Check our list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. As usual, we focus on locally owned (or Northwest originated) restaurants with modest prices. We also include a list of popular national chain restaurants.
If you are looking for something different, you’ll also find a list of Chinese restaurants and other Asian eateries open in Seattle’s Chinatown International District as well as some locations outside of Seattle.
Where we list prices, they do not include tax and gratuity (or delivery fees), or extras such as cocktails or wine.
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Christmas dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
(Listed alphabetically by restaurant name)
13 Coins (Bellevue, Seattle, Seatac) offers a dine-in $60 prix fixe menu Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as Family-style dinners to-go. More info: Holiday Menu – 13 Coins
Andaluca (downtown Seattle) features seasonal Northwest foods combined with the flavors and spices of Spain, Greece, Turkey, and many other Mediterranean countries. They are currently offering a dine-in breakfast and to-go dinner menu. Both available seven days a week.
Black Angus Steak House (Federal Way, Puyallup) features aged steaks and a whole lot more from starters to desserts.
BluWater Bistro (Seattle/Leschi) offers a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 3-course dinner at $49. Includes soup or salad starter, choice of entrée and pumpkin pie for dessert. Limited menu also available.
Buca di Beppo (Seattle/South Lake Union) is known for Italian pasta, entrees, bread, salads, pizza, and desserts served family-style. Dine-in or to-go. Call the restaurant or book online via OpenTable. Online orders: https://order.bucadibeppo.com/
Café Flora (Seattle) vegetarian restaurant in Madison Valley offers dine-in (reservations required) and takeout (pre-order online).
Daniel’s Broiler Steak & Seafood (Swartz Bros) (Bellevue, Seattle/Lake Union, Seattle/Leschi, Seattle/Downtown–Hyatt Hotel) offers dine-in service and a takeout menu of traditional steakhouse favorites. Reservations strongly suggested.
Harmon Hub Restaurants (Tacoma, Gig Harbor) open for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Serving a menu of pub favorites.
Jetty Bar & Grille (Everett) in the Hotel Indigo at Port Gardner offers a prix fixe Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve dinner menu and Christmas Day Brunch. Reservations strongly suggested.
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge (Seattle) offers a special Christmas Day menu from 10am-8pm and an all-day Holiday menu of breakfast and casual fare. Dine-in, to go, or delivery.
Limoncello Belltown (Seattle) has a 3-course Prix Fixe ($39-$49) menu for Christmas Day–dine-in or to go.
Mecca Café (Seattle) on lower Queen Anne offers a casual menu. Service is first come, first served- no reservations.
Solarium Kitchen & Bar (Bellevue) at the Hilton offers a casual northwest menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their holiday dinner menu served Christmas Eve & Christmas Day features Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Honey Ham, Northwest Salmon, and much more.
Texas de Brazil (Tacoma) blends traditions of Brazilian cuisine with generous Texas hospitality, including an extravagant salad area followed by an endless parade of gauchos who visit your table with skewers of freshly grilled meats carved tableside. Dinner $53, salad area only $30. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations strongly suggested. Meats and sides are available to go–call the restaurant directly to receive 10% off. In addition, for every $100 gift card purchase you’ll receive an additional $25 bonus card.
Waters Table (Renton) offers stunning Lake Washington views. They offer a 3-course $90 Prix Fixe Christmas Dinner on Dec 25, 2021 only. And a 4-course $85 Prix Fixe NYE Dinner on Dec 31, 2021 only.
These are just a few local restaurant options we like. Many more local dining establishments in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding cities are open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Search for Christmas Eve Restaurants, Christmas Day Restaurants, and New Year’s Eve Restaurants.
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Chinatown restaurants for Christmas feasts
Here is our list of Chinese restaurants and Asian eateries in Seattle’s ID. We’ve focused on larger, popular restaurants that many turn to for holiday meals. According to their websites, all appear to be accepting orders for takeout. Definitely call ahead or order online.
- Harbor City Restaurant
- Kau Kau BBQ (extremely busy)
- Purple Dot Cafe (takeout and delivery, limited dine-in)
- Spring Roll House Deli
- Tamarind Tree. Limited seating, reservations accepted. Delivery available.
- Uwajimaya Asian Grocery (Bellevue, Renton, Seattle) offers sushi platters, party platters, sashimi platters, and entree items to go (48 hours advance order required).
- Search for another Seattle Chinatown International District restaurant
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Christmas dinner at chain restaurants
Especially for lower cost, as well as last minute availability, chain restaurants can be a good option on holidays. Expect all locations to be extremely busy, sometimes with long wait times. Reservations are recommended if available. But most of casual eateries are first come, first served.
Some restaurants offer a special Christmas dinner menu, some offer their regular menu, and some have both options. Different restaurant locations in the same chain may have reduced hours. Be sure to call ahead to confirm menu selections and hours.
A quick check of the restaurant website indicates the following chain restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day. However, hours, menu selections, and reservation requirements can vary by location since many chain restaurants are franchises that are locally owned and managed. It is recommended that you call ahead to a specific location to confirm details.
Many also offer takeout or delivery.
Seattle chain restaurants
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Seattle)
- Bucca do Beppo (Seattle)
South or West of Seattle chain restaurants
- Black Bear Diner (south Sound locations, Sequim, Vancouver) Dine-in available. Family meals to go begin at $20.
- Del Taco (Federal Way. Lacey)
- Old Country Buffet (All locations were closed when we checked: Federal Way, Tacoma, and other WA locations)
- Sizzler (Tacoma)
- Village Inn (Federal Way)
Chain restaurants with multiple locations
- Buffalo Wild Wings (multiple Puget Sound locations)
- Denny’s Restaurants (multiple locations)
- Domino’s Pizza (multiple locations)
- IHOP (multiple locations)
- Jack in the Box (multiple locations)
- McDonald’s (multiple locations)
- Olive Garden (multiple locations)
- Starbucks (multiple locations)
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