The holiday season is well underway and Christmas is just a few short weeks away. If curating a menu and spending hours in the kitchen isn’t your thing we’re here to help! From the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes to pizza or prime rib, several Philly area restaurants will be open on Christmas and Christmas Eve. Check out the area restaurants open below.

  • Steak 48

    Located in Center City, Steak 48 will be open for the holidays to serve upscale classic and creative steakhouse fare.

    • Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day
    • Hours of operation: 4 pm to 9:30 pm
    • Prices vary – a la carte
    • Menu: This holiday season, Steak 48 is pleased to offer diners their upscale, modern steakhouse offerings. Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature offerings – a variety of prime steaks, fresh raw bar and seafood options, creative appetizers, hearty sides and indulgent desserts.
  • The Wayward

    Located in Center City in the East Market Neighborhood, (within the Canopy Hotel) The Wayward will be open on Christmas Eve and day with a special pre-fixed holiday menu.

    • Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
    • 3-course pre-fixed menu
    • $65/person
    • Hours of Operation: 5-9 pm; also open for Christmas brunch 10-2pm
    • Menu: enjoy a seasonal, holiday themed pre-fixed menu:
      • Course 1 – choice of Salad Verte OR Butternut Squash Soup
      • Course 2 – choice of Cast Iron Roasted Whole Branzino OR Brick Oven Roasted Cornish Hen
      • Course 3 – Sweet Potato Crème Brûlé
  • Revolution Chop House

    Located at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Revolution Chop House, will be open on Christmas Eve and day, featuring holiday specials in addition to their standard classic American steakhouse offerings.

    • Open on Christmas Eve + Christmas day
    • Prices vary (a la carte + holiday specials)
    • Hours of operation: Friday, December 24: 4:00pm – 8:00pm & Saturday, December 25: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
    • Menu: Enjoy seasonal holiday special menu items including Potato Leek Soup (chive oil, crispy leeks), Roast Prime Rib (choice of 16 oz. or 22 oz. cut, whipped potatoes, asparagus, beef jus, bearnaise sauce), and Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding (vanilla crème anglaise, hot chocolate shooter), plus additional steakhouse options.  
  • Talula’s Table

    Located Kennett Square, PA, Talula’s Table will be offering a customizable special holiday to-go menu available for pickup. Enjoy a gourmet meal (minus the prep!) in the comfort of your own home this holiday season.

    • Special catered package available to-go for Christmas Eve / Christmas day dinner
    • Order by December 17th for scheduled pickup on 12/23 or 12/24
    • To place your order online, visit: https://talulastable.com/holiday-catering
    • Menu: Choose your favorites from a customizable menu, with options in a number of categories:   Breakfast and Brunch (think: petit scone tray, croissant box, bacon & Cheddar frittata), Snacks & Sips (grazing plate, holiday cheese board, cranberry ginger cocktail mix, etc), Gourmet Entrees & Sides (cheddar chive buttermilk biscuits, tender braised brisket, ricotta ravioli & fresh pomodoro, boursin whipped potatoes, and more), and Homemade Sweets & Treats (Buche de Noel, stollen, gluten free cranberry polenta cake, handmade cookie box).
  • SliCE

     SliCE

    Pizza of the Seven Fishes
    Italian Market and City-wide delivery: 1180 S. 10th St., (215) 463-0868
    Washington Twp: 137 Egg Harbor Rd, (856) 302 5099
    Fishtown – New: 431 E Girard Ave, (215) 425.1555
    Available now through December 24, 2021
    Open on Christmas Eve Day and until early evening
    Closed all locations for Christmas

    Marlo and Jason Dilks of SliCE announce the return of their annual holiday pie, Pizza of the 7 Fishes. This special seasonal pizza is inspired by their families’ Christmas Eve traditions and by a seven course seven fish dinner popular in South Philadelphia. Pizza of the 7 Fishes features mozzarella topped with clams, mussels, shrimp, tuna, crab meat and sardine all sauteed with fresh olive oil and garlic, and topped with anchovies, fresh lemon and basil. Pizza of the 7 Fishes will be available until Christmas Eve (December 24th) for $22.00 for small and $30.00 for large and new this year, gluten free $25.00.  The Dilks also brings back a family tradition for your family to share – Seafood Caesar with romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, house-made Caesar dressing, sauteed shrimp and crab meat; featuring house-made croutons by special order.

  • The Olde Bar

    The Olde Bar

    Garces Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner
    125 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    Christmas Eve, December 24th
    $85 per person
    215-253-3777
    www.theoldebar.com

    Back by popular demand! The Olde bar presents Chef Jose Garces’ twist on the traditional Christmas Eve meal with seven courses for $85 per person for the prix fixe tasting menu.

    • FIRST
      Madai Crudo Yuzo Soy Vinaigrette
    • SECOND
      Shrimp Cocktail Lemon Zest, Chives, Olive Oil
    • THIRD
      Clams in White Wine Grilled Baguette, Garlic, Butter
    • FOURTH
      Oysters Rockefeller Parmesan Spinach Cream, Crispy Bacon
    • FIFTH
      Curried Mussels Thai Basil, Chinese Sausage, Potatoes, Focaccia
    • SIXTH
      Bay Scallop Pappardelle Asparagus Cream, Speck, Peas, Fermented Chile
    • SEVENTH
      Pan Seared Striped Bass Rainbow Swiss Chard, Potatoes Confit
  • Positano Coast

    Positano Coast

    212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia
    215-238-0499
    Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner
    $70 PER PERSON
    PLUS TAX, ALCOHOL AND GRATUITY. NO SUBSTITUTIONS.

    Menu:

    • TUNA CRUDO
      lemon vinaigrette
    • CIOPPINO
      octopus, mussels, shrimp, toasted garlic bread
    • LOBSTER ARANCINI
      italian rice ball
    • SQUID INK SPAGHETTINI
      crab, lemon gremolata
    • MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO FILET
      herbs, fresh lemon
    • BASKET OF MIXED NUTS AND CLEMENTINES CHRISTMAS DESSERTS

     

  • The Fin

    The Fin

    1000 Frankford Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19125
    (888) 377-3818
    https://thefinusa.com/

    Executive Chef Valentin Bay presents
    Feast of the Seven Fishes – 7 Fish Seafood Boil
    This will run from Monday, December 20 to Friday December 24

    The entire week leading up to Christmas Eve!

    Scallop
    Gulf shrimp
    Mussels
    Clams
    Crawfish
    King Crab
    Dungeoness Crab
    Andouille
    Potato
    Corn
    in cajun garlic butter $95 per person
    Feeds 2-3 for entree, or can also be an appetizer for 3-4 people.

    Cocktail special: tarragon and thyme vesper (london dry gin,vodka,blanc vermouth,tarragon and thyme tincture,lemon oil)

    Date: 7 Fish Seafood Boil runs

    Traditional Feast of the 7 Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner:
    * For the below, that is Christmas Eve only

    Cobia tartar
    Steamed razor clams
    Fried smelt with aioli
    Grilled sardines with salsa verde
    Cioppino with blue crab, octopus, squid, mussels, white fish, fingerling potatoes
    Lobster ravioli in brown butter sauce
    Baked branzino stuffed with mint
    Housebaked panettone, cannoli cream

    $95 per person, all served family style, additional wine pairing $80. Reservations for Christmas Eve strongly encouraged. Call (888) 377-3818 for reservations and details.

  • Figo Ristorante

    Figo Ristorante

    1033 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
    (267) 214-0086
    figoitalian.com

    12/23 5PM-9PM
    $55 per person
    Minimum two people to serve

    Igloo dining and outdoor heated patio dining also available for this event

     

    • 1st Course –
      Caesar salad with anchovy caper crostini
    • 2nd Course –
      Seafood Antipasto – calamari, shrimp, octopus, clam
    • 3rd Course
      choice of one:
      Shrimp gemeli – Jumbo shrimp, pesto cream, arugula
      Crab spaghetti – Spaghetti alla chitarra, crab gravy, jumbo lump crab, parsley
    • 4th Course choice of one:
      Cioppino – Spicy seafood broth, lobster, clams, shrimp, fish
      Branzino – Grilled, lemon garlic oil, broccolini, roasted fingerling potatoes
      Grilled Langoustino – Lemon caper butter
      Lobster Pizza – Vodka sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, basil
      Clam Pizza – Quahogs, parmesan garlic cream, broccoli rabe
    • 5th Course choice of one:
      Affogato – Vanilla gelato with tableside espresso pour
      Italian Gelato – Vanilla, coffee
  • Izakaya by Yanaga

    1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
    (267) 310-3554
    https://www.byyanaga.com/

    Feast of the 7 Fishes Sushi Dinner Presented by Kevin Yanaga

     

    $60 per person
    minimum 2 people to serve
    12/22 & 12/23
    5PM-9PM

     

    • HAMACHI SASHIMI
      PICKLE PEACH/ YUZU PEPPER PONZU
    • SALMON CRISPY RICE
      CRISPY RICE/ SPICY SALMON TARTARE
    • OCTOPUS ROBATA
      GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS/ YAKITORI SAUCE
    • OISHII SHRIMP TACO
      GUACAMOLE/ SWEET’N SPICY AIOLI/ WONTON TACO SHELL
    • SPIDER ROLL
      TEMPURA SOFTSHELL CRAB/ SPRING MIX/ WASABI AIOLI
    • CHILEAN SEABASS ONIGIRI
      SOY MARINADE SEABASS/ SOYTARE SEASONED RICE
    • BLUEFIN TUNA CHIRASHI
      CHIRASHI SAUCE/  CUCUMBER/ SEAWEED SALAD
    • SERVING WITH 5 SIDES AND ICE CREAM
      BOK CHOY/ UMAMI CUKE/ SHISHITO/ WASABI RICE

     

  • Cry Baby Pasta

    Cry Baby Pasta

    Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve
    627 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 190147
    267-534-3076

    Christmas Eve: The Feast of Seven Fishes
    Two Seatings 5:00pm & 7:30pm
    Only Prefix Menu Available $55 per person

    • First Course::
      Lobster Arancini, Fried Calamari, Clams Casino, Salmon Rillettes, Scallop Tortellini
    • Second Course:
      Grilled octopus salad, bitter greens, salsa verde, currants, capers
    • Third Course:
      Crab Tagliatelle, creamy red pepper sauce
    • Dessert Sampler:
      Rainbow cookies Egg nog budino, Chocolate peppermint bite
  • La Famiglia

    8 S. Front Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    (215) 922-2803
    https://lafamiglia.com/

    Seven Fish Menu
    December 1 – 30, 2021
    Join us starting December 1st until December 30th, Tuesday to Friday for our Seven Fish Menu. Reservations required.

     

    • First Course
      Insalata Baccala
      Cold salted cod salad
    • Second Course
      Spaghetti con Vongole
      Spaghetti and clams in a red or white sauce
    • Third Course
      Fritto Misto
      Fried calamari, fried eel & fried shrimp
    • Fourth Course
      Filetti di Pesce
      Filet of Bronzino in a white wine, chopped tomato & caper sauce and Filet of Whiting with an olive oil & tomato sauce
    • Fifth Course
      Struffoli
      Deep fried dough rolled in honey
  • Amada

    Amada

    Prime Rib Roast
    $85 per person, $25 for 12 and under
    3:00pm, 5:00pm and 7:00pm seatings
    http://garcestradingcompany.com/packages
    Call for reservations: 267-284-7979

    First Course:

    • Padron Peppers
      Flash-Fried Peppers, Salbitxada, Sea Salt
    • Ensalada Verde
      Green Salad, Asparagus, Favas, Avocado, Green Beans
    • Oxtail Empanada
      Braised Oxtail, Mahon, Swiss Chard, Piquillo Pepper Confit

    Second Course:

    • Prime Rib 8 Ounce
      Bordelaise, Horseradish Crème Fraîche
    • Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
      Pearl Onions, Rosemary
    • Brussels Catalan
      Fermented Garlic Honey, Granny Smith Apples, Sangria Raisins, Cabrales, Pine Nuts

    Third Course:

    • Xuixo
      Spanish Pastry with Spiced Hot Cocoa

     

  • Bridget Foy's

    200 South Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19147
    https://www.bridgetfoys.com/
    215-922-1813

    Bridget Foy’s Christmas Day
    Reservations from 3:00pm to 8:00pm

    • Deck the Halls and Keep Your Spirits Bright!
    • Traditional Egg Nog, $8.00
      bourbon, frothy egg cream, nutmeg
    • Twinkling Lights, $8.00
      pomegranate vodka, grenadine, lime, sparkling rose cafa

    Appetizers:
    Lobster Bisque, $13.00
    Tomato Soup, $9.00
    Caesar Salad, $10.00
    Chopped romaine, parmesan, anchovy dressing
    Crispy Apple Salad, $13.00
    Mixed greens, blue cheese, candied almonds, poppy seed vinaigrette
    Crab Hush Puppies, $12.00
    Remoulade
    Mac N Cheese, $14.00
    Radiatori pasta, ritz-cracker crumble
    Hummus, $10.00
    Feta Greek salad, grilled pita
    Charred Broccoli, $10.00
    Calabrian chili, pecorino
    Smoked Salmon Toast, $12.00
    Cream cheese, pickled onions, capers
    Steamed Mussels, $17.00
    Grilled bread, garlic, white wine

    Entrees:
    Roasted Atlantic Salmon, $28.00
    Mushroom risotto, butternut squash, almonds
    Prime Rib, $34.00
    Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby carrots, jus
    Mushroom Campanelle, $22.00
    Broccoli, mushroom, butternut squash, parmesan cream
    Porchetta, $30.00
    Hot Italian sausage, polenta, broccoli rabe

    Desserts:
    Eggnog Cheesecake, $11.00
    Cookie Plate, $12.00
    Yule Log, $12.00
    Pear Cranberry Crisp, $12.00
    Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, $10.00

  • Dim Sum House by Jane G's

    Rittenhouse, 1930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    University City,  3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 12:00pm to 9:00pm

     

    Regular menu for delivery and take-out, plus special Holiday Winter Feast for this year – which is available for take-out and pick-up, free delivery with pre-order AND dine-in!

     

    Dim Sum House is one of the largest spots open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Philadelphia region – and is great for those celebrating the holiday and those that just want to get out for a great meal! Please find new packages for this year!

     

    Dim Sum House Winter Feast can be ordered in advance for pick-up on December 23, 24 or 25, and Dim Sum House Winter Feast plus FULL menu is available for dine-in on December 24th for Christmas Eve and December 25th for Christmas Day.

     

    Free on pre-orders for Winter Feast through Center City and University City – call for delivery radius.

     

    Dim Sum House Winter Feast for Christmas 2021

     

    • Winter Lobster Feast Package 1
      • Feast for Two, $125
      • Choice of Lobster Typhoon or Ginger Scallion Lobster
      • Choice of two dim sum offeringS
      • Choice of one familiar or vegetable offering
      • Choice of rice or noodle dish of choice
      • Add Peking Duck for $20.00
    • Winter Lobster Feast Package 2
      • Feast for Six, $250
      • Peking Duck Plus
      • Choice of Double Lobster Typhoon or Double Ginger Scallion Lobster
      • Choice of two dim sum offerings
      • Choice of two vegetable dishes
      • Choice of one familiar dishes
      • Choice of rice or noodle dish of choice

     

    Call to order:

    Rittenhouse: (215) 563-8800
    University City: (215) 921-5377

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