Our Thanksgiving Guide was so heavily used, that I thought it would be nice to come up with another similar resource for the upcoming holidays. We’re tracking down our local restaurants in Tallahassee open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you know of any, please contact me and I’ll be happy to add them here. There are only a few establishments open, since most will be spending some very well deserved time at home with family, so we are also listing who’s serving pre-orders for meals, sides and desserts.
Christmas Eve
Aaru’s – Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tallahassee’s first of it’s kind, Aaru’s is proudly serving a fiery fusion of multi-cuisine flavors, focusing on traditional Indo-Chinese and South Indian culinary dishes.
The Blue Halo – THE BLU HALO in Tallahassee, Florida is much more than just a restaurant. With our wine and martini bar, as well as steaks and seafood, we offer a high-end dining experience that everyone in Tallahassee can enjoy. Open from 4-7pm on Christmas Eve.
The Brass Tap: Midtown – The Brass Tap Midtown Tallahassee offers over 150+ craft beers from around the globe in a neighborhood atmosphere that feels both relaxed and upscale. Call (850) 320-6300 for more details. https://www.brasstapbeerbar.com/MidtownTallahassee
Cabos Island Grill and Bar – Cabos serves a variety of American dishes, Mexican inspired food. Open until 4 PM. Call (850) 878-7707 for more details. http://cabosgrill.com/
Essence of India – Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Essence of India serves dishes that truly reflect authentic Indian food with a myriad blending of herbs and spices from all over India. http://www.essenceofindiafl.com/index.html
Georgio’s Fine Food and Spirits – Georgio’s is an independent upscale restaurant serving fresh local seafood and steaks with Mediterranean and world cuisine influences. Call (850) 877-3211 to make a reservation. http://georgiostallahassee.com/
Joy Luck Place – Joy Luck will be open normal hours on Christmas Eve, and special hours on Christmas Day. Holiday Specials & Family Feasts available. Indoor and outdoor seating are open. Thank you. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!
Railroad Square Craft House – Railroad Square Craft House is a restaurant that specializes in craft beer, craft wine & craft cocktails with tasty eats located in the Railroad Square Art District. https://www.railroadcrafthouse.com/menu
Reangthai – A taste of Thailand without the passport – We specialize in classic spicy Thai dishes that have been in our family for generations. Call (850) 386-7898 to make a reservation. (View Menu)
Sakura Sushi & Grill – Sakura Japanese restaurant offers Tallahassee residents authentic Japanese cuisine and the freshest sushi in town! Call (850) 222-9991 to make a reservation. https://www.sakurafl.com/reservations
Christmas Day
Aaru’s – Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tallahassee’s first of it’s kind, Aaru’s is proudly serving a fiery fusion of multi-cuisine flavors, focusing on traditional Indo-Chinese and South Indian culinary dishes.
Essence of India – Open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Essence of India serves dishes that truly reflect authentic Indian food with a myriad blending of herbs and spices from all over India. http://www.essenceofindiafl.com/index.html
Joy Luck Place – Joy Luck will be open normal hours on Christmas Eve, and special hours on Christmas Day. Holiday Specials & Family Feasts available. Indoor and outdoor seating are open. Thank you. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!
Little Paris – Exceptional menu prepared by Executive Chef Hervé Alcesilas & Loic Alcesilas. Call (850) 765-7457 to make a reservation. https://www.littleparistallahassee.com/
Reangthai – A taste of Thailand without the passport – We specialize in classic spicy Thai dishes that have been in our family for generations. Call (850) 386-7898 to make a reservation. (View Menu)
Sakura Sushi & Grill – Sakura Japanese restaurant offers Tallahassee residents authentic Japanese cuisine and the freshest sushi in town! Call (850) 222-9991 to make a reservation. https://www.sakurafl.com/reservations
Holiday Meal, Sides, or Dessert Pre-Orders
The Bark – Take home holiday meals are back! Order by December 21st and pickup on December 24th between 11 am to 4 pm! Options include holiday seitan roast (made with apple wood smoked beets and local mushrooms), local collards, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked vegan mac, winter kitchen salad (with pecan or balsamic dressing), and veggie herbed stuffing! (View Menu)
The Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery – The Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery is accepting preorders until Sunday the 20th. Choose from whole pies, half or whole quiche, cookies, pastries, chocolate babka, dinner rolls and more! (Order Online)
Lucilla’s – If you don’t feel like cooking on Christmas Day, Lucilla’s has you covered. Just give them a call at 900-5117 or email at info@lucillatallahassee.com to reserve your delicious ready-to-heat Christmas dinner. Happy Holidays! (View Menu)
RedEye Coffee – We have holiday preorders for breakfast/brunch until Tuesday as well as a Cocoa Bomb and Coquito Sale happening on Thursday (12/24). Our stores close at 2PM on Christmas Eve.
Check out our breakfast packages.
Social Catering – Social Catering holiday packages are now available. Choose from heat and serve family meals, holiday brunch, desserts, wine and more! Pickups of holiday packages are available from 4PM to 6PM on Tuesday, December 22nd and Wednesday, December 23rd only at our sister company, SoDough Baking Co. (Order Online)
SōDOUGH Baking Co. – Holiday online ordering is now available at SoDOUGH Baking Co.! The holidays are quickly approaching and SōDOUGH has you covered on family sized goodies. Banana pudding, cinnamon buns, doughnut bread pudding kits, holiday cookie trays and SoSpice Bread. (Order Online)
Treva’s Pastries and Fine Foods – Treva’s is a locally owned & operated bistro-style pastry shop and fine foods store located on the Northeast side of town. Call (850) 765-0811 or email orders@trevas.net to place an order. Accepting orders until Saturday 12/19 at 4 PM. (View Menu)
Uptown Cafe & Catering – We will be selling our Uptown Smoked Salmon during our open business hours so that folks can pick one up for their holiday gatherings. www.uptown.cafe or for salmon shipping www.uptownsalmon.com
