Christmas dinner is a holiday in and of itself, so it makes sense that we find ways to make it special year after year. With friends, family, and all of the holiday fixings, you can support local restaurants that are offering Christmas dinner experiences with dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of a great holiday meal, no matter if you’re at home or in the restaurant
- 1) Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Reap the benefits of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald’s award-winning cooking team in the comfort of your own home! The Holiday Dinner To-Go package offers a Christmas dining experience with everything you’d expect from a great holiday dinner, and more! Serving a loved one or a whole household? With meal options ranging from two to eight-person offerings, you’re covered. The Turkey and Prime Rib meals come with mouthwatering sides to compliment the main attraction, including whipped buttermilk mashed potatoes and Fairmont MAC scones. Pick up or delivery orders can be placed from now until January 3, meaning you and your loved ones can join in on the holiday dinner experience anytime in December. And, in partnership with Citadel Theatre, you can relax in post-meal bliss with a special Christmas Carol streamed performance! || 10065 100 St NW, 780-424-5181
2) Westin
While you focus on coming together with loved ones, let the Westin take care of dinner. The Holiday Turkey Dinner To Go promises a classic holiday feast complete with marinated and brined turkey, and a selection of sides from maple butternut squash soup to Yukon mashed potatoes! And since no holiday dinner could be truly complete without dessert, the Holiday Turkey Dinner To-Go offers a choice between eggnog cheesecake or baked apple pie with cinnamon whipped cream. With add-ons like the crispy crackled herb stuffed porchetta and potato cheese perogies, this meal is sure to hit the spot. Pick-up will be available December 24, 25 and 26 from 11:00 am-4:30 pm for orders placed before the 20, with packages tailored to family sizes from 2-15 people. || 10135 100 St NW, 780-426-3636.
3) XIX Nineteen
Experience holiday dinner the elegant way with the XIX Take-Home Christmas Dinner. This package is packed with bombs of flavour that take the Christmas meal experience to a whole new level. Tuck into the roasted Four Whistle Farm turkey breast, bacon-wrapped wagyu meatloaf, maple-glazed carrots, roasted sweet potatoes, and much more! Your family is sure to sing your praises (especially with a 10 minute prep time that basically counts as doing it yourself, right?) Pre-paid orders can be placed until the 23 or while supplies last, with pick-up time slots from noon to 6 pm. || 5940 Mullen Way, 780-395-1119
4) Bodega
Those seeking a twist on the traditional Christmas meal can pick from a variety of Family Style Dinners available at Bodega’s 124 St location, perfect for smaller families seeking a unique dining experience. The three dinner options range from a grilled meat trio with patatas bravas and roasted brussels sprouts, a grilled piri piri chicken paella, to the catch of the day with lobster risotto. Piri Piri Prawns and a cherry port cheesecake come with all options. For a veggie alternative to the classic Christmas dinner, Bodega also offers a whole menu of tapas with delicious vegetarian options that complement any holiday meal. Take-out delivery is available seven days a week, from 4 to 8 pm. || 12417 Stony Plain Rd., 780-250-6066
5) Braven
You’ve taken on so much this year, from the heart-warming to the stressful. Christmas dinner doesn’t need to be another item on your plate! Christmas with Braven features a special three-course holiday meal, plate-ready after some quick heating and serving. Diners have the choice between the Traditional Roast Turkey or Prime Rib options, with a selection of sides tailored to fit the taste profile of whichever main you prefer! Orders should be placed before Dec 21 to assure that you get the chance to tuck into your Christmas meal on time, with pickup times available on Dec 23 and 24 from 12-9 pm and 12-7 pm respectively. || JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District 10344 102 St., 780-784–8580
6) District Cafe and Bakery
Though it may not get as much attention, a good holiday breakfast is just as important as Christmas dinner itself. While you’re opening presents and sweeping away the wrappings, take time to sit down and enjoy the taste of District Cafe and Bakery at home before treating yourself to a day of relaxation. Their pick up and delivery menus are available as early as 7 am (9 am on Saturdays and Sundays) with a selection of breakfast favourites, like the avocado breakfast sandwich or the classic breakfast burrito. Their couriered catering service brings the bakery to the breakfast party with handmade buns, biscuits, and more carried right to your front door, nice and warm. || 10011 109 St., 780-705-7788
Did we miss anything? Look for your favourite Christmas dining spots in the WHERE Wish Book 2020! Read the full online version here.
