Let’s face it, it can be hard (and exhausting) to think about creating the perfect holiday meal. Especially this year, when we may not be hosting our friends and family, it may feel like a lot of extra work preparing a big feast for a smaller number. Getting your holiday meal from a local restaurant and plating it at home might just help make your feast feel a little extra special. Less time in the kitchen and clean up for you means more time to enjoy with those you love, virtually or otherwise. There are many restaurants throughout DC, MD, and VA serving an undeniably delicious plate of meat, creamy mash, and sage stuffing, or alternatives. Let someone else handle the cooking this year – and head out to our top 20 restaurants offering fabulously festive holiday meals, to-go.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Jackie DC
Fiola
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC
Christmas Eve Menu | New Years Eve Menu | Order
Celebrate the holidays with renowned chef Fabio Trabocchi – at home. After a difficult year, indulging in a Michelin-starred meal for the holidays seems welcome. A true 5 course feast for the holidays. Be sure to order for Christmas Eve by 12 pm on December 20th and New Years Eve orders are due by 12 pm on December 27th.
Officina
Wharf and Georgetown Locations
Provisions Menu | Christmas Eve Dinner | New Years Eve Dinner | Order
Officina has a little something for everyone’s needs. Select from their provisions menu and select from whole turkeys, proscuitto cotto, prime rib, and nearly 20 various sides and additions. Get into the holiday spirit with the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve or end the decade with a decadent 4-course meal. For something a little extra fun, be sure to add on their Tiramisu Meal Kit.
Blacksalt Restaurant
4883 MacArthur Blvd, Washington DC
With a wide selection of artisan meats including whole turkeys and Amish Country Honey Ham, variety of starters, unique sides (Chincoteague Oyster Stuffing anyone?), and delectable dessert options, you’ll have a holiday meal worthy of the Chesapeake. Don’t forget to check out their oyster and clam selection, oh, did we mention their exquisite caviar options?
Et Voila
5120 MacArthur Blvd, Washington DC
Et Voila is offering holiday menus for 1-2, but also includes whole roasted capon, whole prime tenderloin, whole or half yule log, homemade mulled wine, and more.
MARYLAND
Wildwood Kitchen
10223 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda MD
Hanukkah Dinner | Christmas Dinner | New Years Dinner Menu | Order
Stop by Wildwood for your Christmas or New Year’s dinner. For Christmas Eve, enjoy an herb crusted lamb rack, seasonal vegetables, and chess pie. Their New Year’s menu includes rib roast, yorkshire pudding, and a variety of veggies. Also offering a Hanukkah Dinner now through December 18th!
The Old Angler’s Inn
10801 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac MD
Since 1860, the Old Angler’s Inn has been known for their hospitality, steaks, and seafood. While they aren’t currently offering holiday packages, we’d recommend the Rack of Lamb, Pan Seared Duck, or Seared Amish Chicken dishes – complete with seasonal sides. Spice up the entrees with a chef’s selection charcuterie board!
Normandie Farm
10710 Falls Road, Potomac MD
Offering curbside pick-up for their specialty Christmas Eve/Christmas Day family style packages. Pre-order by December 21st! Select entrees include filet mignon medallions, braised short ribs, chicken piccata, cod filet stuffed with crab imperial, and a full 20/22 lb Turkey. The packages also includes a wide selection of sides and decadent desserts!
O’Donnell’s Market
1073 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac MD
Menu | Call (301) 251-6355 to Order
Family owned and operated, O’Donnell’s market is the perfect place to build your ideal holiday meal. Offering a wide variety of startes, sides, seafood mains and meat mains (raw, raw & seasoned, or seasoned and seared). We suggest finishing your feast with one of their homemade pies. P.S. they offer nationwide shipping so you can surprise those loved ones near and far!
La Ferme Restaurant
7101 Brookville Rd, Chevy Chase MD
One of the most unique holiday menus we’ve found, the $100 all-inclusive menu provides starters from cream of chestnut soup to pan seared sea scallop, mains from pan roasted veal porterhouse to pumpkin raviolis, and dessert from chocolate cake to assortment fo French cheeses with dried fruits and nuts.
VIRGINIA
2941
2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church VA
Offering full holiday packages – includes your selection of specialty entrees, one of their signature soups, salad, vegetable side dish, and dessert. Feel free to add on a cheese platter, foie gras, black truffle risotto, lobster ravioli, or tuna tartare. We might also suggest grabbing some Bûche De Noël for a rich finish to your holiday delights.
Chart House
1 Cameron St, Alexandria VA
Pre-order their Christmas Prime Rib family pack by December 20th! This package includes slow roasted prime rib for your main course, a green salad to start, garlic mash and parmesan asparagus, and molten chocolate cake. Don’t forget you can add a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut. We’re pretty sure they’ve nailed down the perfect holiday meal.
L’Auberge Chez Francois
332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls VA
Enjoy traditional French cooking for the holidays from Chef Jacques. Offering Traditional Christmas Eve Experience package, New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Experience, 3 Course “Let the Holidays Begin” Culinary Experience, and other packages. The New Year’s Eve package includes a bottle of champagne. Even if you aren’t looking for a full meal, you can order their Bûche De Noël to complete your holiday.
Field & Main
8369 West Main St, Marshall VA
Well-known for their farm to table fare, Field & Main is offering a 3-course heat and eat to-go option. Start with cream of parsnip soup, choose your main from Confit Duck Leg Cassoulet or Grilled Boneless Pork Chop, and finish with choice of dessert – tiramisu or eggnog panna cotta. Order now and pick up December 24th, 12-4 pm.
Hunter’s Head Tavern
9048 John S. Mosby Hwy, Upperville VA
Christmas Eve Menu | New Year’s Eve Menu | Order
This farm-owned gastropub is offering an incredible menu for the holidays. For Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, you can select from a 3-course menu or any of their available anytime plates. Don’t forget to include one of their specialty holiday libations!
The Majestic
911 King St, Alexandria VA
The Majestic 3-course holiday meals to-go must be placed by December 21st. Start with a marinated kale salad, enjoy slow roasted prime rib with root vegetables and mashed potatoes, and delight in a blood orange vanilla cake for dessert.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen
100 King St, Alexandria VA
Mia’s is offering a prix fixe menu for two ($69) or four ($119) for pickup on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, 12-6 pm. Enjoy pane al formaggio, winter greens salad, braised short rib lasagna, calabrese chili & garlic broccolini, and tiramisu – a perfect menu for a unique and special holiday feast. Be sure to order by December 21st!
Zenola
132 Branch Rd SE, Vienna VA
Menu | Call (571) 407-5203 to order
For a mediterranean style holiday feast, Zenola is offering an excellent selection for pickup. Choose your main course from Lebanese Shepard’s Pie, Mixed Grill, or Vegetarian Lasagna. Sides include mediterranean favorites – fattoush salad, lentil soup, humms, olives, and pita bread. Their unique dessert options include Ismailiyah and Pistachio Cheesecake. Yum!
J. Gilberts
6930 Old Dominion Dr, McLean VA
Menu | Call (703) 893-1034 to Order
A longtime steak and seafood favorite, J. Gilberts is offering a Christmas Eve menu perfect for any Washingtonian. Start with Crab Bisque and select from Prime Strip Loin Roast or a Surf & Turf Sampler. Includes creamed corn with bacon, green beens with pecans, mashed potatoes, and apple strudel for dessert. Be sure to order by 12 pm on December 23rd for pick-up by 3 pm Christmas Eve.
Hummingbird
220 S Union St, Alexandria VA
Get everything you need for a spectacular Christmas from Hummingbird. Their dinner package for 4 includes Bone-In Prime Rib, Honey-Glazed Carrots, Crispy Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts, and Gingerbread cake. Don’t stop at Christmas Eve, you can also order a meal kit perfect for Christmas morning – mimosas and cinnamon pecan sticky buns!
