Looking for an opportunity to take your out-of-town relatives to dinner? Want to bring home a restaurant-quality meal? Check out this list of restaurants in the Seattle area offering to-go and dine-in Christmas meals to help you plan your holiday dinner.
This list is not comprehensive. You should always call and confirm availability for your party, and many restaurants also recommend making a reservation. As a final tip, if you take a stroll around the Chinatown International District on Christmas, you’ll usually find a decent number of restaurants open for business.
Click below or scroll down to navigate through different cities and neighborhoods to learn about their restaurant’s Christmas dinner options.
Ballard | Beacon Hill | Bellevue | Belltown | Bremerton | Capitol Hill | Chinatown International District | Downtown Seattle | Fremont | Kenmore | Kirkland | Leschi | Magnolia | Mercer Island | Pioneer Square | Renton | SeaTac
Ballard
Ray’s Boathouse
Dine-in: Ray’s first floor Boathouse is offering a special three-course holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Day including choices of soup or salad, halibut, salmon, prime rib and more. $70
Dine-in: Ray’s upstairs Café is offering regular menu options on Christmas Eve and Day along with seasonally inspired à la carte specials. Prices vary
206-789-3770; 6049 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; rays.com
Spice Waala
Takeout: Spice Waala is offering a hariyali chicken to take home and bake in your oven. It is a “green” chicken marinated in cilantro, onions and spices. Place your order by calling directly. $25
206-457-8691; 2008 N.W. 56th St., Seattle; spicewaala.com
Beacon Hill
The Flora Bakehouse
Takeout: Preorder seasonal treats including seasonal focaccia, a vegan cinnamon roll box, pear quince frangipane tart and more for pickup Christmas Eve. Place orders ahead at: exploretock.com/theflorabakehouse. Prices vary
206-762-0418; 1511 S. Lucile St., Seattle; cafeflora.com/restaurant/the-flora-bakehouse
Bellevue
Hakka House Chinese Cuisine
Dine-in: Open on Christmas with regular menu. Prices vary
425-679-6922; 677 120th Ave. N.E. #7A, Bellevue; hakka-house-chinese-cuisine.business.site
The Lakehouse
Dine-in: Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner including roasted squash and sweet potato soup, roasted beet and cucumber toasts, choice of roast rib of beef, Lakehouse bouillabaisse and more (Christmas Eve only). $42-$75
Takeout: Enjoy a four-course Christmas takeout meal with to-go cocktail options. Place orders for pickup noon-4 p.m. Christmas Eve at: lakehouseinyourhouse.com. $68
425-454-7076; 10455 N.E. Fifth Place, Bellevue; thelakehousebellevue.com
STK Steakhouse
Dine-in: STK Steakhouse will be serving holiday features Dec. 24-26 in addition to their seasonal items including roasted prime rib, free-range turkey and more. $75 prime rib, $59 turkey
Takeout: Take STK’s holiday meal home for two with additional servings available. $139 prime rib ($70 additional serving), $109 turkey ($55 additional serving)
425-209-1016; 610 Bellevue Way N.E., #110, Bellevue; stksteakhouse.com
13 Coins
Dine-in: Enjoy a Christmas menu including choice of prime rib or seared salmon, chowder, a seasonal berry salad and more. $60
Takeout: Enjoy a takeout Christmas dinner for groups of six or eight people including prime rib roast, salmon chowder, scalloped potatoes and more. Place orders by Dec. 19 for pickup 9-11 a.m. or 2-5 p.m. Dec. 24 at: 13coins.com/news/christmas-dinner-by-13-coins. $340 (six people), $420 (eight people)
425-455-1313; 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Suite 100, Bellevue; 13coins.com
Belltown
Shiro’s Sushi
Takeout: Shiro’s Sushi has created a takeout winter platter filled with the best of fatty seasonal fish to enjoy at holiday gatherings. The winter platter includes two rolls and a selection of yellowtail, salmon, tuna and more. Place orders by calling at least 24 hours ahead (available now through Christmas Eve). $150
206-443-9844; 2401 Second Ave., Seattle; shiros.com
Bremerton
Hound + Bottle
Takeout: Hound + Bottle offers a four-course dinner that includes an individual pan of paella for two, mixed winter chicory salad and more. Place orders by calling for pickup 3-5 p.m. Dec. 24. $110
360-377-4223; 2109 E. Eleventh St., Bremerton; houndandbottle.com
Capitol Hill
Spice Waala
Takeout: Spice Waala is offering a hariyali chicken to take home and bake in your oven. It is a “green” chicken marinated in cilantro, onions and spices. Place your order by calling directly. $25
206-466-5195; 340 15th Ave. E., Suite 202, Seattle; spicewaala.com
Chinatown International District
Dough Zone Dumpling House
Dine-in: Open on Christmas with regular menu including soup dumplings, buns, noodles and more (takeout also available). Prices vary
206-285-9999; 504 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 109, Seattle; doughzonedumplinghouse.com
Harbor City Restaurant
Dine-in: Open on Christmas with regular menu including barbecue, dim sum and Chinese cuisine options (takeout also available). Prices vary
206-621-2228; 707 S. King St., Seattle; harborcityrestaurant.com
Jade Garden
Dine-in: Open on Christmas with regular menu including dim sum, hot pot and more (takeout also available). Prices vary
206-622-8181; 424 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; jadegardensea.com
Purple Dot Cafe
Dine-in: Open on Christmas with regular menu including dumplings, rice dishes, steaks, soups and more (takeout also available). Prices vary
206-622-0288; 515 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle; purpledotcafetg.com
Spring Roll House Deli
Takeout: Open on Christmas with regular menu including appetizers, vermicelli and rice dishes, seafood, chicken, beef and pork dishes. Prices vary
206-726-1628; 1221 Main St., Suite 104, Seattle; springrollhousedeli.com
Downtown Seattle
Ben Paris
Dine-in: Enjoy dry aged prime rib with steakhouse sides Dec. 24 and seasonal specials including duck leg confit, Penn Cove mussels and clams, veal and rabbit meatballs and more Dec. 25. Prices vary
206-513-7303; 130 Pike St., Seattle; benparis.com
Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails
Dine-in: Regular menu and a special prix fixe menu available on Christmas Day. Prices vary
206-971-8015; 1415 Fifth Ave., Seattle; destinationhotels.com/frolik-seattle
Goldfinch Tavern
Dine-in: Join Goldfinch Tavern for Christmas Eve featuring a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. $115
Dine-in: Goldfinch Tavern also presents a three-course Christmas brunch featuring a pastry basket and bottomless mimosas Dec. 25 and 26. $75
Dine-in: Enjoy a four-course Christmas dinner with shared appetizers and salads, entrées and desserts. $135
206-749-7070; 99 Union St., Seattle; goldfinchtavern.com
Metropolitan Grill
Takeout: Metropolitan Grill’s chef-prepared holiday meals for four are all oven-ready and include one main, all sides, dessert and simple heating instructions. Options include choice of prime rib, prime filet mignon, rack of lamb and more. Place order by Dec. 16 for pickup or delivery Dec. 23. $165-$295
206-624-3287; 820 Second Ave., Seattle; themetropolitangrill.com
Fremont
Cameron Catering
Takeout: This chef-curated dinner for four includes duck confit crostini, tart cherry red onion jam crimson salad and more. Place orders ahead for pickup Dec. 23: exploretock.com/cameroncatering. $185
206-781-8149; 4216 Sixth Ave. N.W., Seattle; cameroncatering.com
Kenmore
Cedar + Elm at The Lodge at St. Edward State Park
Dine-in: Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner specially prepared by chef Jason Wilson. This family-style feast includes classic favorites like butternut squash soup, prime rib and pecan pie. Local cellist Gretchen Yanover will be playing to accompany dinner. $65
425-321-1580; 14477 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; thelodgeatstedward.com/cedar-elm
Kirkland
Beach Cafe
Dine-in: Beach Cafe offers a three-course Christmas Day menu featuring Dungeness crab cakes, smoked king salmon, butternut squash cannelloni and more. $95 ($35 children)
425-889-0303; 1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland; thewoodmark.com/dining/beach-cafe
Carillon Kitchen
Takeout: Carillon Kitchen offers Christmas dinner to go featuring smoked pepper crusted prime rib, sugar pie pumpkin bisque, festive bean salad and more. Place order by Dec. 18 by calling for pickup 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 25. $85
425-739-6363; 2240 Carillon Pt., Kirkland; thewoodmark.com/dining/carillon-kitchen
Hearth
Dine-in: Hearth executive chef David Mitchell presents a Christmas dinner featuring specials like caramelized parsnip soup, braised beef short ribs, eggnog crème brûlée and more noon-8 p.m. $65
Takeout: Take home Hearth’s Christmas dinner, fully cooked and ready to reheat at home. Place orders by Dec. 23 for pickup 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 24 and 8-10 a.m. Dec. 25. $55
425-284-5900; 220 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; hearthkirkland.com
Leschi
Bluwater Bistro
Dine-in: Bluwater Bistro presents a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meal including choice of prime rib, turkey and ham, as well as additional menu items. $49 ($22 ages 12 and under)
206-328-2233; 102 Lakeside Ave., Seattle; bluwaterbistro.com
iconiq
Takeout: Enjoy a Christmas meal for two including clam chowder, tomato mac and cheese, beef cheeks braised in port with vegetables and more. Pick up 1-6 p.m. Dec. 24. $115
206-568-7715; 1421 31st Ave. S., Seattle; iconiqseattle.net
Magnolia
Cameron Catering
Takeout: This chef-curated dinner for four includes duck confit crostini, tart cherry red onion jam crimson salad and more. Place orders ahead for pickup Dec. 23: exploretock.com/cameroncatering. $185
206-781-8149; pick up at Magnolia Garden Center (3213 W. Smith St.), Seattle; cameroncatering.com
Damoori Kitchen
Takeout: Enjoy an à la carte Levantine-inspired Christmas menu for preorder. This heat and serve-style menu features over 30 different items, such as sides, mezze, salads, grains, Levantine desserts and more. Place orders by Dec. 21 for pickup Dec. 23: exploretock.com/damoorikitchen. prices vary
206-257-5947; 3101 W. Jameson St., Seattle; damoorikitchen.com
Mercer Island
Cameron Catering
Takeout: This chef-curated dinner for four includes duck confit crostini, tart cherry red onion jam crimson salad and more. Place orders ahead for pickup Dec. 23: exploretock.com/cameroncatering. $185
206-781-8149; pick up at Walgreens (7707 S.E. 27th St.), Mercer Island; cameroncatering.com
Pioneer Square
13 Coins
Dine-in: Enjoy a Christmas menu including choice of prime rib or seared salmon, chowder, a seasonal berry salad and more. $60
Takeout: Enjoy a takeout Christmas dinner for groups of six or eight people including prime rib roast, salmon chowder, scalloped potatoes and more. Place orders by Dec. 19 for pickup 9-11 a.m. or 2-5 p.m. Dec. 24 at: 13coins.com/news/christmas-dinner-by-13-coins. $340 (six people), $420 (eight people)
206-682-2513; 255 S. King St., Seattle; 13coins.com
Renton
Water’s Table
Dine-in: Water’s Table presents a four-course prix fixe dinner on Christmas Day with options such as cranberry burrata, lamb shank, prime rib and more. $90
Dine-in: Join Water’s Table the day after Christmas for some festive brunch menu items like beignets and Nutty Buddy French toast. Prices vary
425-207-2240; 1053 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton; waterstable.com
SeaTac
13 Coins
Dine-in: Enjoy a Christmas menu including choice of prime rib or seared salmon, chowder, a seasonal berry salad and more. $60
Takeout: Enjoy a takeout Christmas dinner for groups of six or eight people including prime rib roast, salmon chowder, scalloped potatoes and more. Place orders by Dec. 19 for pickup 9-11 a.m. or 2-5 p.m. Dec. 24 at: 13coins.com/news/christmas-dinner-by-13-coins. $340 (six people), $420 (eight people)
206-243-9500; 18000 International Blvd., SeaTac; 13coins.com
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