The presents are en route, hidden, or wrapped, and all that’s left on the agenda is that dreaded Christmas dinner. Instead of adding cooking and cleanup to your holiday to-do list, we’ve curated a list of eateries willing to do all the hard work for you. Plus you’ll be supporting incredible local restaurants who need all the love they can get this holiday. So sit back, relax, and let somebody else do the cooking this Christmas season. Check out our top picks for Christmas dining in Utah:
Salt Lake City and The Wasatch Front
Arlo
Hosting a Christmas Eve feast has never been easier with Arlo’s new holiday meal kits. Each kit serves four to six people and is complete with amazing sides, cocktail mixes and more—just add your own main protein! Orders can be placed here.
The Aerie
Snowbird is hosting two special dinners at The Aerie on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. While the menu’s are still pending, you can be sure to enjoy a unique winter evening of flavor and fun. Stay afterward for a firework show and balloon drop.
Bambara
Enjoy a relaxing Christmas Day brunch with Bambara. The restaurant’s new Chef JV has curated a lovely menu with standouts like a seafood display, Duck Confit Croquettes, Intermountain Mushroom Risotto and more. Select reservation times available, $100 per person. Make your reservation here.
La Caille
Every Sunday, La Caille hosts a special Santa Brunch with menu highlights like Berry Lemon Curd Pancakes, Ham & Gruyere Cheese Omelet, Filet Benedict and more. Make your reservations online, here.
Cucina Wine Bar
Cucina is reprising their New Year’s Eve wine dinner this year, with just 30 seats available. Ring in the New Year with a six-course gourmet dinner and exquisite wine pairings. $200 per person on Dec. 31st, 6 p.m. Reserve your seat here.
Current Fish & Oyster
Ring in the New Year with a seafood feast at Current. For $95 diners can enjoy delicious earth and sea items like Mahi Maji, Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes and Caviar. Make your reservations here.
Francks Restaurant
French restaurant Franck’s is hosting two special holiday dinners this season on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. On Christmas Eve, diners will enjoy a delectable five-course feast with items like Yorkshire Pudding, Wagyu Beef Cheek, Carmelized Grouper and more. Join the restaurant on Dec. 31st for another upscale course dinner with seven courses and an optional wine pairing. View the whole menu and make your reservations here.
Harmon’s
Take the stress out of cooking with heat-and-serve dishes from Harmon’s. Options include Deluxe Ham Dinner, Plant-Based Holiday Meal, Green Chile Porki Tamale Meal and more. A La Carte items available, find them all here.
Laurel Brasserie & Bar
Enjoy a tried-and-true Christmas Buffet at the Grand America’s Laurel Brasserie & Bar. The restaurant is offering its festive feast on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Reservations are required, make yours here.
Little America
Little America’s Christmas brunch is back this year for both Xmas eve and day. Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis at their Lucky H Buffet and The Coffee Shop.
Mar|Muntanya
The Spanish Basque-inspired restaurant inside the sleek Hyatt Regency hotel welcomes diners to a holiday brunch of bites and bubbles. Enjoy hearty Spanish tapas along with brunch faves inside their cozy outdoor Alpen Globes. Reservations available on Tock.
Salt Republic
Enjoy a decadent Christmas Day brunch buffet at The Salt Republic with items like Pumpkin Brulee Cake, Slow-Roasted Ribeye and Applewood Smoked Ham. $75 for adults, children 12 and under eat for $37. Afterward, head up to the Hyatt’s balcony for photos with Santa and other holiday vignettes. Reservations available on tock.
Tuscany Restaurant
Christmas Eve reservations at Tuscany are now available! For one-night only the restaurant will be serving a special holiday menu featuring Wagyu Short Rib, Grilled Australian Lamb Chob, Pan Seared Nantucket Scallop and more. $100 per seat. Click here to make reservations.
Urban Hill
Ring in the New Year with Chef Nick Zocco’s curated four-course menu for $139 per guest. Menu highlights include Bourbon Glazed Texas Qual, Day Boat Scallops, Spanish Blue Fin Tuna, Black Truffle Risotto and more. View the entire menu, and make reservations, here.
Park City and the Wasatch Back
The Goldener Hirsch Inn
Gather with loved ones on New Year’s Eve \ at Goldener Hirsch, where a five-course prix fixe holiday menu has been curated by the award-winning culinary team. $195 per person, reservations available on OpenTable. The restaurant is also hosting a special brunch on New Year’s Day featuring savory house-made pastries, a mimosa bar and plenty of spirited toasting.
Grub Steak
Grub Steak’s New Years Eve dinner includes a Beef Wellington, Creamed Spinach, Chocolate Lava Cake and more. $89.75 per person, for reservations call 435-649-8060.
Homestead Resort
Midway’s Homestead Resort is hosting three holiday dining events on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s. Their NYE dinner features a unique menu at Simon’s restaurant with a special menu, live music and a countdown to midnight.
Hill’s Kitchen
Make a feast for eight in as little as an hour with Hill’s Kitchen’s heat-and-serve feasts. For $345 you’ll receive Niman Ranch Rib Roast, Fennel & Herb Crusted Salmon, Winter Squash, Alpine Swiss & Gruyere Potato Au Gratin and more. . Additional sides available for purchase. Pickup Dec. 24th. Place your order here.
Hyatt Centric Park City
Hyatt is hosting 12 Days of Centric with festive holiday activities and delicious meals. Check out their Christmas eve Prix-Fixe dinner, or Christmas Buffet for an unforgettable dining experience. Full menus and reservations here.
The Mariposa at Deer Valley
Enjoy a four-course New Years Eve Dinner at Deer Valley’s The Mariposa. The upscale steakhouse will also offer a Laurent Perrier Champagne pairing. $90 per person, make your reservation here.
Montage Deer Valley
The Montage is hosting four unique holiday specials this season, including a Christmas Buffet with live music, and a NYE dinner with a four-course menu. Find all menus here.
Pendry Park City
Hosted at Pendry’s KITA restaurant and Apres Pendry, guests can enjoy an array of holiday celebrations from a NYE party to a NYE dinner at KITA. Menus and reservations are available here.
Purple Sage
Western American bistro Purple Sage invites you to join their New Year’s Eve celebration with a coursed meal, featuring items like Chicken Tamale Pancakes, Braised Buffalo Short Rib, Butternut Squash Ravioli and House-made Butterscotch Pudding. $145 per person. Reservations available here.
Riverhorse on Main
Ring in 2025 with a 5-course plated dinner, live music, and champagne toast at midnight at Riverhorse on Main’s annual New Year’s Eve bash. Extremely limited seating begins at 7 p.m., reservations available via email at events@riverhorseparkcity.com
Windy Ridge Bakery
Order signature holiday sides and desserts, or a complete holiday dinner! Favorites include scalloped potatoes, whipped sweet potato, dinner rolls and sauteed green beans. Don’t forget a signature Mile High Apple Pie from Windy Ridge Bakery, a Christmas staple, available for pick-up before Christmas Day. To order, click here. Orders close on 12/16 at 5 p.m.
350 Main
Indulge in a 4-course dinner on New Year’s Eve starting with Hamachi Crudo, Crispy Cauliflower and Pork Belly. Mains include options of Charred Elk Chops, Muscovy Duck Breast or Creole Seared Scallops. $150 per person, reservations available here.
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