Celebrate Christmas Day in NYC: Top Restaurant Picks
As Christmas approaches, many are faced with a delightful dilemma: choosing between cooking at home or indulging at one of New York City’s premier dining establishments. This year, numerous restaurants are offering exquisite brunch and dinner options on December 25th, making it the perfect occasion to enjoy a meal out rather than in.
Midtown Luxury Dining Experience
For an upscale experience, consider dining in Midtown at a restaurant offering a luxurious three-course holiday menu for $188 per person. The culinary journey begins with a tantalizing Nantucket Bay scallop tartare, enhanced with chili oil and shiso. Guests will also enjoy butter-poached lobster seasoned with sweet and spicy black peppercorn, followed by a delectable beef tenderloin served with a rich jus. To finish off the meal, the dessert selection features a variety of delights, including Hazelnut Praline, Chestnut Cream, and Cassis Sorbet.
Festive Brunch at Nomad’s
Transform your Christmas Day into an unforgettable affair with a brunch at Nomad’s at Virgin Hotels, beautifully adorned to resemble a winter wonderland. The Holiday Classic brunch, priced at $79 per person, includes a delightful array of dishes such as spiced prime rib, eggs, French toast, short rib pastrami hash, and a smoked salmon platter.
Culinary Delights in the East Village
The Standard East Village will host a festive Christmas Day brunch featuring both traditional and innovative breakfast offerings. Guests can savor items like avocado toast, steak and eggs, bagels, and gingerbread spice pancakes. Unique options include a lyonnaise ratato toast with blood orange marmalade and chopped pistachios, as well as buttermilk waffles infused with banana foster and served with candied cream fries.
Rustic Charm in Williamsburg
In Williamsburg, the Lucrocodile at Weiss Hotel presents a special Prix Fixe Christmas dinner available from 1 PM to 8:15 PM for $163 per person, exclusive of taxes, gratuities, and drinks. This three-course menu offers a choice of either sunchoke and chestnut soup or a citrus salad with Berkswell cheese. The main courses are served family-style and include succulent roast beef with jus and baked Atlantic halibut, accompanied by sides of mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and Brussels sprouts with pancetta. Desserts range from Biscoff Mont Blanc to honeycomb ice cream and roasted pears.
Classic British Holiday Lunch
For those craving a traditional British Christmas lunch, there is a charming option available on the Upper East Side. Enjoy a four-course meal served from noon to 4 PM for $110 per person, sure to evoke the warmth and joy of classic festive gatherings.
Christukkah Celebration in Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill will celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas with a unique Christukkah dinner on December 25th. The menu features inventive dishes such as Reuben egg rolls, smoked tofu bao, and a Ratke flight with special toppings, followed by a choice of general TSO chicken—available in a cauliflower version—or smoked meat fried rice. Sweet treats include custard-filled donuts, rounding out a diverse and festive culinary experience.
With such an array of dining options available, you’re sure to find the perfect restaurant to make your Christmas Day truly memorable.
