From Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve, there’s a special dining opportunity for every day of this holiday season. Whether you indulge in a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes — a classic Italian seafood event that the Food Network said makes for a “very special Christmas Eve” — or just want a cozy Christmas brunch, we’ve got you covered.
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Christmas Eve
Frannie & The Fox’s Feast of the Seven Fishes
3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
$115
Enjoy a specially curated, seafood-focused menu at Frannie & The Fox this Christmas Eve. Dishes include charred oysters and stuffed calamari. Reservations can be made at Resy.
Sorelle’s Feast of the Seven Fishes
Available nightly through Dec. 24
$124, $99/additional wine pairing
Sorelle’s chef Nick Dugan offers a tasting menu experience this holiday season with five courses that celebrate the “bright flavors of a Sorelle experience.” The dinner includes dishes like tuna crudo and whole-roasted black bass. You can check out the full menu online, and book your reservation at sorellecharleston.com.
Élevé’s Feast of the Seven Fishes
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 24
Head to Élevé for seafood-inspired dishes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as the restaurant celebrates the holidays with its Feast of the Seven Fishes. You can book online via Resy.
Christmas Day
Christmas Brunch at Palmetto Cafe
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31
$125/adults, $35/kids younger than 12
The Palmetto Cafe in Charleston Place Hotel hosts both an a la carte and brunch option on Christmas Day. A la carte is held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out everything from a raw bar to an “elevated carving station” as well as a selection of desserts. Book online via charlestonplace.com.
Christmas at Charleston Grill
4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 25
$125/adults, $75/kids younger than 12
Chef de cuisine Suzy Castelloe presents a three-course menu at Charleston Grill this Christmas. Dishes include beet carpaccio, lamb with brown butter roasted sweet potato and a chestnut yule log. Book online at charlestonplace.com.
Christmas at Revival
Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25
$85/adults, $29/kids younger than 12
Head to Revival this Christmas for a three-course menu with optional wine pairings for an additional $40. Dishes include fried quail, lobster bisque, pork tenderloin and double chocolate cake. Book your reservation online at revivalcharleston.com.
Christmas at the Mills House
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 25
$90/adult, $40/child
Enjoy a three-course dinner (and dessert!) at the Mills House restaurant, Iron Rose, this Christmas. Choose from dishes like oysters on the half shell, seared scallops with fava beans, roasted Maine lobster and charred duck breast. Book online at ironroserestaurant.com.
Christmas at Blu on Folly
Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 25
$62/adults, $30/kids ages 3 to 12
Blu serves up a three-course meal this Christmas with dishes like wild mushroom polenta, beef tenderloin and apple pie. You can’t really beat the views of this oceanfront spot, either. Book now with Resy.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve at Azur
Dec. 31
$85
Head to Azur for a French-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner with six courses from chef Dominique Chantepie. Dishes include foie gras, coq au vin and homemade apple tatin. Tickets include a glass of Champagne. Reservations can be made online at resy.com.
New Year’s Eve at Uptown Social
8 p.m. until close Dec. 31
$100+
While we aren’t including all the area parties on this list — we’re here to help you figure out where to eat, not dance — we’d be remiss to leave out a party at Uptown where you can drink and dance, yes, but also nosh on pizza from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased online. Tickets include an open bar, music from local DJs and that aforementioned ‘za.
New Year’s Eve at Revival
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 31
$125
Revival hosts a five-course tasting menu with the option to add wine pairings ($75) this New Year’s Eve. Dishes include gnocchi, beef wellington and chocolate orange torte. Book your dinner online at revivalcharleston.com — and stick around for the Vendue’s rooftop New Year’s Eve party, free to attend with dinner reservations.
New Year’s Eve at Charleston Grill
5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31
$195/adults, $75/kids younger than 12
Charleston Grill chef de cuisine Suzy Castelloe has created a special tasting menu for this New Year’s Eve celebration. A menu will be available to view online soon. Book online now at charlestonplace.com.
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