15 Victoria restaurants serving Christmas Dinner (Dine in and To-Go)

December 17th, 2020

The holidays will be different in some ways this year, but there are always good reasons to celebrate and enjoy.

There are tons of Victoria restaurants offering Christmas dinners: for dine in or take out. Here are some of them to make your December 25 complete.

Jones Bar B Que (Take-out)

Let the good folks at Jones Bar B Que take care of you this Christmas! They are offering a full Christmas Dinner hot and ready for you to pick up!

Including:

  • Roasted Turkey (vacuum sealed and ready to be put in hot water)
  • Broccoli Cheddar Almond Casserole
  • Whipped and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato and Yam Pavé
  • Traditional Stuffing
  • Turkey Gravy
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Pecan Pie

All items are gluten free minus the pie. Cranberry White Chocolate Pudding can be substituted for pie for GF offering. Vegetarian Turkey Substitution: Quinoa Mushroom and Pine Nut Pesto Stuffed Pepper

$35 per person. Minimum orders of two people.
Pick-ups will be December 23 and 24 between 11am and 8pm.
Call 778 265 4227 before December 20 to book your Christmas dinner!

jonesgotmeat.com
@jonesgotmeat

Ferris Grill & Garden Patio - Christmas at Home

Ferris introduced their new Christmas collection for all your holiday needs. From hors d’oeuvres, to soups and of course Christmas dinner, they have you and your social bubble covered.

Visit the shop

Their Christmas Dinner for two is fully prepared, just heat and serve. $65. It includes:

  • sliced roasted turkey
  • rosemary whipped potato
  • honey roasted carrots
  • red wine braised cabbage
  • apple & chorizo stuffing
  • gravy
  • cranberry orange chutney
  • chocolate pot de crème

Pick up and delivery is Wednesday December 23.

ferrisoysterbar.com
@ferrisupstairs

Oak Bay Beach Hotel (Dine in)

Start a new tradition with your family or continue an old one by joining us for a traditional Christmas Dinner served in Oak Bay’s favourite pub, The Snug, as well as The Dining Room.
Two seatings at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m on December 25.
Tickets are $85 per person, plus tax.
Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchases are mandatory. To discover the menu and purchase tickets click here

Holiday Dinner to go

Bring your annual festive tradition home with our Holiday Dinner To Go.

The Holiday Dinner To Go serves 4 to 6 people and is available for pick-up December 24 and 25. Order must be placed before December 20, 2020.

Includes:

  • selection of locally cured charcuterie and artisan cheese
  • frisée salad with shaved fennel, walnut, dried cranberry and orange-honey vinaigrette
  • freshly baked buttermilk pull-apart soft rolls and whipped butter
  • herb brined and slow roast Vancouver Island free run turkey breast and thigh sage and sausage bread stuffing
  • apple-cranberry relish and classic thyme-chardonnay gravy
  • Babe’s honey and pistachio glazed young carrots
  • balsamic roast Brussels sprouts
  • hasselback butternut squash with sage butter breadcrumbs
  • garlic whipped potatoes
  • maple and pecan tart
  • traditional marzipan stollen

oakbaybeachhotel.com
@oakbaybeachhotel

10 Acres Commons

Call 250-940-0735 to book a socially distanced table with 10 Acres this Christmas. $74.95 per person, before taxes. Their menu offers a variety to choose from, starter, entree and dessert. Click here. to see their menu.

10 Acres Christmas Dinner at home

On December 25th, 10 Acres will have traditional turkey dinners available for pickup between 2pm-4pm.

Order and reserve yours now, as we have a limited number of turkeys this year.

They will be available for pickup at both "10 Acres at The Pier" restaurant in Sidney, and at "The Commons" Downtown.

The Menu includes: -10 Acres Farm Free Range Organic Sliced Turkey -Classic Stuffing -10 Acres Farm Brussel Sprout & Parsnips -Mashed Potatoes -Sweet Potato Puree -Cranberry Sauce -Gravy

Order Here

10acres.ca
@eat10acres

Roast (Take-out)

They have beautiful whole turkeys that will be roasting up. They will be between 11-15 pound birds and roasted with fresh herbs and preserved lemons. In addition, if you're looking for a turkey alternative, they offer whole porchettas, roast beef or rotisserie chickens. Options for sides include: gravy, roasted potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce and stuffing.

  • Porchetta $26/lb
  • Roast Beef $26/lb
  • Whole 13-15lb turkey $100
  • Whole rotisserie chickens $14
  • 1 quart of gravy $15
  • 1L roasted vegetables $11 (feeds 2-3 ppl)
  • 1L roasted potatoes $11 (feeds 2-3 ppl)
  • 1L stuffing $12
  • Cranberry sauce $7

Tidbit to help with ordering: where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers. Reserve yours: maryanne@roastsandwichshop.com

And for those that can’t get together and are alone this holiday season, Roast will be open Christmas Eve 10 am to 3 pm, where you can walk in and order a holiday dinner for 1 or 2.

4T9A9715

roastsandwichshop.com
@roastvictoria

Fairmont Empress (Dine in and Take-out)

The Christmas Eve Dinner features a four-course menu priced at $159.00 for adults and $79.50 for children, with the option to add wine pairings for $45.00. Seatings are available from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and reservations must be made by calling the restaurant’s reservations team at 250.389.2727.

Q Restaurant’s Christmas Day Dinner boasts an elegant five-course set dinner menu with a selection of entrées such as Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings or Pan Roasted Sablefish. Priced at $185.00 for adults and $92.50 for children, this special dinner service has seatings available between 4:00pm and 9:00pm.

Reserve your table here.

Festive Turkey to Go

Includes herb brined & slow roasted Vancouver Island free run turkey, sourdough-sage stuffing, rosemary & garlic roasted creamer potatoes, maple roasted roots, green beans, rich turkey gravy, house made cranberry-apple chutney and Portofino crusty rolls. Serves 8-10 people. Ready to Roast $374 Ready to Serve $399. Pick up December 24 (ready to serve or ready to roast) Pick up December 25 (ready to serve only)
Order here

fairmont.com/empress-victoria
@fairmontempress

The Courtney Room (Dine In)

Enjoy an intimate holiday meal under the warm glow of holiday lights for a Christmas meal. A three-course dining experience specially crafted for the season. ⁠ ⁠$76 per person, only on December 24 & 25 ⁠
Book your table here.

Festive Meals at Home

Plan your small holiday celebration with less waste and more taste. Pre-order one of The Courtney Room's festive meals for you and your household with their festive meal packages. No cooking required, can be heated at home or picked-up hot and ready to serve. $60 per person.

Pre-Order Now

thecourtneyroom.com
@thecourtneyroom

The Bard and Banker

Have a six course Christmas dinner at The Bard & Banker on December 24 accompanied by live music from 7:00 p.m. Call 250-953-9993 to save your spot.

Take-out turkey dinner also avaialble on Christmas Eve: Confit turkey thigh with garlic and kale mashed potatoes, fire-grilled broccolini, bourbon maple glazed rainbow carrots, Yorkshire pudding, house gravy

bardandbanker.com
@bardandbanker

Fireside Grill (Dine in)

Thave plenty of holiday boxes available this season, including:⠀

  • Enjoy by the Fireside Box - $99⠀
  • Fireside Gift Box - $125⠀
  • Fireside Dinner Party Box for 2 - $150⠀

Fireside Christmas Market

firesidegrill.com
@firesidegrillvictoria

Whole Foods Market (Take-out)

Whether you are feasting for 4 or planning to have delicious leftovers for the week, Whole Foods have options this Holiday Season.
⁠ Feast for 4, 8 or 12, vegan, paleo or looking for spiral ham. Order yours here.

wholefoodsmarket.com
@wholefoodsbc

Fire + Water (Take-out)

Take out options available on December 25 at the Victoria Marriott.

Menu includes:

  • Candy Cane + Golden Beet Salad
  • Brined + Slow roaster turkey breast or Dijon, rosemary + black peppercorn crusted prime rib
  • Fresh apple strudel

To order call 250 480 3828

@vicmarriott

Brentwood Bay (Dine in and Take-out)

Enjoy a three course Thanksgiving dinner at the Arbutus Room. $70 per person. Check out their menu.

Or skip the stress of preparing a Christmas meal and order one of their pre-made Christmas dinners. All items are gluten free with the exception of the pork sausage stuffing. Pick up is between 11:30am and 2:00pm on Thursday December 24th. Order here.

brentwoodbayresort.com/dining/
@brentwoodbayresort

Toque Catering (Take-out)

Individually packaged hot Christmas lunch for the office or the gift of a delicious three-course meal to spoil a loved one, they've got you covered.⁠ ⁠ For this year's menu, Toque Catering taking a trip down memory lane with "7 Years of Toque Catering," incorporating favourite dishes from their past 7 years of Christmas catering.⁠
See Menu

Email your Orders to:
eventplanner@toquecatering.com
or call 778-432-2460.

toquecatering.com
@toquecatering

Hotel Grand Pacific

The Pacific Restaurant is offering 3-course plated Christmas dinner on December 24 and 25. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣Reservations are limited, call to book your reservation.
250-380-4458⁣⁣⁣.
See Menu ⁣⁣⁣ $80 per adult $40 per child⁣.

Christmas At Home

Let the skilled culinary team from the Pacific Restaurant at the Hotel Grand Pacific make your festive meal a little brighter and a little easier. They have prepared a sumptuous Christmas feast with all the trimmings that will be piping hot and ready to take home on Christmas day.

$215 for a hearty meal that easily feeds four people, or $169 for the vegetarian option (accommodation of additional allergies or dietary restrictions are not available). Pick Up December 25th between 1pm-5pm.

Deadline of Friday Dec 18 end of day!

www.hotelgrandpacific.com/dine/
@hotelgrandpacific

Special: The Ruby Benny in a Box

This year The Ruby on Johnson will be offering Bennies in a box to prepare at home! Their Benny Box is designed to feed 4 people. It has the following:

  • 1 dozen farm fresh eggs
  • 1 scratch hollandaise kit with instructions
  • 1 pound of Ruby signature bacon
  • 4 Mount Royal Bagels
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 bag of house hash browns
    Price: $50

Soup up Your Benny Box!
Mimosas: a bottle of prosecco and a litre of orange juice $35
Caesars: a bottle of Stoli vodka, a litre of Walter Craft Caesar Mix, the Ruby Casesar blend and house Caesar salt $45
Discovery Coffee Beans $17.50

Pick-ups will be December 23 and 24 between 8am and 3pm.
Call 778 265 8750 before December 20 to book yours!

therubyvictoria.com
@therubyyyj

Let us know where you enjoy having your Christmas dinner this year!
Dine in or at home supporting local.

WRITTEN BY

Amelia Acedo

Tasting Victoria Editor