Home for the holidays doesn’t always mean dining at home. Each year, it seems that more and more restaurants are open for Christmas dining. This year’s group offers great options to wine and dine in Charleston.
Christmas Eve at Abbracci
Mount Pleasant’s Abbracci Italian Cuisine and Cocktails is hosting a Feast of the Seven Fishes – a four-course, eight-dish celebration. Non-seafood alternatives are available. Cost: $75 per guest. More: abbraccichs.com
Christmas Eve at Beautiful South
Beautiful South’s annual Christmas Eve lets guests create a custom family-style banquet and all menus include steamed bok choy and jasmine rice. Guests can add additional items like Cantonese-style roast duck and a la carte gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan items for those with dietary needs. More: Resy
Christmas days at Hotel Bennett
Hotel Bennett offers several ways to celebrate the season. On Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., there will be a breakfast with Santa in the crown ballroom. This features a festive buffet of sweet and savory favorites with Santa on hand before he heads out on his Christmas Eve travels. Later that same day from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., a Night before Christmas Eve celebration will take place in the second floor crown ballroom foyer where there will be a cozy evening with Santa featuring carols, classic holiday story readings and hot cocoa. Then on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Gabrielle will host dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A prix-fixe meal will feature a caviar amuse-bouche and a three-course menu designed for a refined, celebratory evening overlooking Marion Square. More: hotelbennett.com
Christmas Eve at Hanks Seafood Restaurant
Christmas Eve at Hanks will feature familiar favorites, such as she-crab soup and bouillabaisse. This service’s special dishes include a jumbo lump crab cake stuffed flounder with bacon and olives, served with red rice and beurre blanc. More: hanksseafoodrestaurant.com
Christmas Eve at Kwei Fei
Kwei Fei will host its annual Christmas Eve banquet where guests get to choose items from each menu category to create a custom family-style banquet. Guests are invited to add additional a la carte gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan items for those with dietary needs and cravings. More: Resy
Holiday tea at The Loutrel
Available through Jan. 5 on Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Loutrel is hosting a holiday tea. Indulge in a curated selection of Oliver Pluff teas, spiced ciders and festive cocktails such as a hot toddy and rich mulled wine. Enjoy an array of seasonal versions of the traditional afternoon tea bites surrounded by cozy festive decor. Reservations are required and must be made at least one week in advance for groups of four to eight people. Special bookings will be available for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. More: theloutrel.com
The Palmetto Cafe at the Charleston Place
Celebrate Christmas Day brunch at the Palmetto Cafe from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. where culinary excellence meets holiday delight. Savor the spirit of Christmas with a lavish buffet complete with raw bar, carving station, delectable housemade pastries and special Hanukkah offerings. Reservations required. Price: $150 for adults; $65 for children 12 and under. More: charlestonplace.com
Christmas Eve at Sorelle
On Christmas Eve from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sorelle will present a special six-course dinner featuring beloved Italian dishes, elevated with flavors perfect for the holiday season. Guests are invited to gather with family and friends in the restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere for an unforgettable evening. Reservations are required for this festive Italian dining experience. More: sorellecharleston.com
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Sorelle
From Dec. 15 to 24 , Sorelle presents the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes, a celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage. This multi-course dining experience highlights an array of seafood dishes, expertly crafted to bring the flavors of the sea to life. Guests can choose between the Feast of the Seven Fishes or the standard Sorelle menu during this time. Reservations are highly recommended. More: sorellecharleston.com
Toast the holidays
Looking to raise a glass to celebrate the time of the year? Check out these local establishments with holiday bars.
Downtown
- Bar Mash hosting Bar Mashmas
- Blind Tiger
- Frannie + the Fox Winter Courtyard
- Hutson Alley
- Little Palm’s holiday popup Little Pine
- The Palmetto Hotel
- Prohibition’s Sippin’ Santa
- Ritual Rooftop
- The Roseline
- ShareHouse
- Tobin’s Market
- Uptown Social
Folly Beach
- Jolly on Folly at Taco Boy
Mount Pleasant
- The Polar Perch at Get Carried Away
- Miracle at Saltwater Cowboys
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