Each year it happens the same way. Weeks before Christmas you vow to spend more time with family and less time playing hostess. You plan ahead, prep and shop long before the crowds descend on your local grocery store. Yet every year, you end up with the same Christmas view: the four walls of your kitchen.
These Charlotte-area restaurants are here to save the (holi)day. Make reservations now for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and leave the cooking to the pros.
Angeline’s
303 S Church St. | 704.445.2540
Angeline’s will be celebrating the Italian-American tradition of Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. For $85 per person, Angeline’s will be offering two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and the next at 8 p.m. The regular menu will not be available and reservations are recommended.
Angeline’s will be open on Christmas Day and serving dinner noon to 5 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, the following Christmas specials will also available:
Canederli Zoupa
Bread Dumpling Soup, Parmesan and Prosciutto Broth, Braised Chicories
Baccala Arracanato
Breaded & Baked Cod, Golden Raisin Agrodolce, Roasted Walnut, Blistered Tomato Broth, Fregola
Vincisgrassi
White Fontina Lasagna, Pesto, Pulled Roasted Chicken, Roasted Seasonal Mushrooms
Snowy Dessert
Layered White Chocolate & Cranberry Mousse, Pine Soaked Joconde, Pine “snow”, candied cranberries, pretty snowflake and pearl garnish
McNinch House Restaurant
511 N Church St. | 704.332.6159
On Christmas Eve Eve, treat out-of-town guests to a uniquely Charlotte dining experience at McNinch House. The multi-course dinner features creations by Executive Chef Matthew Sheppard and Sous Chef Corey Thomas, along with wine pairings by Wine Steward Anthony M. Wesley. $175 per person. Call 704.332.6159 or reserve your table online.
Corkbuzz Charlotte
4905 Ashley Park Ln. | 704.625.1328
Begin your holiday with Christmas Eve Brunch at Corkbuzz Charlotte. Menu highlights include a house made cinnamon bun, salmon lox and ricotta doughnuts. View the full menu here. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Vivace Charlotte
1100 Metropolitan Ave. | 704.370.7755
Vivace Charlotte will delight seafood lovers with their Feast of the Seven Fishes, offered December 21-24. The traditional Italian-American meal will feature five courses and, as the name implies, seven different fishes. The menu features Ahi Tuna Crudo with blood orange and fennel, Smoked Swordfish Slider on a house made brioche, giardinera, Octopus Bolognese with fusilli and Sautéed Branzino Filet with truffled celeriac puree, tuscan kalea and lobster butter. View the full menu here. $65 per person. The full regular menu will also be available. Call 704.370.7755 for reservations.
Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark
4331 Barclay Downs Dr. | 704.377.7686
Fuel up for some last minute mall shopping with brunch at Reid’s Fine Food SouthPark. Brunch will be served 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. View the menu here.
JP Charlotte
601 S College St. | 704.375.2600
Tempt your taste buds with endless options on JP Charlotte’s Christmas Brunch menu. Choose from a stone ground NC grits station, artisanal cheese bar, chef-inspired omlets, brick oven flatbreads and more. $58 for adults, $24 for children 6-12 and complimentary for those five and under. Make your reservation here.
5Church
127 N Tryon St. | 704.919.1322
5Church will welcome Christmas Eve guests with their regular brunch and dinner menus. Call 704.919.1322 or visit online to reserve your table.
BLT Steak
110 N College St. | 704.972.4380
Their Nutcracker Brunch will be served on December 24. View the Nutcracker Brunch menu here. Prefer to stop in on Christmas Eve? Preview their chalkboard menu.
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Pl. | 704.900.8535
On the night before Christmas Napa on Providence offers two way to celebrate. Enjoy their regular brunch hours from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., and a Christmas Eve dinner featuring chefs specials including a 14oz veal porterhouse and pan-seared NC pinkfish, from 4 – 9 p.m. View all details here.
The Asbury
235 N Tryon St. | 704.342.1193
Bring friends and family to enjoy a responsible sourced, three-course menu at two seatings, one at 3:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. View the full menu here. $75 per person with wine pairings ($55 without pairings). $25 for children ages six to 11 and free for children five and under. Call 704.342.1193 or reserve online.
Stagioni
715 Providence Rd. | 704.372.8110
Settle in for a five-course meal served family style. Stagioni’s Christmas Eve menu includes arancini, roasted squash cavatelli, porchetta, pasta, whole roasted fish, dessert and more. View the full menu here. $65 for adults, $25 for children ages five – 12.
Barrington’s Restaurant
7822 Fairview Rd. | 704.364.5755
Start a new tradition with six-course, family-style Christmas Eve dinner at Barrington’s. $65 for adults, $25 for children ages five – 12.
The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill | 803.329.8888
Enjoy a four-course Christmas Eve dinner compete with classic holiday favorites at The Pump House. View the full menu here. 4 -11 p.m. $42 per person.
The Palm Restaurant
6705 Phillips Place Court | 704.552.7256
This Phillips Place favorite will be open 5-9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and ready to celebrate on Christmas Day from 4 – 8 p.m.
Stoke Charlotte
100 W Trade St. | 704.353.6005
Indulge in Stoke Charlotte’s Merry Merry Feast this Christmas Day. Preview the menu here. Seatings will be at 2:30, 5 and 7:30 p.m. $65 for adults, $25 for children ten and under, free for children three and under.
204 North
204 N Tryon St. | 704.333.3747
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails offers multiple ways to celebrate this Christmas. They will be serving brunch from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by dinner from 4 – 10 p.m. On Christmas, enjoy a special menu with holiday favorites. View the full menu here.
The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy | 704.248.4000
At The Ballantyne, families can continue time-honored traditions or begin new ones at multiple Christmas dining experiences. The hotel will offer Christmas Brunch in the property’s stunning ballroom from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Expect a buffet including salads, cheese and seafood displays, an omelet station, carving station, traditional breakfast items and desserts. The experience is complete with live holiday music. $85 per adult, $45 for children ages five – 12 and complimentary for children four and under. Reserve online here.
Gallery Restaurant will also be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy a price fixe menu for dinner from 4:30 – 9 p.m. On Christmas Day, expect the restaurant’s à la carte menu for breakfast from 7 – 11 a.m. and prix fixe menus for lunch (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and dinner (4:30 – 9 p.m.). Reserve your table here.
Chima Steakhouse
139 S Tryon St. | 704.601.4141
Enjoy a full Rodizio dinner served from noon to 8 p.m. on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Georges Brasserie
4620 Piedmont Row Dr, Ste 110 | 980.219.7409
Celebrate Christmas Eve wil brunch from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 – 9 p.m. Reserve your table here.
Ri Ra Charlotte
208 N Tryon St. | 704.333.5554
Once the gifts are open, head to Ri Ra Charlotte for a full Christmas Brunch from noon – 3 p.m. $40 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under, children three and under are complimentary. View full buffet offerings here.
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