Celebrate Christmas in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area with a wide array of festive dining options that bring holiday cheer to the desert. From refined afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, local restaurants are offering special menus designed to capture the warmth of the season. Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a holiday dinner, or looking for a pre-cooked turkey for an at-home feast, Phoenix and Scottsdale have plenty of choices to make your holiday meal memorable. Here’s a roundup of top Christmas dining and takeaway options in the area.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Phoenix & Scottsdale 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the 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, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Rusconi’s American Kitchen in Phoenix is hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner where guests can enjoy a three-course menu crafted by award-winning Chef Rusconi, with multiple selections available for each course.
Seatings will begin at 4 PM, offering diners a festive culinary experience throughout the evening. The price is $89 per person, providing an elegant holiday meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
LON’s at The Hermosa
LON’s at The Hermosa in Paradise Valley is offering festive three-course prix-fixe menus on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
On Christmas Eve, dinner will be served from 4 PM to 8 PM, featuring a menu curated by Executive Chef Brian Peterson that blends classic and contemporary holiday flavors.
On Christmas Day, the celebration continues with dining available from 12 PM to 7 PM. Guests can enjoy the same carefully crafted three-course menu.
The price for each event is $115 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Beverages are not included, and guests can request indoor or outdoor seating, though patio seating cannot be guaranteed.
SaltRock Southwest Kitchen
SaltRock Southwest Kitchen in Sedona is offering festive dining options this Christmas, including a prix-fixe dinner on Christmas Eve and a buffet on Christmas Day.
- Christmas Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner (4 PM–8 PM)
- Starters: Bacon & Corn Chowder in a sourdough bread boule or Mixed Greens Salad with blue cheese, guajillo-spiced pecans, Fuji apples, and maple vinaigrette.
- Entrées:
- Juniper Roasted Duck Breast with duck leg confit, horseradish au gratin potato, and parsnip purée.
- Wagyu Strip Steak with black garlic asado and grilled cebollitas.
- Lobster Tail al Pastor with pineapple butter and charred avocado salsa.
- Desserts: Funnel Cake with rum gelato or Peppercorn & Chocolate Tart with tamarind caramel.
- Price: $110 per adult, $50 per child.
- Christmas Day Buffet (11 AM–3 PM)
- Seafood Display: Shrimp, oysters, snow crab claws.
- Salads: Mixed Greens with Apples, Blue Cheese, and Pomegranate; Spinach Salad with goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and butternut squash.
- Carving Station: Mustard Roasted Prime Rib with horseradish and au jus.
- Entrées: Blackened Scottish Salmon, Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast.
- Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Brie, Chef’s Mashed Potatoes.
- Price: $99 per adult, $50 per child.
Reservations are recommended for these holiday dining experiences.
Course
Course in Scottsdale presents its 12 Days of Christmas Menu, an 8-course tasting experience celebrating the flavors and magic of the holiday season. Available from December 13 to 29, 2024, this limited-time culinary adventure draws inspiration from Christmas traditions, songs, and movies.
The experience is priced at $145 per person on December 24, with seatings starting at 7 PM. On other days, reservations are available from 5 PM to 9 PM, excluding Mondays when the restaurant is closed. Guests are invited to indulge in this festive feast, making it a highlight of the holiday season.
Litchfield’s
Litchfield’s in Litchfield Park is offering festive dining experiences on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a three-course prix-fixe menu curated by Chef de Cuisine Adam Dunton and his team.
On Christmas Eve, dinner will be served from 4 PM to 8 PM, and on Christmas Day, service will run from 2 PM to 6 PM. The menu is priced at $119 per adult and $30 per child (ages 4-12), plus tax and gratuity.
Pescada
Pescada in Scottsdale is offering a 3-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve menu for $85 per person. Reservations require a credit card, with a cancellation fee of 50% of the menu cost if canceled within 48 hours.
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits in Tempe presents festive dining experiences on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring seasonal favorites prepared by Executive Chef Richard Pelz.
Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout in Gilbert hosts a limited-time holiday pop-up bar from November 20 through December 31. A $6 per person donation benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley.
JoJo’s ShakeBAR
JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Scottsdale features a festive Ornament Painting + Dining Experience for $35 per person. Guests enjoy an entrée, a choice of a Winter Wonderland Biggie Shake or Hot Chocolate, and ornament supplies.
Alter Ego
Alter Ego in Tempe offers a Prime Rib Special on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $64 per person. The prix-fixe menu includes Winter Greens, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, and Mixed Berry Cobbler.
elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley is offering festive dining options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, diners can enjoy the full à la carte menu with a Prime Rib feature crafted by Executive Chef Gregory James, accompanied by live entertainment from 5 PM to 9 PM.
On Christmas Day, the restaurant will serve a four-course prix-fixe menu highlighting Chef James’ festive take on traditional holiday dishes. Pricing is $170 per person and $55 for children under 12, excluding tax and gratuity. Full prepayment is required, with cancellations after December 18 charged in full.
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