20+ Places to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The holidays are hectic and slaving away in the kitchen could suck the power from vacation enjoyment, so set down your pans and pots also take off the season with the aid of local restaurants. These restaurants have ready Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts to fill your dishes, without the load of washing them.

Christmas Eve
Olive & Finch Brunch

Photo from Glenn Ross.

After: December 24, 7 a.m. 

Where: Olive & Finch, 3390 E. 1st Ave., Denver 

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Start your own Christmas Eve off to the right foot with brunch in Olive & Finch. Love brunch favorites like Croque Madame, sips of mimosas, sparkling sangria and more. You can even catch a dish in your way outside to complement your holiday dishes. Make a reservation by phoning 720.257.4763. 

Hearth & Dram Christmas Eve

The “Going Down Proper” in Hearth and Dram. Photo from Kyle Cooper.

After: December 24, 5 – 9 p.m. 

Where: Hearth & Dram, 1801 Wewatta St., Denver

Price: $55 per person

The Lowdown: Take a break from the holiday hullabaloo through Hearth & Dram’s Christmas Eve. The event includes a three-course meal with dishes of duck confit rillettes, slow-smoked prime rib, and an assortment of desserts. You are able to make your bookings by calling 303.623.0979.

Smōk Christmas Eve Dinner To Go

Brisket sandwich, house made sausage, beans and slaw. Photo from Rebecca Grant.

After: December 24 

Where: Smōk, 3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver 

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Don’t worry over your vacation spread, rather have a day off and allow Smōk takeover using a Smōk Christmas Eve Dinner To Go. The menu includes brisket, smoked pork belly, burnt ends and more created by chef Bill Espiricueta and his team. You might also scatter some spoonful to accompany your meal and actually your vacation match.

Pre-Christmas Celebration

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After: December 24 – 25, 3 – 9 p.m. 

Where: Range Restaurant, 918 17th St., Denver

Price: $55 per person

The Lowdown: Range Restaurant presents Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner in Range. The event includes a three-course menu featuring meals of prime rib, gouda gratin, strudel apple pie and much more. You can create your bookings by calling 720.726.4800.  

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Photo Courtesy of Panzano on Facebook

After: December 24, 5 – 9 p.m. December 25, 2 – 9 p.m. 

Where: Panzano, 909 17th St., Denver

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Dive to a joyous menu throughout Panzano Christmas. The event comprises four Christmas specials including, chestnut soup, 12-ounce prime ribeye, Eggnog pannacotta plus more. Call 303.296.3525 to create your own bookings.

Christmas in Sushi Den

Photo from Meg O’Neill.

After: December 24 – 25, 4 p.m. 

Where: Citizen Rail, 1899 16th St. Mall, Denver

Price: $75 per individual

The Lowdown: Celebrate the holidays during Citizen Rail Christmas Eve. The event includes a four-course menu featuring meals of truffled lamb neck pie, chicken fried sweetbreads, smoked Christmas goose and more. It’s possible to create your bookings here.

Passing Denver’s Christmas Eve Duck Dinner

Photo Courtesy of TAG Restaurant on Facebook

After: December 24, 4 – 11 p.m. 

Where: TAG Restaurant, 1441 Larimer St., Denver 

Price: $75 per individual

The Lowdown: Wine and dine your friends and family in Christmas Eve Dinner At TAG. The event includes a five-course meal with dishes like a cherry poached Dungeness crab, roasted red Kuri squash, lobster “Thermador” plus more. Reservations are needed, create your reservations by calling 303.996.9985 or online here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian American Christmas Eve

Photo Courtesy of Corrida on Facebook

After: December 24, 4 p.m. 

Where: Corrida, 1023 Walnut St. #400, Boulder

Price: $75 per individual

The Lowdown: Corrida gifts a Corrida Christmas Eve. The event includes a three-course meal with amuse bouche. You are able to delight in dishes like beef tartare toast, Arroz Negra, plus a chocolate and dried cherry bread pudding for lunch. Create your bookings by calling 303.444.1333. 

OAK Christmas Eve

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After: December 24, 4 p.m. 

Where: Del Frisco’s Grille, 100 St. Paul St., Denver 

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Del Frisco’s Grille presents Holiday Steaks. The event features an opportunity to dig in to three different succulent steaks this Christmas Eve. It is also possible to try a lobster tail particular and sip cocktails while you dine.

Dead Battery Club Christmas Eve

Photo courtesy of The Fort on Facebook.

After: December 24, 3:30 p.m. 

Where: The Fort Restaurant, 19192 CO-8, Morrison

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Spend your vacation in a cozy surroundings throughout Christmas Eve Dinner in The Fort. The event includes a three-course meal with delights of, freshly baked bread, buffalo prime rib and pecan pie. Be sure to create your bookings by calling 303.697.4771.

White Fence Farms

Photo Courtesy of Urban Farmer Denver on Facebook

After: December 24, 25, 4 – 8 pm

Where: Urban Farmer Denver, 1659 Wazee St., Denver

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Spend your Christmas relaxing through Christmas Day in Urban Farmer. The event includes a festive dinner menu featuring pan seared quail, also a Mishima Five-Star Wagyu Beef, tableside Banana’s Foster plus more. Make your bookings here.

Brown Palace Christmas Brunch

Photo courtesy of Nickel Restaurant

After: December 25, 11 a.m. – 7 Prizes

Where: The Nickel, 1100 14th St., Denver

Price: $69 per person

The Lowdown: Hotel Teatro presents Christmas in The Nickel. The event includes a three-course meal with delights like French onion soup,  honey bourbon glazed hamplus a banana, chocolate sour and more. To create your bookings by calling 720.889.2128. After the meal, you can explore Hotel Teatro. 

Christmas Candlelight Dinner

Photo Courtesy of Hilton Denver Inverness on Facebook

After: December 25, 9 a.m. 

Where: Hilton Denver Inverness, 200 Inverness Dr. W, Englewood

Price: $61.95 per individual

The Lowdown: Take Christmas off from the kitchen and attend Hilton Denver Inverness Christmas. The event includes a brunch buffet in the afternoon together with bottomless champagne and mimosas that you can add for an excess charge. Later you can dine in an a la carte menu and prime rib dinner.

Christmas Day Buffet

Photo courtesy of Kachina Denver on Facebook

After: December 25, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Where: Kachina Cantina, 1890 Wazee St., Denver

Price: Free admission

The Lowdown: Put down your kitchen instrument and take a breath together with Christmas in Kachina Cantina. The event features a special Lechon Asado Holiday Dinner with Pulled Pork, Ribs, Pork Loin, Frybread, and much more for $25. You may even nibble to a Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pie for $6.

Bonus
Il Porcellino Ham and Roast Orders

Photo Courtesy of Habit Doughnut Dispensary on Facebook

After: December 24, 7 a.m. 

Where: Habit Doughnut Dispensary, 1553 Platte St., Denver 

Price: $40 per dozen

The Lowdown: Habit Doughnut Dispensary presents 12 Days of Christmas Doughnuts. The event includes a dozen Christmas themed doughnuts to munch . You can choose the doughnuts up for Christmas morning Christmas Eve by 6 pm. The doughnut tastes include a Partridge in a Pear Tree/Pear Claw, Two Turtle Doves/M.C. Turtle, Three French Hens/Feed My Habit® and much more. It’s possible to pre-order the doughnuts 48-hours in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 720.428.8565. 

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