Looking for a delicious meal from a local spot during the holidays? We’ve got you covered. Here is where to get Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner in Philly in 2023.
Fork
For Christmas Eve, Philadelphians can get a full Feast of the Seven Fishes experience while at Fork. Reservations are available from 4 to 8:30 p.m., and will feature a five-course prix fixe menu for $110 per person.
Highlights include mussel toast with tarragon, garlic and chilies; caviar and buckwheat sable; fluke crudo with radish and blood orange; monkfish terrine; grilled squid with roasted tomato preserves; and a choice of entrees for two spanning a whole roasted branzino or NY strip. The meal will also feature pizelles, plus, the option to add a wine pairing or oysters on the half shell.
306 Market St., forkrestaurant.com
Dim Sum House
Both the Rittenhouse and University City locations are making this holiday season easy by offering dine-in, takeout and even delivery for both Christmas Eve and Day. Available from noon to 8:30 p.m., Philadelphians can order off of the regular menu and even cocktails to go. There’s also a special Christmas pre-fix available, titled Feast for All for $250 (note, it has to be pre-ordered by Dec. 23).
Highlights from the menu here include a 1/2 Peking Duck with 8 bao buns, scallions and cucumbers, 3 dim sum choices, rice and noodle dishes and much more.
1930 Chestnut St., dimsum.house and 3939 Chestnut St., dimsum.house
A Mano
Diners can enjoy a special prix-fixe four-course menu from Townsend Wentz’s BYOB. Priced at $85 per person, the menu will feature “beloved pasta-centric dishes” found on the restaurant’s usual menu, along with carefully curated special additions for guests to enjoy, a release states. Reservations are available on Resy.
2244 Fairmount Ave., amanophl.com
El Camino Real
This hotspot is offering an order-ahead/take-out option for Christmas Eve and Day meals. Holiday packages can feed 2 (for $110), 4 (for $180), or 8 (for $300). Philadelphians will be able to pick through an assortment of options, with highlights including brown sugar bourbon glazed ham, braised brisket pot roast with red wine au jus, smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, orange honey glazed carrots, parker house rolls, a red velvet roll and more.
1040 N. 2nd St., elcaminophilly.com
Forsythia
Philadelphians have a week of opportunities to indulge for Christmas dinner in Philadelphia (now through Dec. 23). Dubbed Bûche de Noël, the experience spans four tasting courses, an entree, and a dessert for $95 per person. Reservations are available via Resy.
Highlights include oysters with uni mignonette and osetra caviar; wagyu beef tartare with Jimmy Nardello pepper, beef fat hollandaise, and black truffle; Scallop Crudo with noir cured foie gras, preserved lemon, and hazelnut; Escargot with chartreuse almond butter, and bergamot croutons; Dry Aged Rohan Duck Breast A L’Orange with caramelized endive, satsuma, and pistachio; and a dessert course of Nutella Bûch de Noël.
233 Chestnut St., forsythiaphilly.com
Urban Farmer
As a release states, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a selection of holiday specials from Executive Chef Sonny Ingui in addition to its à la carte menu.
Highlights include the Pennsylvania ham ($28) with a maple and stone ground mustard glaze, 1855 beef ribeye ($50) with shallot merchant du vin sauce and horseradish creme fraiche, or a slice of bourbon pecan pie ($12) served with cardamom-spiced chantilly cream. Reservations are available online.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
Square 1682
Locals can head to this Center City hotspot for Christmas Eve dinner (and grab some brunch the next day as well.)
Highlights for dinner (with seatings available from 5 to 9 p.m.) include a burrata flatbread ($15) with heirloom tomato, basil, and bang cauda; duck wings ($15) made with sambal, honey, sesame, and lime; brussel sprouts ($14) topped with smoked bacon and soubise; seared farro island salmon ($30) served with confit potato and coriander yogurt; red curry and roots ($22) with bomba rice and coconut milk; a half jerk chicken ($32) topped with roasted cabbage and 1682 hot sauce; and a 16oz ribeye ($52) accompanied by brown butter potatoes and horseradish demi.
To end things on a sweet note, dessert options span blood orange cheesecake ($10) and chocolate layer cake ($10) topped with a graham cracker crumble and whipped cream. For brunch, diners can head back to Square 1682 on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to indulge in dishes like duck wings and waffles, cobbler French toast and much more.
121 S 17th St., square1682.com
