Here’s a look at Christmas San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
Astra
Astra is hosting Christmas Brunches on Christmas Eve December 24 and Christmas Day December 25. Reservations are available from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar – Fairmont San Francisco
Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar is hosting their Christmas buffets on Christmas Eve December 24 and Christmas Day December 25. Reservations are available from 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm on December 24 and 1:30 pm to 8 pm on December 25. Priced at $169 for adults and $95 for children under 12. Prices do not include 20% service charge and 8.625% tax.
Fairmont San Francisco
For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with its joyful holiday festivities and exuberant seasonal ambience. Back this year is the hotel’s annual life-sized Gingerbread House on display from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Featuring hundreds of bricks of real gingerbread (baked by the hotel’s award-winning pastry team) and pounds of See’s Candies, the Gingerbread House takes a whooping 600 hours each year to construct. For an extra magical experience, book a private dining experience inside the Gingerbread House (for up to 12 guests) and take in the scents and sounds of the holiday season.
Villon
Villon is offering a Holiday prix-fixe dinner on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 9 pm on both days. Priced at $145 for adults and $65 for children 12 and under. Optional wine pairing begins at $60 per person. Reservation deposit is priced at $25.
Zingari Ristorante
Zingari Ristorante is serving a 4-course menu for Christmas Eve and Day on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 12 pm to 9:30 pm. Priced at $105 per person.
Cocotte
Cocotte is offering a 3-course menu for Christmas Eve and Day on December 24 and 25. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $85 per person.
Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant
Estiatorio Ornos is serving a 4-course tasting menu on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm. Priced at $145 per person.
International Smoke
International Smoke is offering a Christmas Eve buffet on December 24. Reservations are available from 3 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $125 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under.
Top of the Mark
Top of the Mark is offering a Christmas Eve buffet on December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 7:30 pm. Priced at $189 for adults and $70 for children 4-12.
A16
A16 (SF and Oakland) is offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Historic John’s Grill
Historic John’s Grill is offering a holiday special 3-course menu on December 24 and 25. Items include Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail, and your Choice of Dessert. Reservations are available from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Spruce
Spruce is serving a multi-course Christmas Eve dinner on December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 10:30 pm. Priced at $165 per person. Reservation deposit is priced at $100 per person.
Cocotte
Cocotte is serving a holiday prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve and day. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8:30 pm on December 24 and 1:30 pm to 8 pm on December 25. Priced at $85 per person.
The Garden Court at Palace Hotel
The Garden Court at Palace Hotel is hosting a Christmas Day brunch buffet on December 25. Reservations are available at 10 am, 12:30 pm, and 3 pm. Priced at $190 for adults and $95 for children 5-12.
They are also offering Santa Tea events on multiple days in December. Priced at $140 for adults and $70 for children 12 and under.
The Garden Court is also offering Holiday Tea on multiple days in December. Priced at $120 for adults and $60 for children 12 and under.
They are also offering a holiday buffet on Sundays in December. Reservations are available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Priced at $140 for adults and $60 for children 5 to 12.
Navio
Navio (Half Moon Bay) is serving a Christmas brunch on December 23, 24, and 25. Reservations are available from 11 am to 1:45 pm. Priced at $245 per person. Reservation deposit is priced at $50 per person.
They are also serving Christmas dinner tasting menus on December 20 to 24. The 7-course tasting menu is priced at $249 per person, and the 3-course tasting menu is priced at $175 per person. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm. Reservation deposit is priced at $50 per person.
3rd Cousin
3rd Cousin is offering a Christmas Eve prix-fixe dinner on December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8:45 pm. Reservation deposit is priced at $50 per person.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is offering a special 3-course meal for the month of December. PRiced at $48.95 per person.
Salad choice of
- Caesar Salad
- Blue Cheese Chopped Salad
Main course choice of
- Full baby back ribs
- Mushroom swiss burger
- Grilled bruschetta chicken
- Surf & turf burger
- Grilled salmon
- Original legendary burger
- New York marinated strip steak with marinated mushrooms
- The impossible burger
Dessert
- Caramel apple cheesesteak
Cavalier
Cavalier is serving a 4-course Christmas menu on December 25. Priced at $125 per person.
Cable 55
Cable 55 is offering a Christmas prix-fixe menu on December 25. Priced at $80 per person. Reservations are available from 11:30 am to 9 pm.
The Berkeley Boathouse
The Berkeley Boathouse (Berkeley) is offering a special Christmas menu on December 23 to 25.
Choice of First Course – included with Main Course Purchase
- Seasonal Local Mixed Greens Salad house special dressing
- Chef’s Special Clam Chowder
Main Course Specials
- Herb Crusted Certified Angus Ribeye – $48 – sweet potato puree, confit brussels sprouts, green peppercorn
- Apple Glazed Breast of Turkey – $42 – savory bread pudding, brown butter whipped potatoes, smoked turkey gravy
- Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb Chops – $48 – pesto potato mousseline, roasted tinkerbell peppers, port cherry reduction
Dessert Specials
- Dulce de Leche Crème brûlée – $14 – caramelized banana, blackberry
- Brandied date pudding – $14 – rooibos tea syrup and allspice ice cream
Cassava
Cassava is serving a 3-course prix-fixe menu on December 25. Priced at $85 per person.
They are also serving a 5-course wagyu and seafood tasting menu on December 25. Priced at $125 per person.
Ristobar
Ristobar is serving a special menu that captures the true essence of Italian Christmas, perfect for making your celebrations extra special.
Bella Trattoria
Bella Trattoria is serving a 3 course prix fixe menu featuring holiday specials. Priced at $65 per person.
Frances
Frances is offering a festive 4-course tasting menu featuring 8-10 dishes, served to share. Wine pairings and supplements will also be available onsite. Priced at $125 per person.
ANZU
ANZU is serving a holiday prix-fixe menu on December 24 and 25. Featuring wagyu filet, fish or Wafu pasta, and other delicious offerings that will delight any palate. Price is $100 / for adults, $75 / Seniors and teens, and kids under 12 can order from our kid’s menu.
Octavia
Octavia is serving a festive seasonal tasting menu with 8-10 dishes, served to share. Priced at $150 per person.
One Market Restaurant
One Market Restaurant is serving a special a la carte menu for Christmas Eve. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 7:30 pm.
54 Mint
54 Mint is serving a special 4-course menu on Christmas Eve. Priced at $70 per person.
Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar is serving a 4-course menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Priced at $95 per person.
Left Bank – Jack London Square
Left Bank – Jack London Square (Oakland) is serving a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve from 4 pm to closing. Priced at $95 per person.
Seven Hills
Seven Hills is serving a 4-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Priced at $175 per person.
The Post Room
The Post Room is hosting a festive prix-fixe dinner on Christmas Eve. Priced at $90 for adults, or $125 with wine pairing. Children’s menu is priced at $75.
They are also serving a 3-course feasting on Christmas Day. Priced at $130 for adults and $85 for children.
Palette Tea House
Palette Tea House is open for service on Christmas Day. Reservations are available from both indoor and outdoor seating. Reservation deposits are priced at $15 per person.
Madcap
Madcap (San Anselmo) is serving a special holiday menu on December 22, 23, and 24. Priced at $200 per person. Reservation deposits are priced at $50 per person.
SSAL
SSAL is serving a deluxe tasting menu on Christmas Eve. Priced at $395 per person.
Chapeau
Chapeau is open for service on Christmas Eve December 24. They will be serving their 3-course menu for $75. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
Canela Bistro & Wine Bar is serving a Christmas Eve dinner prix-fixe menu on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $89 per person.
- Spanish Cheese Plate, Three different cheeses with accompaniments
- Choice of: Spanish Caesar, Escarole, Manchego, Boquerones, Creamy Roasted Piquillo Dressing and Croutons (GF Possible, Veg Possible) OR
- Spanish Seafood Soup, Fish Fume, Clams, White Fish, Diced Hard Egg, Toasted Almonds, Aioli (DF, GF)
- Gambas a la Plancha, Head on Shrimp, Seared on the flat top, with Salsa Verde (GF, DF)
- Rolled and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Spinach, Shallot, Bacon, Patatas Panaders (Baker’s Potatoes) Rose Wine Reduction (GF)
- Choice of Christmas Dessert
Montesacro SOMA
Montesacro SOMA has crafted a Christmas menu inspired by the season with a twist on Italian tradition. Reservations are available on December 24 from 11 am to 9 pm. Priced at $50 per person.
The Vault Steakhouse
The Vault Steakhouse is serving an elegant 4-course feast on December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8 pm. Priced at$115 per person.
First:
- Tuna sesame cornet – avocado crema, finger lime, scallion
Second:
- Potato leek soup root vegetable ragout, bacon lardons, crispy leek
- Escarole salad black truffle, pecorino, olio nuevo, fuyu persimmon
Third:
- Alaskan halibut brown butter hollandaise
- New york steak truffle bordelaise
Fourth:
- Dark chocolate mousse cake – white chocolate-ginger cremeux, cocoa nib, cara-cara orange
The Vault Garden
The Vault Garden will be serving up a four-course feast for Christmas Eve on December 24. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $95 per person.
First:
- Potato leek soup – root vegetable ragout, bacon lardons, crispy leek
- Escarole salad – black truffle, pecorino, olio nuevo, fuyu persimmon
Second:
- Alaskan halibut – chanterelle, melted leeks, brown butter hollandaise
- New york steak – potato gratin, creamed spinach, truffle bordelaise
Third:
- Dark chocolate mousse cake – white chocolate-ginger cremeux, cocoa nib, cara-cara orange
One Market Restaurant
One Market Restaurant is offering a special a la carte menu on Christmas Eve December 24. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 7:30 pm.
Collina
Collina is serving a special holiday prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $85 per person.
Dalida
Dalida will be offering an opulent multi-course dinner for Christmas Eve. Reservations are available from 4 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $130 per person and reservation deposits are priced at $65 per person.
United Dumplings
United Dumplings is offering a holiday lobster dumpling meal package for pick-up throughout December. Priced at $228 per package. Packages include:
- Lobster: Spicy/Not
- Dumplings: 2 kinds
- Potstickers: 2 kinds
- 1 Fried Noodle
- Sweet+Spicy Chicken Wings
- Sweet+Sour Pickled Cucumber
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls
- 4 Scallop+Chicken Bao
- Jumbo Shrimp Turkey Dumplings
- Sesame Balls+Red Bean Paste
- 1 Large Bottle of Champagne
They are also offering a holiday crab dumpling meal package package for pick-up throughout December. Priced at $228 per package. Packages include:
- Crab: Spicy/Not
- Dumplings: 2 kinds
- Potstickers: 2 kinds
- 1 Fried Noodle
- Sweet+Spicy Chicken Wings
- Sweet+Sour Pickled Cucumber
- Vegetarian Spring Rolls
- 4 Scallop+Chicken Bao
- Jumbo Shrimp Turkey Dumplings
- Sesame Balls+Red Bean Paste
- 1 Large Bottle of Champagne
b. patisserie
b. patisserie is offering special holiday items for pick up on December 23 and 24.
Lord Stanley
Lord Stanley is hosting their Holiday Shop throughout December. Menu items include caviar, holiday drink kits, pastries, cocktails and more.
Osito
Osito is offering their Holiday Gathering on December 19, 20, and 21. Reservations are available at 5:30 pm and priced $150 per person.
Che Fico Alimentari
Che Fico Alimentari is offering their holiday dinner to-go menu for pick-up on December 23. Offerings include Dinner packages, mains, sides, desserts and more.
ONE65
ONE65 is offering Yule Log pre-order for pick- up or delivery on December 22, 23, and 24. Priced from $70 to $90.
Luce Restaurant
Luce Restaurant is serving a Christmas Eve dinner on December 24. Reservations are available from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $165 per person.
- Chef’s Treats: Mussel in Shell & Golden Egg
- First Course: Crab- Potato, Pickles, Apple, Kaluga Caviar
- Second Course: Earthen Rosebud- Beetroot, Rose, Concord, Yogurt, Jaguar Seeds
- Third Course: Nutty Secrets- Iberico Secreto, Hazelnut, Apple, Cranberry, Coffee
- Fourth Course: Venison- Chestnut Puree, Périgord Truffle, Brussel Sprouts, Venison Jus
- Fifth Course: Gingerbread- Cheesecake, White Chocolate Cream Cheese Gingerbread Cremeux, Cookies, Walnut Oil Snow
DIY Christmas San Francisco 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.
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Check back later as more offerings are added.