Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Vancouver (BC Canada) this year? This post covers Christmas Vancouver 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Vancouver BC, 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 Vancouver 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Showcase Restaurant @ Vancouver Marriott
Showcase Restaurant & Bar at the Vancouver Marriott has the following festive offerings:
Weekday Holiday Lunch Buffet: Dec 5 – Dec 16, 2022
An impressive lunch buffet (Monday to Friday, 11:30AM – 2PM) featuring traditional signatures, such as roasted turkey, complete with stuffing and gravy. The holiday lunch buffet is elevated with a daily rotating carving station such as coffee crusted beef striploin, roasted 5 spice pork belly and salmon en croute, to name a few. Finish off with an assortment of sweet treats and pastries.
Weekday lunch buffet is priced at $49 per person with advanced reservations and $55 per person for walk-ins.
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet: Dec 25 from 11AM – 1:30PM
After the presents have been opened, join us for a hassle-free brunch featuring delectable brunch favourites such as roasted turkey. Enjoy chef-attended carving stations such as roasted Montreal spiced cured beef striploin. Brunch buffet includes some of Vancouver’s freshest seafood, complete with a sushi bar and chilled crab, oysters, tuna poke and scallop ceviche, to name a few. $95 per person.
Christmas Day Dinner: Dec 25th from 4:30PM
3 Course Plated Dinner
Santa himself would be well satisfied with the Christmas dinner at Showcase Restaurant & Bar (1122 West Hastings Street) at $75 per person. The three-course meal (with options for each course) includes such highlights as acorn squash risotto, baby spinach + orange + pomegranate, grilled lamb chop; slow roasted citrus brined turkey with sour cream and soffritto cornbread, a 36-hour braised short rib or chickpea fritter dressed in harissa vinaigrette; and a sweet tooth touch with the choice of chocolate hazelnut yulelog or chestnut mont blanc.
For holiday reservations, email [email protected]
Truffles Fine Foods Catering
Truffles Fine Foods Catering is offering Heat-at-Home Holiday Dinners for pickup on December 24. All Heat at Home packages are paired with fresh sides and are made to serve 4 people. Pre-Order before Monday Dec. 20th at 12pm or while quantities last.
Traditional Holiday Turkey Dinner – Heat at Home Package for 4, $180
Festive Plant Based Dinner – Heat at Home Package for 4, $160
Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Paradox Hotel Vancouver is hosting a Santa’s Brunch Series on December 11, 18 & 24 – a family-friendly holiday brunch sensation featuring chef-attended grand seafood and turkey carving stations, a delicious dessert table, and over 20 mouthwatering holiday-inspired dishes served in a seated buffet-style brunch.
Set in a Winter Wonderland decor, Santa’s Brunch is sure to bring out your inner child as you enjoy your favorite holiday dishes alongside some of your favorite people.
Water St Cafe
Water St Cafe is open on Christmas Eve and will be serving Chef Alan’s 5-Course special Christmas Menu as well as our reduced a la carte menu. Priced at $79 per person. They are also open for holiday brunch service from 10 am – 3 pm.
They are also open Christmas Day between 2:30pm and 7:30pm and offering Chef Alan’s 5-Course Holiday Feast priced at $139 per person. Priced at $139 per person.
Edge Catering
Edge Catering has the following festive offerings:
Order by Monday, December 19 at 12 pm. Available for pickup on Saturday, December 24 from 8 am to 2 pm.
Pickup at the back of building – Edge Catering: 1927 East Hastings (alley off Victoria. Please contact them for delivery at (604) 876-7226. Delivery costs are based on availability, additional charges apply based on location ($50 minimum delivery fee).
They also offer deliverable Holiday Canapes and Holiday Event Menus.
All menu items are fully cooked, ready to reheat in aluminum foil containers with heating instructions.
Railtown Catering
For the tenth consecutive year, Railtown Catering will be bringing back their well-loved holiday Turkey-to-Go meal kits.
With two options available for varying group sizes, Railtown Catering is offering a half-sized turkey kit that feeds 5-6 guests at $299 or a full turkey kit for 10-12 at $429.
Hot and ready-to-eat packages are also available at an additional $50 each.
As in the past, Railtown Catering will be donating a portion of their profits to Mission Possible, an organization focused on empowering those facing barriers in the community.
What’s more, place a Turkey-to-Go order from November 15-30 and benefit from their value-added early bird special. Valid for both turkey package sizes, the early bird special includes a bonus $40 Railtown Café gift card plus a choice of either a bottle of wine or house made ice cream.
All orders need to be placed through www.railtowncatering.ca or by calling 604-568-8811 no later than 10AM on Tuesday, December 21st. Pick up will be at the 397 Railtown Street location from December 24-26 between 10AM to 5PM. Delivery can also be arranged with an additional fee.
Cafe One, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Café One at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is serving up two festive feasts this winter. Take your pick of dishes from the buffet and indulge in succulent seafood platters, freshly carved striploin, a selection of sweet treats, and more!
- Christmas Dinner Buffet: December 24 and December 25, 2022 | 5:30 – 9:30PM | $110 per adult, $60 per child age 4-12
- Christmas Day Brunch Buffet: December 25, 2022 | 10:30AM – 2:30PM | $82 per adult, $45 per child age 4-12
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Blue Hat Bakery-Cafe at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is offering a Christmas in Vancouver 2022 take-home holiday meal priced at $115. This year’s menu features a succulent turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings and desserts! Each order serves two people. Detailed reheating instructions will be provided.
Pick-up days and times are Friday, Dec. 23 from 10:30am – 3:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 24 from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Buttermere Patisserie
Buttermere Patisserie is offering cute and aesthetic holiday treats perfected including a limited edition boxing day cake and our signature mini set. Available for pre-order now until December 20th.
Five Sails
Five Sails is offering a Christmas in Vancouver 2022 five-course dining experience on December 24th and 25th. The unique menu is available for two evenings only and is $165 per person.
C|Prime
From December 12 to 23, C|Prime will be offering a Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Lunch Buffet from 12:30PM to 2:30PM for $50 per person.
Seasons in the Park
Seasons in the Park is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu starting 4 pm ($65 per person) and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu ($98 per person) starting 3 pm.
Teahouse in Stanley Park
Teahouse in Stanley Park is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu starting 4 pm ($65 per person) and Christmas Day prix-fixe menu ($98 per person) starting 3 pm.
Provence Marinaside
Executive Chef Jean Francis Quaglia and the kitchen brigade led by Chef de Cuisine Sheldon Maloff at Provence Marinaside are coming to the rescue of weary cooks by offering Provence’s popular Turkey-To-Go, a traditional Christmas in Vancouver 2022 dinner for only $49 per person.
Each individual dinner is pre-cooked and only requires re-heating to serve. The full meal includes: carved turkey, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, dinner roll and chocolate fondant for dessert.
Turkey-To-Go orders must be placed online. Please note: The deadline to place Turkey to Go orders is December 22 and Turkey to Go orders are available for pickup only on December 24, 2022, until 2:45 p.m. so you will need to select that date when placing your order.
Not everyone can afford Christmas dinner. Since the start of the pandemic and continuing through to now, Provence Marinaside has been supporting the DTES Women’s Centre with hot meals prepared by its chefs.
Help support women in need by giving the gift of Christmas dinner this holiday season.
Provence patrons can add a donated meal to their turkey order and Provence will match it with an additional meal sending two Christmas dinners to the DTES Women’s Centre for every meal donated by a patron.
Diva at the Met – Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Diva at the Met – Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is offering a special five-course menu of delicious dishes, reimagined with a global twist on December 25. Priced at $99 per person.
They are also offering a Diva Festive Lunch – a special three-course meal of classic dishes, reimagined with a global twist. Available from 11:30am – 2:30pm daily between December 1 – 23, 2022. Priced at $55 per person.
The Westin Bayshore
The Yuletide season is officially upon us, and H Tasting Lounge at Westin Bayshore is presenting diners with a bevy of new and delicious ways to make the most of it. From premium prix-fixe Christmas dinners and inventive cocktails—to an enhanced festive tea service and turkey takeout program—the opportunities to indulge are endless.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Served Saturdays & Sundays, November 26 – December 25
HTL’s coveted Festive Afternoon Tea is back and more extravagant than ever. This year, Pastry Chef Martha Ebro makes sweet dreams come true with an ornate display that includes: Orange Almond Cake, Valrhona Dulcey Panna Cotta, Mont Blanc Tarts, Chocolate Peppermint Cream Puffs, and Pumpkin Cranberry Scones. Also placed atop HTL’s signature golden Ferris wheels is a savoury spread of Smoked Ham & Gruyere Quiche, Pacific Smoked Salmon Roulade, Fraser Valley Turkey & Cranberry on Brioche, and Roasted Butternut Squash Crostinis. Sip the season’s finest O-Five Rare Tea and TEALEAVES loose-leaf pairings, or upgrade to a tempting Yuletide libation to make spirits even brighter. Festive Afternoon Tea is served Saturdays & Sundays, November 26 – December 25, 11:30am – 1pm for $72 per person. Reserve your 2-hour seating on Tock.
12 Guests of Christmas Dinner Cocktail Menu
November 26 – December 25
HTL invites guests to sip in the season with a newly-released cocktail menu cleverly named the 12 Guests of Christmas Dinner. In this entertaining line up, the talented team of HTL bartenders wrangle our most rambunctious relatives and brings each character to life in 12 personality-packed cocktails. Engage your imagination (or conjure up old memories) by drinking your way down the dinner table with Grandma, Grandpa, Stressed Mom, Clueless Dad, TikTok Teen, Bitter Aunt, and many more entertaining personas.
Festive Turkey Takeout
December 24 & 25
This Christmas, let HTL’s expert culinarians take the lead while you take the credit for a restaurant-quality experience that will leave your holiday guests raving. Bring home a succulent spread that serves 6 to 8 guests and stars a whole-roasted, all-natural Fraser Valley turkey prepared to golden perfection. Also included in the festive feast are: freshly baked sourdough rolls, roasted root vegetables, creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes, aromatic apricot sage stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and more. A decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log prepared by Pastry Chef, Martha Ebro is the sweetly-satisfying final touch. While the sides will be packaged and cooked, re-heating is required to ensure the integrity of the flavour profile and texture. (Re-heating instructions will be provided.)
$445 per order. All orders must be received by December 19. Pre-order and select your preferred pick-up time on Tock. All orders placed now through November 30 at 5pm are eligible for early-bird pricing at $415 per order. Use promo code FESTIVE2022 at checkout to redeem.
Christmas Dinner Service
December 24 & 25, 5:30pm onward
On December 24 and 25, celebrate Christmas with a luxuriant, family-friendly 3-course dinner served in HTL’s enchanting interior. Start with warm Sourdough Boule and your choice of Beet Stracciatella Salad or Miso Butternut Squash Soup, then savour your choice of Sous Vide Fraser Valley Turkey, Salmon Wellington, or Mushroom Risotto for the main event, and dig in to a decadent Eggnog Cream Puff Crème Brûlée for the sweet finale.
A special 3-course kids menu for children 12 and under is also available, and includes: Tomato Soup or Caesar Salad; choice of Christmas Turkey Dinner, Grilled Salmon or Spaghetti Bolognese, and a fully-loaded Ice Cream Sundae.
This holiday spread is available for $94 per adult and $40 per child. 2-hour seatings available. Reservations on Tock.
Christmas at Winterlust
December 24 & 25
An enchanting alfresco dinner awaits in the beauty of our glass-panelled snow globes this Christmas. Gather with loved ones and enjoy a 7-course globally-inspired feast that includes: Sourdough Boule; Beet Stracciatella Salad; Chicken & Duck; Scallops & Halibut; Fraser Valley Turkey; an Eggnog Cream Puff Crème Brûlée, and more. Alternative entrées are available for those who prefer to take a non-traditional route. Complement your heavenly holiday spread with a spirited Yuletide concoction, bottle of bubbly, or a fine reserve wine.
$145 per person, with a $600 minimum spend (before taxes & gratuity) required. Available for booking, December 24 & 25.
The Giving Tree
Donations accepted November 21 – December 15
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has teamed up with Ronald McDonald House to spread tidings of love and joy to families in need this Christmas. Guests are encouraged to read about the families and their stories both online on the interactive Giving Tree site, as well as in-person on paper ornaments hanging from the majestic Christmas tree situated in the hotel lobby. Gift ideas for each family will be listed, and all guests are invited to purchase a gift for a family and leave it with the front desk team, or to provide a monetary donation HERE. Contributions will be accepted November 21 – December 15.
H2 Kitchen + Bar
The H2 Kitchen + Bar Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Day brunch buffet is back and has Santa’s seal of approval.
Experience the magic of Christmas and tuck into a sweeping festive spread featuring traditional signatures, such as the classic brined and roasted turkey with fresh herbs and accompanying stuffing, seafood and charcuterie displays and more
Feast your eyes on a variety of action stations, including CAB 24-hour slow-roasted beef ribeye and salmon wellington carveries and an oyster shucking station.
Watch as your little one’s faces light up at the sight of Santa as they rush up to our Christmas throne to meet him.
Buffet reservations are $125 + taxes per person for adults and the kids, ages 5 – 12, are $55 + taxes per child. The munchkins under five eat for free.
Every Sunday in December (plus Saturday, December 24), from 4pm to 10pm, H2 hosts a bountiful, leisurely supper — with an exquisitely festive menu created by its culinary team especially for the holidays.
Savour smoked turkey breast roulade with cornbread stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, buttered green beans, cranberry gastrique, and sage jus.
Complement your meal with a wine from an expertly curated collection of BC, US and international vintages for just $45 per bottle.
Soak up the festivities to the sound of live music in the cozy corners of the open-concept restaurant. Enhance your supper apéritif routine with a line-up of Yuletide-inspired cocktails under heated gazebos in the courtyard, weather permitting.
The Sunday Supper Series is served à la carte for $39 per person, or family-style (for four), with an additional course of creamy celeriac soup, for $139.
Carlino
Carlino will be open daily (including Christmas Eve and Day) for breakfast, brunch, aperitivo hour, and dinner, with a special Christmas brunch menu featuring a stunning seafood tower and turkey for two, and a Christmas Eve and Day dinner menu with tantalizing fare like Pacific Octopus Carpaccio, Cjarson di Patate (ricotta-stuffed pasta with wine poached grapes), and classic Tiramisu.
Christmas Eve and Day dinner:
Christmas Day brunch:
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has the following festive offerings:
Holiday afternoon tea: Nov. 24 – Dec. 30, 2022 (excluding Dec. 24 & 25). Thursday – Sunday, Sittings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Adults $69; Children $34.5 (exclusive of tax & gratuities). As the steam rises from your perfectly steeped cup of tea, indulge in delectable savoury fare, scones, and sweet made by our in-house pastry shop. If your tiny tot is joining, we offer a Children’s Tea that includes kid-friendly finger sandwiches, cookies, scones, and other delicious treats.
Festive Lunch buffet: December 9, 16, 19-23, 2022 from 11am – 2pm. Held at Notch8 Restaurant. Adults $89, Children $44.5* (not inclusive of tax & gratuity). Bring the office or catch up with friends and celebrate the holidays in Notch8 with a sumptuous festive lunch buffet. Indulge in roasted turkey, stuffing, Dungeness crab leg, short rib ragu, and more. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Christmas Eve and Day dinner: December 24 & 25, 2022 from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $99 per adult, $49.50 per child (not inclusive of tax & gratuities). Enjoy an intimate Christmas dinner in the glamour and warmth of Notch8. From the first bite to the last it will be a deliciously memorable meal.
Christmas Day brunch buffet: December 25, 2022 from 10am – 2pm. Held at Notch8 Restaurant. Adults $129, includes one complimentary mimosa or a caesar cocktail. Children $64.5 for ages 6-12 years. Children aged 5 years and below may dine complimentary when ordering from the dedicated children’s menu. After the presents have been opened, join us for delectable brunch favourites. Enjoy the chef-attended carving station featuring Canadian striploin, roasted turkey, and maple-glazed ham.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s elves are serving up a Christmas Eve dinner buffet in the dazzling Pacific Ballroom filled with festive favourites, traditional carvings, and decadent desserts. Available December 24, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adults $169, Children $84.5 (ages 12 and under).
On Christmas Day, enjoy a lavish Dinner Buffet in the Pacific Ballroom, with special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus along with live entertainment that will fill the room with festive melodies. Available December 25, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adults $199, Children $99 (ages 12 and under).
They are also offering Christmas Turkey Dinner To-Go. $499, serves 8 – 10 guests. December 24 & 25, 2022, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ordering Deadline: Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.
Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver has the following festive offerings:
Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas at ARC with their bottomless brunch with a festive twist on December 24 & 25 from 9 am – 2:30 pm. Priced at $99 per adult, $49 for children 12 and under.
They are also offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner from 5pm – 10pm at ARC. Delight in Chef Michael Pagnacco’s 4-course festive plated dinner, with your choice of turkey, beef, fish, or vegetarian for your main course. Priced at $129 per adult, $69 for children 12 and under.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s classic Afternoon Tea at Globe@YVR receives a festive upgrade this holiday season with new sweet treats and yuletide teas. Available December 1 – 31, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays and 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekends. Adults: $79 | Children (6-12): $49.
On Saturday, December 17, from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., join Fairmont Vancouver Airport for a very special Afternoon Tea with Santa, full of treats and surprises, with proceeds benefiting Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Adults: $119 | Children (6-12): $59.
Spirits are high as the upcoming Christmas holidays mean vacations and holiday plans are quickly approaching. Take some time to gather with your closest friends or your favourite coworkers for a three-course holiday lunch at Globe@YVR at Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Available December 20 – 23, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $65 per person.
The highly anticipated Christmas Brunch Buffet returns to Globe@YVR Fairmont Vancouver Airport with live music and an extensive menu sure to satisfy every palate. Indulge in an assortment of sustainable seafood, savoury selections, sweet treats and so much more, available exclusively on December 24 and 25. Adults: $129 | Children (6-12): $64.50.
Indulge in a delectable Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Eve Dinner Buffet at Globe@YVR at Fairmont Vancouver Airport while enjoying live music. The evening will offer an abundance of sustainable seafood, carvery stations, seasonal accompaniments, and a selection of festive desserts. Available December 24, with seating from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Adults: $139 | Children (6-12): $69.50.
Join Globe@YVR for a four-course Christmas Day menu that will tempt even the most dedicated turkey dinner traditionalist. Available December 25, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adults: $99 | Children (6-12): $49.50.
They are also offering Holiday Meals To-Go.
- Signature Turkey to Go available for December 24 & 25. $459, serves: 8 – 10 people.
- Turkey to go for two: December 24 & 25. $129, serves 2.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
This Christmas season, enjoy a three-course Festive Brunch menu at Botanist. This delectable offering includes a welcome glass of sparkling, a festive brunch cocktail, and a selection of carvings and brunch favourites. Available for brunch service on December 24, 25, 26, and January 1.
On Christmas Eve, Botanist will offer a special holiday ‘We’ll Take It from Here’ six-course tasting menu designed by Executive Chef Hector Laguna and taking inspiration from seasonal ingredients and dishes.
Mon Paris Patisserie
Mon Paris Pâtisserie (Burnaby) has crafted a charming collection of signature treats and chocolate creations that will delight the special loved ones on your gift list! And holiday dessert planning is a piece of cake with pastry chef Elena Krasnova’s gorgeous Yule logs. Each creation has its own unique personality and flavour combination, adding personal expression to your festive table. The Mon Paris 2022 holiday collection is available for pre-order now, with pickup starting December 1, 2022.
Kafka’s
There are two things that beloved independent coffee roaster Kafka’s is known for: incredibly fresh coffee and delicious house-baked cookies. Pastry chef Adi Kessleman is dishing up comfort and joy this season by helping you check holiday baking off your December to-do list. From her lovingly decorated classic sugar cookies to Kafka’s famous Salted Chocolate Chip, Adi’s sweet lineup of childhood favourites is available at all three Kafka’s locations starting December 1.
Holiday Cookies: a perfect take-home treat or very merry gift for someone sweet, this year’s tasty selections include: Sugar Cookies playfully dressed for the holidays in designs of candy cane, Santa belly, snowflake, holly, and more; Alfajores; Ginger Chews with candied ginger; charming Gingerbread people; jam-filled Linzer cookies; and Salted Chocolate Chip.
Kafka’s Coffee Beans: For a deserving teacher or true friend, Kafka’s fresh-crop proprietary blends and single-origin coffees make excellent gifts starting at $22.
Kafka’s holiday cookies are available to purchase individually ($4) at all three locations, and in pre-ordered boxes of six ($22) or twelve ($40) online or by phone with pick-up at any Kafka’s location starting December 1. Kafka’s coffee beans can be ordered online for shipping or pick-up now. Wholesale and corporate gift inquiries can also be made through the website.
Parq Vancouver
Honey Salt will honour a classic Christmas pastime by hosting an afternoon of Gingerbread House building for families on Sunday, December 4th, 11th and 18th starting at 3 p.m. Participants will be provided with all of the ingredients and tools required to construct and decorate a whimsical gingerbread house. $30 per gingerbread house. There will be a line-up with Winter Cocktails for the big kids. Booking is available now by emailing us at [email protected].
From December 21 to 25, Honey Salt is also offering a three-course menu featuring seasonal favourites including Winter Harvest Salad, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Roasted Turkey Roulade with chestnut stuffing and optional wine pairings! $88 per person.
The Victor turns 5 this December! To celebrate, The Victor will be offering a special ‘Victor Is Five) family style menu for 5 days from December 18th to 22nd. The menu is featuring favourites like seafood hot pot, a steak selection platter, dessert platter and more! The menu for two is $150 and menu for four is $300. Reservations are recommended.
Cheers to the season with a four-course festive feast at The Victor, available December 24th to 26th – enjoy delicious dishes like Lobster Bisque, The Victor Maki with A5 Wagyu Stripling & Jumbo Prawn, Roasted Rossdown Farms Turkey, Prime Rib, Toffee Chocolate Bread Pudding and more.
The Flying Pig
All of The Flying Pig locations will be offering 10 Days of Brunch from Friday, December 23rd to January 1st with the exception of December 25. Enjoy brunch favourites like Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata, Brioche French Toast, Signature Pulled Pork Hash and daily brunch features.
Pat Quinn’s Restaurant
Pat Quinn’s Restaurant (Tsawwassen) has the following festive offerings:
Brunch with Santa: December 18 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Adult $41; Seniors $36; Children under 12 $20.50.
Christmas Day Dinner Buffet: December 25 from 4 pm – 8 pm. Adult $79; Seniors $74; Children under 12 $39.50.
Christmas Turkey to Go: For pickup on December 24 and 25. Serves 8-10 people. $400 plus taxes.
- Traditional Roasted Turkey
- Savory Cranberry & Sage Stuffing
- Housemade Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Fall Vegetables
- Chocolate Yule log
The Modern Pantry
The Modern Pantry (West Vancouver) first-ever holiday brunch pop-up dishes up a decadent assortment of holiday-inspired food and drinks.
The made-from-scratch offerings include croissant toast topped with lox and lemon dill yogurt; orange amaretto bread pudding with vanilla bean crème anglaise and pomegranate seeds; and peppermint hot chocolate with fresh mint leaves and a crown of freshly whipped cream and chocolate peppermint bark.
Brunch is first-come, first-served, and will take place at the Ambleside location on weekends starting November 19 until December 11 (9:30am – 2pm).
Whole Foods
Whole Foods is offering holiday appetizers; holiday meals; a la carte entrees; holiday sides, soups & sauces; and more. They typically offer Classic Turkey Feasts; Surf and Turf Meals; Prime Rib Meals; Beef Wellington Meals; Braised Lamb Shank Meals; Atlantic Salmon en Croûte Meals; Vegan Meals and more. Check your local store for pricing and offerings.
Glowbal
Glowbal is hosting a Santa Brunch Buffet with photo opportunities with Santa on December 17 & 18 from 10 am – 2:30 pm. $85 adults; $30 kids under 12.
From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on both days, families can gather for photos with Jolly Old Saint Nick before or after tucking into a festive buffet feast that features an array of chilled seafood, chef-attended omelet and carving stations, hot and cold brunch classics, pastas, desserts and more.
Inside and out on the patio, Glowbal Restaurant Group’s flagship restaurant has been transformed into an elegant holiday wonderland setting guaranteed to delight guests of all ages with holiday-themed décor from the Faux Floral team that brings out the spirit of the season thanks to snow-kissed wreaths, Christmas trees, glistening garlands and a multitude of glittering lights. The heated festive al-fresco patio keeps things cozy with decorated bird cages that offer intimate seating, while guests, friends and family immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit!
Behind the pine, Glowbal’s bartending team will also get guests into the spirits of the season thanks to a new ‘Tis The Season Cocktail List of classic and contemporary libations to enjoy fireside in the expansive dining room or on the heated patio.
The seasonal selection includes Brandy Alexander (brandy VSOP, crème de cacao, single cream, nutmeg); Jingle Juice (Old Forester bourbon, maple roasted apple, lime juice, ginger syrup, ginger beer, dehydrated apple); Mulled Wine (red wine, clove, cinnamon, tawny port, orange & lemon zest);Gingerbread Eggnog (Havana 7yr rum, house-made eggnog, whipped cream & gingerbread, nutmeg); and a Negroni Flight comprising a Classic Negroni, a citrusy, herbaceous West Coast White Negroni and decadent Dark Chocolate Negroni.
T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket offers various combos and platters for Christmas. Please check your local store for pricing and offerings.
The T&T Premium Christmas Combo (serves 6- 8 people) includes: Chinese Style Bountiful Stuffed Turkey (~8-10lbs); Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Christmas Sushi Party Tray; Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Fried Green Beans (~1500g); 2 bottles of Soda Drink.
The T&T Kitchen Happy Christmas Combo (serves 4-6 people) includes: Roasted Turkey (Half ~3-4lbs), Cold Appetizer 5 Items Platter, a bottle of Soda Drink.
Hawksworth Restaurant
Hawksworth Restaurant is offering a Christmas Day tasting menu.
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge has a few festive offerings.
Nutcracker Afternoon Tea
Their decadent delights will be served exclusively in the rich surroundings of their Dining Room. Discover exotic teas from around the globe or enjoy your tea with a glass of champagne – the final touch to ensure your afternoon at the Wedgewood is, quite simply, unforgettable.
Nov 17 to Dec 20, 2022s served Saturday & Sunday. 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm. 2-hour sitting. $70 per person.
Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Day Brunch
Sunday, December 25th, 2022. Seatings: 10:30 am | 11:00 am | 11:30 am | 12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | 1:00 pm. 90-minute seating per reservation.
Indulge in a three-course Christmas in Vancouver 2022 brunch menu at $79 per adult and $40 per child ages 12 and under (kids two-course special menu), plus applicable taxes and gratuity.
Christmas Day Dinner
Sunday, December 25th, 2022. First Seatings: 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm. Second Seatings: 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm. 2.5 hour (2hr30min) seating window.
Discover their festive four-course menu at $199 per adult and $75 for children aged 12 years and under (kids three-course special menu), plus applicable taxes and gratuity.
- Live Piano entertainment.
- Full pre-payment (with a 3-days prior to-event cancellation policy) is required.
- Tables may be allocated in the Lounge or Dining Room
Mosaic Grille & Bar
Mosaic Grille & Bar is offering a Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Eve on Saturday, December 24 from 5:00PM – 9:30PM. This dinner features a 3-course pre-fix meal for $75.
They are also offering a Christmas Day Buffet brunch from 5PM – 9.30PM. $115 for Adult; $55 for Kids (12 and Under).
Impostori Trattoria
Impostori Trattoria will be open for lunch Tuesday-Friday, December 6-23.
forage
forage has the following festive offerings:
Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Day pre-set menu with seatings at 4pm / 6pm / 8pm (2 hour seatings). Parties of one are seated at the bar. Vegetarian menu available upon request. $98 per person.
Christmas Whole Turkey & Trimmings (to go). $415 per package. Available for pickup December 24th & 25th (hot and ready to eat!)
Christmas Dinner Take-out. Packaged, single portion, three-course Christmas Dinner ready to be reheated from the comfort of your own home. Available for pickup on December 24 & 25.
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is offering Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Turkey and Prime Rib dinners for 4 (in hot or cold, serving 4 or 8) for pickup on December 24 & 25.
Tap Restaurant
Tap Restaurant (Surrey) is offering a Christmas Eve take and bake. Priced at $40 per person.
Christmas Booze Cruise
Vancouver Boat Parties presents Christmas Booze Cruise Vancouver 2022 – the biggest Christmas holiday boat party in Vancouver!
This year celebrate the holiday season on a boat and see your city like never before! SANTA is joining us as well! Experience your City by cruising through False Creek, English Bay, and into the inner harbor. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, work staff! This is perfect way to spend time together. It’s going to be the experience of a lifetime; an experience you’ll never forget in 2022.
Rock the boat and dance all night long with SANTA as they convert the venue into a floating nightclub on this merry night with musics, lights, drinks and much more! Whether you’re a couple looking to enjoy each other’s company on a holiday season evening or simply a group of friends looking to see what all the Christmas buzz in Vancouver is about – this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on a crazy night filled with partying.
Celebrate with a premium bar and interactive DJs From Oceanic Entertainment. There’s no better place to celebrate the summer than out on the water in the Burrard Queen! The Burrard Queen, a two-level vessel with an indoor deck and outdoor open-air viewing deck makes it as Vancouver’s most popular Party Ship and can accommodate 250 passengers. Find an ugly sweater, Christmas PJ’s or Santa suit and come party.
Temper Chocolate & Pastry
The festive season in full swing at Temper Chocolate & Pastry thanks to a new Holiday Collection that includes classic confections, stocking stuffers, baked goods and more at the West Vancouver boutique café, bakery and chocolatier.
Now available for pre-order and pickup until Saturday, December 24, Temper’s 2022 festive features help holiday gift givers get in the spirit and spread joy with an all-star lineup led by the return of Temper’s signature and perennially sold-out Chocolate Advent Calendars.
An enchanting Christmas conversation piece, each colourful calendar features miniature chocolates and confections to be discovered behind each window for $65 each and can be customized with signature selections for $70 and up. Previous calendars can also be refilled for just $50 per box.
Temper also taps into traditional holiday classics with sugar-dusted German Stollen fruitcakes made with orange and marzipan available in 350g ($25) and 700g ($40) sizes and Bûches de Noël log cakes available in Salted Caramel, Vanilla Raspberry and Chestnut varieties that serve 8-10 ($49 ea.) available for pre-order until Tuesday December 20 for pickup on Thursday, Dec. 22, Friday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, December 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Giovane
Giovane’s cozy caffè will be open December 24 to 26 and January 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ganache Pâtisserie
Ganache Pâtisserie is offering a collection of bûches de Noëls.
- Bûche au Chocolat (chocolate roulade sponge, dark chocolate ganache, dark chocolate mousseline filling with cocoa nibs and chocolate buttercream)
- Bûche au Marron Café (coffee chiffon cake, Zephyr Caramel coffee ganache, a chestnut mousseline filling, chestnut pieces and vanilla buttercream)
- Bûche aux Citrouille et Bailey’s Chocolat (a chocolate pumpkin chiffon cake base, pumpkin chocolate ganache and Bailey’s Irish cream mousseline filling while the bûche is finished in a Bailey’s Irish cream buttercream)
All 3 yulelogs are decorated with assorted chocolate trees and leaves, traditional meringue mushrooms, and holiday-themed chocolate décor. Their traditional bûches will be available in a 6” size that feeds 6-8 people for $55.95 and an 8” size that feeds 8-10 people for $69.95. By special request only, a 12” size that feeds 12-15 people will be available for $99.95.
Dockside Restaurant
Dockside Restaurant is offering a Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Day Brunch Buffet from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Adults $99.95, Children 10 and under $39.95.
They are also offering Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Day dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $129.95 per person.
White Spot
Celebrate the holiday season with turkey at White Spot – with two ways to enjoy. From December 12 to January 2 choose from their ready-to-eat Traditional Turkey Dinner available for dine-in, takeout or delivery, OR take home our Heat & Serve Dinner for Two available for takeout & delivery.
NOX
NOX is offering a trio of new festive cocktails are perfect for toasting to the season and are sure to keep you merry and bright. Warm up with a Winter Old Fashioned ($17) made with Woodford reserve, cinnamon syrup, and chocolate bitters. Sip on something sparkling with the Bona Dea ($15) which features Prosecco, raspberry gin, simple syrup, and egg white, or get cozy with Heims ($14) which is made with dark rum, Amaro, simple syrup, egg white and Cascadian bitters – perfect for a moody Vancouver winter’s eve.
A duo of merry menus perfectly illustrate NOX’s passion for bringing people together with food. A three-course dinner ($80 per person) begins with an appetizer of Roast Parsnip & Smoked Apple Salad, followed by a main of Braised Turkey Leg with wild mushroom risotto and a Warm Root Vegetable Salad. For dessert, choose from Yuzu Cheesecake or an Italian Christmas classic, Panettone. For a more fulsome feast, a six-course menu, served family-style ($170 per person), draws deeply from NOX’s Italian side, beginning with a selection of antipasto, a first course of Spaghetti al Nero de Seppia (Squid ink pasta with octopus and chickpeas), followed by a two-dish second course of Grilled Sturgeon with polenta and Prime Rib with salsa verde and potato pave, and a dolci of Panettone. Optional wine pairings are available for both holiday menus for an additional charge.
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel is offering a Holiday A La Carte + Wine Pairings menu from November 28th – December 30th.
They are also offering offering a Christmas dinner A La Carte + Wine Pairings on December 24 & 25 starting at 5 pm.
They are also offering a Christmas dinner to-go package. $109 serves 2 people and $399 serves 8 – 10 people.
Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar cooks up delectable holiday meal while each venue outlines hours this festive season.
Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Chef Stan Chang at Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar has curated a festive meal for patrons to enjoy this year end alongside a delicious bar creation.
Tomahawk Steak – served with dinner rolls, with steamed carrots in rice wine and soy sauce along with garlic and butter asparagus. With Yukon gold mashed potatoes. 4 guests minimum. $55 each
Holiday Sour – bearface whiskey, port, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white. $16
Hotel Packages
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle
As the exclusive hotel partner of the Vancouver Christmas Market, the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown’s Overnight Stay Package includes 2 tickets to the Christmas market, free parking and overnight stay.
Like centuries-old traditions, many German towns host a Christkindlmarkt. The Vancouver Christmas Market brings this festive Old World tradition to Vancouver. This cherished holiday event offers an authentic German feast for the senses. Stroll the twinkling pathways of a European-inspired Christmas village in the crisp winter air. Discover unique treasures to stuff into stockings or tuck under the Christmas tree at one of the more than 90 artisan huts offering handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Celebrate the season with a magical stay in Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Holiday Suite. This festive experience, perfect for the whole family, includes a one-night stay in the largest and most luxurious suite, the Jade Suite, decked out in beautiful festive décor plus a festive welcome amenity, family fun activities, and breakfast in bed. A $25.00 donation will be made to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice for every night reserved. Available November 18, 2022 – January 2, 2023. Reservations are required and can be made online.
Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Things to Do
The annual Festival of Trees Vancouver presented by Scotiabank returns to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with the largest number of trees to date. A cherished community tradition, the public is invited to visit as the hotel lobby and public spaces transform into a holiday wonderland to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Journey through the hotel’s lobby and public spaces and vote for your favourite tree. On display at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from November 23 through January 1.
Get into the spirit of the season with Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Holiday Wreath Masterclass. This interactive class will provide guests with all of the festive materials to customize a wreath to their taste and décor. Plus, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and a tasty Chef’s treat while you work. December 4, 10, and 11 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., advance purchase of tickets is required.
Shop ’til you drop at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Festive Retail Pop-Up. From November 24 – December 25, the pop-up will be open daily in the hotel lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is sure to have what you’re looking for. Explore a curated selection of Fairmont favourites including LOT 35 teas, plush Hotel Vancouver robes, in-house Pastry Shop confections, hand-decorated dog treats, and more.
From December 1 – 31, Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s lobby Holiday Pop-up Market will have all your stocking stuffers and gift-giving covered with an array of retail items from plush Fairmont robes and bath amenities, to gourmet items and an assortment of unique gift items from local artisans. Fun for the whole family, the culinary team has prepared Cookie Decorating Kits for pick-up orders from December 20 – 25, inclusive of a dozen freshly baked gingerbread people and airplane cookies, icing, and decorative toppings.
Don’t miss the opportunity for a visit with Santa Claus this year at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Holiday Chalet on the Pac Rim x Oakridge Patio from November 26 through December 22, open Thursday through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Take in all the season has to offer with holiday-inspired refreshments and décor on the winterized patio and through the hotel’s public spaces. Visits with Santa Claus are complimentary, photo packages start at $29.99 CAD, and appointments can be booked online.
Reservations are strongly recommended for all festive dining celebrations and are required for room reservations and ticketed events.
DIY Christmas in Vancouver 2022 Dinner 2022 Ideas
Cooking classes
The Modern Pantry (West Vancouver) will host a series of cookie-making classes that reveal how to bake the perfect Christmas treat. Participants will bake three dozen cookies while indulging in a glass of wine or seasonal drink; light, savoury snacks will be served as well.
Public cookie-making classes will take place November 27 and December 4 (5pm – 8pm).
Holiday entertaining tips
Here are some tips on holiday entertaining including charcuterie board tips, how to cook the perfect turkey like a Chef, and virtual holiday party ideas.
Wine Suggestions
Here are some wine suggestions for Christmas in Vancouver dinner 2022:
Christmas Gift Vancouver Ideas 2022
Check out my post for some Christmas Gift Ideas 2022 for the important people in your life. Here are also some suggestions for holiday gifts for foodies.
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Restaurant Gift Card Deals
It’s the season where many restaurants offer gift card deals for the holidays. Here’s a roundup of restaurant gift card holiday deals in Canada for 2022. These include Earl’s, Moxie’s, Denny’s, Cactus Club and more.
Many of these gift card deals 2022 last until end of December 2022 or January 2023. Please review the vendor’s terms and conditions.
The Modern Pantry
Whether you’re seeking stocking stuffers or hostess gifts, The Modern Pantry’s (West Vancouver) beautifully packaged edible delights are sure to instil holiday cheer.
Items include Santa Sack snack packs, containing sesame brittle, chocolate peppermint bark, salted pistachio meringues and other goodies packaged in linen bread bags; cookie boxes featuring an assortment of 12 flavours – including malted sugar, raspberry Linzer and orange cardamom shortbread – packaged with twine and cedar; and Christmas Cakes with candied fruit, baked in individual trays and tied with ribbon.
Heftier presents include reusable wooden gift crates packed with house-made products and an option to add a bottle of wine, candles, tea towels or other specialty items.
Note that some items are available for pre-order only; pre-orders should be placed online by December 20.
Granville Island Delivery Co
Granville Island Delivery Co. has launched this year’s Christmas in Vancouver 2022 holiday gift box lineup where each box will go to support local small businesses at Granville Island Public Market. They have more than 12 holiday gift boxes to choose from including options to customize a holiday gift box.
One of the gift boxes on the lineup this year is the Holiday Hosting Essentials which features must-have holiday local treats. Highlights in the box include:
- Almond Butter Crunch from Fraser Valley Gourmet is a crave-able handmade toffee with a signature
soft-crunch texture - The Nut Merchant’s most popular flavour, Maple Almonds that are made on Granville Island
- Award-winning local Chocolatier, Wim Tas created the festive Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Tablet from ChocolaTas
- Hardy Buoys’ Maple Candied Salmon Jerky is made with sustainable salmon smoked with alder
wood on Vancouver Island - Fig & Walnut Wine Preserve from The Preservatory is made with walnut wine from their own walnut trees in Langley
The Holiday Hosting Essentials gift box is $149.99, this is a great gift for the entertainer in your life and ensures hosting loved ones is a breeze for any occasion. All gift boxes from Granville Island Delivery Co. come beautifully wrapped with a choice of a custom note card for the recipient.
Di Beppe & Giovane Caffe
Panettone are sweet, fruit-studded, golden loaves of holiday bread that are a cherished part of an Italian Christmas, and Di Beppe and Giovane Caffè will once again exclusively feature stunning handmade loaves from Vancouver’s Antise bakery. Acclaimed pastry chef Emiddio Isernia has perfected his take on the treat, made with high-quality local ingredients in a yeasted dough that goes through a 30-hour proofing. The result is a glorious tribute to Italian craftsmanship and tradition. Pre-order panettone while supplies last for pick-up or enjoy by the slice ($6.50/ea) from Di Beppe and both Giovane Caffè locations starting November 28. Panettone flavours for 2022 are as follows:
- Cioccolato – milk chocolate ($46)
- Limoncello – lemon zest, limoncello-infused white chocolate ganache ($48)
- Classico – candied orange, Cedro and raisins ($45)
More gift ideas
Alimentaria is offering gift baskets + gift cards + stocking stuffers
Casa Mia is offering gift baskets + gift cards
Juke & Chickadee is offering holiday gift items such causes, spreads, spices, flours
Di Beppe and Giovane are selling Panettone
Kitchen Table Restaurants is offering a gift card promotion
- Buy a $100 gift card and receive a $20 promotional card
- Promo card valid Jan 1-Feb 28, 2023
- Gift cards can be purchased in-store or online
- Gift cards are valid at any KT restaurant
- Promo card must be picked up at location of gift card
St. Lawrence is offering gift cards and cookbook
Phantom Creek Estates is offering holiday gift bundles
Holiday Cocktail Features
Bring on the Christmas in Vancouver 2022 festive cheer with seasonal cocktails.
Through November and December at Carlino, toast the season with their Pear Pressure. This spiced sipper features rye whiskey, Jamaican rum, oxidized blueberry leaves, and pear-cooked sous vide with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise.
At Bacaro this December, the San Gimignano – named for the hilly Tuscany town – beautifully balances the bitter and sweet of the last days of the year with Italian brandy, Vermouth Rosso, Rittenhouse Straight Rye, and Amaro Averna.
All December long, raise your glasses in Gastown with Pourhouse’s take on two holiday cocktail essentials, Mulled Wine and Egg Nog, made with port barrel-finished Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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