It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. If you’ve got your hands full with family, friends, gift getting and gift giving, let the professionals handle the cooking. Get ready to get comfy and enjoy a wonderful Christmas Day meal at any of these spots, each of which will be serving up special, festive meals for holiday diners. Be sure to check back – this is just the beginning.
Dinner Buffet
Enjoy a Christmas Day buffet overlooking the Charles. ArtBar at the Royal Sonesta will be rolling out an elaborate feast with all your holiday favorites - from spiced glazed ham to roasted sirloin and a whole pie station for dessert.
Availability: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: Adults: $50 | Kids 12 & Under: $19 | 3 & Under: Free
40 Edwin Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-806-4122
Brunch Buffet
A festive feast awaits Christmas Day diners at Bar Boulud. The brunch buffet includes signature charcuterie, a New England raw bar, farm-fresh eggs with honey-glazed ham, tender oven-roasted prime rib, seared Bay of Fundy salmon and creamy pumpkin risotto from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ.
Availability: Brunch: 11:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $95 per adult; $48 per child 12 and under
776 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-535-8800
A la Carte Specials
Nothing says Christmas like eggnog, so be sure to consider Brasserie Jo this holiday as they're plating up some Eggnog Crème Brulee and offering a full special Christmas menu. You won't be dissapointed what else they have in store for you.
Availability: 5:00 - 11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
120 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-425-3240
Brunch Buffet & Dinner Prix Fixe
The Bristol covers all the Christmas bases this year with a brunch buffet for early risers as well as a prix fixe feast in the evening for those who prefer to celebrate over a more traditional dinner menu. Take your pick and book your table asap.
Availability: Brunch: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: Brunch: $98 per person, $49 per child; Dinner: $85 per person, children a la carte
200 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-351-2037
Buffet Brunch
Take the stress out of your Christmas Day dinner (for gift giving and in-law-hosting, you're on your own) with help from Cafe at the Taj. The elegant Back Bay hotel will happily host the whole family, and with their bountiful holiday buffet brunch, there'll certainly be something for everyone.
Availability: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Price: $125 per person; $55 per child; Free for children 3 and under
15 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-598-5255
Brunch Buffet
Gather your family & friends for a special Christmas City Brunch buffet from Cafe Fleuri. Enjoy an extensive array of culinary options, including a mimosa for the adults and fun festivities for the kids, like face painting and a visit from Santa.
Availability: Seatings at 10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, and 3:45pm
Price: $110 per person, $45 per child
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-451-1900
Prixe Fixe Menu
Chopps is featuring a chef's tasting menu for Christmas Dinner with your choice of lobster soup or wild mushroom & apple salad as a starter. Pick caramelized scallops, roasted duck or butternut squash ravioli for your entree before enjoy their butterscotch pot de crème for dessert.
Availability: 1:00-6:00pm
Price: $49 per person
1 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803
781-221-6643
A la Carte Menu
No need to cook Christmas dinner this year - the team at Clink will do it for you. The restaurant, nestled on the second floor of the Liberty Hotel, will be serving an a la carte menu throughout the afternoon and into the evening so stroll on over once you've opened all your presents.
Availability: 12:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-224-4004
A la Carte & Prix Fixe Menus
Skip the cooking and the cleaning and leave it up to the team at Eastern Standard. The Kenmore Square restaurant will be open for breakfast, a limited mid-morning menu followed by a three-course Christmas prix fixe. The bar is open until 10:00, too so they've pretty much got everything you need for a stress-free holiday.
Availability: Breakfast: 7:00-10:30am; Mid-Morning: 10:30am–1:00pm; Dinner: 1:00-8:00pm
Price: Breakfast & Mid-Morning: 10:30am–1:00pm; Dinner: $65 per person
528 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-9100
Merry 86'Mas Holiday Party
After a full day of exchanging presents, getting stuck in holiday traffic, or being roped into a conversation with that one inlaw you were avoiding, head over to The Hawthorne where their Merry 86'Mas Holiday Party will melt the day away as you sip a strong cocktail.
Availability: 8:00pm-2:00am
Price: A la Carte
500A Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-9150
Brunch Buffet
Early risers can enjoy the regular a la carte breakfast menu at Henrietta's Table while those who'd prefer to sleep in a little bit (or a lot) can opt for the special holiday buffet, available throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Availability: Breakfast: 7:00-10:30am; Brunch: 12:00-8:00pm
Price: Breakfast: A la Carte; Brunch: $90 per person, $45 per child
1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5005
Jasian Specials
Don't celebrate Christmas? Participate in the Jewish tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Mamaleh's second annual Moon Wok event. Among the Jasian dishes on the menu (available in addition to the regular menu): baked brisket bao and whitefish rangoon (with plenty of meat free option for the herbivores. Reservations are recommended.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
One Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-958-3354
