You know how the holidays go. You either want to stay home or you want to get all dolled up and enjoy a unique experience. Well. We’ve brought you the ultimate guide for Christmas takeouts, so we figured we shouldn’t miss out on dine-in, either. So, this list is for those who are looking to enjoy a Christmas feast in Chicago in person, with style.
Ready? Go.
Lure Fishbar
616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Lure is known for serving the freshest fish selections, with a complete raw bar with rotating oyster selection, and best-of-class sushi. This year, they’re offering a special prix fixe menu for $95 per person.
Menu highlights include a choice of Lobster Bisque or Belgian Endive Salad with blue cheese, toasted walnuts and champagne vinaigrette; Prime Rib or Dover Sole; and Eggnog Creme Brulee or Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert. The menu will be available in addition to the regular menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations may be made via the website. Full menu found here.
Andros Taverna
2542 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Chef Doug Psaltis at Andros Taverna in Logan Square has prepared a special Christmas Eve menu featuring Chicago’s freshest seafood and Greek inspired preparations. Andros’ special menu is offering Chilled Oysters, Charred Tomato Mignotte, Saffron Orzotto, Crystal Blue Prawn, Mediterranean Mussel and an absolute Greek smash for a headliner — Athenian Lobster Spaghetti. Learn more about Christmas Eve offerings at Andros by visiting www.androstaverna.com.
Grapes & Grains
858 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
On Christmas Eve, Chicagoans can join Grapes and Grains for the ultimate Christmas Eve singalong and live music experience from 6:00pm to 12:00pm. Diners can sip on Hot Toddies and other specialty cocktails while getting in the holiday cheer at the new West Loop whiskey and cocktail lounge.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
In this inaugural year of “The Study at Heritage”, Chef Guy and the team created five different tasting menus. Beginning December 1 until December 30, Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar will offer a “Home for the Holidays” tasting menu featuring five courses for $55 with decadent offerings like bone marrow and beignets, and käsespätzle. For this special menu, the Chefs have chosen one course from each of The Study’s past five menus to highlight.
Reservations are available via Tock.
Staytion Market & Bar
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Located in the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Staytion has announced special menus for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for Chicago locals and visitors alike.
On Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy delicious entrees like a herb-crusted rack of lamb paired perfectly with seasonal signature cocktails like A Festivus For the Rest of Us, featuring local Koval cranberry gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon, strawberry, and cava for a sparking edition to your holiday celebration. Meanwhile, on Christmas Day, try the grilled Berkshire double-cut pork chop served with grain mustard jus and roasted acorn squash, crispy brussels sprouts, and a black truffle grit cake.
This is the kind of Christmas feast in Chicago we’re talking about!
Venteux
224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Celebrate amongst the city lights with a special Christmas Eve dinner at Venteux, featuring specials like Foie Gras with fig confiture, roasted chestnuts and pickled gooseberries, Boeuf en Croûte served with Chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce and classic Buche de Noel (Yule Log), topped with candied hazelnuts and cocoa nibs. Reservations here.
