The happiest season of all gets even better as local restaurants prepare decadent fetes to celebrate the holiday. From a traditional feast of seven fishes on Christmas Eve to butternut squash and apple cider soup all the way down to chocolate peppermint torte, 'tis the season to be so very jolly.
Where to Eat on Christmas
Happy Holidays from our family to yours.
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Back to Top of ListCelebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas Dinner at Newport Harbor Island Resort.
Choose from a curated prix-fixe menu that truly captures the essence of holiday warmth and indulgence, featuring seasonal ingredients, traditional favorites, and modern twists, with each dish crafted to bring comfort and joy to your dining experience. Reserve your table for an unforgettable Christmas feast!
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
- Chestnut Soup
- Duck Breast
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Ferrero Rocher Torte
Holiday Menu
The Chanler
Back to Top of ListCobblestone street's glisten with new fallen sparkling snow, the smell of roasting chestnuts over the fire place, and the warm glow of lamp posts that illuminate the quaint seaside town of Newport. A Christmas spent with The Chanler will leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Dickens' novel.
Cara Restaurant embraces the magic of the season on Christmas Eve with a menu designed to reignite the childhood feeling of finding a gift under the tree, a surprise awaits with every dish in a special six-course or seven-course chef-selected menu. If you crave a more traditional menu, on Christmas Day, enjoy a four-course menu accompanied by a classical violinist.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
- Smoked Salmon
- Homemade Pasta
- Roasted Lobster
Holiday Menu
Stoneacre Brasserie
Back to Top of ListStoneacre Brasserie invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a specially curated three-course dinner on December 24th and 25th.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
- Alaskan King Crab
- Truffled Beef Carpaccio
- Coquilles St Jacques – Lobster & Scallops
- Cassoulet - Duck Confit
- Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Mousse
Holiday Menu
Hotel Viking
Back to Top of ListLet the talented team at the Hotel Viking do all the cooking this year. With a 3-Course Prix-Fixe on Christmas Eve, and a traditional Christmas Day breakfast, taste your way through a classically prepared Christmas offering at One Bellevue.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
- Apple Butternut Bisque
- Lobster Bisque
- Petite Duck Confit Wellington
- Buche de Noel
HOLIDAY MENUS
The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn
Back to Top of ListCelebrate Christmas Day at Castle Hill, who will be serving their traditional three-course menu with some holiday favorite twists throughout. The mansion will of course be adorned in Christmas cheer along with wood-burning fireplaces and live music.
Three-Course Brunch, $95 per person
For dining reservations, please email dining@castlehillinn.com and include your full name, phone number, number of guests, and any dietary restrictions.
HOLIDAY MENU
Open on Christmas EVE
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Read MorePlease note: Christmas restaurants and menus are added on a rolling basis. Please check back for the most up-to-date list.
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