Whether you’re looking forward to a holiday cocktail party, an immersive dining experience or an intimate family dinner, Christmas dining in Nevada has never been more sweet and simple.
The Shore
Reno
Spend the most magical time of the year at The Shore for a Nevada Christmas dining experience that’s something like a scene straight out of a classic Christmas movie. The Shore will be open for the entire holiday weekend, making it a must-try destination when all of your loved ones are in town. This year’s merry meal will begin with an appetizer course of seared Hudson Valley foie gras for the entire table. From there, the potential entrees include pan-roasted Chilean sea bass, twin lobster tails and wagyu flat-iron with lobster tail. And, of course, your festive feast will come complete with a beautiful buche de noel for dessert, which is decorated with chocolate mousse, speculoos caramel and a cranberry compote. For more information, visit shoreroom.com.
Ferraro’s Ristorante
Las Vegas
If you’re looking to be hosted instead of hosting this holiday season, then you’re in luck. On Saturday, Dec. 24, Ferraro’s Ristorante will be hosting a five-course feast of fresh seafood dishes with an Italian flair. The first course will be full of Mediterranean mussels, seared scallops and crispy crab cakes. Then, the main portion of the meal features flavorful lobster ravioli, black Alaskan cod with Prosecco black truffle sauce and, of course, a traditional spaghetti topped with clams, shrimp, scallops, lobster and squid. And since no meal is complete without dessert, this Nevada Christmas dining experience will conclude its courses with tiramisu and cannoli. The Christmas Eve menu is priced at $125 per person. Children 12 and under can also enjoy selections from the restaurant’s children’s menu. For more information, visit ferraroslasvegas.com.
Lone Eagle Grille
Incline Village
There’s no place like Lone Eagle Grille for the holidays, a charming restaurant with a northwoods feel and Lake Tahoe’s glistening winter waters to create the most serene backdrop. This year, Lone Eagle Grille will be open on Christmas Day and will even offer holiday a la carte specials. The menu is centered around winter flavors, from a creamy chestnut soup with candied bacon and maple mascarpone to an extravagant endive salad topped with baked brie, pomegranate seeds and buttermilk-white fig dressing. When it’s time for the main course, guests can anticipate port-marbled foie gras, mesquite-grilled veal chop with truffle-parmesan polenta and king crab, and even a seared Japanese wagyu beef striploin with foraged mushrooms. Last but certainly not least, you can cure your post-dinner sweet tooth with an apple strudel topped with spiced walnuts, cinnamon-oatmeal streusel and vanilla eggnog cream. For more information, visit loneeaglegrille.com.
Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Las Vegas
For a Nevada Christmas dining experience that feels like a fairytale, look no further than the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. On Christmas Day, guests can look forward to both a three-course brunch and dinner to celebrate the special day. If you’re planning on doing some Christmas shopping on The Strip, you should definitely start with a brunch filled with classic comfort foods. Or, if you’re seeking an elevated and elegant Christmas dinner, be sure to stop by in the evening when the tower is decked out head to toe in its famous glistening lights like a giant Christmas tree. Some of the main highlights of the holiday dinner menu include bay sea scallops with mimosa brown butter, roasted honeynut squash and beef tenderloin with potato gratin. But dinner shouldn’t be over without an Eiffel Tower crème brûlée, or better yet, the seasonal specialty of peppermint soufflé with white chocolate. Brunch is $79 per person, and dinner is $155 per person. For more information, visit eiffeltowerrestaurant.com.
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno
The Grand Sierra Resort decks its halls this holiday season and will also enhance three of its restaurants’ menus with a festive twist. First, the Grand Cafe will be serving up carved honey-glazed ham with sides of scalloped potatoes and candied carrots, and a white chocolate-peppermint cheesecake for dessert. In addition, the Grand Buffet will feature pan-seared salmon, prime rib, roasted turkey, lobster macaroni and cheese, Christmas-themed desserts, and even a fully loaded poke station. Lastly, if you’re looking for something a little less traditional for Christmas dinner this year, be sure to try out Uno Más. Here, guests can expect an exciting menu of chicken and pork tamales with rice and beans, along with pumpkin cheesecake coated in maple cream and candied pepitas. With so much to explore and experience at the Grand Sierra Resort, there will be no dull moments at this Nevada Christmas dining destination. For more information, visit grandsierraresort.com.
Barry’s Downtown Prime
Las Vegas
Fremont Street becomes even more festive during the holidays, and this includes the surrounding restaurants. For a chance to indulge in some of the city’s finest steaks and seafood in a glamorously vintage atmosphere, visit Barry’s Downtown Prime on Christmas Day. In addition to the renowned regular menu, this Nevada Christmas dining experience is elevated with the freshest flavors of winter. Some of the specialties include crab-stuffed mushrooms, roasted prime rib, sweet potato gnocchi and free-range veal chops with sauteed cipollini onions. And to top things off, the sweetest part of the meal will surely be the pumpkin cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream and fresh whipped cream. For more information, visit barrysdowntownprime.com.
Bella Tahoe Catering & Deli
Stateline
If you’re lucky enough to be spending the holidays in the winter wonderland that is Lake Tahoe, be sure to look into Bella Tahoe Catering & Deli for all of your Christmas catering needs. You can impress your guests with a dinner of prime rib roast, turkey or glazed ham alongside sweet potato casserole, fluffy holiday rolls and roasted garlic mashed potatoes with organic turkey gravy. As for dessert, it will be hard to pass up the brandied apple, classic pecan or vanilla-bourbon pumpkin pies. To take the hassle out of the holidays, you can count on this Nevada Christmas dining expert. For more information, visit bellatahoe.com.
Lawry’s
Las Vegas
Hosting the holidays this year? If so, Lawry’s has you covered with an assortment of holiday feasts to go. Lawry’s kitchens will put in all the work so that you can spend more time gathered by the fire with loved ones. So just throw some Christmas cookies and a charcuterie board on the counter and your catering feast into the oven for a simplified Nevada Christmas dining experience. Through Lawry’s, guests will be able to choose between a prime rib feast or a holiday turkey dinner. Both meals will be matched with myriad side dishes, from mashed potatoes and gravy to Yorkshire pudding. Different sized feast packages can accommodate every kind of get-together. For more information, visit opendining.net.
Honey Salt
Las Vegas
Everyone knows that there’s no place like home for the holidays, and thanks to Honey Salt in Las Vegas, you can host a Christmas dinner without having to even lift a finger. Honey Salt’s Christmas dinner to-go brings all of the cheer with a choice of slow-braised beef short rib or honey-bourbon ham. Additionally, the scrumptious and shareable sides include rolls with whipped honey butter, green bean casserole, chive mashed potatoes and a harvest salad packed with winter greens, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of maple vinaigrette. As for dessert, a sticky toffee bread pudding is sure to please guests of all ages. For more information, visit honeysalt.com.
Sands Regency Casino Hotel
Reno
There’s nothing like a nostalgic Nevada Christmas dinner at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. As always, the Christmas buffet will be brimming with plenty of soups and salads, including a delicious seafood bisque. In addition, there will be a carving station complete with roasted turkey, pit ham and prime rib. Lots of seafood, traditional sides and plenty of pie varieties will also be available. And save room for dessert, because the sweetest station of them all boasts over 30 different types of dessert. For more information, visit sandsregency.com.