Restaurants & Bars
SF Bay Area Christmas Dining & Restaurant To-Go Specials 2021
Whether dining out or celebrating holidays at home with a takeout feast, check out these festive offers from San Francisco Bay Area eateries
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Christmas this year falls on a Saturday, Dec. 25, with New Year's Day one week later on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. And restaurant chefs throughout the SF Bay Area are prepping Christmas Eve and Day feasts for on-site diners, plus for patrons who select takeout options to enjoy at home with family and friends.
Peruse our annual Patch holiday dining guide to brunches, dinners and fun, seasonal treats — with choices for all tastes and price ranges — to find what appeals to your family.
Do note, many establishments require advance notice for to-go orders. And for restaurant dining, reservations typically are recommended.
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ALLEY & VINE: Through December, diners can add house-cured & locally sourced caviar component ($95) to its $185 six-course, seasonal tasting menu. Also planned New Year's Eve: Glitz & Glamour Gala with Old Hollywood-era, four-piece band (7:15 p.m-12:15 a.m.), Champagne and special menu. Two seatings: 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. with two-hour limit at tables (1st seating sample menu here); second seating 7:30 p.m.-close, with party favors & midnight toast (2nd seating sample menu here). Info & booking details here or call 510-227-5006. At 1332 Park St., Alameda.
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APPLEBEE'S: Festive $5 cocktails, Sleigh Bell Sips, are on menu through Jan. 2. "Tipsy Reindeer" blends vodka, cranberry juice, cherry & lemonade. And "Strawberry Merry Swirl" is a frozen, swirled margarita with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Blanco Tequila, melon liqueur, strawberry & lime. Enjoy! Locations here.
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BASKIN-ROBBINS: Jazz up your holiday table with "Brrr the Snowman™ Cake"— festive dessert with melting “snow,” icing carrot nose & tree branch arms, buttons & fudge smile. Customizable with cake & ice cream flavors. Plus, December's Flavor of the Month is Gingerbread House, gingerbread-flavored ice cream with gingersnap cookie bites, peppermint pieces & confetti icing drizzle. Ordering info here.
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BERKELEY BOATHOUSE: Enjoy marina views Christmas Eve & Christmas Day while dining on holiday specials. Choose from Traditional Turkey Dinner ($39) with green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, gravy, stuffing & cranberry sauce, or Prime Rib ($45) with green bean casserole, pomme puree & au jus. Restaurant & reservation info here. 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Filet mignon or prime rib, both with lobster tail & sides, are offered for dine-in or takeout on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. Locations closed Christmas Day. For dine-in ($36.99 per person), follow link to reserve, or walk-ins accepted. Guests also can order "Santa’s Cookies," which come with special QR code to track Santa’s journey! For takeout, orders must be placed 24 hours in advance, and come in varying serving sizes. Locations listed here.
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BOSTON MARKET: Celebrate around the family table with take-out, heat-and serve holiday meals, that serve four to six or up to 12, plus sides and whole pies. Options include turkey, prime rib, ham or ham-turkey combo. Side vary with mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, stuffing or vegetables and apple or pumpkin pies. Order in advance for pick-up. Ordering info here. Location finder here.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Dine at home Christmas Eve with one of four to-go Holiday Catering Packages that serve up to 10 (half pan), or up to 20 (full pan), available for pick-up or delivery through Dec. 24. Options include mixed or Caesar salad, pasta choice, bread, and entrees & dessert depending on package selected. Info & ordering here. All California locations here.
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CATTLEMENS STEAKHOUSE: Family-style meals offered for takeout, although options vary by location. Among offerings: Sirloin & BBQ Chicken, $79.95 four to five servings; and Pork Ribs & Teriyaki Chicken, for two - $59.95, or for four - $79.95. Served with salad, sourdough bread, ranch-style beans, vegetable medley & mashed potatoes. Raw steak/grilling packages, cocktails and other menu items also offered. Locations in Dixon, Livermore, Santa Rosa & Petaluma. Website here.
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CHART HOUSE: Pre-order by Dec. 17 for takeout Christmas dinner: Prime Rib Family Pack ($145) or Lamb Dinner Family Pack ($165). Both include entrees, salad, sides & dessert. Pick-up is Dec. 24-25. Ordering info here. Or opt to dine on-site Dec. 25 with three-course, all inclusive dinner. Menu & reservations here. Restaurant in Monterey.
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DEL TACO: Back for the holiday season are authentic Mexican tamales — hand-wrapped with real corn husks. Available through Dec. 31 at participating locations. Options: Red & Green Smothered Tamales, with red & green sauces, sour cream & cilantro; Chili Cheese Smothered Tamales, shredded pork with beef chili, cheddar cheese &d sour cream; Del Taco’s 2 for $4 Tamales: two shredded pork tamales $4; Tamales 4 Pack with four pork tamales; and Tamales Fiesta Pack, 12 tamales, salsa & utensils. DoorDash DashPass members can receive $3 off any order over $15 through Dec. 31. Info here. California location finder here.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Keep meal prep easy with Christmas takeout options: Complete Feast; Dinner Feast and Holiday Big Yellow Box. Starting at $115, Complete Feast feeds 10 to 12 with choice of ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey, peppercorn garlic prime rib or traditional prime rib, dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans, rolls & dessert. Dinner Feast starts at $92, serves eight to 10, with same protein choices, dressing, gravy, rolls & dessert. Holiday Big Yellow Box, starts at $125 and feeds up to 12 with 4 pounds of turkey & large sides, plus rolls. Locations throughout California. Order here.
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DUNKIN': Limited-time, holiday menu features Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte, White Mocha Hot Chocolate & Holiday Blend Coffee. California DD Perks members receive free medium hot or iced coffee each Monday, one per customer & valid on all blends, including seasonal holiday blend, through Dec. 28. Also offered this month: pancake minis & classic chocolate, vanilla & strawberry frosted doughnuts with Holly Berry sprinkles. Info here.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrate through Dec. 26 with such seasonal deals as: "Holiday Familia Dinner " (10 pieces of chicken, two large sides & tortillas for $20); Chicken Pozole Verde ; Mexican Hot Chocolate; or tamales ( a la carte or family bundles of six or 12.) Details. And check out El Pollo Loco’s first-ever, in-app game, Merry Matches — available to Loco Rewards members. Scratch & match game for chances to win exclusive rewards. Info here. Restaurant location finder here.
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EUREKA!: For the holidays through Jan. 4, enjoy a Gingerbread Man Old Fashioned — a seasonal favorite with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, house-made Gingerbread Syrup, Douglas Fir Liqueur, chocolate bitters, herbal bitters & candied ginger. Locations in Berkeley, Concord, Cupertino, Mountain View & Santa Clara.
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IHOP: Don't miss limited-time, holiday menu. Among selections: Winter Wonderland Pancakes with vanilla swirl, marshmallows & powdered sugar snow; Cranberry Vanilla Pancakes with cranberry topping; Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, made with real pumpkin; Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake; Cali Roasted Turkey Melt; Winter Wonderland Kids Combo, pancake with bacon, sausage & scrambled egg; plus Holiday Celebrations Family Feast - four-serving meal with eggs, hash browns, bacon or sausage & pancakes. Menu info.
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IKE'S LOVE & SANDWICHES: Score free sandwich voucher through Dec. 31 with purchase of an Ike’s T-shirt at eatery's holiday pop-up shops. The pop-ups are selling four varieties of T-shirts & a hoodie. Locations statewide. Info here.
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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Chefs Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry are prepping family-style, Christmas Eve Fuego Feast, featuring wood-fired seafood, ribs, vegetables, Parker House rolls, salad, Oyster Rockefeller & mac & cheese bites. Other options: smoked Wagyu prime rib or whole Mediterranean sea bass. For dessert: cheesecake & double chocolate peppermint cookies. $110 per person. A la carte menu for children, 12 or younger. Link to menu. Reservations here. Location: 301 Mission St., San Francisco.
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JARANITA SF: Toast holidays Peruvian-style with "Christmas at Home" feast packages, available for pre-order & pick-up Christmas Eve & Day. Options include: Pollo Jarana for four, with roasted chicken, veggie salad with cucumber dressing, fries, fried rice, empanadas ($50); crispy pork belly for four with corn mash, sweet potatoes, onion medley & sauces. ($100); ready-to-eat classics like cebiche clasico, shrimp causa & quinoa salad with Peruvian pesto dressing (four servings - $70); and cocktails to-go. Order via Tock here. Located at 3340 Steiner St., San Francisco. Website here.
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: The limited-time, KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog by Enviro-Log, which creates fried-chicken aroma wafting from the fireplace, is for sale at Walmart.com for $15.88. And new this year is contest for KFC-themed vacation with three-day, two-night stay for up to eight in three-story luxury log cabin surrounded by nature reserve in Kentucky. Enter by purchasing firelog, scan QR code on packaging to go to webpage where you enter for chance to win. Or download official KFC U.S. App before Dec. 31 to receive message with link to enter. Free entry available. Find info here.
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KURA SUSHI: Enjoy Holiday Takeout Special, starting at $29 for takeout & delivery only, beginning Dec. 20, while supplies last. Pre-order options include assorted sushi rolls & assorted nigiri. Locations throughout California. Details here.
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LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS: Holiday offering for limited time includes old-school "Roasted Turkey TV Dinner," with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, stuffing & salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake. "Made in-house, frozen in retro-style trays, and ready to pop in the oven when you need them." Order up here. Lazy Dog locales listed here.
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LAZY SUSAN: Through Dec. 21, Winter Solstice, the SF Chinatown eatery is offering "Food For Good" $52 menu with BeChinatown. For every meal sold, a meal (entree, dumplings & noodles) will be donated to kids/families living in SROs. Food for Good menu includes FlybyJing’s potstickers with FbJ's chili crisp dipping sauce, General Tso's chicken, shrimp fried rice, vegan Buddha's Delight, braised tofu & yuba with shiitake mushroom/veggie stir fry & optional add-on of FbJ Chili Crisp -$15. Ordering info here. Lazy Susan is at 208 Fell St., San Francisco.
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LEFT BANK BRASSERIE: Book now for "Joyeux Noël-Christmas Eve 2021." Dec. 24 four-course, prix-fixe menu ($85/person offered from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.), includes glass of sparkling wine to start, first course of smoked salmon gougere, second course choices of filet tartare, wild mushroom soup, salade verte, escargots or crab salad, and entree selections of lamb, duck, filet mignon, lobster, bouillabaisse, risotto, plus Buche de Noel Yule log for dessert. Menu & booking links here. Locations in Larkspur, Menlo Park & Santana Row in San Jose.
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MACARONI GRILL: Celebrate on the homefront with a $30 "Feast for Five." The to-go deal includes an entree, Caesar salad, two loaves of Rosemary Peasant Bread & six chocolate chip cookies. A "Premium Feast for Five" ($55) comes with premium entree choice. Available for pick-up or delivery. Locations in El Cerrito & Milpitas. Website here.
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MARIE CALLENDER'S: Select from take-home feasts with prime rib, ham or turkey. (Serving four to six or six to eight, with prices from $129.99-$224.99.) Sides vary with options for mashed potatoes, salad, stuffing, gravy, five-cheese macaroni, veggies, cornbread, cranberry sauce and whole apple or pumpkin pies. Individual Christmas dinners to-go also offered for adults & kids. See info here. Find your nearest Marie Callender's here.
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MOOYAH BURGERS, FRIES & SHAKES: The "better-burger" restaurant closes out 2021 with two limited-time, holiday shakes — Pecan Pie Shake & White Chocolate Peppermint Shake. And coupon for free burger via MOOYAH Rewards App offered for every $25 gift card purchased. Promo runs through Dec. 31. Info here. Locales in Morgan Hill and Walnut Creek.
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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: A chateaubriand for-two feast is offered Christmas Eve & Day for on-site dining or takeout. $179 & serves two. Included: winter salad, chateaubriand, baked corn soufflé, sour cream mashed potatoes, creamed spinach & white chocolate & pecan bread pudding or bruléed cheesecake with cherry compote for dessert. Info here. Locations in San Francisco, San Jose.
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P.F. CHANG'S: Chef-curated menu, rooted in Asian tradition, offered through Jan. 18 for dine-in or takeout. Limited-time offers include: Dim Sum, pan-fried Wagyu dumplings; Fire-Braised Short Ribs with pineapple fried rice; Short Rib Fried Rice; Chang's Apple Crunch, version of apple pie with vanilla ice cream; and "The Ornament" vodka & saké cocktail. Prix-fixe menu ($50 per person) with appetizer, soup, entrée & dessert, also offered. Location finder here.
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PABU IZAKAYA: A Chef’s Tasting omakase menu, a classic Japanese izakaya experience by Michael Mina and Ken Tominaga, will be offered Christmas Eve. Featured dishes include Miso-marinated black cod, PABU’s signature “Happy Spoon” oyster, meats and vegetables from the grill and family-style dishes like the Japanese Wagyu Strip Loin & Prime New York Strip. Link to dinner menu. Open 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Info here. At 101 California St., San Francisco.
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QUATTRO: Lavish holiday feasts planned, with Christmas & New Year’s Day featuring dessert buffet from Pastry Chef Guillermo Soto. Dec. 24 dinner, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., offers three courses, plus dessert ($130 per adult). Dec. 25 dining, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., is three courses & dessert buffet ($150 per adult). Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve: three-course, plus dessert, dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($130). New Year’s Day Jan. 1 brunch runs 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($90; $125 with mimosa & Bloody Mary bar) offering appetizers, entrée & dessert buffet. Reservations & full menus online via OpenTable or by calling (650) 470-2889. At Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto.
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RAISING CANE'S CHICKEN FINGERS: On Wednesdays through Dec. 31, Caniac Club members can score free Cane's Sauce, a proprietary blend with a bit of spice. No purchase necessary; must present Caniac Club Card. One free Cane’s Sauce will be loaded to card each Wednesday in December. Club info here. Freebie offer info here. Sites throughout California.
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RED LOBSTER: Treat friends & family to show-stopping seafood spread, a mix-and-match holiday “Create Your Own Sea-cuterie” takeout platter. Select from Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Platter, Crunchy Popcorn Shrimp Platter, Bar Harbor Lobster Bake, plus such add-ons as Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, Snow Crab Legs & Cheddar Bay Biscuits®. Get simple, step-by-step instructions to recreate the Sea-cuterwreath & ordering links here. Location finder here.
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RUBIO'S: Share your taco love with limited-edition, “Spreading Taco Cheer” holiday gift boxes, available online for $49.99 with free shipping. Orders due Dec. 20 for delivery before Dec. 25. Included: campfire-style mug; fleece blanket; notebook; knit beanie; Rubio's meal cards ($30 value); and "exclusive' recipe card for sweet treat created by Rubio’s culinary team. Order info here.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Dine at home Christmas Eve, Day or New Year's Eve with takeout "Celebration Feast" for four ($195, but price may vary by location). Includes: beef tenderloin; salad; garlic mashed potatoes; creamed spinach; & Four Chocolate Sin Cakes. Sides to-go also an option. To-go orders require 48-hour notice. Or dine in with prix-fixe meal, including starter, entrée, side & dessert. Menu, ordering & reservation details here. In Walnut Creek.
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SILVERADO RESORT & SPA: Dine out Christmas Eve & Day at The Grill, with feast including prime rib & gingerbread cake ($64/person). On Christmas Day, The Ballroom will host lavish service with buffet, salads, seafood bar, carving station & desserts. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Adults/$105; children 4-13/ $45; free for ages 0-3. At 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa Valley. Holiday-dining event bookings & info here.
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SIZZLER: A special $84.99 deal runs through Dec. 31 for a to-go Holiday Heat & Eat Dinner, serving up to six. Included: tri-tip sirloin, bourbon peppercorn gravy, mac & cheese, green beans with sliced almonds & mashed potatoes. See details. Orders require 24-hour notice. Locations listed here.
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URBAN PLATES: Takeout & dine-in set for Christmas Eve, with plant-based, vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options. To-go family meals, with protein choice, two scratch-made sides & rustic bread available: Grilled Cage Free Chicken Family Meal - $45.95; Grilled Wild Caught Ahi Family Meal- $49.95; Grilled Grass-Fed Steak-Family Meal - $51.95; Chimichurri-Grass-Fed-Steak-Family Meal - $55.95; Sustainable Salmon Family Meal- $56.95; and Meatless Loaf Family Meal - $43.95. Locales in SF Bay Area. Info here.
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Know of other neighborhood, holiday hot spots? Share with readers in the comments section.
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