Updated for 2025
Christmas means family. And families must eat. But if you’d rather not spend hours in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurants all around Los Angeles that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day that make lovely settings for memorable family holiday meals.
These restaurants will also make your Christmas dinner special, with some serving prix fixe meals, or offering seasonal cocktails to start your holiday off with a bang! And don’t forget to tip well, because the bottom line is, you won’t have to do dishes either, and that’s always worth a lot in our book!
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Restaurants Serving Christmas Dinner in Los Angeles
Lunetta Elegant Family-Style Christmas Eve Dinner
2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Lunetta invites guests to gather, toast, and share an unforgettable holiday feast with a luxurious Family-Style Christmas Eve Dinner on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Designed for sharing amongst friends and family, the festive prix-fixe experience is $130 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and reflects Lunetta’s signature California elegance with seasonal indulgence.
- Amuse of Mushroom Cappuccino—a velvety mushroom soup crowned with cappuccino foam and fragrant black Burgundy winter truffle
- Apple Fennel Salad with Fourme d’Ambert, endive, roasted walnuts, and white balsamic hazelnut vinaigrette
- Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartar with poached asparagus, sherry mustard vinaigrette, and herb breadcrumbs
- Snake River Farms Grass-Fed Meatballs with creamy polenta, stracciatella cheese, and heirloom tomato marinara
- Maine Lobster Rigatoni with heirloom tomatoes, marinara, and fresh basil
- Prime Rib with tarragon lemon pepper crust, au jus, and horseradish cream
- Chicken Piccata with pan-roasted Jidori chicken in a lemon butter caper sauce
- Aged Gouda Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Fire-Roasted Vegetables
- Grilled Sourdough
To conclude the celebration, families will share a stunning Buche de Noel, the classic French Christmas cake, served as the evening’s sweet finale. Reservations are highly recommended and expected to sell out quickly.
Christmas Dining at Terranea
Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
mar’sel’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Elegant Five-Course Tasting Menu
Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, from 3 to 9 p.m.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, mar’sel offers an elegant five-course holiday tasting menu. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Forbes Four-Star restaurant presents Chef Fabio Ugoletti’s festive creations featuring locally sourced produce, seasonal seafood, and artful plating. The menu begins with Scallop & Persimmon Carpaccio composed with Siberian caviar, pomegranates, chives and watercress; followed by Clam and Fennel Chowder with gratin oysters, broccoli floret and saffron-orange dressing. Tagliolini embellished with mushroom ragu, leek fondant and black truffle leads to NY Steak “Tagliata” served with sauteed chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, bean puree and spiced jus. The menu concludes with a Yule Log of chocolate cake, coconut mousse, passion mango gel and meringue. Holiday cocktails include the mar’selRompope and Prancer’s Punch ($20 each). mar’sel’s regular à la carte menu is also available.
$210 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available.
catalina kitchen Christmas Eve Buffet
Wednesday, December 24, from 12:30 to 9 p.m.
On Christmas Eve, catalina kitchen presents a festive dining experience featuring a variety of seasonal offerings. Guests can start at the Grazing Table with hummus dip with fresh vegetables, a selection of cured meats and California cheeses, and fresh seasonal fruit. The Salad Bar highlights classic Caesar, beetroot and goat cheese quinoa, and spinach and strawberry salads. Holiday entrées include shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, lemon-caper Mary’s chicken thighs, and Chilean sea bass. Guests can also enjoy pizzas from the stone oven and a coastal seafood bar with wakame salad, ahi tuna tartare, salmon poke, lobster tails, mango shrimp ceviche, and other selections. Carving stations feature Berkshire ham with maple honey mustard, molasses-glazed turkey breast, and tomahawk steak. Hot appetizers include clam chowder, vegetable spring rolls, and cheeseburger sliders, alongside a sushi station with assorted rolls. Desserts include Mont Blanc tart, matcha cheesecake, eggnog tiramisu, cranberry panna cotta, and other seasonal sweets.
$150 for adults, $60 for kids 5 to 12, $30 for kids 2 to 4, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available.
catalina kitchen Christmas Brunch and Dinner
Thursday, December 25, Brunch from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Dinner from 12:30 to 9 p.m.
catalina kitchen offers a festive Christmas brunch buffet with a Granola Bar serving smoked salmon mini bagels, turkey wraps, and acai bowls. Guests can enjoy pastries, mini donuts, gluten-free and vegan muffins, and butter croissants, plus an omelet station, pancakes, cinnamon French toast, steak and eggs, and a chocolate fountain. Breakfast meats and a grazing table with cured meats and California cheeses are also featured.
The Christmas dinner buffet includes lobster Cobb, Niçoise, winter kale and quinoa, and butternut squash velouté. A Seafood Bar features oysters, crab, lobster tails, ahi tuna, halibut Wellington, scallops, calamari, and seafood chowder. Carving stations serve prime rib, tomahawk steak, leg of lamb, turkey, and porchetta. Other entrees include porcini truffle risotto, grilled sea bass, duck with radicchio, and braised short ribs. Stone oven pizzas and desserts such as pies, gingerbread cheesecake, pistachio cream puffs, and fruit tarts complete the menu. The holiday cocktail, Pom Pom Spritz, is $19.
Brunch and Dinner Buffet: $150 for adults, $60 for kids 5-12, $30 for kids 2-4, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations online.
More Christmas Dining at Terranea Resort
bashi, Terranea’s Asian-centric restaurant, will offer holiday specials on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5 to 9 p.m. Highlights include a Surf & Turf Sushi Roll with seared Wagyu beef, spicy lobster, avocado, tobiko, and eel sauce ($32) and Singaporean-Style Chili Lobsterwith two wok-tossed lobster tails in a sweet-spicy sauce ($69). The Merry Sangria cocktail features Daou, orange juice, and simple whiskey ($22), and the dessert special is a Chocolate Cardamom Tart with pistachio sesame brittle and Chantilly cream ($18).
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Genghis Cohen
740 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Christmas is Genghis Cohen’s biggest day of the year (it’s their Super Bowl, and it’s been reported in the past that they do more than 600 covers which roughly translates to some 800 egg rolls, 1,500 dumplings, and 500 quarts of soup), and this year dining in at the iconic LA restaurant is back. To-go orders are available on Tock. Additionally, they’ll be rolling out some special holiday cocktails to join their list of beer, natural wine, and a full bar.
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The Belvedere
The Peninsula Hotels
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
The Belvedere will be hosting a special Christmas Eve meal from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on Christmas Day the meal will be offered from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Prix Fixe menu highlights for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will include duck leg confit, slow braised short rib, Santa’s milk and cookies, and Naturally Peninsula plant-based dishes. For Christmas, some of the offerings include Christmas bread, jumbo shrimp cocktail Mexican style, cider-brined turkey breast with all the fixings, and s’mores pie.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
- Christmas Day Holiday Buffet: Wednesday, December 25th, 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Treat the family to a delicious holiday buffet.
- RAYA Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25th, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Celebrate with a three-course holiday menu.
zinc@shade at Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach
1221 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Enjoy dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. The menu includes starters of a dinner roll, amuse-bouche, and winter rainbow panzanella salad. Your choice of entrées includes roasted prime rib, creamy mashed potatoes, Romanesco florets, and roasted black pepper sause or one of three other options — all with a variety of delicious accompanying side dishes. And finish up with a choice of dessert: eggnog bread pudding, pumpkin cheesecake, or Christmas assorted cake pops. Price — $95 per adult and $35 per child aged 10 and under. Reservations are required and are now open.
Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge Annual Christmas Feast
Shade Hotel, 655 North Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge will be throwing its annual Christmas Feast on December 24 from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. and December 25 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy a festive 3-course prix fixe meal including starters of a dinner roll, amuse-bouche, and winter rainbow panzanella salad. Entrée choices include pan fry branzino, garlic herb prime rib, goldbelly honey-glazed ham, or polenta with wild mushroom ragu — all with accompanying sides. There are even three delicious dessert options for a joyous dining experience overlooking the water. $95 per adult and $35 for children ages 10 and under. Reservations are required and are now open.
Lumière
Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
At the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, you can enjoy a special holiday meal on Christmas Eve from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The menu will include “timeless French traditions with seasonal flavors” including wine pairings or cocktails to perfect each course. For Christmas day, from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., you can enjoy a prox-fixe menu of four courses including a glass of champagne to toast the holiday. Meal options include dishes like lobster thermidor or slow-braised beef cheek. Price: $125.00 per person, $65.00 for kids.
Corteza
The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015
You can relax and eat a Christmas meal with a view and you won’t have to slave away in the kitchen first. Set on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles, Corteza is offering a three-course prix fixe Christmas menu. The first course includes, Parker rolls with cultured butter and castelfranco radicchio with roasted butternut squashed, shaved apple, pickled shallot, and Meyer lemon + pecorino dressing. The second course features prime bone-in ribeye with red wine sauce, whipped potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, and heirloom roasted carrots with an upgrade option of adding half a lobster. For the third course you can indulge in chocolate yule log with chocolate coffee, vanilla bean anglaise, and meringue. Meal price: $105 per person; wine pairing: $40 per person.
1 Pico
Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
On Christmas Eve from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. you can eat at 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach and leave the clean-up to them. On Christmas Eve they will serve a three-course Prix Fixe menu including appetizers like Rustic Porcini Mushroom Soup or Maine Scallops. Entrees are Organic Turkey, Chilean Sea Bass, and more. Save room for dessert because you can choose from Panettone Tiramisu, Blackberry Tart, or Chocolate Yule Log. Christmas Day Brunch or Dinner will also be a three-course Prix Fixe menu with mouth-watering dishes for everyone to enjoy!
Du-par’s
Original Farmer’s Market
6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dine in at Du-par’s on Christmas Day, skip the cooking and clean-up at your own house, and spend more time enjoying the holiday. They will serve bourbon and brown sugar honey glazed ham with pineapple chutney and several side dishes or roasted turkey with all the trimmings. They’ll even have pie for dessert!
Whiskey Red’s
13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Enjoy a delicious Christmas meal with a view at Whiskey Red’s this year. They will serve a four-course brunch including choices like fried chicken and waffles or french toast. They’ll be open on Christmas Day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Make your reservations online. Price: $70 for adults, $35 for children.
Sugar Palm
Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Swap the snow for the sand at Sugar Palm for a quintessentially coastal Christmas. A three-course prix fixe menu ($145 per guest or $100 for the vegan entrée) will be served under the palms at the restaurant, from 4 – 10 p.m. on December 24th and 25th. You’ll choose from menu items like: Roasted Honeynut Squash, Crab Cake Chowder, Winter Quinoa Salad, Cornish Game Hen, Diver Scallop, Osso Buco, and Vegan Al Pastor Tamale, accompanied by Creamed Corn, Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, or Roasted Garlic Potatoes. Dessert options are Cranberry Crumble, Banana Bombolini, or Vegan Kataifi Nest.
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