Restaurants open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Check our list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. As usual, we focus on locally owned (or Northwest originated) restaurants with modest prices. We also include popular national chain restaurants. If you are looking for something different, you’ll find a list of Chinese restaurants and other Asian eateries open in Seattle’s Chinatown International District as well as some locations outside of Seattle.

Where we list prices, they do not include tax and gratuity (or delivery fees), or extras such as cocktails or wine. Have an update for these or any other event on our calendar? Send us an email at info@greaterseattleonthecheap.com.

2023 Christmas dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

(Listed alphabetically by restaurant name)

13 Coins (Bellevue, Seattle, Seatac) offers Christmas Dinner specials and selections from their regular menu. More info: Holiday Menu – 13 Coins

Black Angus Steak House (Federal Way, Puyallup) features aged steaks and a whole lot more from starters to desserts. Open Christmas Eve but not Christmas Day.

BluWater Bistro (Seattle/Leschi) offers a take-home feast for 6 including roast turkey or prime rib, sides, wine, and pie for $190 or $270. Order by December 22 for pickup Christmas Eve or Day. They offer a 3-course prixe fixe for $59/person Christmas Eve/Day.

Cutters Crabhouse (Seattle/Pike Place Market). Stunning views and a Northwest inspired seafood menu open for lunch and dinner.

Daniel’s Broiler Steak & Seafood (Swartz Bros) (Bellevue, Seattle/Lake Union, Seattle/Leschi, Seattle/Downtown–Hyatt Hotel) offers dine-in service and a takeout menu of traditional steakhouse favorites. Closed Christmas Day. Open Christmas Eve. Reservations strongly suggested.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ/Bellevue dining style is shared plates. Save money by choosing a “course” menu of pre-selected starters and meats. Open holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).

Jetty Bar & Grille (Everett) in the Hotel Indigo at Port Gardner is accepting reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Mecca Café (Seattle/lower Queen Anne) offers a casual menu. Full bar. Service is first come, first served-no reservations. The Mecca is open 6am-2am every day including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve with full menu plus holiday specials.

Solarium Kitchen & Bar (Bellevue) at the Hilton offers a casual northwest menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Texas de Brazil (Tacoma) blends traditions of Brazilian cuisine with generous Texas hospitality, including an extravagant salad area followed by an endless parade of gauchos who visit your table with skewers of freshly grilled meats carved tableside. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations strongly suggested. For every $100 gift card purchased online you’ll receive an additional $25 bonus card. Join eClub and get $20 off dinner for 2.

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Chinatown restaurants for Christmas feasts

Here is our list of Chinese restaurants and Asian eateries in Seattle’s ID. We’ve focused on larger, popular restaurants that many turn to for holiday meals. Call ahead to confirm hours.

A+ HONG KONG KITCHEN on Yelp‘
Chengdu Memory – Hot Pot Restaurant
Crawfish King (crawfishkingwa.com)
Dough Zone (doughzonedumplinghouse.com). Chain that started in Bellevue and specializes in bao, dumplings, and noodles. Also has locations in Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, and Woodinville, as well as Seattle/downtown, Seattle/U-District.
E Jae Pak Mor | Thai Food | Seattle (ejaefoods.com)
Harbor City Restaurant
Honey Court Seafood Restaurant | Facebook
Kau Kau BBQ Restaurant (extremely popular & busy for takeout—order ahead, walk-in unlikely)
MIKE’S NOODLE HOUSE on Yelp (casual and tiny shop, CASH ONLY, inexpensive soup bowls)
Purple Dot Cafe (purpledotcafetg.com) Dine-in, take-out, delivery.
Tamarind Tree. Limited seating, reservations accepted. Delivery available.
Uwajimaya Asian Market. Ready-to-eat snacks and meals as well as party trays from the deli.

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Christmas dinner at chain restaurants

Especially for lower cost, as well as last minute availability, chain restaurants can be a good option on holidays. Expect all locations to be extremely busy, sometimes with long wait times. Reservations are recommended if available. But most of casual eateries are first come, first served. Many also offer takeout.

Some restaurants offer a special Christmas dinner menu, some offer their regular menu, and some have both options. Different restaurant locations in the same chain may vary. Be sure to call ahead to confirm menus and hours.

A quick check of the restaurant website indicates the following chain restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. However, hours, menu selections, and reservation requirements can vary by location since many chain restaurants are franchises that are locally owned and managed. It is recommended that you call ahead to a specific location to confirm details.

Seattle chain restaurants

Bucca do Beppo (Seattle)
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Seattle)
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurants (Lynnwood)

South or West of Seattle chain restaurants

Black Bear Diner (south Sound locations, Sequim, Vancouver)
Del Taco (Federal Way, Lacey)
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurants (Federal Way, Tacoma)
Village Inn (Federal Way)

Chain restaurants with multiple locations

Buffalo Wild Wings (multiple Puget Sound locations)
Denny’s Restaurants (multiple locations)
Domino’s Pizza (multiple locations)
IHOP (multiple locations)
Jack in the Box (multiple locations)
McDonald’s (multiple locations)
Starbucks (multiple locations)

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2022 Christmas dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

As we verify these offerings for this year, we’ll move them to the above list. Last checked 2/1/2023.

Café Flora (Seattle) vegetarian restaurant in Madison Valley. Pre-order baked goods for pickup Dec 24. Their regular weekend hours for brunch and dinner are 8AM – 2:30PM and 5PM – 9PM. There is no mention on their website of changes for Christmas. They do not take reservations and are first-come-first-serve.

Jimmy’s on Broadway (Seattle/Capitol Hill) offers modern American cuisine in an energetic atmosphere. Open Christmas Day for dinner 12-8pm with a varied menu including prime rib, meatloaf, seafood, blackberry pie, and more.

Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge (Seattle) is open Sundays in the morning only. No mention of special hours or menu for Christmas.

McMenamins Pubs (Olympia/Spar Cafe, Seattle/Six Arms). Spar Cafe is open Sundays 7am-1pm. Six Arms is open Sundays 11a-11p.

Roti Restaurant (Seattle) on lower Queen Anne offers a menu of authentic Indian dishes including tandoori, curries, and vegetarian options. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for lunch and dinner.

The above restaurants are just a few options we like for variety. Many more local dining establishments in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding cities are open on Christmas Day: Restaurants open for Christmas Day in Seattle / Eastern Washington | OpenTable

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