If you’re not planning to have a holiday meal at home, you can still enjoy a festive feast on Christmas Day at various Charlotte restaurants.
While some places will be closed, several spots around town will be open and offering special holiday meals. Here’s a list of where you can dine and celebrate the season:
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
Location: 204 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: A holiday menu with starters, entrees, and desserts like cranberry apple quinoa salad, honey baked ham, basil pesto pasta, chicken fried chicken, pecan pie, and gingerbread brownies.
Reservations: 204north.com
Angeline’s
Location: 303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: In addition to being open on Christmas Eve, Angeline’s will also serve special holiday meals on Christmas Day. This Italian-inspired restaurant in uptown Charlotte will offer a festive holiday breakfast from 8-11 a.m. and a holiday dinner from 2-8 p.m.
Reservations: opentable.com.
The Asbury
Location: Dunhill Hotel, 235 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: The Asbury, inside The Dunhill Hotel, will offer a special three-course Christmas dinner for $55 per adult and $25 for kids under 12. The menu features deviled eggs, caprese skewers, spinach artichoke dip stuffed shells, brown sugar and honey-glazed ham, slow-braised short rib, pan-seared cod, strawberry cheesecake, red velvet cake, and apple cobbler.
Reservations: theasbury.com.
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
Location: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
Specials: The Ballantyne will host a Christmas Day buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring seasonal dishes and desserts. In the evening, Gallery Restaurant will offer a four-course holiday dinner. The buffet costs $99 per adult and $49 for children 12 and under, while the dinner is $99 per person.
Reservations: opentable.com.
Chima Steakhouse
Location: 139 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: Chima Steakhouse will be open on Christmas Day, serving its full rodizio and gourmet salad options in a festive atmosphere. Guests can dine at the uptown location from 12 to 8 p.m.
Reservations can be made online at chimasteakhouse.com or by calling 704-601-4141.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: Dean’s Italian Steakhouse at the JW Marriott in uptown will be open on Christmas, offering a special chef-curated dinner menu along with select wine specials, in addition to its regular menu.
Reservations can be made online at deanssteakhousecharlotte.com.
Dos Caminos
Location: 601 S Tryon St #135, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: If you’re craving authentic, upscale Mexican food on Christmas, head to Dos Caminos. The New York-based restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving tacos, small bites, drinks, and more.
Reservations can be made online at doscaminos.com.
Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, 401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd #306, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: Estampa Gaucha, located in Embassy Suites, will be open for dinner on Christmas Day from 2 to 8 p.m. You can enjoy an “all you can eat” experience of Southern Brazilian cuisine for $66.95.
Reservations can be made online at estampagaucha.com.
McCormick & Schmick’s
Location: 200 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: McCormick & Schmick’s will offer a special Christmas menu in addition to its regular dinner options for $50 per person. The uptown restaurant will feature dishes like seafood cioppino fettuccine, cider-glazed pork chop, sugar-and-spice cedar plank salmon, and more.
Reservations can be made online at mccormickandschmicks.com.
Morton’s the Steakhouse
Location: 227 W Trade St Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: Morton’s will be open from 12 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day. The uptown Charlotte steakhouse will serve its regular menu, featuring prime-aged steaks, fresh seafood, a variety of wines, and more.
Reservations can be made online at mortons.com.
The Palm Restaurant
Location: 6705-B, Phillips Pl Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Specials: The Palm Restaurant, located in Phillips Place Shopping Center, will be open on Christmas Day. In addition to its regular dinner menu, it will offer two special holiday items: a 16 oz. Queen-Cut Prime Rib and a 22 oz. King-Cut Prime Rib.
Reservations can be made online at thepalm.com.
STK Charlotte
Location: 201 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Specials: STK Charlotte, the only STK location in North Carolina, will be open on Christmas Day. The special menu will feature seasonal Wagyu, holiday cocktails, prime rib, and other dishes, combining traditional flavors with the bold, contemporary style STK is known for.
Reservations can be made online at stksteakhouse.com..
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Location: 1928 South Blvd #200, Charlotte, NC 28203
Specials: Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be open on Christmas Day, offering a specially-curated holiday dinner. The menu, available through January 6, includes filet mignon duo, pan-seared miso-glazed black cod, lobster risotto, and more.
Reservations can be made online at sullivanssteakhouse.com.