Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Orange County this year? This post covers Christmas Orange County 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Orange County, 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.
Please double check with the restaurant as to what they are offering as plans/menus/hours might change.
Christmas in Orange County 2021
SOL Mexican Cocina – Newport Beach
SOL Mexican Cocina – Newport Beach is taking reservations for December 24 and 25. Feast on specialty tacos, cozy entrées and craft margaritas
Fogo de Chão – Irvine Spectrum
Fogo de Chao – Irvine Spectrum is taking reservations for December 25.
Tanner’s at Pasea Hotel & Resort
Tanner’s at Pasea Hotel & Resort is offering a Christmas Day 3-course prix fixe menu for $95 per person.
The menu features Chef-driven seasonal favorites, including Maple Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly, Butternut Squash Risotto, Prime Rib, Pan Roasted Trout, Nutella Cheesecake and more for $95 per person.
Bourbon Steak Orange County
Bourbon Steak Orange County is offering their regular a la carte menu, with classic steaks and locally sourced seafood, along with our extensive wine and cocktail list for Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Day, they will be featuring a 4 course tasting menu priced at $195/person.
Prego Restaurant
Prego Restaurant is offering a prix-fixe dinner on December 24.
Playground
Playground (Santa Ana) is offering Christmas Take and Bakes for pickup on December 22 and 23. Some of the options include:
- 48 Hour Red Wine Braised Short Rib
- Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
- Rustic Braised Tuscan Kale
- Brioche Rolls
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Burnt Basque Cheesecake
- Confit Turkey Mole Enchiladas
- Pork Cheek Chile Verde
- Tamales Rajas con Queso
- Brussels Sprouts Caesar
- Parkie’s Rustic Braised Beans
- Mexican Rice
Acapulco
Acapulco is offering an All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Brunch! Enjoy a Tri-Tip and Ham carving station, apple-jalapeño stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, taco station, your Mexican favorites, soups and salads, unlimited champagne and more! Brunch, 9am-2pm. Regular Menu, 2pm-8pm.
El Torito
El Torito is offering an All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Brunch! Enjoy a Tri-Tip and Ham carving station, apple-jalapeño stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, taco station, your Mexican favorites, soups and salads, unlimited champagne and more! Brunch, 9am-2pm. Regular Menu, 2pm-8pm.
sushi ii
sushi ii is taking reservations for Christmas Eve.
Otosan Sushi
Otosan Sushi is open December 24 and 25.
Supatras Thai
Supatras Thai is open on December 24 and 25.
Rodney’s Oyster House
Rodney’s Oyster House is taking preorders for Christmas Eve to go from their a la carte menu.
Habana
Enjoy a Cuban inspired Christmas buffet at Habana from 12 pm – 9 pm. They are serving empanadas, bocaditos, Prime NY strip loin, honey ham, ropa vieja, gambas, turkey, tamale pie, with many complimentary sides. Priced at $65 per adult, $38 kids.
The Spaghetti Bender
The Spaghetti Bender is taking reservations for Christmas Eve.
Roy’s Anaheim
Celebrate Christmas and the joy of the season with family and friends at Roy’s. Their elegant three-course holiday menu features classics like our Misoyaki “Butterfish” and Blackened Island Ahi along with our Grilled 8oz. Filet Mignon offered with our Crab Cake Oscar or Teppanyaki Shrimp Skewer. See the menu here. $79 per adult, $19 per child.
Tangerine Room
Tangerine Room is offering a Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner. It is a 2-course meal with dessert priced at $55/person or $85/person with wine pairing (**Tax & gratuity not included). 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Reserve through OpenTable or call 657.279.9786.
They are also offering a Christmas Day buffet from 12:30 pm – 7 pm. Priced at $105++ Adult, $55++ Kids 12 & Under. Taxes and gratuities not included
Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil (Irvine) is opening early on Christmas Eve & Day at 12pm, serving their regular dinner menu with classic holiday favorites.
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
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