Restaurants serving Christmas Eve and Day for dine-in/carryout
The stockings are hung and the presents are under the tree, but what are you going to do about dinner?
Thanksgiving Day feasts tend to dominate our thoughts this time of year, but meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ought to have the same festive flair.
A number of Greater Columbus restaurants will be open for dine-in service on Christmas Eve or Day, with both special menus as well as their normal fare.
And most, if not all, Chinese restaurants will be serving throughout the holidays. Call ahead to confirm hours of your favorite location, as there are too many to list here.
Other restaurants, as well as area grocers, are offering prepared or carryout meals, too.
Listed here are menu highlights, hours of operation, pricing and, where applicable, pick-up information. margaretquamme@hotmail.com tonguetteauthor2@aol.com
Dine-in/carryout options The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E. JOHNSTOWN ROAD, GAHANNA Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: three-course prix fixe menu, including choice of twin filets or pan-seared mahi, side salad or lobster bisque, and cheesecake ($60 per person); regular menu also available
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-855-9840, www.thebarncolumbus.com
Bob Evans Restaurants
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT GREATER COLUMBUS
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: not required
Pickup: ready-to-heat “Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast” for 10, including slow-roasted pot roast with sides, bread, and pumpkin and apple pie ($139.99); ready-to-heat “Premium Farmhouse Feast,” including slow-roasted turkey and hickory-smoked ham, sides, bread, and pumpkin and apple pie (starting at $59.99 to serve 4 and up to $134.99 to serve 10)
Contact:www.bobevans.com
Buca di Beppo
343 N. FRONT ST., ARENA DISTRICT Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-621-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com
Columbus Fish Market
1245 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24; noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25
Fare: three-course menu, including filet mignon and shrimp scampi ($55; add lobster tail for $20); limited selections from regular menu also available
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-291-3474, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
1011 W. 5TH AVE., NEAR GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Pick-up: holiday meal of lentil and nut roast, polenta and fennel pilaf, cauliflower mac and cheese, brussels sprouts and dessert ($35 per person); orders by Dec. 21 for pick-up Dec. 23-24.
Contact: 614-525-0202, www.greenhousecanteen.com
The Guild House
624 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: three-course prix fixe meal, including choice of pan-seared grouper or bison steak, choice of squash salad or parsnip soup, and ricotta almond cake ($55 per person, or $79 with wine pairings); regular menu available Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-280-9780, www.theguildhousecolumbus.com
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar
HOTEL LEVEQUE, 50 W. BROAD ST., DOWNTOWN
Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: chef's menu, including lamb shanks or half chicken, sides and desserts ($70 for two, or $130 for four); regular menu also available
Reservations: strongly recommended
Contact: 614-745-0322, www.thekeepcolumbus.com
Lindey's Restaurant & Bar
169 E. BECK ST., GERMAN VILLAGE Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: a la carte Christmas Eve menu, featuring special and regular menu items
Reservations: required
Contact: 614-228-4343, www.lindeys.com
Mccormick & Schmick's
3965 NEW BOND ST., EASTON TOWN CENTER
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24-25
Fare: regular menu on Dec. 24; prix fixe three-course menu on Dec. 25, including choice of center-cut filet mignon or West Australian lobster tail, starters and dessert (starting at $50)
Reservations: strongly recommended
Also offering pickup: “Christmas Feast to Go” for 4, including cooked prime rib, mixed-greens salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, sourdough bread, au jus and horseradish sauce ($155); orders by Dec. 20 for pick-up Dec. 24-25
Contact: 614-476-3663, www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Mitchell's Steakhouse
1408 POLARIS PARKWAY; 45 N. 3RD ST. Hours: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24; noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25 (Polaris Parkway); 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24; and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25 (North 3rd Street)
Fare: three-course dinner, including tenderloin duet, salad, side and dessert ($65); regular menu available
Reservations: required (both locations)
Contact: 614-888-2467 (Polaris Parkway); 614-621-2333 (North 3rd Street); www.mitchellssteakhouse.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House
511 N. HIGH ST., SHORT NORTH Hours: 2 to 9 p.m. Dec. 24; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 25
Fare: prix fixe menu, including choice of 6-ounce filet with three large shrimp or 6-ounce filet with lobster tail, choice of sides, and bread pudding (starting at $55); regular menu also available
Reservations: recommended
Also offering pickup: “Celebration Feast” for 4, including roasted beef tenderloin with horseradish cream, choice of salad, garlic mashed potatoes or creamed spinach, and four chocolate sin cakes ($195; served hot); 48-hour notice required when ordering for pickup noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25
Contact: 614-927-5663, www.ruthschris.com
Smith & Wollensky
4145 THE STRAND WEST, EASTON TOWN CENTER
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 24
Fare: regular menu
Reservations: recommended
Contact: 614-416-2400, www.smithandwollensky.com
Texas de Brazil
4040 EASTON STATION, SUITE E 105 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25
Fare: regular dinner menu and prices with classic holiday specials
Reservations: highly recommended
Contact: 614-472-4072, texasdebrazil.com
Carryout options The Berwick
3250 REFUGEE ROAD
Pickup: “Holiday Celebration Dinner,” including a choice of chicken piccata, lasagna, prime rib, pork tenderloin or meatballs, plus three sides, salad and rolls ($140 to serve four, $350 to serve 10); a la carte options, including a “cannoli kit,” also available; orders by 5 p.m. Dec. 17 for pickup Dec. 23 Contact: 624-235-7100, www.the-berwick.com
Bleu & Fig
1160 W. BROAD ST.
Pickup: Holiday Boutique Bites ($15 per person), Holiday Brunch, Brunch Baby ($25 per person), Holiday Heavy Hors D'oeuvres ($32 per person), Holiday Buffet ($35 per person); minimum of 10 people for each; order at least 72 hours ahead of time; last pickup for the holidays is 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 24 Contact: 614-348-3328, www.bleuandfig.com
Der Dutchman
445 S. JEFFERSON AVE./ROUTE 42, PLAIN CITY
Pickup: ready-to-heat meals, including family feasts with turkey or ham, sides and desserts for 5 ($78.99), for 10 ($142.99) or for 20 ($245.99); orders by Dec. 21 for pickup 7 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Dec. 24
Contact: 614-873-3414, www.derdutchman.com
Hen Quarter
6628 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DUBLIN Pickup: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted mushrooms, cornbread muffins, collard greens, cobbler and budino ($120 serves up to four); orders by 5 p.m. Dec. 19 for pickup Dec. 23
Contact: 614-905-1666, henquarterdublin.com
The Hills Market Downtown
95 N. GRANT AVE.
Delivery: Turkey, turkey breast, ham, sides, soups, sweets and bread; order 72 hours ahead of delivery up until afternoon of Dec. 24
Contact: 614-702-7900, www.thehillsmarket.com/catering
The Hills Market Worthington
7860 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, WORTHINGTON
Pickup: whole roasted turkey, carved turkey, ham, roasted beef tenderloin plus sides, starters, breads and desserts; orders by Dec. 19 for pick-up before 4 p.m. Dec. 24
Contact: 614-846-3220, www.market-columbus.com
Kroger
ALL GREATER COLUMBUS LOCATIONS Pickup: choose from ready-to-heat boneless ham or turkey ($60 to serve 4 to 6); bone-in ham, turkey or smoked turkey ($75 to serve 6 to 8); prime rib ($85 to serve 6 to 8); all with sides, rolls and pumpkin pie; phone and online orders by Dec. 19, in-store orders by Dec. 24, for pickup through Dec. 24 Contact: 1-800-KROGERS, www.kroger.com
Mimi's Cafe
1428 POLARIS PARKWAY Pickup: “Turkey Take-home Feast,” for 8-10, including roast turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole and desserts ($129.99); orders by Dec. 23 for pick-up Dec. 20-24
Contact: 614-433-0441, www.mimiscafe.com
Ray Ray's Hog Pit
2619 N. HIGH ST., CLINTONVILLE AREA; 5755 MAXTOWN ROAD, WESTERVILLE Pickup: ultimate holiday package for 18 to 26, including smoked prime rib, smoked beef brisket and side dishes also available a la carte ($300); orders by 5 p.m. Dec. 20 for pickup Dec. 24 Contact: 614-753-1191 (High Street) or 614-329-6654 (Westerville), www.rayrayshogpit.com
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro
1092 BETHEL ROAD, NORTHWEST SIDE Pickup: “Christmas Home Dinner,” ready-to-heat four-course dinner for two, including duet of filet mignon and pan-seared salmon, butternut squash soup, green bean salad and opera gateau tiramisu ($150); orders by Dec. 17 for pickup noon to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 24 (dine-in on Dec. 24 fully booked with wait list at press time)
Contact: 614-451-9774, www.refectory.com
Weiland's Market
3600 INDIANOLA AVE., CLINTONVILLE Pickup: “Heat and Eat Holiday Dinner,” including turkey, vegetables, cranberry salad and rolls ($18.99 per person, available in multiples of four dinners only); many other items also available a la carte; orders by 7 p.m. Dec. 18 for pickup Dec. 23-24
Contact: 614-267-9878, www.weilandsmarket.com
Whole Foods Market
3670 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD, NORTHWEST SIDE; 4100 EASTON GATEWAY DRIVE, EASTON AREA; 1555 W. LANE AVE., UPPER ARLINGTON Pickup: multiple holiday meals, including classic whole-roast turkey meal ($189.99 to serve 12; $139.99 to serve 8; $84.99 to serve 4); orders 24 hours ahead of pickup through Dec. 23 Contact:www.wholefoodsmarket.com