2013 – Going out for Christmas

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Who says you can’t go out for Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day for that matter? Many local restaurants are offering great meals for the holiday, including the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. Scroll all the way down and you’ll also see who is offering holiday meals to bring home.

If I’ve missed any, please let me know and I’ll add them to the list. And here’s where you can go out for New Year’s Eve.

Christmas Eve

Here are restaurants offering Christmas eve dinners, in alphabetical order, with details:

The Brick Hotel (Newtown) Dinner from 5:30 to 10:00 pm. See their menu here and call them at 215.860.8613 to reserve.

The Black Bass Hotel (Lumberville) is offering a 3-course prix fixe dinner served 4:30 – 9:30 pm for $75 per person. See their website for the full menu and to make a reservation.

Bowman’s Tavern (New Hope) will be open for Christmas Eve dinner too. Contact them at 215.862.2972. Bob Egan’s entertainment will begin at 8:30 pm.

Bucks Bounty (Erwinna) will offer dinner on Christmas Eve from 5 to 9:30 pm. Call for reservations at 610.294.8106.

Caleb’s American Kitchen (Lahaska) will be serving a 3-course prix fixe dinner for $45 per person, including many choices for the non-meat eater (see the menu here). Reservations are from 4 – 8 pm. BYOB. Contact them at 215.794.8588.

Centre Bridge Inn (New Hope) will be offering a 4-course dinner Christmas eve from 5 – 9 pm. For reservations, contact them at 215.862.9139.

Fisher’s Tudor House (Bensalem) will be open Christmas Eve until 7 pm. They are also doing Christmas dinner (details here) to be picked up Christmas eve including Roast Turkey and/or a Spiral Cut Baked Ham, with cranberry relish, stuffing, choice of 2 soups, 3 side dishes and Apple Crisp or Pecan Pie.

The Golden Pheasant Inn (Erwinna) will be serving dinner 3 pm to 8 pm with an a la carte menu featuring the best, local seasonal offerings (click here for the menu). They will also have harpist, Darcy Fair playing traditional holiday music. Fully decorated for the holidays, including real wood burning fireplaces, the Golden Pheasant offers a stunning location to enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve in the country. Contact them at 610.294.9595 or reserve a table online.

Hamilton’s Grill Room (Lambertville) is offering a special menu for the evening. See the details here. Contact them at 609.397.4343. BYOB.

The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm (Buckingham) will be open their normal hours on Christmas Eve for dinner. You can reach them for reservations at 215.794.5104.

Martine’s River House (New Hope) will be serving dinner from 5 – 8 pm. You can reach them at 215.862.2966.

naBrasa (Horsham) The Brazilian rodizio (steakhouse) will be open from 3 to 8 pm. Dinner is $42.95 per person. Reservations are recommended. Call 215.956.0600.

At Peddler’s Village (Lahaska), Earl’s Bucks County will be open for dinner until 7 pm with a regular menu; Buttonwood Grill will be open regular hours, until 10 pm, with a regular menu. See their website for menus and to make reservations.

Piccolo Trattoria (Newtown, Langhorne & Pennington) is offering the Feast of the Seven Fishes all day, from 11 am to 10 pm. Regular menu will also be available and take-out as well. See their website for each location’s phone number and address. BYOB.

Pineville Tavern (Pineville) is open on Christmas Eve menu from 11 am to 11 pm. Contact them at 215.598.3890.

Riegelsville Inn (Riegelsville) will be serving their regular dinner menu until 8 pm. Contact them at 610.749.0100.

Slate Bleu (Doylestown) is open for dinner on Christmas Eve. You can contact them at 215.348.0222.

Trattoria Rosa Bianca (Yardley) will be serving a 3-course Feast of the Seven Fishes for $40 per person from Friday December 20 to Tuesday December 24. Contact them at 267.392.5738. BYOB.

The Vintage Grille (Fountainville) will be open all day on Christmas Eve, serving breakfast from 8 am to 2 pm, lunch from 11 am to 4 pm, and dinner from 4 to 8 pm (last seating). Contact them at 215.348.4850.

The Washington Crossing Inn (Washington Crossing) will be serving lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm, and dinner from 3 pm until 8 pm on Christmas Eve. You can reach them at 877.882.1776.

The Washington House (Sellersville) will be serving a 3-course prix fixe Christmas Eve luncheon for $25, starting at 11:30 am. Contact them at 215.257.3000.

The Yardley Inn Restaurant and Bar (Yardley) will be serving Christmas Eve brunch from 10 am – 3 pm. See the full menu here. For reservations, call: 215.493.3800.

Christmas Day

Ah, but where can you go on Christmas Day if you’ve got the family but not the cooking skills?

The Pineville Tavern (Pineville) will be open on Christmas Day from noon to 8 pm serving a feast including mussels, clams, calamari, a standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding, roast turkey breast, honey-baked ham and all the trimmings. Also on the menu…homemade cheese ravioli and jumbo lump “Bawlmer” crabcakes. For $35 per person, and $15 for kids under 12 years old. Call them at 215.598.3890.

naBrasa (Horsham) the Brazilian steakhouse open will also be open on Christmas Day for dinner ($42.95) from 3 – 8 pm. Contact them here.

The Washington Crossing Inn (Washington Crossing) will be serving brunch on Christmas Day from 10 am – 5 pm. You can contact them at 877.882.1776.

One of our readers commented that the Japanese restaurant, To-Yo, in Doylestown will be open on Christmas Day. I then gave myself a “dope slap.” Of course! How could I have overlooked this? There’s an old joke: “How do Jews celebrate Christmas? Chinese food and a movie!” When I was growing up movie theaters and Chinese restaurants were the only places open on Christmas Day. That’s changed somewhat but if you are not in the mood for turkey or ham, give your favorite Asian restaurant a call to see if they are open.

Interested in Christmas-Dinner-to-Go? Here’s a few places that are offering holiday meals with all the fixings:

Chive Cafe (Lahaska) is offering a full catering menu for the holiday including appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, sides and desserts. A whole turkey is $4.75/lb. for a 16-22 lb. bird, or $6/lb. for a 22-28 lb. turkey. You can also get turkey breast, smoked ham, beef tenderloin or salmon. For a full menu, see their website. Call: 215.794.3737.

Fisher’s Tudor House (Bensalem) has a Christmas Dinner Turkey orders taken until December 19 at 6 pm. Any other food items may be ordered until 3 pm on December 24. (Subject to availability. Pick-up until 6 pm on Christmas Eve. For the full menu, see their website for ordering and information.

Gross’ Gourmet Foods (Doylestown) offers just about anything you’d want for the holidays. All kinds of entrees including chicken, fresh turkeys, roast beef, filet mignon, hams, pasta and fish, and all the traditional sides. All is cooked to order in their kitchen. Delivery is available too. Give them 2-3 days notice and reach them at 215.345.1721. You can see their full menu here and their website here.

Hickory Kitchen (Doylestown) has holiday comfort food with a BBQ twist. Why do regular Christmas when you can have it smoked? You can order a la carte whole smoked turkeys (10-25 lbs.) or smoked turkey breasts, pulled pork, sliced brisket, pulled chicken, and smoked sausage. Sides include: cornbread, beans with meat, applesauce, collard greens, sweet potato casserole and more. Biscuits, rolls and desserts are also available. All items that require re-heating will be packed in oven ready pans. Their Holiday Catering Program is available through New Year’s. Call them at 215.348.5170 or email Helen at hwehmeyer14@gmail.com

Jamie Hollander’s Gourmet Foods (New Hope) has a full holiday menu for take-out that includes ready-to-roast Filet Mignon and Filet of Salmon. Everything else on their menu is fully prepared and ready to heat and serve, with simple instructions provided. The Crown Roast of Pork is not only delicious but serves as a stunning focal point to a holiday table. The Pineapple-Glazed Smoked Ham is all-natural and raised in PA. You can see the full menu for sides, hors d’oeuvres, party platters, salads, and baked goods – including herb and cheese biscuits and a selection of holiday desserts here. Orders are due by 3 pm on Thursday, December 19 or 72-hours before the order will be picked up (they deliver too). They also have holiday specials in their prepared foods case, but amounts are limited and usually sell out quickly. They close at 3 pm on Christmas Eve. For guidance in planning a menu, or to order, call 215.862.9809.

Max Hansen Catering is offering a full a la carte take-out menu for the holiday out of the Carversville General Store. For the full menu, see their website. Call them at: 215.297.5353. The store is at 6208 Fleecy Dale Rd in Carversville.

Tabora Farm & Orchard (Chalfont & Lansdale) offers holiday dinners for $19.99 per person. Don’t forget the pie! Tabora makes nineteen types of pies, most for $11.99. See their website for complete information.

Here’s where you can go out for New Year’s Eve.

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