How are the Christmas preparations going, Victoria?
Let’s face it, sometimes the holidays can be way too busy to have to worry about cooking a massive meal for family and friends—especially if you’re not super confident in your culinary skills!
Nobody’s judging, don’t worry. It’s why the extra help exists, and if you’re alright with setting aside a bit of extra money in your Christmas budget for a pre-prepped meal, then you’ve arrived at the right place.
Listed below includes Christmas dinners that you can either order for pickup to enjoy at home, or to sit and enjoy in a restaurant!
Without further delay, here’s 14 restaurants with delicious Christmas menu items:
The Fairmont Empress
Dine-in:
Festive season at the famous Fairmont Empress includes many different extravagant and mouth-watering new opportunities.
This includes their Christmas Eve Dinner in the Q Bar on December 24th from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., priced at $229 per ticket—which includes a delicious four course set menu dinner, with an optional wine pairing.
They also offer a Christmas Day buffet in the Crystal Ballroom, equipped with chef attended carving stations, seafood, and classic Christmas dishes—make sure you check out their seating times and reservation requirements for groups!
There are multiple seating time options, so be sure to check those out too!
Take-out:
If you don’t feel like going out during the holidays, then the 10-person Turkey To Go package priced at $599 has your name all over it—order it anytime before 12 p.m. on December 20th to secure your meal, and pickup between December 24th or 25th between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
It includes a whole herb brined & slow roasted free run turkey, sourdough-sage stuffing, creamy mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, maple roasted roots, brussels sprouts with double smoked bacon and confit onion, rich turkey gravy, house made cranberry-apple chutney and dinner rolls.
- Where: Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street
- When:
- Christmas Eve Dinner: December 24th from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Christmas Day buffet: December 25th, seating times are 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m.
- Turkey To Go: Order anytime before 12 p.m. on December 20th to secure your meal, and pickup between December 24th or 25th between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Jones Bar-B-Que
As usual, the wonderful Jones Bar-B-Que will be offering their beloved Christmas dinners to go—all you have to do is reheat it!
If you would like to take a look at their stacked menu items, you can view the variety of offerings here.
Just make sure you order before their cut-off on December 17th and be ready to pick up on December 23rd or 24th between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Where: Jones Bar-B-Que, 1725 Cook Street
- When:
- Order before December 17th
- Pickup on December 23rd or 24th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hotel Grand Pacific: Fathom
The Hotel Grand Pacific invites you to a mouthwatering four-course Christmas dinner on December 24th and December 25th priced at $95.
Additionally, they’re offering a Christmas Day and Boxing Day brunch for $68!
If you can’t make an in-person reservation the Grand Pacific will be offering a take-home meal option
Reservations opened to the public on December 1st and you can find their holiday menu here.
- Where: Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street
- When: Dining options on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day—time varies depending on reservations.
Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio – Christmas at Home
Dinner for two, anyone?
The Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio will be offering a Christmas dinner for two, so you can enjoy the perfect holiday date night in the comfort of your own home and stress free!
Place our orders online and pickup Sunday, December 24th between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
- Where: Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio, 536 Yates Street
- When: Pickup will be Sunday, December 24th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Christmas Day at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
For an elevated Christmas dinner experience, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is offering two Christmas meals in their Dining Room—one brunch and one dinner service!
Their lavish annual brunch is widely popular and includes an omelet station and carving station with all the works. It’s priced at $149 for adults and $59 for kids aged 4 to 12.
Reservations are required and it books up quickly, so don’t wait!
Enjoy a three-course menu for dinner, inspired by traditional Christmas fare with an optional wine pairing to choose from.
Reservations are required and can be made for seatings beginning at 5 p.m. for groups of 1 to 6 guests—priced at $199 per guest.
To make a reservation and view the menu, visit their website.
- Where: Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Drive
- When: Monday, December 25th
- Brunch seatings: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
- Dinner seatings between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Victoria Harbour House Restaurant
Victoria Harbour House Restaurant is thrilled to offer guests a three-course Christmas dinner menu!
Their seating is limited, so make sure you phone (250) 386-1244 to book a table for either their 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. seating.
If you wish to view their menu ahead of time, you can do so here!
- Where: Victoria Harbour House Restaurant, 607 Oswego Street
- When: Monday, December 25th from 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Bear Mountain Resort
Join the folks at the Bear Mountain Resort for a variety of holiday meals!
Offered this year will be a Christmas Eve dinner, a Christmas Day buffet, and a Christmas Day dinner.
Come by for some festive cheer and exquisite dining experiences—just don’t forget to reserve your table!
- Where: Bear Mountain Resort, 1999 Country Club
- When:
- Sunday, December 24th: Christmas Eve dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 25th:
- Christmas Day buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Christmas Day dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Blue Crab Seafood House
Seafood lovers rejoice!
The beloved Blue Crab Seafood House will be open on Christmas Day again and they invite you to check out their most magical time of year.
This year they will offer a three-course menu with all of your harbour favourites!
Reservations are recommended at 250-480-1999 or by email bluecrab@coasthotels.com.
- Where: Blue Crab Seafood House, 146 Kingston Street
- When: Sunday, December 25th, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (reservations accepted between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.)
LURE Restaurant & Bar
You and the family are invited to spend the holidays at LURE Restaurant & Bar!
The Chef’s have put together a delicious three-course menu for Christmas Day which includes Orange & Rosemary Sous Vide Turkey, but if you want a change on the traditional, they’re also offering Pan Roasted Coho.
This special dinner service is $99 per person and it will take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Reservations are required.
- Where: LURE Restaurant & Bar, 100 Harbour Road
- When: Monday, December 25th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Courtney Room
Celebrate your holiday season at the Courtney Room!
They’ll be offering a special three-course menu for Christmas Day and look forward to seeing you there.
The dinner will cost $160 per person and booking a reservation is required to ensure the cook’s know how much they’ll need to prepare.
- Where: The Courtney Room, 619 Courtney Street
- When: Monday, December 25th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bard & Banker
This year the Bard & Banker is offering customers a grab-and-go turkey dinner!
Order yours for only $26.95 on or before Wednesday, December 20th and then pick up on Sunday, December 24th before 8 p.m.
To place your order, phone them at (250) 953-9993 or email them at ecampbell@vicpubco.ca.
- Where: Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street
- When: Order before Wednesday, December 20th and pick up on Sunday, December 24th before 8 p.m.
Christmas Day Dinner in The Snug Pub
Begin a new family tradition or continue an old one by joining the Snug Pub for a traditional Christmas Dinner!
They’re thrilled to present a three-course menu, featuring traditional Christmas turkey with all the classic fixings, the perfect way to celebrate the magic of this special day.
Reservations are required and can be made for groups of 2 to 8 guests at available seatings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This is a 19+ event and costs $99 per guest.
- Where: The Snug Pub, 1175 Beach Drive
- When: Monday, December 25th, starting at 5 p.m.
Prairie Inn Pub
If you’re looking for a cozy meal and a hearty atmosphere, the Prairie Inn Pub is the place to be!
Victoria Buzz confirmed that they’re serving a Christmas dinner menu from December 22nd to December 24th for $36.95—plenty of time to head in and enjoy that turkey.
If you don’t feel like sitting in the restaurant, no worries! They’re offering a take-out option too.
- Where: Prairie Inn Pub, 7806 East Saanich Road
- When: Friday, December 22nd to Sunday, December 24th during open hours
Swans Pub
Swans Pub will be offering a special Christmas menu for anyone wanting to venture out and enjoy a relaxed pub evening!
They recommend making a reservation if you plan on visiting Christmas Day, as it can get quite busy.
Below is a sneak peek at their special offerings this year!
- Where: Swans Pub, 1601 Store Street
- When:
- Sunday, December 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday, December 25th from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kitchen open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Tuesday, December 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Did we miss one, Victoria? Let us know in the comments or email tips@victoriabuzz.com.
With files from Travis Devonport.
