November 26, 2024
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Christmas is quickly approaching, and Music City’s top culinary destinations are gearing up for the holidays with tempting dine-in and takeout offerings. We’ve compiled the best Nashville restaurants for all your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining needs.
1 Kitchen Nashville
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710 Demonbreun St. / 1 Kitchen Nashville
Farm-to-table dining establishment 1 Kitchen is celebrating the occasion with a signature festive brunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring mouthwatering renditions of holiday classics curated by culinary director Chris Crary. Guests can also elevate their dining experience with indulgent cocktails from beverage director Harrison Deakin. Reservations can be made here.
Adele’s Nashville
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1210 McGavock St. / Adele’s Nashville
This farm-to-fork New American eatery is hosting a Christmas Eve buffet stocked with tempting entrees like roasted chicken with salsa verde, Coca-Cola-glazed spiral ham and miso-glazed halibut, with pricing starting at $58 per person or $25 for children ages five through 12. Featured sides include French onion soup, assorted charcuterie, cornbread, creamy Brussels sprouts and more, topped off with after-dinner sweets like chocolate budino, eggnog panna cotta, sugar cookies, apple crumble and salted caramel bread pudding with anglaise. Reservations can be made here. For reservations of 9 or more guests, contact info@adelesnashville.com.
Carne Marie
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300 12th Ave. S. / Carne Marie
Chef Andrew Carmellini’s Italian chophouse is ringing in the holiday cheer with a luxe, five-course, seafood-centered Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve dinner for $145 per person featuring curated menu offerings from chef Carmellini himself. The restaurant is also offering its signature Italian-American menu with a la carte specials on Christmas Day. Reservations can be made here.
The Hermitage Hotel
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231 6th Ave. N. / The Hermitage Hotel
The historic Hermitage Hotel’s Grand Lobby is hosting a lavish Christmas Day buffet, priced at $115 per adult and $45 for children ages five through 12 (complimentary for children under five). Dig into offerings like oven-fresh Danish pastries, mini croissants and winter salads, or pay a visit to the raw bar piled high with Alaskan king crab and caviar parfaits. The menu also includes roasted prime rib with bordelaise, Cornish game hen with Calvados jus and maple-glazed Atlantic salmon, accompanied by Southern sides, housemade desserts and a complimentary glass of sparkling, red or white wine. Reservations can be made here.
Miel
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343 53rd Ave. N. / Miel
Take the stress out of hosting with a la carte Christmas catering essentials from French-inspired farm-to-table bistro Miel. The restaurant is offering a lineup of signature dishes, including olives and salmon rillette to start, meat or veggie lasagna for your main course and pavlova for dessert. Holiday catering orders are available for pre-order and pickup on Dec. 21 or 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. Orders can be placed here.
Mimo Restaurant and Bar
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100 Demonbreun St. / Mimo Restaurant and Bar
Celebrate the holidays at Mimo Restaurant and Bar, the Four Seasons Hotel Nashvile’s upscale Tuscan eatery. The dining destination is serving a three-course holiday dinner for $135 per person with offerings like blue crab bisque soup, creamy porcini mushroom ragu, ora king salmon, braised short ribs and more. Finish off your meal with the choice between bosco nero, gelato trio affogato and limoncello baba tropical with mascarpone cream for dessert. Reservations can be made here.
Yolan
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401 Korean Veterans Blvd. / Yolan
Located in The Joseph hotel, this chic Italian eatery is celebrating the holidays with its Feast of The Seven Fishes dining experience on Christmas Eve. The eight-course menu starts at $195 per person or $325 with optional wine pairings. Enjoy Southern Italian-influenced fare, with highlights like spaghetti alla chitarra with sea urchin and caviar, Maine lobster risotto and scallop crudo with persimmon, apple and basil. The restaurant is also hosting a luxe Christmas Day brunch with Italian-inspired specialties, housemade pastries and signature cocktails. Reservations can be made here.
See also: Celebrate The Season At These 10 Nashville Holiday Pop-Up Bars
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