24 Meals of Christmas and Hanukkah in Los Angeles
The city is lit up like a winter wonderland, with every palm tree twinkling with holiday lights. Savor the season by decking the halls outside your walls with these 24 meals of Christmas and Hanukkah in Los Angeles.
The Tower Bar (West Hollywood)
Celebrate Christmas old Hollywood style with dinner in the Iconic Sunset Tower Hotel. The prix-fixe menu is $175 for adults and $65 for children and includes classics like Deviled Eggs a la Russe, Rack of Lamb, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. All you’re missing is Bing Crosby at the piano – although there is a high probability of live music.
When and How: Make your reservations on OpenTable for December 24th or 25th.
Castaway (Burbank)
Castaway keeps things festive all weekend long with a 4-course brunch ($92/$35 kids) and a la carte dinner options. Menu highlights during brunch include Chilled Seafood and a Dessert Platter featuring Gingerbread Cheesecake and Cranberry Tarts. Bottomless Mimosas are just $30.
When and How: Make your reservations here for December 24th and 25th.
I|O Rooftop at The Godfrey Hotel
The largest rooftop in Hollywood is transforming into a Gingerbread House where you can enjoy specialty holiday cocktails like their Cinnamon Old Fashioned and even reserve private Rooftop Igloos. Treat yourself to a Movie Night when you visit on 12/7, 12/13, or 12/21.
When and How: Visit The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood for more information. Movie night reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Sugar Palm (Viceroy Santa Monica)
Enjoy a 3-course holiday feast under the palms. Menu highlights include Diver Scallops and Banana Bombolini ($145 or $100 for the vegan menu). Kids are $50 for 12 and under. A Buffet Brunch on the 25th is also available for $75 for adults and $25 for children.
When and How: Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on December 24th and 25th for dinner and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
True Food Kitchen (El Segundo, Pasadena, Santa Monica)
If you want food that nourishes your body as much as this holiday nourishes your spirit, then visit True Food Kitchen. Their Holiday 3-Course Meal for 2 is just $75 and includes items like a Holiday Sides Tower to begin and Entrées like Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf and Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Dessert choices include Squash Pie and Eggnog Crème Brulee.
A Holiday Cocktail Sampler is also available as an add-on.
When and How: Make your reservation on their website to dine-in on December 24th (closed Christmas day).
Ardor (West Hollywood)
Ardor by Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser will offer a special a-la-carte menu and a festive atmosphere complete with Live Music.
Menu highlights include a Grilled 14 oz Kurobuta Pork Chop and Roasted Chestnut Ravioli made with brown butter Au Poivre. Dessert options with minimalist names like PINE and CHESTNUT will be served, but you can expect an explosion of flavor.
When and How: Dinner is available on December 24th, and lunch until early dinner is on the 25th. Get more details here.
The Little Door (Mid-City)
Nestled inside the busy streets of Los Angeles is this gem of a restaurant that has stood the test of time, as they’ve almost been open for 30 years! The Christmas Eve prix-fixe is $110 per person,; highlights include Portugese Piri-Piri Shrimp, Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, and Spiced Pot de Creme, among other dishes.
When and How: The feast is available on the evening of December 24th. Make your reservations on Tock.
Akasha (Culver City)
The 24 meals of Christmas and Hanukkah in Los Angeles continue with some cocktails! Enjoy Vodka and Latkas for eight nights of lights when you visit Akasha. Cocktails include Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel with vodka and Limoncello or with The Jelly Donut made with jam and mint-infused vodka. Takeaway options are also available for Latkes, Desserts, and more.
When and How: Going from December 7th to December 14th. Reserve on Tock to get your Hanukkah to-go.
Caldo Verde (DTLA)
Head to Caldo Verde at the Downtown L.A. Proper hotel for a James Beard award-winning kind of Christmas from Chef Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. Menu highlights include a Suckling Pig ($28) and a Festive Assortment of Six Christmas Desserts ($48).
When and How: Reservations are available for Christmas Day on OpenTable.
Kismet (Silverlake)
Kismetkkah is kicking off December 7th with eight nights of different menus. Expect Matzoh Ball Soup, Latkes, Chicken Liver, and, of course, an Apple Cake.
When and How: Reservations can be made through Resy.
Beachside Bar & Grill (Marina del Rey)
Enjoy Christmas on the waterfront at the Beachside Restaurant & Bar at Jamaica Bay Inn. The Christmas Day prix fixe includes a Winter Salad, Lamb Shank, and a Bûche De Noël for dessert, among other choices, for $75 per person.
When and How: Make your reservations on OpenTable.
Bianca (Culver City)
If you crave a touch of Europe, enjoy something from the hands of Federico Fernandez and Gianni Vietina. The bakery will be crafting its Signature Panettone for the season.
When and How: Order in person at the Bakery.
Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts (Hollywood)
Stop in all day this holiday season for festive bites like Merry and Bright and Christmas Cumpleaños donuts. ($3.50 each). You’ll be the star of any office potluck.
When and How: Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HÄAGEN-DAZS® Shops (Various)
What’s a dog’s favorite holiday dessert? Well, it ain’t pumpkin spice! HÄAGEN-DAZS® Shops have three ways to enjoy one of the season’s most popular flavors, including a Peppermint Bark Dazzler®, Peppermint Bark Shake, and Peppermint Dipped Waffle Cone. It’s sure to make anyone happy – no matter how many legs they have.
When and How: Find a shop here. These flavors will only be around until January 14th, 2024.
El Torito (Various)
No Christmas in Los Angeles would be complete without some Tamales. Choose from Chicken, Carnitas, or Sweet Corn with the option to mix and match (increments of 6) for just $26 for 12.
When and How: Order your tamales online until January 1st. 24-hour notice is required.
H&H Brazilian Steakhouse (DTLA, Beverly Hills)
It’s always a party at H&H Brazilian Steakhouse, where you can pair your All-you-can-eat Churrasco experience with a Complimentary Glass of Bubbly to begin. Prices range from $43 at Brunch to $70 a dinner – delightfully without a holiday upsell price.
When and How: They are open on both December 24th and 25th. Reserve on their website.
Yangban (Arts District)
Korean-American stunner Yangban from Chefs Katianna and John Hong has got your holiday covered with a 3-course prix fixe plus Egg Custard Amuse and bonus Bites for $95. Dishes include a Tea Leaf Salad, Banchan and Garlic Rice, and a Cheesecake or Sundae for Dessert.
When and How: Dinner is available December 24th from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Make your reservations on OpenTable.
Ristorante Per L’Ora (DTLA) (Various)
If you’re looking for a great Italian festa for your holidays but without the required prix-fixe, Ristorante Per L’Ora at Hotel Per La in Downtown Los Angeles has just what you’re after. The restaurant blends traditional Italian fare with modern Angeleno twists like their Squid Ink Caesar Salad and Orecchiette Birria. They also offer a special Aperitvo Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. nightly in the bar area.
When and How: The restaurant will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reserve on OpenTable.
Me Gusta Gourmet Foods (Pacoima)
Me Gusta Gourmet Foods aptly goes under the website Me Gusta Tamales because it’s this signature offering that has garned more awards than they can even count. Flavors range from Chicken with Green Salsa to Berry Sweet Strawberry and they are priced $30 for a six pack. Shipping is free over $100.
When and How: Order directly from their website or by calling (818)-896-8789.
Huckleberry (Santa Monica)
Get ready to wow your family this Christmas morning when you do takeout from Huckleberry. There’s a Farmers Market Quiche ($65), Coffee Cake ($55), and even Monkey Bread ($30). They are made with so much love that no one will know it wasn’t you.
When and How: Pre-order here by December 16th at 3 p.m. for pickup/delivery on December 24th.
Redbird (DTLA)
Spend Christmas with Chef Neal Fraser and enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner with optional wine pairing. Menu highlights include Grass Fed Beef Tartare, a California Quail or Tenderloin of Wild Boar, and a Gingerbread Panna Cotta for dessert.
When and How: Make your reservations here for Christmas Eve. The cost is $135 per person, and the optional wine pairing is $75. There is also a special Children’s Menu available.
The Milky Way (Pico-Robertson)
This restaurant, famously owned by Steven Spielberg’s mother, is your home away from home for Hanukkah. Visit December 7th for a Lights and Latkes Dinner at 6 p.m. or stop by to pick up a dozen Latkes to go with all the accouterments for $42.
When and How: Get more details on the website and reserve on Resy.
Casa Vega (Sherman Oaks)
Stop into this 65-year-old institution for holiday classics like Mole Enchiladas and your soon-to-be favorite Mistletoe Margarita.
When and How: It’s going on now until December 25th. Reserve here.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Various)
There’s nothing better than a taste of the season for less than $6. Holiday flavors from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf include the Peppermint Mocha Latte, the Winter Dream Tea®Latte, and a Cookie Butter Iced Latte.
Food-wise, you’ve got Chrissy Teigen’s internet-shattering Banana Bread and an array of Holiday Cookies.
Also new for this season is the World of Tea program, which combines decades of tea history with modern sensibilities. Think drinks like Matcha Cream Strawberry Latte and Chai with a Salted Caramel Cream Cap. These are only available as part of a pilot program, though, with six locations in the greater Los Angeles area.
When and How: Holiday goodies will be around until January 2nd, 2024, while the World of Tea is a taste of the future and will be rolling out nationwide.
And if you’re heading down south for the winter…
JRDN (San Diego)
JRDN restaurant in the TOWER23 hotel offers one of the hottest beachfront restaurants in town, and they’ve got a new chef to debut just in time for the holidays. The 3-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Jerry Ranson includes options like a Seafood Chowder to start, Prime Rib or Seared Scallops among the Main choices, sides like Charred Broccolini and Roasted Baby Carrots, and Frozen Cocoa or a Snowman for Dessert. Prices range from $69 to $89, depending on what you choose as your entrée.
When and How: The 3-course will be served from 2 to 7 p.m. on December 25th. Reserve by calling 858-270-2323.
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