Best Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining in LA

Gather family and friends and enjoy a special Christmas meal together. From Italian-inspired “Feast of the Seven Fishes” dinners on Christmas Eve to a bountiful brunch on Christmas Day, here are GAYOT’s Top Christmas Restaurants in Los Angeles, presented in alphabetical order.

1. Avec Nous

Beverly Hills, CA

Avec Nous, the modern French bistro at Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, will offer a five-course tasting menu ($95) on Christmas Day.

Indulge in mushroom consommé, beef Wellington and croquembouche.

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2. The Belvedere

Beverly Hills, CA

On Christmas Eve, executive chef David Codney of The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills will offer a three-course Feast of the Seven Fishes menu served family style ($148).

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3. THE Blvd

Beverly Hills, CA

THE Blvd’s three-course Christmas Eve menu ($115+ per person) includes choices such as beet stained salmon ceviche, and lamb shank with creamy polenta. Dishes on the three-course Christmas Day menu ($99+ per person) range from almond-crusted New York steak to the Snowball dessert with cookie butter mousse and gingerbread cake.

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4. Catch

Santa Monica, CA

Catch at Hotel Casa Del Mar will offer Christmas Eve diners a special menu ($110), which will present choices such as halibut crudo, dry-aged rib-eye, and warm pecan tart with vanilla ice cream.

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5. Cattle & Claw

West Hollywood, CA

Burgers and lobsters highlight the menu at this Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills eatery.

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6. Chelsea Chowder House & Bar

Long Beach, CA

Chelsea, the Queen Mary’s chowder house and bar, will offer a holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ($52 per person). Among the choices are New England clam chowder, honey glazed ham and chocolate yule log cake.

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7. Culina

Beverly Blvd./Third St., Los Angeles, CA

Culina Modern Italian in the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will host a four-course prix-fixe dinner ($95 per person) on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Day brunch buffet ($139 adults, $69 for children ages 5-12, complimentary for children 4 years and under) will be loaded with ham, salads, seafood (oysters, king crab, house-made sushi, etc.) and desserts.

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8. The Front Yard

North Hollywood, CA

The Front Yard, located at The Garland hotel in North Hollywood, will offer a holiday menu from noon-8 p.m. on Christmas Day ($59 for adults, $29 for kids 12 years and under). Indulge in a golden beet salad, three peppercorn crusted prime rib, and Christmas toffee pudding.

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9. Jean-Georges Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA

Indulge in a special holiday feast at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills. On Christmas Eve, a three-course menu will be offered for dinner ($165 per guest, $80 for children), and there will be a three-course menu on Christmas Day ($165 per guest, $80 for children). Enjoy dishes such as Wagyu beef carpaccio, lamb chops and Maine lobster.

10. Le Petit Paris

Downtown, Los Angeles, CA

French restaurateurs Fanny and David Rolland bring French cuisine to downtown Los Angeles in a grand décor. The Christmas Eve dinner menu ($85) lists treats ranging from roasted cod and pumpkin tortellini, to a Bûche de Noël. A buffet brunch is offered on Christmas Day ($79).

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11. Mari Los Angeles

Century City, Los Angeles, CA

A Christmas buffet ($60 per person, $35 for children 12 and under) will be available at Mari Los Angeles at InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills. Savor fare like herb crusted New York strip loin, and eggnog pie.

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12. Marino Ristorante

West Hollywood, CA

Marino Ristorante offers classic Italian cuisine from a prominent family of L.A. restaurateurs. On Christmas Eve, celebrate the season with a Feast of the Seven Fishes meal.

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