Is a no-cook Christmas at the top of your wish list? Does the thought of having to turn on the oven for Christmas Eve dinner have you shaking in your slippers? Fear not! We’re unwrapping the best Hudson Valley venues open during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, just for you. This December, you deserve an unforgettable holiday meal with all the trimmings and none of the stress.
Order entire family meals for pickup or reserve a date night for two at some of the Hudson Valley’s finest establishments. Place orders and make reservations soon since restaurants book fast. These are the tastiest menus to savor local fare for the holidays.
*For the most up-to-date menus and information, visit each eatery’s website.
Takeout
An Artistic Taste
Order by December 22, pickup on December 23, 5 p.m.
Harriman
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With a motto like “Let us wow you,” it’s no surprise that An Artistic Taste serves up a delicious and unique Christmas dinner. Savor the eatery’s culinary stylings this Christmas Eve with dishes like sweet potato casserole, glazed oxtail, smoked gouda mac and cheese, jerk chicken, and chocolate pecan pie for dessert.
Clock Tower Grill
Pickup December 24 & 25
Brewster
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Pickup your dinner for two for $145 at the Clock Tower Grill on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to dig into a 32-ounce double-cut prime rib accompanied by blood orange caprese salad, lobster bisque, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, everything-seasoning dinner rolls, and mini mocha mint cheesecake. For larger celebrations, order some a la carte salads, pastas, seafood, and more to complete your spread.
Honest Weight Food Co-Op
Order by December 21, pickup on December 24
Albany
Honest Weight Food Co-Op in Albany assembled a massive holiday catering menu with a slew of gluten-free and vegan dishes. Vegan crab dip, buffalo cauliflower dip, and spinach artichoke dip round out the meatless appetizers. Dig into deviled eggs, buffalo pinwheels, shrimp cocktail, and sandwich platters for small plates and entrees. Plus, gluten-free treats like eggnog cheesecake and Neapolitan profiteroles end the night before the big day on a sweet note.
Rossi & Sons
Pickup December 23 & 24
Eastdale Village, Poughkeepsie
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There is something exceptionally traditional about Rossi’s delicious Italian food and the holidays. This year, customize your Christmas Eve and Day dinners with a vast array of hearty options. Feasts complete with antipasti, pasta, entrées, sides, and old-world desserts are available in small, medium, and large sizes. The team at Rossi’s also serves up a classic Feast of the Seven Fishes, along with a number of a la carte dishes and platters.
Dine-In
BLACKBARN Hudson Valley at Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern
A la carte
Saugerties
Diamond Mills Hotel’s restaurant offers all the fixings for a three-course feast, from crab cake apps and a butternut squash ravioli main to mocha mousse and chai cheesecake.
Blu PointeÂ
A la carte
Newburgh
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If the waterfront feels like home for the holidays to you and yours, consider Blu Pointe’s elevated New American menu featuring gifts from the sea, like charcoal grilled whole branzino with charred lemon vinaigrette and lobster mac and cheese. Land fans will enjoy the lineup of certified Black Angus steaks, and the holiday evening will feature chef’s specials alongside the current menu.
Farm
Prix-fixe menu, $75/person
Nyack
Head to this farm-to-table restaurant at Hotel Nyack for a three-course prix-fixe meal. Start off with a little gem salad, broccoli cheddar soup, or fried local burrata before moving onto hearty mains like roasted glazed ham, filet mignon, or stuffed eggplant. Save room for dessert—red velvet cheesecake, flourless chocolate mousse, and more.
Goosefeather
A la carte
Tarrytown
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Local ingredients shine in this upscale Cantonese-style restaurant. Kick things off with a shaved snow pea salad dressed with hot and sour tamarind, and share dim sum before mains like shrimp with walnut aioli and pork belly with persimmon and Chinese mustard.
Hudson House River Inn
Prix-fixe menu, $62/person
Cold Spring
A Cold Spring institution since 1832, Hudson House goes all out for the holidays with starters such as New England crab and corn chowder and homemade Maryland crabcakes. For entrees, the riverside restaurant serves up crusted salmon, marinated grilled swordfish, zuppa di pesce, and surf and turf. End the night with an individual apple tartine or a Belgian chocolate mousse cake, and don’t forget your glass of holiday sangria!
Ole Savannah Southern Table
Buffet, $42.95/person; $17.95/child
Kingston
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Serving up more than just southern food, Ole Savannah is know for its global eats — including Italian. This Christmas Eve, celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes in Kingston with a buffet that includes lobster, zuppa di pesce, clams, shrimp scampi, seafood salad, fired cod, calamari, and more surf and turf specialties.
Shadows on the Hudson
A la carte
Poughkeepsie
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Seafood-forward dishes, prime cuts of steak, and pastas await at this riverside spot. Tuck into shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, and littleneck clams from the raw bar. Entrées of filet mignon, scallop risotto, lobster pasta, and king crab ravioli will fill you up, and desserts with festive flavors keep it sweet.
Stagecoach Inn
Prix-fixe menu, $95/person
Goshen
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On Christmas Eve, Stagecoach Inn treats diners to a showstopper of a December dinner. With reservations starting in late afternoon and three-course meals available, this is an excellent option for families. Pair signature dishes with one of the inn’s specialty cocktails for a meal made in holiday heaven. Start with decadent appetizers like whipped honey ricotta dip and lobster bisque. Then, move onto pan-seared branzino, filet mignon, wild mushroom ravioli, or roasted half chicken. Dessert delights with options like warm apple crisp, white chocolate cranberry cheesecake, and house-made chocolate mousse.
Terrapin
Prix-fixe menu, $69/person
Rhinebeck
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Housed in an old church, this Rhinebeck eatery is decorated for the occasion with glimmering lights and garlands. Tuck into appetizers like goat cheese wontons and crispy artichokes with wasabi aioli, paired with main dishes like pumpkin ravioli, asiago cheese-crusted chicken breast, braised boneless beef short ribs, and grilled salmon.
Troutbeck
A la carte
Amenia
Amenia’s MICHELIN Key-recognized getaway serves up sophisticated specials inspired by the Feast of the Seven Fishes, from live scallop crudo with black truffle and apple to skate cheek fritters with saffron aioli and lobster thermidor with herbed roe butter. Save room for fish-shaped cookies with milk.
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