The most wonderful time of the year is here. But who wants to spend the holidays in the kitchen?
Like Thanksgiving, several restaurants in Greater Cincinnati cater Christmas dinner. So sit back, relax, enjoy the Yuletide season and let a local eatery do all the cooking for you. Who says you can’t take credit for the delicious spread? You did pay for it after all.
Continue below for a list of local restaurants (and national chains) where you can get Christmas meals to-go.
Greater Cincinnati has many places that offer Christmas meals to-go.
Where to get carryout meals in Cincinnati for ChristmasBob Evans
Celebrate Christmas with Bob Evan’s signature Farmhouse Feast, available for pre-order now through Dec. 24 for pick-up or delivery.
Locations may vary. bobevans.com.
Honey Baked Ham
Honey Baked Ham offers a variety of holiday dinner packages that feature classic oven-roasted turkey or the chain’s signature ham available for pick-up or delivery.
Locations may vary. honeybaked.com.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel offers “heat ‘n serve” holiday meals for pick-up from Dec. 21-28. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance.
Locations may vary. crackerbarrel.com.
Mexi-Q
Mexi-Q offers holiday catering for pick-up or delivery now through January 2025. Call, text or visit the restaurant’s Facebook page, facebook.com/mexiq2018, for more information.
6676 Tri Way Drive, Mason. mexican-bbq.com.
Wyoming Meat Market
Wyoming Meat Market offers Christmas catering at its Wyoming and Covington locations. Orders must be placed by Dec. 20. Holiday menu options include mini barbecue meatballs, twice-baked potatoes, stuffed mushrooms, duck, goose, wagyu tenderloin and more. To place an order, call 513-821-2200.
513 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. instagram.com/wyomingmeatmarket
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
Midwest Best BBQ is taking holiday catering orders now through Sunday, Dec. 15. Pick-up is from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. Menu options include ham or smoked turkey breast, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, winter salad and sweet potato souffle, as well as a variety of brunch options.
669 Justice Court, Loveland. midwestbestbbq.com/thanksgiving.
What’s Christmas without dessert? Cracker Barrel offers whole pies in pumpkin, apple streusel, chocolate pecan, pecan, and cinnamon roll pie, each for $13.99.
Incline Smoke Shack at 13 Below
Pre-order holiday dinner meal kits at Incline Smoke Shack all December. Meal kits feed up to six people and include an appetizer, dinner with sides, a salad and a sweet treat for dessert.
7391 Forbes Road, Sayler Park. facebook.com/inclinesmokeshack.
Sweets & Meats BBQ Catering & Food Truck
Sweets & Meats BBQ is selling holiday packs that come with apple dressing stuffed pork loin, macaroni and cheese, roasted root vegetables, mashed potatoes with gravy and a dessert of your choice. Orders are accepted through Dec. 20. Pick-up must be scheduled between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
2249 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington. sweetsandmeatsbbq.com.
Buck’s Riverside Grill
Buck’s Riverside Grill offers several Christmas dinner packages for two, five or 10 people. Meals can be picked up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 24. To place a catering order, call 513-718-8429.
100 Front St., New Richmond. facebook.com/bucksrsg.
Morton’s the Steakhouse
Morton’s is offering $50 off catering orders of $350 or more with the code “HOLIDAY50.” This offer is valid Monday through Friday only through Dec. 31.
441 Vine St., Downtown. www.mortons.com.
Chart House
Chart House offers two meal kit options, prime rib or citrus salmon. Pre-orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Dec. 22. Delivery and pick-up take place between noon and 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Day.
405 Riverboat Row, Newport. www.chart-house.com.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy offers holiday bundles available through Jan. 8. Holiday packages come with a starter, a pasta, two entrees and a dessert.
7875 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township. www.maggianos.com.
Many places offer carryout options for Christmas dinner.
Brio Italian Grille
Brio Italian Grille offers holiday catering for 10 or more people. The catering menu includes fresh salads, signature pastas, such as lasagna or Pasta Brio, and specialty entrees such as chicken Milanese and grilled salmon.
To find a location near you, visit www.brioitalian.com.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Bravo! Italian Kitchen offers holiday catering for 10 or more people. The catering menu includes fresh salads, signature pastas, such as lasagna, Pasta Bravo or Pasta Woozie, and specialty entrees including chicken marsala, chicken parmesan and grilled salmon.
To find a location near you, visit www.bravoitalian.com.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Holiday pre-orders must be placed by Wednesday, Dec. 18, for pick-up on Dec. 23 or 24. The menu includes a herb-rubbed prime rib with au jus and horseradish sauce, salad, parmesan mashed potatoes, asparagus with roasted garlic thyme butter, bread and whipped butter, and bananas foster bread pudding.
5075 Deerfield Blvd, Mason. firebirdsrestaurants.com.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is accepting holiday catering order by Dec. 22. Pick-up is available Dec. 19-24.
To find a location near you, visit wholefoodsmarket.com.
Bee’s Barbecue
Bee’s Barbecue is currently taking holiday catering pre-orders, available while supplies last. Options include smoked brisket or smoked bone-in ham. Pick-up takes place Dec. 21 and 22.
To find a location near you, visit beesbarbecue.com.
Crown Republic Restaurant Group
Crown Republic is offering both full meal kits and a la carte options. Preorders must be placed by 1 p.m. Dec. 18. Pick-up takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24 at Five on Vine in Over-the-Rhine.
1324 Vine Street, Over-the-Rhine. crgcincy.com/holiday-dinner-2024
The New York strip Christmas dinner from Crown Republic Gastropub.
Pickles & Bones Barbecue
Pickles & Bones is selling “heat and serve” holiday meal kits available for pick-up Monday, Dec. 23. The menu includes red wine braised pot roast, mashed potatoes, rosemary roasted winter vegetables, Brussels sprouts and broccoli salad, buttermilk biscuits and more. Call 513-317-2214 to order.
887a Business 28, Milford. picklesandbones.com.
Out of Thyme
Out of Thyme is selling holiday meal kits that serve up to 10 people. Orders must be picked up by 6 p.m. Dec. 23 or between noon and 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Customers have a choice between beef tenderloin with red wine sauce and sage and apple turkey breast with gravy, as well as a variety of sides, bread and desserts. Out of Thyme is also selling holiday appetizer trays that serve up to 20 people.
11915 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township. outofthymechef.com.
The Fresh Market
Fresh Market offers a variety of meal packages and a la carte options ranging from classic holiday ham meals to prime rib meals and holiday brunch spreads. Online ordering is currently available now through 2 p.m. Dec. 22. Pick-up is Dec. 21-24.
To find a location near you visit, thefreshmarket.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Christmas 2024: Where to get carryout meals in Cincinnati