Oftentimes, people want to go out to eat for Christmas. It’s not unusual, but it can be tricky to find a restaurant that you want to visit or maybe
you want to place a “to-go” order!
The Patch has a great list of a range of restaurants or more casual food
spots. Today’s list features the first ten restaurants that you should check out!
Stay tuned because I have more restaurant and to-go meals information to share with you!
ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA:
Christmas Day all-you-can-eat buffet will be served Dec. 25 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with tri-tip, ham & taco stations, apple-jalapeno stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, made-to-order omelets, soups, salads & dessert bar. Enjoy unlimited Champagne & $5 margaritas & beer. $36/adults & 12/children. Regular menu available 2 p.m.-8 p.m. And one dozen holiday tamales ($24), chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six, can be ordered through Jan. 1. online or in restaurants with 24-hour ]notice. Website.
Locations in Costa Mesa, Downey, Glendale & Long Beach.
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APPLEBEE’S:
Be merry with $6 Sleigh Bell Sips — the most festive cocktails of the year. Returning from the North Pole are: “Tipsy Reindeer,” a holiday punch of Smirnoff Vodka, Ocean Spray Cranberry, passion fruit, and premium lemon sour & topped with Santa gummy candy; and “Berry Merry Colada,” Pina Colada-inspired with Captain Morgan between layers of strawberry & melon liqueur & Santa gummy.
Offered through the end of the year, so don’t miss out.
Details.
Location finder.
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BASKIN-ROBBINS:
Deck your table full-on festive with any one of the holiday ice cream cakes (Brrr the Snowman, the reindeer, Santa, wreath, elf, polar bear, winter wonderland & more) offered for 2022. Customizable by ice cream & cake flavor.
See options & order info here.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE:
Dine-in, takeout & family-style to-go meals are offered for stress-free holiday dining. Among in-house specials planned through Dec. 31 are prime rib & lobster, filet mignon & lobster, and deluxe feasts for two to four.
To-go, at-home deals include prime rib family meal (with potatoes or rice, broccoli, molasses bread & eight cookies); and al la carte prime rib that serves six to eight or 12-14.
And through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, kids at the restaurants will receive a Santa Cookie along with a QR code sticker to track Santa’s whereabouts.
Find locations here in Burbank, Lakewood, Lancaster, Montclair, Northridge, Torrance, Whittier & Ventura, then click for reservations or menu for ordering details.
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BOSTON MARKET:
Heat-and-serve, to-go meals are available for Christmas & New Year, serving up to 12 starting at $11.99 per person. Options include turkey, honey-glazed ham, or turkey breast & ham combo, plus appetizers, sides, rolls & pies for a complete holiday feast. Individual meals are also available. Orders can be picked up through Jan. 1 (excluding Christmas Day).
Order details here.
Find locales statewide.
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CASTAWAY:
Enjoy panoramic views while dining on a four-course brunch or a la carte dinner on Christmas Eve & Day, Dec. 24-25. Brunch ($79/adults & $35/children) served on both days with chilled seafood, oysters, dragon fruit Waldorf salad, crab cake Benedict, turkey, French toast & pecan cheesecake.
$30 add-on for a bottle of champagne with freshly squeezed juices available. Christmas Eve & Day dinners offer an a la carte menu that includes miso-marinated butterfish & zinfandel-braised short ribs. Info/reservations. At 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank.
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DEL TACO:
Seasonal, fan-favorite tamales are back through Dec. 28! Wrapped in real corn husks with shredded pork, varieties include: Red & Green smothered with zesty red & tangy green sauces, sour cream & cilantro; and Chili Cheese with beef chili, cheddar cheese & sour cream.
Available for two ($5) or four packs ($10).
Find locations near you.
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DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT:
Ready your holiday orders! Choose from: Dickey’s Complete Feast for
10 to 12, with choice of ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey or prime rib, plus cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon & rolls; the Dinner Feast for eight to 10, with ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey or prime rib & dressing, gravy & rolls; or ready-to-serve Holiday Big Yellow Box, (feeds up to 12) with four pounds of turkey, large servings of potato casserole, green beans, dressing & rolls.
Details.
Location finder.
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DUNKIN’:
Don’t let the holidays slip away without stopping by for this limited-time treat: the Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte. A new Cookie Butter Donut is also on the menu. And through Dec. 24, Dunkin’ Rewards members can score one free classic donut with any drink purchase — limit one per member per day.
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EL TORITO:
A Christmas Day all-you-can-eat brunch planned 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 25 with tri-tip, ham & taco stations, apple-jalapeno stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, made-to-order omelets, soups, salads, dessert bar & unlimited Champagne.
$36/adults & $12/kids. Regular menu available 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
And one dozen holiday tamales ($24), chicken, carnitas, sweet corn, or mix & match in increments of six, can be ordered through Jan. 1. online or in restaurants with 24-hour notice.
DO NOTE: The brunch offer above will not be at Marina Del Rey; this location offers a brunch menu 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & regular menu 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Website.
Find locations throughout the Southland.
