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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner
at Philadelphia Restaurants

Let the region’s top chefs do the cooking this holiday season

You’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the holidays by wrapping presents, hanging stockings and decorating the tree, so its time to take a break and let some of the region’s top chefs take care of your holiday meal.

From extravagant brunches to fanciful feasts, restaurants throughout the Philadelphia-area will make your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal one to remember.

Check out a few of our top Holiday Meals, below:

Christmas Eve – Monday, December 24

10 Arts by Eric Ripert

Celebrate the season at 10 Arts by Eric Ripert with a special six-course Christmas Eve dinner from 5:30 – 10 p.m. that includes lobster bisque, rack of lamb and chocolate gingerbread mousse cake. ($110 per person; $55 for children 4 – 12)

Amada

Celebrate Christmas spanish style with Chef Garces’ a la carte menu plus special holiday tapas additions. (Pay as you go)

Bistro St. Tropez

Let Chef Patrice Rames and his team at Bistro St. Tropez do the cooking this Christmas Eve with a special five-course degustation menu which includes split pea soup with smoked Virginia ham, seared duck breast, assorted cheeses, desserts and more. ($49 per person; wine paring for an additional $30. A three-course meal is also available for $38 per person)

Bridget Foy’s

Enjoy Bridget Foy’s take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes with their 3 course meal featuring Lobster Bisque,Cornmeal Crusted Calamari and Rock Shrimp, and Seafood Cioppino with mussels, shrimp, tilapia and crab. ($36 per person)

Garces Trading Company

Grab a bite to eat while shopping for last minute foodie gifts at Garces Trading Company. They’ll be open until 9 p.m. serving dinner. Don’t forget to pick up a Holiday Pie! (Pay as you go)

Citron and Rose

Head to Citron and Rose for a very Jewish Christmas feast (all kosher) from 5:30 – 10 p.m. (Pay as you go)

City Tap House

Toast the Holidays with a craft brew at City Tap House, open until 8 p.m. (Pay as you go)

Cuba Libre

Go Cuban this Christmas Eve at Cuba Libre, open until 8 p.m. and serving their a la carte menu. (Pay as you go)

Devon Seafood Grill

Indulge in seafood favorites this holiday at Devon Seafood Grill. Their a la carte menu served from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., perfect for a late night dinner waiting up for Santa. (Pay as you go)

Fogo De Chao

Pig out this Christmas Eve on 15 different cuts of meat served table-side and prepared by Fogo’s expert gaucho chefs. Elastic waistbands recommended. ($51.50 per person)

LaScala’s

Let Chef Nocella take care of Christmas Eve this year and wish you a Buon Natale at LaScala’s with traditional Italian favorites. (Pay as you go)

Le Virtù

Head to East Passyunk Avenue for a comforting Italian meal at Le Virtù featuring Timballo, layered crepes with pork sausuage and Torcinelli, fried anise-and-raisin dough tossed in sugar with eggnog sauce. ($65 per person)

London Grill

Enjoy the regular restaurant and bar menu and Christmas specials until midnight at London Grill, including Christmas ham and Italian fishes. (Pay as you go)

Positano Coast

Get a taste of the Mediterranean during a five-course dinner at Positano Coast. Highlights lobster ravioli with caramelized leeks, shiitake mushrooms and
swordfish with swiss chard, sea-beans & pea shoots. ($55 per person. Optional wine paring available for $20 extra)

The Industry

Eat like a chef on Christmas Eve at the Industry, open till 1 a.m. You may even stay up late enough to see Santa! (Pay as you go)

The Moshulu

Hop aboard the Moshulu from 4 – 9 p.m. for favorites from the classic a la carte menu and let your Christmas cooking worries sail away. (Pay as you go)

The Twisted Tail

Carnivores rejoice! Twisted Tail will be hosting a pig roast on Christmas Eve, accompanied by stuffing, sweet potato mash, mac n’ cheese and more. ($35 per person)

Twenty Manning Grill

Twenty Manning Grill will be open for the Christmas Eve and serving their a la carte menu from 5 – 8 p.m with holiday cheer. (Pay as you go)

Village Whiskey

If a juicy foie gras burger sounds like your ideal Christmas Eve dinner then head to Village Whiskey this season. They’ll be open until 8 p.m. and serving their a la carte menu. (Pay as you go)

Christmas Day – Tuesday, December 25

10 Arts by Eric Ripert

Wake up to a delicious Christmas Day brunch at 10 Arts from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Plus if you skipped out on Christmas Eve tasting menu you can still celebrate the holidays at 10 Arts with a four-course tasting menu on Christmas Day from 2 – 8 p.m. ($110 per person; $55 for children 4 – 12)

Balcony

Sit high above the Avenue of the Arts on Christmas Day and enjoy a special holiday breakfast, brunch and dinner at Balcony at the Doubletree by Hilton Center City. (Pay as you go)

Bridget Foy’s

Bridget Foy’s on South Street has your traditional Christmas dinner covered with favorites like lobster bisque, glazed ham and filet mignon from 3 – 8 p.m. (Pay as you go)

Chez Colette

Enjoy a relaxing and soulful Christmas dinner complete with live jazz, apricot-glazed turkey, saffron shrimp crab cakes and pear shortcakes with brandied cream. ($64 per person; $32 for children under 12)

Citron and Rose

If you missed out on Citron and Rose for Christmas Eve, here’s your second chance to feast on Jewish delicacies on Christmas Day from 5:30 – 10 p.m. (Pay as you go)

Fountain Restaurant

Put on your Sunday best for a special Christmas Day feast at the Fountain Restaurant or Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons. The Fountain Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and the Swann Lounge will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. ($103 per person, $51.50 for children 5 – 12)

Lacroix

Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel will be serving a lavish Christmas day brunch all day long. ($75 per person)

Nineteen – XIX

Nineteen will be adding several festive additions to their menu Christmas day from 4 – 8 p.m. (Pay as you go)

Paramour at the Wayne Hotel

Paramour’s Executive Chef Michael Giampa will be preparing a special four-course dinner Christmas Day featuring field mushroom soup with black truffles, bison ribeye and a chocolate hazelnut torte. ($65 per person; optional wine paring for $30)

The Plough and the Stars

Make your reservations now for The Plough and the Stars’ special Christmas dinner menu, served from 12 noon – 8:15 p.m. (Pay as you go)

R2L

You may see Santa flying by as you enjoy a special Christmas Day Supper at R2L on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. The family-style meal features parsnip and chestnut soup, seven fishes stew, prime rib and a dessert buffet. ($65 per person; $30 for children 12 and under)

SoleFood

Head to the Loews Philadelphia Hotel for a three-course prix fixe Christmas dinner at SoleFood featuring seared salmon, roasted Lancaster chicken and traditional desserts from 5:30 – 10 p.m. ($36 per person; $10 for children)