Christmas Eve & Christmas Eats

UNION‘s Feast of the 7 Fishes
Chef and Co-Owner Bruce Kalman will offer a seven-course feast featuring traditional Italian-American fish and seafood delicacies on Christmas Eve at the neighborhood restaurant located in Pasadena. The festive prix-fixe menu includes: Chive Farinata with uni, lardo, pickled green garlic, and Urfa chile oil; Braised Octopus with chick pea conserva, preserved lemon yogurt, and dukkah; Cured Mackerel with sunchoke puree, baby artichokes, and Treviso; Cuttlefish Ink Lasagnette with bottarga and gremolata bread crumbs; Halibut Croquetas with fennel pannacotta, white truffle, and cured duck egg; Olive Oil Poached Sturgeon with potatoes, crème fraiche, and Passmore Ranch caviar; and Red Vermillion Rockfish with “Livronese,” cippolini onion, pine nuts, and golden raisins. In addition to the seafood courses, Wine Director and Sommelier George Pitsironis will be curating thoughtful wine pairings. $140, $40/optional wine pairing; Saturday, 4-10 pm; 37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.795.5841

The Royce Christmas Dinner
The Langham Hotel Pasadena’s The Royce will offer a three-course prix-fixe dinner. Dishes include Wagyu beef carpaccio, wood-grilled Moyer filet, Perigord truffle risotto, eggnog crème brulee, and more. $125; Saturday, 4-9 pm; 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106; 626.585.6410

Tres by José Andrés Christmas Day Brunch
Jose Andres’ Tres at the SLS Beverly Hills will host an extravagant Christmas day brunch with a carving station, caviar display, and chilled seafood. $75; Sunday, 11 am; 465 S LA Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.247.0400

The Belvedere Christmas Day Feast
The Peninsula Beverly Hills will be offering a Christmas day feast within its revamped digs. The family-style meal will include chestnut bisque, oysters Rockefeller, roasted duck, and free-range turkey. $135 (includes unlimited Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne); Sunday; 9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.788.2306

Bouchon‘s Christmas
Thomas Keller’s longstanding Beverly Hills gem will be open on Christmas Day. The restaurant will offer a French take on Christmas with a three-course menu with menu highlights that include chicken liver and truffle mousse, standing rib of prime beef, sole meuniere, and buche de noel. $95; Sunday, noon-6 pm; 235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.271.9910

Georgie’s Christmas Buffet
The Montage’s Georgie will offer an all-day brunch buffet. Enjoy it with $30 bottomless champagne and complimentary hot chocolate and accoutrements, and it’s impossible not to get into the holiday spirit. $107, $38/children; Sunday; 225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.7970

Spago Beverly Hills‘ Christmas Eve Dinner
Enjoy a special 3-course Christmas Eve menu from Chef de Cuisine Tetsu Yahagi, while listing to live holiday carolers spread holiday cheer throughout the restaurant. $150; Saturday, 5 – 9 pm; 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.385.0880

Avec Nous’ Christmas Eve Dinner
​Avec Nous invites you to enjoy ​Christmas Eve​ around the (french) table! ​The restaurant ​ has curated a prix-fixe menu for you to enjoy an elaborate spread of appetizers, main courses, dessert​s​, and drinks. Dishes include Escargot; Foie gras orange; Roasted prawn pesto; French onion soup; Beef tournedos Rossini; and Buche de Noel. ​$75, $35/children; Saturday, 4-10 pm; Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 9021; 310.860.8660

CUT’s Christmas Eve Dinner
Enjoy a festive a la carte menu with seasonal specials like Roasted Chestnut Soup, Black Trumpet Mushrooms; Red Wine Braised Bone-In Short Rib and Eggnog Cheesecake with Ginger Bread Cookie Crumbs and Huckleberry Preserves. The new CUT Lounge will be open until 1:30 am serving their new Rough CUTs menu. Saturday, 5-10 pm; 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.276.8500

Boxwood, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills’ Christmas Feast & Festivities
Indulge in a traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas feasts that combines seasonal flavors and Executive Chef Anthony Keene’s signature touch. Dishes include Oysters Rockefeller with mornay Sauce and creamed Spinach; Roasted Chestnut Soup with a porcini mushroom cream; Roasted Organic Turkey with chestnut stuffing, served with all the traditional offerings; 10 oz Black Angus Filet with saffron potato fondant and smoked béarnaise; and Apple Cider Doughnuts with a vanilla anglaise. $85, $32/optional wine pairing, Saturday, 5-10 pm, Sunday, 11:30 am-10 pm;1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Reservations can be made here or by calling 310.358.7788

Mar’sel’s Christmas Dinner
Enjoy a Christmas in California with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Palos Verdes bluffs at Terranea Resort’s fine dining gem, mar’sel. The restaurant is offering an elegant five-course dinner by chef de cuisine Andrew Vaughan. Highlights include Sunchoke Bisque with truffle butter, Pappardelle with lobster and burrata, and Veal Loin with salsify and black truffle. $145; Sunday; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; 310.265.2836

Faith & Flower‘s Christmas Eve Dinner
For Christmas Eve, the DTLA eatery will prepare a festive prix-fixe menu featuring global influences and flavors. Specials include Rosemary and Spruce Scented Parker House Rolls; Roasted Squash and Cresenza Ravioli with brown butter and sage; andPersimmon and Chicory Salad with toasted hazelnut vinaigrette, pomegranates, and Manchego. Heartier dishes will be the Aged Angus Beef Roast; and Wood Oven Roasted Ocean Trout with preserved lemon and herb oil salsa verde. $65; Saturday; 705 W. 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.239.0642

Clifton’s Republic’s Christmas Eve Buffet
DTLA’s historic dining and nightlife destination with a newly minted name, will be celebrating Christmas Eve with a special buffet on the Tree Tops level. $65, $25/children; Saturday; 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA; 213.627.1673; book: Reservations@CliftonsLA.com

Le Petit Paris’ Christmas Eve & Christmas Meals
The French brasserie in DTLA will be celebrating the holidays with a series of festive dinners and events. (They are also the official restaurant partner for the Amelie show at Ahmanson Theatre and will be offering a three-course Amelie-inspired menu and a complimentary shuttle service from the restaurant to the show until January 15, 2017). Christmas Eve will begin with an inviting brunch followed by an elegant three-course prix-fixe dinner created by Executive Chefs Baptiste Grellier and Jeremie Cazes. The regular brunch menu will be available on Christmas Eve. Dinner menu highlights include Filet Mignon with white mushrooms, mashed potatoes and chestnuts; Seabass Filet with lemongrass beurre blanc, celery purée and baby vegetables; and Bûche de Noël with guanaja chocolate mousse and bourbon vanilla ice cream for dessert. On Christmas Day, Le Petit Paris will be open for brunch and dinner. $75/Christmas Eve Dinner, $49/Christmas Brunch; Saturday, 10 am – 12 am, Sunday, brunch: 11 am – 3:30 pm, dinner: 5-11 pm; 418 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.217.4445

Herringbone Santa Monica‘s Feast of the Seven Fishes
This Christmas Eve, Brian Malarkey’s Santa Monica hotspot, Herringbone Santa Monica, will be keeping with their seafood centric menu by offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes. The meal includes Parker House Rolls with whipped uni butter and Osetra Caviar; Big Eye Tuna Crudo – oyster crema, poppy seeds, toasted pistachio, and white truffle; King Troll Salmon Confit with cauliflower soubise, port braised onion, watercress, and Porcini mushroom; Spot Prawn Bucatini with n’duja, pepperoncini, raw cream, and hazelnuts; Butter Poached Maine Lobster  with umami butter, sea lettuce, and oyster Jus; Loup De Mare with salasify, cured olives, tonnato, and fennel nage; and Torta Del Nonna with lemon curd, and dulce de leche gelato. $100; Saturday; 1755 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.971.4460

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar’s Christmas Eve Dinner
Their Sawtelle, Fairfax, Downtown, Santa Monica locations are serving up a Christmas Eve prix-fixe menu of Mexican-inspired comfort classics, each featuring red and green ingredients in celebration of the festive holiday. Dishes include Mini Beef Cheek Tamales; Mole Rojo, braised pork ribs; Chicken Enchiladas; Mexican “Red” Rice with roasted corn and peas and charro black beans; and Cinnamon Banuelos, horchata ice cream and goat’s milk cajeta. $20; Saturday; Reservations: christmas@plancheck.com

Relax and enjoy a 3–course pre-fixed menu this Christmas Eve at Napa Valley Grille. Highlights include the Stemmed Shellfish Pot with mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, artisan bread and saffron broth; Lobster Tails and Black Angus Sirloin; and Triple Chocolate Cake for dessert. $65; Saturday; 1100 Glendon Ave #100, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.824.3322

The Tuck Room Tavern‘s Christmas Dinner
Sherry Yard’s newly opened The Tuck Room Tavern is serving a four-course Christmas dinner. Dishes include Brown Butter Gnocchi, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, and Dark Chocolate Buche de Noel. Head over to the adjacent iPic Theaters after dinner to complete the holiday festivities. $60; Sunday; 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.307.7004

Ivory on Sunset Christmas Specials
Located at the Mondrian LA, Ivory on Sunset is serving up sweeping views of the city, while you enjoy exclusive, decadent Christmas Eve and Christmas specials including Foie Gras with house made biscuits, duck confit and plum sauce. Other dishes include Australian Rack of Lamb with roasted turnips, rainbow chard, lemon curd, and red wine sauce; and Prime Rib with pommes dauphinoise, creamed kale, and au jus. Saturday & Sunday; 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.848.6000

The Pikey‘s British Christmas Dinner
The Pikey is offering a very merry British Christmas dinner. Festive dishes include Roast Goose with chestnut bread sauce; House Made Pigs in a Blanket; and Mincemeat Pie Ice Cream. Sunday, 1 pm-2 am; 7617 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.850.5400

Ravello Bar & Grill‘s Feast of Seven Fishes
The new Southern Italian inspired restaurant is starting a tradition of their own, as Ravello will be hosting a Feast of Seven Fishes full of both unique and traditional seafood dishes all topped off with a chilled lemoncello! The first course is served with a complimentary glass of Ruffino Prosecco and dishes through out the evening include Clam Casino, baked clam with panko, breadcrumbs and topped with pancetta; Wintergreen Oyster, baked oyster with panko, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper, and parmesan; Prosciutto wrapped colossal scallop with garlic lemon butter sauce and polenta; Ceviche Martini with shrimp, whitefish, onions, tomato, cucumbers, serrano chile and fresh citrus yuzu sauce served with crostini; Baccala Napolitano, baked salt cod with a tomato, olive, and caper ragu; Smoked salmon capellini tossed with leeks and a dill crème fraiche; Grilled Halibut topped with a warm lobster tarragon salad; and Chilled lemoncello for all who desire as a final touch to end the celebration. $80; Saturday; 6746 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601; 562.945.8723

Christmas Eve Dinner at Chianina Steakhouse
Named one of America’s Best Steakhouse’s by Gayot and the only restaurant in the entire United States to breed, raise and serve Chianina beef, will offer a spectacular four-course, prix-fixe dinner on Christmas Eve. Chef Bryant Taylor has created a menu of contemporary comfort foods seasoned with fresh ingredients grown locally at Farm Lot 59. The menu includes Cod Brandade with fennel, red pepper and olive; Roasted Scallop with winter Citrus, pomegranate and Brussels sprouts; Hand Rolled Cavatelli with spiced Pork Sugo, pickled chile and parmesan; Dover Sole with romanesco, Cranberry bean, caper and olive; Grilled Beef Rib with smoked Potato and leek terrine, cippolini onion, and beef and caramelized onion demi; Spiced Poached Pear with yogurt and ginger bread; and a House-made Biscotti to bring home. $85; Saturday, 5-11 pm; 5716 E Second St, Long Beach, CA; 562.434.2333 or opentable.com.

Michael’s On Naples’s Christmas Eve Dinner
Michael’s On Naples will host its traditional Christmas Eve dinner with a five-course, prix fixe dinner. Sommelier Massimo Aronne, whose wine list was named among LA’s Top 10 Wine Lists by Gayot, has created pairings for the optimum dining experience. The five-course menu features Ostriche with raw oysters preserved lemon mignonette, and purslane; Crudo Di Pesce, hamachi, apple, and celery leaf; Insalata di Frutti di Mare with shrimp, mussels, and calamari salad; Zuppa con Fegato, chestnut soup with foie gras; Capellini Vongole, angel hair pasta with Manila clams, garlic, olive oil and white wine; Tortellini in Brodo with duck neck stuffed pasta in broth; Brasato di Manzo, braised short rib with rapini and pepperoncini; Opah Alla Griglia with pistachio gremolata and creamy polenta; Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary, vanilla gelato; and Torta di Sant’ Antonio, apple and red wine tart. $85, $125/with wine pairing; Saturday; 5620 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803; 562.439.7080​

33 Taps Silver Lake’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Feast
Whether escaping the family for a bit, looking for the perfect place to drink or just staying home this holiday season, 33 Taps Silver Lake has you covered. They are offering an affordable Christmas Eve and Day feast, featuring a choice of roasted turkey or baked glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, brown butter stuffing, and garlic green beans. $18; Saturday & Sunday; 3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.338.777