Christmas Day Boston 2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. If you’ve got your hands full making merry and drumming up some holiday cheer (not to mention gift getting and gift giving), let the professionals handle the cooking for you.

Get ready to get comfy over a wonderful Christmas Day meal from local chefs who are rolling out festive fare for you to enjoy on-site or at-home. Just scroll down to see which restaurants are open for Christmas and where you can book a table for on-site dining. Or, if you’re looking to pre-order your Christmas takeout in Boston and get Christmas dinner to-go so you can have a perfectly catered holiday right from the comfort of your very own house. Be sure to keep checking back — this is just the beginning.

For Boston restaurants that are open for Christmas Eve or offering take-out, click here.

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Dine-In & Take-Out

Get Christmas dinner at Alcove. The West End spot will be offering an a la carte menu with festive specials for on-site diners, as well as a whole take-out menu's worth of treats to be enjoyed at home. Book a table or place your order as you see fit.

Availability: On-Site Dining: 12:00-10:00pm; Take-Out: Order by 3:00pm on Wednesday, December 21st for pick-up between 10:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, December 25th

Price: A la Carte

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Alcove

50 Lovejoy Wharf
Boston, MA 02114
617-248-0050

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Leave your holiday prep in the hands of restaurateur and James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and her talented crew at the Barbara Lynch Collective (B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Menton, No. 9 Park, Sportello & Drink). They've put together a spread that'll knock your (and your guests') socks off with oven-ready entree options like Lamb Roast and Beef Wellington as well as prepared sides, sauces and desserts. They've even got a curated selection of wines to go with your meal so you can be assured the perfect at-home celebration.

Availability: Order before 5:00pm on Friday, December 16th for pick-up at Menton on Thursday, December 22nd from 12:00-4:00pm or Friday, December 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm

Price: A la Carte

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B&G Oysters

550 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-0550

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You set the table, and Branch Line will do the cooking. The Watertown go-to is offering a menu full of festive eats (shrimp cocktail, lobster mac, rotisserie chicken and braised short ribs) for you (and your 2-3 guests) to enjoy at home on Christmas Eve or Day. They've got wine and beer too, so you'll barely have to lift a finger.

Availability: Order by Wednesday, December 21st for pick-up on Saturday, December 24th from 1:00-4:00pm

Price: A la Carte

Branch Line

321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617-420-1900

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Pre-Order Take-Out Menu

Leave your holiday prep in the hands of restaurateur and James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and her talented crew at the Barbara Lynch Collective (B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Menton, No. 9 Park, Sportello & Drink). They've put together a spread that'll knock your (and your guests') socks off with oven-ready entree options like Lamb Roast and Beef Wellington as well as prepared sides, sauces and desserts. They've even got a curated selection of wines to go with your meal so you can be assured the perfect at-home celebration.

Availability: Order before 5:00pm on Friday, December 16th for pick-up at Menton on Thursday, December 22nd from 12:00-4:00pm or Friday, December 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm

Price: A la Carte

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The Butcher Shop

552 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-423-4800

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Pre-Order Baked Goods

The talented team of bakers and makers of sweets at Capo have put together a lovely spread for you and yours to enjoy at home this holiday season. Choose from breads and cakes, pies and cookies (and ice cream, too). They've got bake-at-home cinnamon rolls (if you're feeling a tad DIY-ish) as well as batched cocktails (if you'd like to have a drink while you're DIY-ing).

Availability: Order before Wednesday, December 21st for pick-up on Friday, December 23rd or Saturday, December 24th from 12:00-3:00pm.

Price: A la Carte

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Capo Restaurant

443 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-993-8080

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Book a table for Christmas Day brunch or dinner inside the Liberty Hotel, a historic landmark and architectural gem on Beacon Hill, and celebrate the holiday with seasonal New England flavors from chef Daniel Kenney & Co. The hotel's signature restaurant, CLINK., is offering their regular menus plus a curated selection of festive specials like Filet Mignon & Eggs and Maine Lobster “Mac n Cheese”.

Availability: Brunch: 10:00am-2:00pm; Dinner: 4:00-8:00pm

Price: A la Carte

Clink

215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-224-4004

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Pre-Order Take-Out Menu

Leave your holiday prep in the hands of restaurateur and James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and her talented crew at the Barbara Lynch Collective (B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Menton, No. 9 Park, Sportello & Drink). They've put together a spread that'll knock your (and your guests') socks off with oven-ready entree options like Lamb Roast and Beef Wellington as well as prepared sides, sauces and desserts. They've even got a curated selection of wines to go with your meal so you can be assured the perfect at-home celebration.

Availability: Order before 5:00pm on Friday, December 16th for pick-up at Menton on Thursday, December 22nd from 12:00-4:00pm or Friday, December 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm

Price: A la Carte

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Drink

348 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-695-1806

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Leave your holiday eats in the capable hands of Joanne Chang & her team at Flour. They've put together a whole menu of oven-ready entrees, sides and baked goods (so many baked goods!) with which to start your day (cinnamon rolls, sticky buns and banana bread) or finish your meal (buche de noels, coconut cake, Boston cream pies).

Availability: Order by 4:00pm on Wednesday December 21st for pick-up on Friday, December 23rd or Saturday, December 24th from any Flour Bakery location.

Price: A la Carte

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Flour Bakery + Cafe Breadquarters

19 Drydock Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
857-449-0315

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Bring some of Chef Frank McClelland's family traditions home for the holidays and so you and yours can feast like award-winning chef. The customizable Farm Fresh Dinner package (for six people) includes craveable entrees (turkey, ham and standing rib roast) as well as starters, sides and sweets. You can add extra a la carte sides as well as brunch-y deliciousness like stratas, cinnamon rolls and coffee cake (so you won't have to wake up early to do breakfast prep).

Availability: Order asap for pick up on Saturday, December 24th from 9:00am-5:00pm

Price: $425 for six people; A la Carte Add-Ons

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FRANK

110 Rantoul Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978-998-4946

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Get all things holiday - pies, quiche and seasonal treats - from your friends at Hi-Rise bakery. Make sure to check out their Panforte made with almonds, hazelnuts, dried cherries, French glacéed lemon and orange, native wildflower honey, and a medieval blend of spices. They even have wine bundles and champagne available, so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Availability: Order asap for pick-up Friday, December 23rd 8:00am-7:00pm or Saturday, December 24th 8:00am-2:00pm

Price: See menu for pricing

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Hi-Rise Bakery

208 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.876.8766

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Taking his cue from the season's most well-loved grump, chef Nick Dixon has created a Grinch-themed menu for dinner on Christmas Eve or Day. Reserve your meal of Roast Beast, Who Stuffing and Grinch Greens (available in packages for four or eight people) for a heart-warming, belly-filling at-home feast.

Availability: SOLD OUT

Lincoln Tavern

425 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-765-8636

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Pre-Order Take-Out Menu

Leave your holiday prep in the hands of restaurateur and James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and her talented crew at the Barbara Lynch Collective (B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Menton, No. 9 Park, Sportello & Drink). They've put together a spread that'll knock your (and your guests') socks off with oven-ready entree options like Lamb Roast and Beef Wellington as well as prepared sides, sauces and desserts. They've even got a curated selection of wines to go with your meal so you can be assured the perfect at-home celebration.

Availability: Order before 5:00pm on Friday, December 16th for pick-up at Menton on Thursday, December 22nd from 12:00-4:00pm or Friday, December 23rd from 12:00-4:00pm

Order Online Here

Menton

354 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-737-0099

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