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The spirit of Christmas is best found being surrounded by loved ones. And with some food. Whether you decide to dine out or bring food home, Los Angeles’ best restaurants are offering reservations and takeout for special meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See where to feast below.
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Website/ 8490 Sunset Blvd 90069
Crafted by culinary director and chef Ginger Pierce, 1 Hotel West Hollywood will have festive dining experiences on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On both Dec. 24 and 25, brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. will highlight two holiday specials—gingerbread waffles and country eggs benedict—alongside its a la carte menu, while dinner from 4 p.m. to close will feature the a la carte menu, braised beef short ribs and a peanut butter-dark chocolate parfait.
Website/ 9543 Culver Blvd 90232
Akasha Richmond’s Culver City restaurant will serve Christmas Eve dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Alongside seasonal holiday specials, diners can feast on tandoori chicken wings, Bali seafood curry, gochujang cauliflower and more.
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For a bounty of winter dishes, head to either location of A.O.C. on Dec. 24. The celebrated wine bar will showcase these seasonal menu items—such as the Liberty duck breast with verjus-poached quine and Westholme wagyu brisket with potato-gruyere gratin—alongside A.O.C. classics, like Lucques short ribs and Murillo’s eggnog. Elevating the holiday spirit, the space will be decorated and Dickensian carolers will sing throughout the evening.
Website/ 9876 Wilshire Blvd 90210
At Circa 55, The Beverly Hilton will host its Christmas Day jazz brunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring sweet and savory delights like scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, European breakfast pastries, bagels, butternut squash ravioli and brown sugar pineapple glaze spiral-cut ham. There will also be a kids’ corner, salad bar and dessert display. Then, from 5 to 9 p.m., Circa 55 will present a jazz buffet dinner complete with tapas, an international cheese station, seafood on ice and entrees like green bean casserole and rosemary citrus-baked sea bass.
Website/ 8171 Santa Monica Blvd 90046
Seafood lovers can set their sights on Connie & Ted’s for Christmas Eve dinner. The prix fixe experience loads up guests on a feast of lobster bisque, oysters, prime rib, rum pecan cake and other options.
Website/ 9785 S Santa Monica Blvd 90210
Between its excellent Italian-American cuisine and festive specials, La Dolce Vita makes for an exquisite spot for Christmas Eve dining. Secure a reservation so that you don’t miss out on lamb chops, stuffed shells and Little Nicky’s Pancakes, the housemade eggnog cocktail featuring D’ussé Cognac, Amontillado Sherry and Kalani Coconut Liqueur.
Website/ 1910 Ocean Way 90405
Hotel Casa del Mar will offer both brunch and dinner on Christmas Day. For $125 per person, begin the special day with French toast, glazed ham, Dungeness crab cakes and other flavorsome breakfast and lunch options. Then, the $125 per person dinner will have options like prime rib roast, stuffed conchiglion, a winter kale salad and Dungeness crab tart. Either time you dine, there will also be an extravagant dessert display.
Website/ 8225 Beverly Blvd 90048
On Dec. 24, Jar will have its traditional a la carte menu, featuring dishes like crab deviled eggs, pot roast, duck fried rice, onion rings and more. Reservations are open from 5 to 9 p.m. and walk-ins are welcome at the bar.
Website/ 5722 Melrose Ave 90038
For contemporary California cuisine, Kali will ensure a cozy, elegant family-style meal for Christmas Eve dinner. The three-course menu features options like chicken liver mousse, creamed polenta, bone-in pork chop with spiced apples, roasted Tahitian squash, eggnog gelato with candy cane crumble and more.
Website/ 6703 Melrose Ave 90038
For $165 per person, Meteora’s five-course tasting menu offers diners the chance at a multi-sensory experience for Christmas Eve.
Website/ 1700 Ocean Ave 90401
Paired with ocean views, chef Michael Mina’s Christmas Day dinner will offer a prix fixe menu of Mediterranean dishes with seasonal flavors. Reservations are available from 2 to 8 p.m.
Website/ 1 Pico Blvd 90405
Picturesque in an oceanside setting, 1 Pico promises exquisite dining all through the holidays. Christmas Eve dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. will feature a three-course prix fixe with dishes like Maine scallops, porcini mushroom soup, Chilean sea bass and prime beef filet. Then, Christmas Day will begin with a three-course brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with options that include salmon crudo, Maine lobster and Iberico biscuit benedict. Later, Christmas Day dinner (5:30 to 9 p.m.) trades in a specialized menu of butternut squash soup, lobster bolognese, wagyu braised short rib and more.
Website/ 120 Colorado Ave 90401
Located in The Pierside, executive chef David Yamaguchi’s Christmas Day dinner will showcase seasonally inspired bites, such as a honey-nut squash tostada from Tutti Frutti Farms in Lompoc.
Website/ 6317 Wilshire Blvd 90048
From 5 to 8 p.m., Videre will present a three-course Christmas dinner paired with rooftop views. Menu highlights include heirloom carrots with queso fresco and roasted peppers, roasted chicken, steak frites and a s’mores dessert.
Website/ 3599 Hayden Ave 90232
Take home a Michelin-starred dinner courtesy of chef Jordan Kahn. For $220 per person, Vespertine will provide an eclectic holiday meal available for pickup on Dec. 23. Menu highlights include mulled heirloom apple cider, parsnip soup, Liberty Farms duck, black truffle risotto and white chocolate peppermint bark.
Website/ 416 W 8th St 90014
From 5 to 9 p.m., ground-floor restaurant The Exchange will host a Christmas Eve dinner of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Alongside its standard menu, specials for the evening include whole grilled branzino, roasted chicken, ribeye, clams casino and crispy pumpkin with parmesan mousse. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Website/ 1415 Ocean Ave 90401
For yuletide charm along the coast, Sirena at The Georgian will elevate Christmas Day dining with limited-time specials. At brunch, opt between a Dungeness crab avocado benedict and Maine lobster omelet, while at dinner, jump on the opportunity to feast on beef bourguignon, clams oreganata, Maine lobster linguine, a chicory salad with spiced poached pears and butternut squash ravioli.
Website/ 269 E Palm Ave 91502
Burbank newcomer Palma Ristorante is making sure you have a decadent and satisfying Christmas. Open on Christmas day, it will offer its standard menu alongside a whole imported Iberico pig.
Website/ 930 Hilgard Ave 90024
At W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills, keep your Christmas Eve and Day meal classic at STK. The steakhouse will offer dine-in and takeout dinners brimming with flavorsome dishes like cornbread, herbs and cranberry stuffing, shallot and thyme confit turkey thighs, maple-baked sweet potato, parmesan-crusted Yukon gold potatoes, gravy and cranberry orange chutney.
Website/ 9040 Sunset Blvd 90069
From 5:30 to 9 p.m., Ardor at the West Hollywood Edition will present its quintessential vegetable-forward approach to Christmas and Christmas Eve dinner. The four-course menu begins with milk bread and a choice of starters like butternut squash bisque, crispy Brussel Caesar and bass crudo, followed by main course options including Mary’s Duck Breast, Baja-Striiped Bass, prime filet and truffles and roasted chestnut ravioli. The experience is finalized by a Vacherin Mont Blanc with candied chestnuts and coconut dacquoise. Reservations are open.
Website/ 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212
The Blvd will offer two festive three-course dining experiences by chef Rafael Alcala. On Christmas Eve, dine between 5 to 9:30 p.m., enjoying dishes like maple-spiced glazed duck breast or wagyu New York striploin, followed by desserts akin to a Yule log or Christmas wreath. Live music will also fill the air from 6 to 9 p.m. On Christmas Day, the celebration continues with a menu featuring choices such as beef wellington and miso-glazed sea bass and desserts like apple crumble cheesecake. Dining is available between 11:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., with live music from noon to 3 p.m.
Website/ 100 S Grand Ave 90012
Spend the holidays at San Laurel by José Andrés at Conrad Los Angeles. This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, indulge in a special tasting menu that highlights California cuisine through Andrés' signature Spanish lens. Shared family-style, the menu features favorites like coca escalivada with mussels in escabeche, Vermicelli mac n’ cheese with baby squid and lobster tails with sherry wine and lobster bisque.
Website/ 468 N Bedford Dr 90210
Crustacean Beverly Hills is offering a Christmas Eve dinner with three exclusive specials to celebrate the holiday season. Indulge in the lobster, potato and leek soup, followed by the rich and flavorful five-spiced roast duck with duck fat rice and raspberry hoisin. For dessert, enjoy The Snow Globe—a treat featuring whipped banana chantilly, vanilla wafer crumble and meringue.
Website/ 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212
Executive chef Drew Rosenberg will present a three-course menu on Christmas Eve featuring starters like Japanese scallop carpaccio and Dungeness crab tartlet, alongside entrée options such as 35-day dry-aged ribeye, Japanese Kobe red wine wagyu filet and wild mushroom risotto. Complete the feast with sides and desserts like the Mont Blanc pavlova or chocolate soufflé. Priced at $180 per adult and $65 for children 6 to 12, this meal is served from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 24. Tables can now be reserved.
Website/ 2025 Avenue of the Stars 90067
Lumière, Fairmont Century Plaza’s French brasserie,will have a pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Priced at $125 per person, the four-course meal includes options like lobster thermidor, slow-braised beef cheek and a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Lumière’s à la carte menu will also be available. Reservations are open on OpenTable for both evenings.
Website/ 740 N Fairfax Ave 90046
A coveted Christmastime experience, Genghis Cohen may already be fully booked on Dec. 25, but the Fairfax institution still has a few reservations left for Christmas Eve dining. Snag a spot as soon as possible for a feast of flavorsome NYC-style Chinese dishes.
Website/ 421 N Rodeo Dr 90210
The Hideaway promises a flavorful escape for the holidays. On Christmas Eve, it will rise to the occasion with a festive three-course dinner for $85 per person, featuring specialties like the chile morita braised lamb shank and options to enhance the experience with tequila or wine flights. On Christmas Day, start your celebrations with a brunch full of delights like a churro sticky bun and the breakfast burger with black truffle aioli.
Website/ 322 N Pass Ave 91505
Celebrate Christmas at FYC Bar and Kitchen in Burbank’s Hotel Amarano. On Dec. 25 from 3 to 10 p.m., enjoy a three-course holiday menu for $70 per person (excluding wine and cocktails). Indulge in festive flavors like butternut squash soup, applewood bacon-wrapped filet mignon and desserts such as chocolate cava cake or crème brûlée. Reservations are recommended.
Website/ 4175 Admiralty Way 90292
Jamaica Bay Inn’s Christmas Day meal at Beachside Restaurant will span three courses of your choice for dishes. Begin with tomato bisque or a Christmas Salad, while choosing from prime rib, salmon and a vegetarian fettuccine for the entree. It all concludes with a chocolate mousse cake.
Website/ 9291 Burton Way 90210
Savor the season at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills with a luxurious holiday dining experience at the recently opened Costa Covo Osteria. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, indulge in a three-course menu for $125 per person featuring dishes like chestnut soup, honeynut square tortellini and parmesan-braised short rib. Finish on a sweet note with desserts inspired by holiday themes, including the Ornament, which consists of chocolate, peppermint and coffee, as well as Gift, which is made of passionfruit, hazelnut and caramel.
Website/ 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy 90265
Carbon Beach Club at Malibu Beach Inn is offering exceptional holiday dining with exclusive prix fixe menus alongside the regular offerings. For Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy a four-course meal featuring oysters, linguine vongole, lobster arrabbiata, scallops and a choice of tiramisu or blood orange sorbet for dessert. Christmas Day offers a festive spread with butternut squash salad, black cod, cappelletti pasta, grilled hanger steak and a delicious poached pear or chocolate torte for dessert. Reservations are available via OpenTable or by calling directly.
Website/ 13534 Bali Way 90292
At Marina del Rey Hotel waterfront restaurant, Salt, savor a candlelit Christmas Eve dinner featuring dishes like filet mignon, grilled branzino and maple-glazed ham from 4 to 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, enjoy a pre-fixe menu with holiday classics, such as boneless short rib and King salmon, followed by desserts like chocolate molten cake or pumpkin pie. Reserve your spot now for holiday dining with a view.
Website/ 246 N Canon Dr 90210
Open on Christmas Eve from 3 to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day from 2 to 9 p.m., Mastro’s will have a feast featuring fresh oysters, caviar, seafood towers, premium steaks and delectable sides galore. Don’t miss the special holiday cocktail, Under the Mistletoe, or desserts, including the limited-time cinnamon and pecan butter cake and classic pecan pie, available through Dec. 30. Complete your celebration with live music, white-glove service and the option of private dining for large parties. For those wishing to host from home, Mastro’s offers garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with almonds, creamed corn and creamed spinach to go,each dish serves up to four.. Guests can pre-order sides now through Dec. 22 for pick-up on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Website/ 8430 Sunset Blvd 90069
Celebrate the holidays in style at Merois West Hollywood, where festive dining meets rooftop views. Enjoy a multi-course menu for $150 per person, blending classic holiday favorites with Merois’ signature Asian-inspired flavors. Perfect for a memorable Christmas, this feast promises an exceptional experience in a spectacular setting. Reservations are now available.
Website/ 826 N La Cienega Blvd 90069
Newcomer MXO Steakhouse will have a curated holiday takeaway menu by chef Wes Avila. Perfect for festive gatherings, the family-style menu serves four for $125 and features à la carte delights like posole rojo, beef birria en consomé, sweet potato mash and tres leches cake. Pre-orders are open until Dec. 20 and can be placed by emailing [email protected].
Website/ 903 N La Cienega Blvd 90069
Ensure Christmas dining is executed with style at Nobu Los Angeles. This luxurious dining experience features standout dishes like toro tartare with Kumamoto oysters, white fish tiradito, wagyu short ribs and apple miso butterscotch bread pudding to finish. Skip the cooking and indulge for $275 per person, perfect for making your holiday season unforgettable.
Website/ 700 Wilshire Blvd 90401
Santa Monica Proper Hotel will have Christmas Day dining at both Calabra and Palma. At Calabra, savor specials like slow-roasted prime rib, pink peppercorn-crusted lamb rack and scalloped Weiser potatoes, paired with specialty cocktails. Meanwhile, Palma will offer cozy Italian flavors with dishes like meatballs alla vodka, lobster arrabbiata, crispy Brussels sprouts and a whipped hazelnut cream dessert. Perfect for indulging in seasonal flavors, these menus are crafted to elevate your holiday gatherings.
Website/ 176 N Canon Dr 90210
Spago Beverly Hills offers a Christmas Eve celebration fitting for the whole family. Enjoy festive performances by the Santa Sisters holiday carolers and a winter-wonderland ambiance. Savor a four-course prix fixe menu showcasing seasonal flavors for $245 per person, with a special $95 children’s menu for guests 10 and under. Tickets are pre-sold exclusively on SevenRooms.
Website/ 1200 Alta Loma Rd 90069
Executive chef Luis Morales at Sunset Marquis’ Cavatina is tapping into some holiday magic. On Christmas Day from noon to 10 p.m., the hotel restaurant will have a decadent four-course meal with the choice to add on bottomless bubbles ($40 per person) or a wine pairing. Enticing menu options include chilled oysters and prawns, truffle fries, duck pate en croute, butter-poached Alaskan halibut, veal osso bucco and chocolate caramel buche de noel, among other dishes.
Website/ 100 Terranea Way 90275
From festive family gatherings to refined gourmet meals, Terranea Resort’s culinary team has curated offerings to enchant every guest. Kick off the celebrations with Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Palos Verdes Ballroom. Enjoy a buffet featuring everything from pancakes with assorted toppings to smoked ham with red-eye gravy. Little ones can visit the gingerbread cookie decorating station and capture special moments with Santa. Then, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Mar’sel will serve a five-course tasting menu by chef Fabio Ugoletti from 5 to 9 p.m. Highlights include seared scallop with persimmon carpaccio, lobster bisque and veal cheeks with saffron risotto, all paired with fine wines and holiday-themed cocktails. For a more expansive meal, Catalina Kitchen will present a Christmas Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m., offering a raw bar, carving stations, salads and desserts.
Website/ 11222 Washington Pl 90230
Skip the hours in the kitchen this holiday season with Tito’s Tacos’ tamales. This family-owned favorite offers chicken tamales with cilantro-grilled chicken and Anaheim green chiles or veggie tamales packed with fresh veggies and pinto beans—both wrapped in homemade corn masa and steamed to perfection. Available individually or by the dozen, these tamales can be delivered straight to your door for ultimate convenience. Place your order online by Dec. 23 for delivery or pickup.
Website/ 813 S Flower St 90017
At The Wayfarer Downtown L.A. Rooftop, chef Victor Morales will craft a holiday menu of indulgent delights on Christmas Day. From noon to 8 p.m., order dishes like red wine-poached pear salad, seared diver scallops, beef wellington and desserts like Santa’s Spiked Milk and Cookies. Its standard menu will also be available.
Photography by: Courtesy Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
