooftop Lounge is taking cabana reservations for December 24 and December 25.

Misfit Bar

Misfit Bar is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.

Tavern at Bobby

Tavern at Bobby is taking reservations for December 24.

Zeppelin Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Zeppelin Rooftop Bar & Lounge is taking reservations for December 24.

Denim

Denim is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.

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

Pinewood

Pinewood is taking reservations for December 25.

Roze Pony

Roze Pony is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.

Willie B’s Kitchen & Lounge and The Backyard

Willie B’s Kitchen & Lounge and The Backyard is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.

Frothy Monkey in Downtown Nashville

Frothy Monkey in Downtown Nashville is offering breakfast and lunch catering for December 24 and December 25.

Marsh House

Marsh House is offering a 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu on December 24 and 25 which features signature items from their dinner menu as well as festive selections for the holiday season.

Christmas Prix Fixe Menu will be the only menu offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner.

Items from the prix fixe menu may be ordered a la carte.

Del Frisco’s Grille – Nashville

Celebrate Christmas Eve with their signature classics and our exclusive holiday cocktail, Sleigh Ride. A blend of Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka, Apple Cider, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Sparkling Wine garnished with a Cinnamon Sugar rim. Reserve here.

For Christmas Day, they have a special holiday menu that features some Christmas favorites. Limited regular menu items will be available. Holiday Family Packs are also available to pick up to enjoy at home. Must pre-order by December 24th. Call the location nearest you for more information.

Hard Rock Cafe – Nashville

Hard Rock Cafe – Nashville is taking reservations for Christmas Eve and Day.

Park Cafe

Park Cafe is taking reservations for Christmas Eve.

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

Mozzarella Bar, Italian Eatery

Mozzarella Bar, Italian Eatery is taking reservations for Christmas Eve. Free Cannoli on your Christmas Eve Dinner.

The Continental by Sean Brock

The Continental by Sean Brock is taking reservations for December 24.

South Side Kitchen & Pub

South Side Kitchen & Pub is taking reservations for December 24.

The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club

The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club is taking reservations for December 24.

Roze Pony

Roze Pony is open on Christmas Eve and Day from 8 am – 9 pm.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Perry’s to-go holiday menu gives families two convenient options: 1) Order the meal hot and ready to serve on Christmas Eve or 2) Pick it up cold from December 22 – 24 and heat it up at home.

The menu is a mouthwatering combination of Perry’s favorites to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. The feast includes:

One Entrée (choice of)
- Prime Rib with Au Jus $165
- Rack of Lamb with Truffle Merlot $175
- Smoked New York Strip Roast with Au Jus $155
Family-Portion Soup/Salad (choose one)
- Seafood Tomato Bisque
- Caesar Salad
- Chopped Salad
Family-Style Sides (choose two)
- Three-Cheese Mac & Cheese
- Whipped Potatoes
- Thick-Cut, Chargrilled Vegetables
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Creamed Spinach

There are also several add-ons and dessert options for an additional fee. Preorder begins December 16th. Customers must pay online at PerrysSteakhouse.com up to 6 days in advance of the pickup date.

Lou Na

Lou Na is taking reservations for December 24.

The Nashville Grange

The Nashville Grange is taking reservations for December 24.

NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon

NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon is taking reservations for December 24.

The Eastern Peak

The Eastern Peak is taking reservations for December 24.

Del Frisco’s Grille – Brentwood

JWB Grill

JWB Grill is taking reservations for December 24.

Emmy Squared Gulch

Emmy Squared Gulch is taking reservations for December 24.

The 404 Kitchen

The 404 Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24.

Husk Nashville

Husk Nashville is taking reservations for December 24.

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Online Holiday Dinner Delivery Services

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

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