Members of the Park City Area Restaurant Association are cooking up multi-course Christmas feasts, buffets and festive baking and craft workshops as the year nears its end.
“From unbelievable gingerbread displays, intimate dinners, and lively NYE celebrations, our restaurant community is brimming with holiday cheer and ready to help guests start or carry on their treasured holiday traditions,” the association’s executive director Ginger Wicks said. “On behalf of our members, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season filled with stiff drinks, delicious meals, and precious moments shared with loved ones.”
Visit parkcityrestaurants.com for the most up-to-date information on holiday specials.
Current offerings include:
Alpine Distilling Social Aid & Pleasure Club
Stop in for a new winter cocktail menu, or purchase a curated Distiller’s Box, which includes Alpine Elevated Gin, Preserve Liqueur, AngeVert Herbal Liqueur, Persistent Vodka, and Spicy Lafayette Whiskey. Additional gift options include an Alpine Aromatic Collection, a one-time release of the Holiday Gin Liqueur, final release of Mountain Moonshine, limited release of Stein Eriksen Aquavit, and fun stocking stuffers such as Alpine Distilling Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup, Hydrating Chapstick, a holiday release of Alpine Distilling & Park City Coffee Roasters Barrel-Aged Coffee, and the Alpine Distilling Ritual Chocolate Gin Juniper Lavendar Chocolate Bar.
Deer Valley Resort
Gingerbread House
Saturday, Dec. 7-Monday, Dec. 23 | 3:30-5 p.m.
Join Deer Valley’s pastry pros for a festive time decorating a personalized gingerbread house. With a cup of hot cocoa in hand, gingerbread dreams come to life with an array of frostings, candies, confections, and cheer. $72 per person.
NYE Dinner at The Mariposa
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Four-course dinner including a Laurant Perrier Champagne pairing. Festive NYE party favors and valet parking are included. $90 per person.
Flanagan’s on Main
Monday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Dec. 29
Traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast — for Christmas! Start with butternut squash leek soup or honey crisp salad, followed by turkey and homemade mashers, brown gravy, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Save room for bourbon bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream. The Christmas menu will be available for $50 per person. The regular menu and kids’ menu will also be available.
Hill’s Kitchen
Christmas Eve Dinner
$345 serving eight guests
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. pick-up on Dec. 24
Hill’s Kitchen is offering a Christmas Eve Dinner to go serving eight guests. Dinner includes Niman Ranch Rib Roast, Fennel & Herb Crusted Salmon, Glazed Beet & Treviso Salad, Alpine Swiss & Gruyere Potato Au Gratin, Haricot Vert Almondine & Dried Cranberry Roasted Fennel & Winter Squash. Sides include Roasted Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese, Cheddar Biscuits with Honey Butter, Honey Roasted Carraway Carrots, Two Dozen Pancetta Devis Eggs and Caesar Salad.
Grub Steak
New Years Eve
$89.75 per person
Grub Steak’s New Years Eve dinner will include a choice of House, Caesar Salad or Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup. Entrée includes Beef Wellington with a choice of Baked Potato, Mashed Potato, Creamed Spinach, Prospector Rice or French Fries. Dessert includes a choice of Chocolate Lava Cake or Fresh Berries. Call 435.649.8060 for reservations.
Hyatt Centric
12 Days of Centric
Saturday, Dec. 21-Wednesday, Jan. 1
All are welcome to enjoy the 12 Days of Centric with festive holiday activities fun for all ages. Activities include cookie decorating, Breakfast with Santa, Letters to Santa, Earth Wings Interactive Bird Show, Yoga, Snowman Building, Christmas Movies, Christmas Buffet, S’mores, NYE dinner, and more. Open to hotel guests and the general public.
Christmas Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 5-10 p.m.
Three-course menu featuring a robust salad, mains to choose from including Pan-Seared Sea Scallop, Wagyu Bavette Steak, or Mushroom Bolognese, and dark chocolate torte for dessert. $70 for adults, $35 for kids 5-12 and free for kids under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.
Christmas Buffet
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Savor an abundant buffet with prime rib and ham carving stations, accompaniments of seared salmon, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, broccolini and baby carrots, veal bratwurst stuffing, pimento mac n cheese, wild rice and sweet potato hash, salads, artisanal cheese, and decadent desserts including apple pie crème brulee, marble swirl cheesecake, gingerbread cupcakes and more. $99.75 for adults, $50 for kids 5-12 and free for kids under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.
NYE Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 7-10 p.m.
Three-course dinner of soup or salad, mains of EPC House Lobster Ravioli, Petite Wagyu Filet, or Mushroom Ramen, and luxurious chocolate layer cake for dessert. $99 for adults, $55 for kids 5-12 and free for kids under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.
Montage Deer Valley
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 14, Saturday, Dec. 21 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Partake in a morning with Santa over a festive breakfast buffet. Children ages 3-14 are invited to have a magical time decorating their own gingerbread house. Be sure to stop by Vista Lounge to see the handmade Gingerbread House display that pays tribute to the surrounding areas of Montage Deer Valley.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 5-9:30 p.m.
Dine at Apex for a holiday-themed dinner with a three-course, prix-fixe menu. $135 for adults, $55 for children.
Christmas Buffet
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
After catching some morning runs, celebrate the holiday with an elegant, multi-station, buffet-style holiday meal in Apex with live music. $95 for adults, $45 for children.
Christmas Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 25 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Three-course holiday meal in Apex. $150 for adults, $60 for children.
NYE Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Four-course prix-fixe menu during two seatings. 6 p.m. seating: $175 for adults, $75 for children. 9 p.m. seating (adults only): $225 per person.
Pendry Park City
Gingerbread House Decorating
Saturday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 27 | 2-4 p.m.
Afternoon of Gingerbread house-making and decorating. $45 per person.
Holiday Meals at KITA
Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 | 5-10 p.m.
The Japanese steak and sushi restaurant will feature a delicious holiday Dry Aged Prime Rib special this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Early reservations are encouraged because space is limited.
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Saturday, Dec. 28 | 2-4 p.m.
For both beginners and experienced bakers who want to add joy to their holiday celebrations. $45 per half-dozen cookies.
New Year’s Eve at Après Pendry
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Featuring craft cocktails, small bites, champagne toast and a countdown celebration with live music and DJ sets. Open to the public, first come for availability, reservations not accepted or required.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at KITA
Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Five-course prix-fixe dinner, champagne, and plenty of dazzle to start 2025 off right. View the menu. $225 per person.
Purple Sage
Tuesday, Dec. 31
NYE menu of chicken tamale pancakes, iceberg lettuce wedge salad or tomato and green chile soup, an entrée of halibut, braised buffalo short rib, or butternut squash ravioli, and house made butterscotch pudding or sister restaurant Café Terigo’s bread pudding. $145 per person. Call 435-655-9505 for reservations.
Riverhorse on Main
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Multi-course dinner specially curated for Riverhorse’s annual NYE Bash. Wine pairings will be available upon request. Seating times begin at 7 p.m., with the last seating available at 9 p.m. To RSVP, email [email protected].
Stein Eriksen Lodge
Holiday Gingerbread Display
Through Jan. 1
Stop in the Main Lodge to witness this year’s gravity-defying hot air balloon-themed gingerbread display. The scene sits near the 32-foot-tall Christmas tree as part of the Lodge’s holiday décor and will be on display through the New Year.
Create Your Own Gingerbread House
Saturday, Dec. 21, and Saturday, Dec. 28 | 4:30 p.m.
Visitors can try making their own gingerbread displays. Gingerbread, icing and all the decorations are included. $50 per child (or adult!) Call the concierge to book at 435-645-6460.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Friday, Dec. 27 | 4:30 p.m.
Join Stein’s annual holiday cookie decorating tradition. Cookies, decorations and icing will be provided. No reservation is required and no fee to join in.
The Spur Bar & Grill
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Tickets are now on sale for The Spur’s NYE celebration. $275 per person for festivities in the back bar and $225 per person in the upstairs bar.
Windy Ridge Bakery
Choose from bouche de noel, spiced berry pie, and mile-high apple pies, along with chocolate decadence cake (gf) to complete a delicious holiday spread. Ham and Swiss quiche and tomato and spinach quiche are also available. Pre-order online by Monday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. for pick up on Tuesday, Dec. 24 by 4 p.m.
Windy Ridge Café
Complete holiday meal for four to go, featuring maple glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, sweet potatoes with candied pecans and marshmallows, mixed greens salad, and dinner rolls. A la carte sides are also available. Place orders online by Monday, Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. for pick up on Tuesday, Dec. 24 by 6 p.m.
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