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A Guide to Christmas Dinners in Los Angeles

by Matthew Kang@mattatouille Dec 19, 2012, 1:35am PST

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by Matthew Kang@mattatouille Dec 19, 2012, 1:35am PST

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Christmas is always a festive time to meet with family and friends over great food and drinks. Sometimes that's in the comfort of someone's home, but there are also plenty of seasonally inspired menus and dishes put forth by restaurants around the city, some with traditional European slants such as the Feast of Seven Fishes. Either way, it takes the stress away from some who don't want to necessarily orchestrate a big meal at home, or because cleaning the kitchen and dishes afterward can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to Christmas Dinners in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Most restaurants require reservations or recommend reservations as spots fill up.

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Trattoria Neapolis

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian Christmas celebration that typically consists of seven (or more) kinds of seafood (or seafood dishes). This Pasadena Italian restaurant will be putting together a traditional Feast of Seven Fishes dinner, starting with Baccala Montecato, Branzino, Tuscan Seafood Stew, with a sweet finish of house made gelato, all for $55 per person. Available on Christmas Eve.

336 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

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Mr. C Beverly Hills

On top of the regular menu, Mr. C will have a four-course Christmas Eve dinner that includes Baked Duckling Crespella, Radicchio Ravioli, Lamb Osso Buco or Pan Roasted Monkfish, and Zabaglione Mousse to finish. $62 per person.

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1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

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The Churchill

Christmas Day dinner available from 5-9 p.m., three courses for $35, including carrot-ginger soup, leg of lamb, glazed ham, and fuyu persimmon cake.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Bar Pintxo

Christmas Eve specials include Lobster Paella, Suckling Pig, Turron, Polvorones, Dried Fruits, and Holiday Cocktails such as the Cava Cocktail and Carajillo made with Espresso, Brandy, and Orange.

109 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Drago Centro

Christmas Eve will host the Feast of Seven Fishes, with seven courses for $70, with optional wine pairings for an additional $45.

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525 S Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA

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FIG Santa Monica

Chef Ray Garcia is preparing a special Mexican inspired meal served family style for $69 a person including quesillo and poblano tamales, stuffed quail and porchetta, fruit cake trifles and more.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Shojin

Shojin is doing a special 4-course vegetarian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner available from 4-10 p.m. on Eve and 12-10 p.m. on the 25th. Reservations are required.

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333 South Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Raymond Restaurant

There's a four-course Christmas Eve dinner available at this historic restaurant in Pasadena, including wild arugula salad, potato and parmesan soup with black truffle, roasted duck, prime sirloin, and day boat scallops. $89 per person, with reservations required.

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1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105-3417

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Inn of the Seventh Ray

Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at this Topanga Canyon restaurant. The feast features free range goose, chorizo and cornbread stuffing, farmers market haricot verts, maple yams, and huckleberry goose reduction.

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128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga Canyon, CA 90290

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Patina

A special Christmas Eve dinner can be anywhere from 3-7 courses, with pricing starting at $55. Dishes include Celery Root Salad with Pomegranate, Grana Padana, Toasted Pepitas and Chicory Salad; Seared Day Boat Scallops with Parsnip and Parsley Coulis, Tasting of Veal with Brussels Sprouts, Tokyo Turnip, Pearl Onion, Buche de Noel au Citron with Mandarin Confit.

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Calle Tacos

For something a little more approachable on the budget side, Calle Tacos has seasonal menu items including Chicken Chipotle Tortilla Soup, Holiday Tamales such as Red Chile Pork (available by the dozen as well), Ponche (spiked or virgin punch), and Elote - corn on the cob.

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6506 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

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Ray's & Stark Bar

This LACMA restaurant features three courses for their Christmas Eve dinner priced at $55, including Sunchoke Soup with Truffle Cream and Black Trumpet Mushrooms; Cotechino Sausage with Braised Greens and Lentils; Almond Spice Cake with Eggnog Ice Cream and Meyers Rum.

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Petrossian Paris

This high-end caviar restaurant on Robertson is having a Christmas Eve dinner featuring Chestnut Ravioli, Pork Loin Roulade, Maine Lobster, and Buche de Noel, available from 5-10 p.m. Of course, a Caviar flight starts each meal. $150 per person.

321 N. Robertson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90211

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Napa Valley Grille

Christmas Eve has special holiday menu items in addition to the regular menu, such as Chestnut Bisque, Duck Confit Leg, Lobster Risotto, Pistachio Crusted Leg of Lamb, and Persimmon Steam Cake. Hours on Christmas Eve are 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

1100 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood

Christmas Eve and Day feature three-course, $95 Dinners at Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. Highlights include Scallop and Quail Egg on Black Truffle Risotto, Tuna Carpaccio, and Butter Poached Lobster, in addition to many other available menu items. Eggnog Creme Brulee stars in the dessert menu. `

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Cafe Pinot

Three courses for $70 and four courses for $90 at this classy Downtown restaurant in the Financial District. Menu items include Japanese Hokkaido Scallops with Lentils du Puy and Natural Jus; Tenderloin with Trumpet Royal Confit, Pommes Fondant and Beurre Rouge; Pear-Gingerbread Tart with Port Wine Reduction, Saffron Pears, and Poir Williams Sorbet

700 W 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

Three courses for $65 at this Downtown steakhouse on Bunker Hill, with Chestnut Soup with Bacon Brittle and Cinnamon Crème; Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Roasted Baby Beets, Sautéed Swiss Chard and Black Olive Oil; Eggnog Parfait with Panettone Crumble, Carrot Caviar and Cinnamon Vanilla Foam

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Mohawk Bend

Mohawk Bend is doing the whole Jewish tradition of eating Chinese on Christmas, with a vegan/Chinese three course dinner that's available all night for $16. Highlights include hot and sour soup, egg rolls; char siu tofu, garlic long beans, brown rice, toasted peanuts; almond cookies. Woody Allen's Sleepers will be playing as well, to round it out.

2141 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Oliverio

There's a four course prix fixe at Oliverio for $65, which includes a glass of prosecco and coffee or tea. Highlights include Artichoke Souffle with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Orechiette con Vongole (clams), and Lamb Chops or Branzino for main course. Desserts finish off with Chocolate Bread Pudding or Pumpkin Pie.

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9400 W Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Whist @ Viceroy Santa Monica

Whist is offering a $35 cheeky Chinese takeout menu, which includes Hot & Sour Soup, Vegetable Won Ton, Foie Gras Dumplings. Also Dim Sum options: Spring Rolls, Dungeness Crab Pot Stickers, Shrimp Toast, Squab in Lettuce. For mains, there's Wok Fried Whole Fish, Peking Duck, Lobster & Sausage Fried Rice. Available Christmas Eve for $35 per person. There's also a Christmas Day dinner for $65 per person.

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1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Trattoria Neapolis

336 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian Christmas celebration that typically consists of seven (or more) kinds of seafood (or seafood dishes). This Pasadena Italian restaurant will be putting together a traditional Feast of Seven Fishes dinner, starting with Baccala Montecato, Branzino, Tuscan Seafood Stew, with a sweet finish of house made gelato, all for $55 per person. Available on Christmas Eve.

336 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

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Mr. C Beverly Hills

1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

On top of the regular menu, Mr. C will have a four-course Christmas Eve dinner that includes Baked Duckling Crespella, Radicchio Ravioli, Lamb Osso Buco or Pan Roasted Monkfish, and Zabaglione Mousse to finish. $62 per person.

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1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

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The Churchill

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Christmas Day dinner available from 5-9 p.m., three courses for $35, including carrot-ginger soup, leg of lamb, glazed ham, and fuyu persimmon cake.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

Bar Pintxo

109 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Christmas Eve specials include Lobster Paella, Suckling Pig, Turron, Polvorones, Dried Fruits, and Holiday Cocktails such as the Cava Cocktail and Carajillo made with Espresso, Brandy, and Orange.

109 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Drago Centro

525 S Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA

Christmas Eve will host the Feast of Seven Fishes, with seven courses for $70, with optional wine pairings for an additional $45.

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525 S Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA

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FIG Santa Monica

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chef Ray Garcia is preparing a special Mexican inspired meal served family style for $69 a person including quesillo and poblano tamales, stuffed quail and porchetta, fruit cake trifles and more.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

Shojin

333 South Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Shojin is doing a special 4-course vegetarian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner available from 4-10 p.m. on Eve and 12-10 p.m. on the 25th. Reservations are required.

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333 South Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Raymond Restaurant

1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105-3417

There's a four-course Christmas Eve dinner available at this historic restaurant in Pasadena, including wild arugula salad, potato and parmesan soup with black truffle, roasted duck, prime sirloin, and day boat scallops. $89 per person, with reservations required.

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1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105-3417

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Inn of the Seventh Ray

128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga Canyon, CA 90290

Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at this Topanga Canyon restaurant. The feast features free range goose, chorizo and cornbread stuffing, farmers market haricot verts, maple yams, and huckleberry goose reduction.

Open in Google Maps

128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga Canyon, CA 90290

Visit Website

Patina

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

A special Christmas Eve dinner can be anywhere from 3-7 courses, with pricing starting at $55. Dishes include Celery Root Salad with Pomegranate, Grana Padana, Toasted Pepitas and Chicory Salad; Seared Day Boat Scallops with Parsnip and Parsley Coulis, Tasting of Veal with Brussels Sprouts, Tokyo Turnip, Pearl Onion, Buche de Noel au Citron with Mandarin Confit.

141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Visit Website

Calle Tacos

6506 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

For something a little more approachable on the budget side, Calle Tacos has seasonal menu items including Chicken Chipotle Tortilla Soup, Holiday Tamales such as Red Chile Pork (available by the dozen as well), Ponche (spiked or virgin punch), and Elote - corn on the cob.

Open in Google Maps

6506 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

Visit Website

Ray's & Stark Bar

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

This LACMA restaurant features three courses for their Christmas Eve dinner priced at $55, including Sunchoke Soup with Truffle Cream and Black Trumpet Mushrooms; Cotechino Sausage with Braised Greens and Lentils; Almond Spice Cake with Eggnog Ice Cream and Meyers Rum.

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Visit Website

Petrossian Paris

321 N. Robertson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90211

This high-end caviar restaurant on Robertson is having a Christmas Eve dinner featuring Chestnut Ravioli, Pork Loin Roulade, Maine Lobster, and Buche de Noel, available from 5-10 p.m. Of course, a Caviar flight starts each meal. $150 per person.

321 N. Robertson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90211

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Napa Valley Grille

1100 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Christmas Eve has special holiday menu items in addition to the regular menu, such as Chestnut Bisque, Duck Confit Leg, Lobster Risotto, Pistachio Crusted Leg of Lamb, and Persimmon Steam Cake. Hours on Christmas Eve are 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

1100 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Christmas Eve and Day feature three-course, $95 Dinners at Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in West Hollywood. Highlights include Scallop and Quail Egg on Black Truffle Risotto, Tuna Carpaccio, and Butter Poached Lobster, in addition to many other available menu items. Eggnog Creme Brulee stars in the dessert menu. `

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Cafe Pinot

700 W 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

Three courses for $70 and four courses for $90 at this classy Downtown restaurant in the Financial District. Menu items include Japanese Hokkaido Scallops with Lentils du Puy and Natural Jus; Tenderloin with Trumpet Royal Confit, Pommes Fondant and Beurre Rouge; Pear-Gingerbread Tart with Port Wine Reduction, Saffron Pears, and Poir Williams Sorbet

700 W 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

Visit Website

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Three courses for $65 at this Downtown steakhouse on Bunker Hill, with Chestnut Soup with Bacon Brittle and Cinnamon Crème; Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Roasted Baby Beets, Sautéed Swiss Chard and Black Olive Oil; Eggnog Parfait with Panettone Crumble, Carrot Caviar and Cinnamon Vanilla Foam

330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Mohawk Bend

2141 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Mohawk Bend is doing the whole Jewish tradition of eating Chinese on Christmas, with a vegan/Chinese three course dinner that's available all night for $16. Highlights include hot and sour soup, egg rolls; char siu tofu, garlic long beans, brown rice, toasted peanuts; almond cookies. Woody Allen's Sleepers will be playing as well, to round it out.

2141 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Visit Website

Oliverio

9400 W Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212

There's a four course prix fixe at Oliverio for $65, which includes a glass of prosecco and coffee or tea. Highlights include Artichoke Souffle with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Orechiette con Vongole (clams), and Lamb Chops or Branzino for main course. Desserts finish off with Chocolate Bread Pudding or Pumpkin Pie.

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9400 W Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Whist @ Viceroy Santa Monica

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Whist is offering a $35 cheeky Chinese takeout menu, which includes Hot & Sour Soup, Vegetable Won Ton, Foie Gras Dumplings. Also Dim Sum options: Spring Rolls, Dungeness Crab Pot Stickers, Shrimp Toast, Squab in Lettuce. For mains, there's Wok Fried Whole Fish, Peking Duck, Lobster & Sausage Fried Rice. Available Christmas Eve for $35 per person. There's also a Christmas Day dinner for $65 per person.

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1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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