Food & Drink

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

These local restaurants are serving up stress-free Christmas meals  

By Stephanie Russell December 18, 2023

GettyImages-1178757994-16-9-2000x1125-min

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of Seattle Magazine.

If you want to skip the prep, cleanup and chaos of holiday cooking, head to one of these restaurants for Christmas brunch or dinner. You won’t be alone trying to escape the cooking mess — studies show that 63% of adults will eat out this holiday season. Be sure to secure your reservation soon.

 

 

Stop by Elliot’s Oyster House in Seattle to enjoy waterfront views while munching on a variety of fresh seafood. 

11 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 24 

 

 

Reservations are required at Hotel Sorrento’s Christmas and Christmas Eve feast. The three-course menu features braised lamb shank with creamy polenta, porcini mushrooms, and braised sofrito. 

2 p.m, 5 p.m, and 8 p.m., Dec. 24 and Dec. 25

 

 

 

Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge in South Seattle hosts a festive holiday prix fixe menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and carefully crafted holiday dishes.  

5 p.m.- 10 p.m., Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 |$95/person

 

 

Christmas Eve brunch at Maximilien in downtown Seattle showcases a variety of French inspired dishes.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dec. 24 |$69/person

 

 

Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge in Belltown hosts a festive four-course dinner with savory bread pudding, prime rib, and gingerbread apple crisp. 

3 p.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 25 |$110/person

 

 

Enjoy the waterfront views at Lobster Shop in Tacoma while feasting on seafood and sipping a candy crush cocktail. 

3 p.m.- 10 p.m., Dec. 24

 

 

Goldfinch Tavern in downtown Seattle hosts a three-course Christmas dinner. Try the beet and crab salad, turkey, and chocolate cake. Reservations are required. 

5 p.m., Dec. 24 | $140/person

11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 25 | $165/adult, $70/child

 

 

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton hosts Christmas brunch and dinner. Take in Lake Washington views with a special holiday feast.  

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 24 and 25 

5 p.m.-10 p.m., Dec. 24 and 25

 

 

Enjoy a four-course dinner at The Lakehouse in Bellevue, highlighting the winter menu which features prime rib. 

4 p.m- 9 p.m., Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 |$95/adult, $35/child

 

 

In Ballard, Ray’s Boathouse offers a three-course meal of holiday favorites and seasonal specials. 

2 p.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 |$75/person

 

 

The Dining Room at Salish Lodge and Spa in Snoqualmie offers an iconic three course feast. Enjoy stunning views of Snoqualmie falls while you dine. 

5 p.m.- 9 p.m., Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 |$150/adult, $40/child

 

 

Taking a Waterways Cruise on South Lake Union is a stellar way to head into the holiday festivities. You’ll enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington with drinks and a buffet at your fingertips. 

6 p.m., Dec. 24|$128/adult, $63/child



 

Follow Us

New and Classic Wineries Collide at Taste Washington

New and Classic Wineries Collide at Taste Washington

The event, now in its third decade, showcases more than 200 Washington wineries

Brian Carter has been participating in Taste Washington since its inception in 1998, when it was held at the historic Paramount Theatre. At the time he was teaming up with Harry Alhadeff to craft wines under the Apex Cellars, Washington Hills, and W.B. Bridgeman labels...

Spring Into Seattle's Art Scene

Spring Into Seattle’s Art Scene

A season of premieres, performances, and pioneering art

This spring, Seattle's arts scene is your playground. Choose from a mix of music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

Must List: March 14-20

Must List: March 14-20

Laughs, bites, and blossoms

Catch The Fantasticks, a fun take on young love and overbearing parents. Enjoy local seafood and wine at Taste Washington, or laugh with Trevor Noah. Celebrate blooming cherries, and don’t miss the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Lauding Black History, Sports, and Diversity 

Lauding Black History, Sports, and Diversity 

Seattle celebrates Black History Month, sports achievements, LGBTQ+ awards, and a thriving creative economy

The Seattle/King County Clinic recently offered free health care to those in need for four days at the Seattle Center. More than 3,000 volunteers contributed to the initiative, and more than 2,900 received health care services worth more than $2.6 million...