Where to Eat in NYC This Christmas Day
Ditch the stress of holiday cooking this year and treat yourself to Christmas Day dining at one of the many festive restaurants surprising New Yorkers with extravagant meals and festive celebrations.
Christmas Day Brunch Extravaganzas
For those who prefer a leisurely and festive brunch, Virgin Hotels New York in the trendy Nomad neighborhood is the ticket to an unforgettable Christmas morning. The hotel will be bedecked like a winter wonderland, offering a Christmas Day Brunch buffet for $79 per person. Expect a lineup of holiday favorites such as Spiced Prime Rib and Eggs, French Toast, Short Rib Pastrami Hash, Smoked Salmon Platters, and more.
The Standard East Village adds a touch of whimsy to their Christmas Day Brunch. Their menu perfectly blends classic breakfast staples like Avocado Toast, Steak and Eggs, and Bagel and Lox with intriguing options like Gingerbread Spiced Pancakes and Loni Burrata Toast with Blood Orange Marmalade and Pistachios. Любители
desserts will adore the Buttermilk Waffles with Bananas Foster, Candied Walnut, and Whipped Creme Fraiche.
Indulge in a Christmas Eve Feast
Le Crocodile, located within Williamsburg‘s chic Wythee Hotel, is hosting a prix-fixe Christmas dinner for $163 per person. This special menu features three courses of French-inspired delights, with choices like Sunchoke and Chestnut Soup or Citrus Salad with Berkswell Cheese to start. Sharing is encouraged, with family-style entrees such as Roast Beef & Jus and Baked Atlantic Halibut, accompanied by comforting sides like Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Maple Glazed Carrots, and Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts & Pancetta. For a sweet ending, choose between a decadent Mont Blanc with Biscoff and White Chocolate; Butter-Roasted Pear with Honeycomb Ice Cream; or refresh with a Ruby Grapefruit Sorbet.
Cross town on the Upper East Side for a traditional British Christmas experience. For $110 per person, choose from a delectable four-course menu served from noon to 4 p.m. Traditional Mince Pies and Christmas Salad lead to a classic Roast Beef & Yorkshire pudding and the elegance Salmon Wellington. A traditional Sherry Trifle concludes this classic Christmas feast.
For an intersection of holiday fun, one innovative Boerum Hill restaurant is blending Hanukkah and Christmas with a creative hybrid Chrismukkah dinner. Each plate tells a festive story for $65 per person with options like Chopped Liver wonton Soup, Smoked Tofu Bao, and Latkes offered with a sassy twist.
What are some unique Christmas Day brunch options in NYC?
## Where to Eat in NYC This Christmas Day: A Festive Interview
**Glittering garlands, twinkling lights, and the aroma of festive feasts – why stress over holiday cooking when New York City boasts a plethora of restaurants ready to indulge you this Christmas Day?**
**Today, we’re speaking with culinary enthusiast and local foodie, Sarah Jones, about some of the most enticing Christmas Day brunch options the city has to offer.**
**Sarah, thanks for joining us. With so many choices, where would you recommend starting the festivities?**
**Sarah:** Oh, it totally depends on the vibe you’re looking for! For a truly immersive holiday experience, Virgin Hotels New York in Nomad is definitely calling my name. Imagine a winter wonderland setting, complete with a lavish buffet of Christmas classics like Spiced Prime Rib and Eggs, French Toast, and Smoked Salmon platters. All for $79 per person! That’s hard to resist [[1](https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=christmas brunch in new york&find_loc=New York, NY)].
**Sounds absolutely delightful! What about for those seeking something a little more unique?**
**Sarah:** If you’re after a touch of whimsy and delicious surprises, The Standard East Village always delivers. I’ve heard whispers of their Christmas Day Brunch menu being exceptionally creative and flavorful.
**Wonderful! Any tips for securing a reservation at these popular spots?**
**Sarah:** My advice?
Book early! Christmas Day is a prime dining time, so don’t hesitate to reserve your table as soon as possible.
Many restaurants offer online booking, which is super convenient.
**Excellent advice, Sarah. Thanks so much for sharing your insights and helping us navigate the delicious world of Christmas Day brunch in NYC!**