There’s probably more pressure to cook on Thanksgiving than on Christmas, when you can usually get by on just eating all the chocolate in your stocking and grazing on snacks.
But in the spirit of feasting and merriment, if you don’t feel like cooking, you can make a reservation for a dine-in experience or preorder some fancy takeout. Many Utah restaurants and businesses are making delicious food this year, ranging from farm-to-table eats to decadent barbecue to fancy steak dinners.
This list will guide you through multiple options, arranged by dining style and geographic area. So gather some family, or chosen family, and enjoy a holiday dinner, either in a festively decorated restaurant or at home in front of the Christmas tree. And make your arrangements soon, as reservations are already filling up. Happy holidays!
Takeout (Salt Lake County)
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City restaurant Arlo on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Arlo • 271 Center St., Salt Lake City, 385-266-8845; ArloRestaurant.com • Arlo is accepting preorders for a Christmas take-home meal kit, which includes all the sides needed for a Christmas Day or Christmas Eve dinner, plus dessert and a beverage. The kit feeds four to six people. Pickup is Tuesday, Dec. 24th between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Price is $225.
Beltex Meats • 511 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-2641; BeltexMeats.com • The beloved butcher shop is closing for good after the holidays, so this is the last chance to buy their meats. Most of their offerings are sold out, but you can still put down a $50 deposit on a ham; the balance will be paid at pickup, between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Monday, Dec. 23.
City Cakes • 1860 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, 801-359-2239; 7009 S. High Tech Drive, Midvale, 801-572-5500; citycakescafe.com • The vegan bakery is taking orders for holiday pies, dinner rolls and unbaked pie shells.
Crumbl • Multiple locations, CrumblCookies.com • Catering available in rotating flavors of the week. Order online. Last day for pickup before Christmas is Monday, Dec. 23.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit • 2592 S. 5600 West, West Valley City, 866-227-2328; Dickeys.com • Heat-and-serve holiday feasts include your choice of prime rib, spiral-cut ham, smoked turkey or Cajun turkey, plus sides and rolls. Feeds up to 12 people; starts at $120. Holiday ready-to-serve meals also available.
Forty Three Bakery • 733 Genesee Ave., Salt Lake City, 435-962-1628; FortyThreeBakery.com • Forty Three Bakery is now taking pre-orders for buche de Noel and sweet and savory pies for pickup on Dec. 23 and 24. Order online.
Gourmandise • 250 S. 300 East, Salt Lake City, 801-328-3330; 725 E. 12300 South, Draper, 801-571-1500; Gourmandise.com • Gourmandise is now taking pre-orders for a “build your own” Christmas brunch, with items priced individually. Pickup is on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Place orders on Toast.
Mo’Bettahs • Seven locations in Salt Lake County — Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Midvale, Herriman, South Jordan, Draper and Sandy; MoBettahs.com • Family meals with your choice of protein. Price is $47.99 for four or $71.99 for six. Order online.
Vessel Kitchen • 905 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City; 11052 S. State St., Sandy; 2067 E. 9400 South, Sandy; and 1146 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale. vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers holiday bundles of sides to go with your feast centerpiece. Deadline for orders is Sunday, Dec. 22. Holiday items will be available Friday, Dec. 20, through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $130 for a standard bundle serving four, or $140 for a gluten-free bundle, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/holidays).
Dine-in (Salt Lake County)
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bambara, July 20, 2023.
Bambara • Hotel Monaco, 202 S. Main St, Salt Lake City, 801-363-5454; bambara-slc.com • Christmas buffet on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from noon to 6 p.m., featuring a menu of Bambara classics and holiday favorites. Price is $100 for adults; $50 for children 2-12. Reservations can be made via Opentable.
Copper Canyon Grill & Tavern • 215 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, 385-354-5457; ChoiceHotels.com • Special Christmas menu available on Sunday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price is $45 per person. Call 801-245-9333 or go to Opentable for reservations.
Emigration Cafe • 1709 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-906-8101; www.emigrationcafe.com • Now taking reservations for Christmas Eve brunch, in the restaurant or the lounge, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 — with a $5 deposit per person when making reservations. Must be 21 or older for the lounge. Reservations can be made via Tock.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse • 20 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City (in The Gateway), 801-355-3704; flemingssteakhouse.com • Open for holiday lunch Friday through Sunday in December, opening at 11 a.m. Also open Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a holiday menu. Make reservations at Fleming’s website.
Franck’s • 6263 S. Holladay Blvd., Salt Lake City, 801-274-6264; francksfood.com • Six-course Christmas dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 24. Price is $140 for adults; $55 for children 12 and under, who get a choice of three courses. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Kona Grill • 13253 S. Teal Ridge Way, Suite J-190, Riverton, 385-317-7744; KonaGrill.com • Kona Grill is offering its Holiday Cheers seasonal menu, which includes festive cocktails, entrees and dessert. To make a reservation, go to KonaGrill.com/reservation.
Little American Hotel • 500 Main St., Salt Lake City, 801-596-5700; SaltLake.LittleAmerica.com • The Coffee Shop will offer a limited a la carte holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lucky H Buffet will offer a Christmas Breakfast Buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Christmas Dinner Buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The price for both buffets will be $69 for adults; $25 for children 5-12; and free for children 4 and under. No reservations will be accepted at either restaurant.
Mar | Muntayna • Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, 170 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, 385-433-7600; Mar-Muntanya.com • Holiday Boujee Bubble Brunch, held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout December in climate-controlled alpenglobes. Adults, $75; children 5-12, $35; $20 deposit required per person that will be applied to the brunch. Book a reservation at Tock.
Rouser • Asher Adams, 2 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City, 801-895-3195; RouserSLC.com • Special holiday menu will be available on Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price is $95 for adults; $45 for children under 12. Regular menu will also be available. Reservations can be made online.
The Salt Republic • Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, 170 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, 801-596-1234; Hyatt.com • Christmas Day brunch, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations for brunch are available online for a $20 deposit per person. Price is $75 for adults; $37 for children under 12; children under 6, free.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) STK Steakhouse in downtown Salt Lake City is shown on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
STK Steakhouse • 111 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, 385-235-6376; STKSteakhouse.com • Free-range turkey dinner available for dine-in and takeout on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. STK also has a menu of new holiday cocktails. Reservations can be made online.
Thai Garden Bistro • 868 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-355-8899; ThaiGardenBistroSLC.com • Open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and on Christmas Day from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Veneto • 370 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-359-0708; VenetoSLC.com • Special tasting menu with optional wine pairings, and à la carte menu, Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. For reservations, call or go to VenetoSLC.com.
Takeout (Park City)
Auntie Em’s Baked Goods • 1351 Kearns Blvd., Park City, 435-513-5693; auntieemspc.com • Taking orders online for Christmas pies. Pickup is Monday, Dec., 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or Tuesday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. All sweet pies are $33 each.
Deer Valley Cafe • Deer Valley Plaza, 1375 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City; deervalley.com • A takeout menu for four to six people is available, with items priced individually. Order by Friday, Dec. 20, for pickup on Monday, Dec. 23, or Tuesday, Dec. 24, by calling 435-615-2400 or submitting an order through Tock.
Hill’s Kitchen • 1153 Center Drive, Suite G160, Park City, 435-800-2870; hillskitchen.com • The catering company tied to the Hearth & Hill and Urban Hill restaurants is offering a Christmas Eve dinner that serves eight for $345, with pickup available on Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hill’s Kitchen is also offering several Christmas desserts, which can be preordered and then picked up Monday, Dec. 23, or Tuesday, Dec. 24, between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Preorders can be placed by calling 435-800-2870.
Vessel Kitchen • 1784 Uinta Way, Park City; vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers holiday bundles of sides to go with your feast centerpiece. Deadline for orders is Sunday, Dec. 22. Holiday items will be available Friday, Dec. 20, through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $130 for a standard bundle serving four, or $140 for a gluten-free bundle, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/holidays).
Windy Ridge Cafe • 1250 Iron Horse Drive, Park City; windyridgecafe.com • Christmas dinners or à la carte items can be ordered online by Monday, Dec. 16, at 9 p.m., for pick-up on Tuesday, Dec. 24, by 6 p.m. Pies and desserts can be ordered from the cafe’s bakery.
Dine-in (Park City)
Apex • Montage Deer Valley, 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City, 435-604-1300; montage.com/deervalley • Three-course prix fixe dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Price is $135 for adults, $55 for children. Buffet on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $95 for adults, $45 for children. Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Price is $150 for adults, $60 for children. Call Apex at 435-604-1402 for reservations or visit Montage.com.
EPC Restaurant & Bar • Hyatt Centric Park City, 3551 N. Escala Court, Park City, 435-940-1234; parkcityrestaurants.com • Three-course Christmas Eve prix fixe dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Price is $70 for adults; $35 for children 5-12; free for children under 5. Christmas buffet on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Price is $99.75 for adults; $50 for children 5-12; free for children under 5. Call 435-615-4240 for reservations.
Drafts Burger Bar • Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, 3000 Canyons Resort Drive, 435-655-2240; WestgateResorts.com • Regular menu available, open daily throughout the holidays from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Eating Establishment • 317 Main St., Park City, 435-649-8284; TheEatingEstablishment.net • Regular menu available, open daily throughout the holidays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Flanagan’s on Main • 438 Main St., Park City, 435-649-8600; FlanagansOnMain.com • Serving a Thanksgiving feast for Christmas on Monday, Dec. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 29, for $50 per person. The regular menu and kids menu will also be available. For reservations, call 435-649-8600.
Glitretind • Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Park City, 435-645-6455; SteinLodge.com • Christmas Day buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Price is $185 for adults, $50 for kids. For reservations, call 435-645-6455. The full Troll Hallen menu will also be available in the Troll Hallen Lounge; guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hearth & Hill • 1153 Center Drive, Park City, 435-200-8840; Hearth-Hill.com • Hearth & Hill will be offering an exclusive three-course tasting menu on Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27 and 28. Price is $80 per person. The regular menu will also be available.
Kita • Pendry Park City, 2417 W. High Mountain Road, Park City, 435-800-1992; Pendry.com • Special dry-aged prime rib dinner, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Reservations available via OpenTable.
The Kitz • Goldener Hirsch, Deer Valley, Park City, 800-252-3373; aubergeresorts.com/goldenerhirsch • Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, for breakfast, lunch and craft coffee.
Montage Deer Valley • 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City, 435-604-1300; montage.com/deervalley • Breakfast buffet with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children 3-14 are invited to decorate their own gingerbread house.
Sterling Steak & Lounge • 1242 Center Drive, Park City, 435-800-2884; sterlingsteakandlounge.com • Christmas buffet, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Book online, or call 435-800-2884 for reservations. Price is $69 per person.
Takeout (elsewhere in Utah)
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Crumbl • Multiple locations, CrumblCookies.com • Catering available in rotating flavors of the week. Order online. Last day for pickup before Christmas is Monday, Dec. 23.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit • 2610 Pioneer Road, St. George, 866-227-2328; Dickeys.com • Heat-and-serve holiday feasts include your choice of prime rib, spiral-cut ham, smoked turkey or Cajun turkey, plus sides and rolls. Feeds up to 12 people; starts at $120. Holiday ready-to-serve meals also available.
Gourmandise • 215 E. State St., American Fork, 385-387-1780; Gourmandise.com • Gourmandise is now taking pre-orders for a “build your own” Christmas brunch, with items priced individually. Pickup is on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Place orders on Toast.
Mo’Bettahs • Eight locations in Utah County — Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, two in Orem, Provo and Spanish Fork; MoBettahs.com • Family meals with your choice of protein. Price is $47.99 for four or $71.99 for six. Order online.
Vessel Kitchen • Station Park, 320 N. Central Ave., Farmington; vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers holiday bundles of sides to go with your feast centerpiece. Deadline for orders is Sunday, Dec. 22. Holiday items will be available Friday, Dec. 20, through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $130 for a standard bundle serving four, or $140 for a gluten-free bundle, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/holidays).
