Still in need of some festive dine-in and take-out options for Christmas in Philly? We’ve got you covered.
Jansen
This Mt. Airy venue is offering a Take-and-Bake Beef Wellington package for the holiday, which includes a 14 oz beef wellington, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, gruyere potato cakes, and natural beef jus. The dinner is suited for two people, and comes out to be $150. There’s also an optional seafood medley featuring oysters, shrimp, lobster, and crab available for an additional $120.
Orders will be available for pickup on Monday, Dec. 23, between 3 to 5 p.m. To reserve, call 267-335-5041 or email jansentakeout@gmail.com.
7402 Germantown Ave., jansenmtairy.com
New June
New June just opened its doors in Brewerytown, and this micro-bakery and cake studio is currently offering Christmas Cookie Tins, available in two tiers: a standard box and a premium box. The standard ($55) includes 14+ cookies, while the premium option ($80) offers 18+ cookies. Flavors span salted butter chocolate chunk shortbread, toffee biscotti, peppermint bark black cocoa shortbread and much more.
2623 W. Girard Ave., new-june.com
Aqimero
Philadelphians can indulge in a holiday brunch for Christmas this year at the stylish and chic Aqimero restaurant (located inside the Ritz Carlton Hotel.) Available from noon to 5 p.m., the $95 per person five-course brunch includes a raw bar, assorted toast presentation, roasted lamb shank, holiday ham and more, with a complimentary mimosa or bellini option for those who imbibe. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
10 Avenue of the Arts, aqimero.com
Red Owl Tavern
This holiday season, Red Owl Tavern is teaming up with Philabundance Community Kitchen to offer the “Owl-idays Bake Shop.” The limited-time pop-up features holiday-inspired pastries, cookies and pies while benefiting Philabundance. The menu spans options like chocolate croissants, chocolate chip cookies, quiche lorraine, apple crisp, lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie and more.
The pop-up will be open through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com
Square 1682
Philadelphians can either dine-in or take-out at Square 1682 for Christmas Day. Dine-in menu options span havarti cheese arancini, Polish pickle soup, garlic whipped potatoes, deviled eggs, octopus, duck breast à l’orange, mushroom risotto, prime rib, Christmas cookie ice cream and more.
Additionally, Square 1682 is offering a Christmas Dinner To-Go, featuring herb-crusted short ribs, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brown butter delicate squash, baked mac & cheese, sautéed green beans, roasted potatoes with mustard vinaigrette, and John’s Chocolate Cake. Guests can also opt to add a 1/2 roasted duck à l’orange for $45. Meals are priced at $80 for two and include reheating instructions. To order dinner to-go, call 215-563-5008.
121 S. 17th St., square1682.com
Night Kitchen Bakery
Night Kitchen Bakery is offering a way to indulge in some treats while also enjoying a sweet activity. The Chestnut Hill venue’s cookie decorating boxes come out to be $30 each and include ¾ lb of vanilla shortbread dough, seasonal cookie cutters, and various sprinkles along with baking instructions. Locals can stop by the bakery and pick up your kit now through Christmas week, while supplies last.
7723-25 Germantown Ave., nightkitchenbakery.com
Sofitel Philadelphia
Those looking for options for Christmas in Philadelphia can head to Sofitel’s in-house restaurant, Chez Colette, for a holiday lunch buffet (available from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 25.) Priced at $69 per person ($35 for children under 12 years old), the experience will feature artisanal French cheese, braised beef short ribs, butternut squash bisque, wood plank fennel-dusted salmon, assorted mini cakes and more.
Reservations are available online via OpenTable.
120 S. 17th St., sofitel-philadelphia.com
Bolo
Bolo’s “Noche Buena Dinner” offers a Puerto Rican take on Christmas dinner. Available for take out between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the Dinner will feature a half roasted suckling pig, arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), pasteles, plátano maduro (sweet plantains), ensalada (salad), and flan (caramel custard dessert). Orders can be emailed to events@bologphl.com and come out to be $350.
In addition, Bolo will also be offering a half roasted pig option for $250 (the deadline for orders is Dec. 21.) The venue will also remain open the night of Dec. 24 as well, offering a suckling pig dinner for $45 per person.
2025 Sansom St., bolophl.com
Il Verdi
Those looking to dine by the ocean can head to Il Verdi in the Tropicana for their Feast of the Seven Fishes experience on Christmas Eve. As a release notes, the evening will unfold in four courses on Dec. 24, offering a variety of selections that include fresh seafood and handcrafted Italian favorites and finishing off with an Italian Pastry Sampler for dessert. The event is priced at $84.99 per person, more information can be found online.
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, caesars.com
