Dine-in Restaurants & Christmas Meal Preorders in Asheville

Christmas Dining in Asheville: Restaurants Open and Catering Menus Available

Asheville residents and visitors can enjoy a stress-free Christmas Day by planning ahead. Many restaurants will be open on December 25, offering special menus for dine-in guests, while others provide catering and to-go options for those who prefer to celebrate at home.

Reservations are filling up quickly, so it's essential to make plans early. Here’s a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day, along with their hours and menus:

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Hemingway's Cuba
This Cuban restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for breakfast and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner on December 25. On December 26, they’ll extend their hours for brunch from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 15 Page Ave. Visit hemingwayscuba.com for more information.

Jazmin
Serving pan-Asian cuisine, Jazmin will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 22 College St. Explore their menu at jazminasheville.com.

Laila
Laila offers a special holiday buffet featuring Indian cuisine. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visit lailaasheville.com for details.

Mehfil
This Indian eatery will be open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on December 25 at 5 Biltmore Ave. Find out more at mehfilasheville.com.

Gemelli
On December 23, Gemelli will host its annual Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian American tradition. The prix fixe multicourse menu features seven types of fish and seafood, including octopus and shrimp over squid ink fettuccine. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations are recommended at gemelli.restaurant.

Bargello
Bargello will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on December 25, serving a family-style prix-fixe meal at 7 Patton Ave. The menu includes holiday focaccia, salmon en crosta, and sticky toffee pudding. The cost is $99 for adults and $49 for children. Book on OpenTable or view the complete menu at bargelloavl.com.

The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn's restaurants, Blue Ridge, Vue 1913, and Edison Craft Ales and Kitchen, will be open for seasonal dining throughout the holidays. Reservations are recommended. View the menus at omnihotels.com.

The Watch
The Watch, located at 68 Patton Ave., will serve Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners for $46 per person. The Southern-inspired menu includes prime rib, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and honey-glazed carrots. Visit thewatchasheville.com for more details.

Wildwood Still
Wildwood Still will serve a four-course prix-fixe à la carte Christmas feast from noon to 8 p.m. on December 25 at the Moxy Asheville, 61 Biltmore Ave. The menu features lobster dim sum, juniper-cured venison loin, and white chocolate trifle. The cost is $95 per adult and $45 per child. RSVP via OpenTable at wildwoodstill.com/happenings/christmas-day.

Catering and To-Go Menus

Red Fiddle Vittles
Red Fiddle Vittles offers a Christmas pre-order menu with holiday dishes for two to three people or larger groups. Menu highlights include honey-glazed roast duck with pomegranate, citrus, and rosemary; red wine-braised bison short ribs; baked brie with muscadine jam, pistachios, and crostini; and eggnog bread pudding with brandy caramel sauce. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. Make a "Pass the Plate Donation" for a meal to be gifted to underserved community members. Preorder by 5 p.m. on December 17. Pick up prepared meals between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 24 at 1800 Hendersonville Road. Visit redfiddlevittles.com/holiday-pre-orders for more.

All Day Darling
All Day Darling is offering festive bakery treats, available for preorder through December 19 by emailing bakery@alldaydarlingavl.com. Pick up will be between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on December 24 at 102 Montford Ave. The menu features stollen bread and gluten-free chocolate cream pie. Visit alldaydarlingavl.com for more.

The Hop's Yule Logs
The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream continues its holiday tradition with ice cream yule logs and new shareable ice creams. The handcrafted yule logs are available through December 16 or until the shop hits its 500-log limit. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Pickup at The Hop Creamery, 67 Haywood Road, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Visit hopicecreamnc.square.site for more.

New Stock Pantry
Pick up a New Stock Pantry pie at Periscope at The S&W Market downtown and local farmers markets. The catering company's assorted pies are available daily at Periscope, including during the Periscope Holiday Makers-Market, from December 13 to 31. New Stock Pantry is also a vendor of the West Asheville Tailgate Market, River Arts District Market, and Asheville City Market. Visit new-stock.square.site and swmarketavl.com for more.