Here’s a look at Christmas Indianapolis 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
Christmas Eve is Sunday, December 24 and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
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Christmas Indianapolis 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
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.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is hosting a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu on December 24. Enjoy a four-course experience featuring decadent menu items like Cherry Pecan Cheese fondue, Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad, 2 premium entrées to choose from & Caramel Nut Fondue!
Reservations are available from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm. Priced at $75 for adults, $26 for children 12 and under.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie is celebrating Christmas Eve with a Sunday brunch filled with $3 bubbly mimosas, $15 pitchers and an array of breakfast choices like the Double B&E Sandwich and Avocado Toast to help fuel your last-minute holiday shopping. Prices and participation vary by location, please check your local Bar Louie for details.
Stop by Bar Louie on Christmas Day to enjoy a host of food and drink specials. The late-night concept features an array of elevated entrees including Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Steak Frites, Monterey Chicken and more. With the purchase of a bar bite and two main plate entrees, dine-in guests will receive a complimentary bottle of wine this Christmas. Bar Louie’s regular menu will also be available on Christmas day during normal service hours, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Offer available at participating locations for dine-in only.
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood will be open for service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They will be serving their menu full of signature classics, including our hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the season.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is open for service for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner. They will be serving our menu full of signature classics, including our hand-cut and bone-in steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the season.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill is offering their Holiday Cheers Menu till the end of January. Featuring specialty cocktails, cozy entrees like Prime Rib Surf & Turf and Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo and Pumpkin Pie for dessert. Plus, for every Santa’s EggNog cocktail sold, Kona will be donating $1 to the World Central Kitchen nonprofit.
Their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dine-in & takeout offerings include:
- Smoked salmon nova lox
- Red onion, capers, wasabi cream, bagel chips
- Roasted turkey, stuffing & gravy (for 2 with takeout)
- Miso asparagus, cranberry corn bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy
- Baked glazed ham (for 2 with takeout)
- Sweet chili green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes, citrus honey mustard glaze
- Prime rib surf & turf (prime rib dinner for 2 with takeout – no shrimp skewers)
- Togarashi jus, horseradish cream, miso whipped potatoes, 2 grilled shrimp skewers
- Children christmas meal
- Roasted turkey, shoyu gravy, mac & cheese, green beans
- Pumpkin pie
- Whipped cream, pepitas, caramel sauce, cinnamon, orange zest
Maggiano’s Little Italy
From Nov. 30 to New Year’s Eve, guests can dine in at Maggiano’s Little Italy for an extravagant three-course holiday menu featuring refined Italian classics. Guests will be able to make their perfect meal with two salads and their choice from a list of 14 starters, over 10 pastas and 11 entrees – there’s sure to be a menu combination to satisfy every craving! Options range from classic Italian appetizers like Stuffed Mushrooms and new holiday feature, Sausage and Peppers, to hearty pastas and entrées like Branzino Crab Imperial, succulent Beef Tenderloin Medallions and Four-Cheese Ravioli.
They are also offering The Holiday Bundle for carry out which will be available between Dec. 14 and Dec. 24 and must be ordered via phone or online for pickup 24 hours in advance. This bundle will be served hot and ready-to-eat and can feed 5-6 people.
Maggiano’s is now taking Christmas Eve reservations for dine-in guests via phone call, online through Maggianos.com and in the Maggiano’s app.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner’s heat-and-serve Holiday At Home Feast keeps it delicious and simple. Enjoy Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey plus all your favorite traditional holiday sides — serving 1, 4, or 8.
Choice of Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey plus:
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- Steamed Green Beans —or— Roasted Street Corn
- Savory Cornbread Stuffing —or— Macaroni & Cheese
- Cranberry Sauce
- Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Feeds 1 ($16.49), 4 ($61.99), or 8 ($119.49) – sold COLD. Apple Cinnamon Pudding (serves 6-8), additional sides, and beverages available. *While supplies last.
They are also offering in-diner a traditional holiday meal of turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy – but on a waffle pressed from stuffing! You can also enjoy their holiday Ham Stuff’ ‘N Waffle or savory Chicken Tender & Sausage Gravy Stuff ‘N Waffle. Available all holiday season!
Cracker Barrel
Take the hassle out of holiday entertaining with Cracker Barrel. Check out some of their offerings or find our more here.
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.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market is making prepping for the holidays easier than ever this year, with the specialty food retailer’s prepared holiday meals available now for pre-order, a special holiday print edition of The Fresh Market Magazine, and a holiday-themed shoppable livestream featuring brand ambassador, Chef Anna Rossi.
Whether it’s a festive feast with family and friends or a small gathering, The Fresh Market offers everything guests need to create memorable and delicious meals. To make holiday shopping even more convenient, The Fresh Market also offers curbside pickup services, along with delivery from Instacart, DoorDash, and UberEats. Guests now pre-order their holiday meals online:
- Ultimate Holiday Meal – Serves 12-14. $199.99 (less than $15 per person). Members of The Ultimate Loyalty Experience save $10 at the register!
- Traditional Holiday Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- Essential Ham Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $14 per person).
- Essential Holiday Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (Starting at $15 per person).
- Holiday Ham Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (Starting at $10 per person).
- NEW! Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit for 2. Perfect for those having a small celebration. $19.99 ($10 per person). Includes: Turkey Breast Medallions, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Peppercorn Gravy, Green Beans, Seasoning and Olive Oil. Available for ordering in advance or pickup in the Meal Solutions case.
- Prime Rib Meal– Serves 2. $49.99 ($25 per person).
- Oven-Ready Low Country Boil – Serves 2. $29.99 ($14.99 per person).
- Holiday Brunch – Serves 4. $19.99 ($5 per person).
A-la-carte, show stopping standing rib roast, whole beef tenderloin, turkey, ham and sides are also available for ordering in advance. Online ordering is available now through Dec 21 at 2pm EST. Guests are invited to pick up their meals in-store Dec 21-24, 2023. As a bonus, The Fresh Market’s 2023 Holiday Meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes (while supplies last).
DIY Christmas Indianapolis 2023 Meal Ideas
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Christmas Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
City BBQ
City BBQ has a variety of holiday offerings. Holiday offerings are available for pickup only Dec 14 – Dec 24. Pickup limited to 9 am–12 pm on Dec 24. Some options include:
- Small Holiday Ham Meal, serves 4 – 6: a quarter of a boneless ham (available hot at pickup or fully cooked and chilled), 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 bun.
- Small Holiday Turkey Meal, serves 4 – 6: a half smoked turkey breast, 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 buns
- Smoked Turkey Breast, serves 8 – 10: a whole hickory-smoked turkey breast for your holiday table
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Check back later as more offerings are added.