Looking for places to dine out in Sonoma and Napa counties on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? We’ve gathered a few favorite spots, plus preholiday events like the Tinsel Takeover with holiday-themed cocktails at Santa Rosa’s Iron & Vine; Miracle and Sippin’ Santa pop-ups; and holiday teas at Hotel Healdsburg.
Santa Rosa
Lazeaway Club at Flamingo Resort: Christmas Eve prix fixe dinner from 5-9 p.m. Menu selections include celery apple consommé, seared day boat scallop with pancetta, vanilla-brined pork chop with sweet potato confit, braised short rib with jasmine rice congee, and chocolate ganache tart with sour cherry glaze. $138 per person, prepaid. Tickets available on OpenTable. The Lazeaway Club also hosts Sippin’ Santa, a tiki-inspired holiday cocktail pop-up, through Jan. 6. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-510-4533, lazeawayclub.com
Iron & Vine: Through Dec. 30, the Bennett Valley Golf Club restaurant is transformed with Christmas decor for its Tinsel Takeover, featuring holiday-themed cocktails like the Mistletoe Martini and Elfin’ Eggnog. Reservations are suggested but not required. 3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-528-3673, bennettvalleygolf.com/tinsel-takeover
Beer Baron: Miracle Holiday pop-up with festive decor, specialty cocktails and fun. 614 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-757-9294, beerbaronsr.com
John Ash at the Vinarosa Resort: The restaurant will serve a four-course Christmas Eve dinner from 5-9 p.m. and Christmas brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by executive chef Sergio Howland. The menu highlights estate-grown squash, Dungeness crab, halibut, Point Reyes cheese and Sonoma-raised duck. $145 per person. Reservations via OpenTable. 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 707-575-7350, vinarosaresort.com/dining/john-ash
Petaluma
Seared: Christmas Eve dinner is available by reservation from 3:30-8 p.m., with an à la carte menu of starters, salads, and mains such as short ribs, flat iron steak, prawn and lobster risotto, and halibut. Salad and dessert are included with entrées. 170 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-762-5997, petalumaseared.com
Della Fattoria: Christmas specials include bûche de Noël, panettone, Christmas cookies, dinner rolls, and Gateau Basque cranberry-vanilla cake. Preorders are available for pickup on Dec. 24. 143 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-763-0161, dellafattoria.com
Miracle at Brewsters: The annual Santa-themed pop-up returns with festive decor and classic holiday cocktails, including boozy eggnog and hot buttered rum. 229 Water St., Petaluma, 707-981-8330, brewstersbeergarden.com
Sonoma Coast
Nick’s Cove: Along with its new boathouse debut on the pier, the restaurant offers a rotating mussel selection inspired by global flavors from Dec. 8 to Jan. 4 and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 23240 Highway 1, Marshall, 415-663-1033, nickscove.com
Rohnert Park
Waterhawk Lake Club: Miracle holiday pop-up with festive decor, specialty cocktails and fun. 5000 Roberts Lake Road, Rohnert Park, 707-355-4219, thewaterhawk.com
Glen Ellen
Songbird Parlour: Early Christmas Eve dinner seating runs from noon to 5 p.m., featuring local ingredients in dishes such as kampachi crudo, orange-braised pork belly, pan-roasted steelhead, ricotta-lemon gnudi, duck breast, and filet mignon. Reservations required. 13740 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-996-2301, songbirdparlour.com
Sonoma
Layla at MacArthur Place: Christmas dinner features a three-course prix fixe menu with options including butternut squash soup, Dungeness crab cake, roasted Liberty duck, delicata squash polenta, braised beef short rib and a trio of holiday desserts. $120 per person, with optional wine pairings for $55. Prepaid reservations required. 29 E. MacArthur St., Sonoma, 707-938-2929, macarthurplace.com
Santé: A three-course prix fixe Christmas dinner includes a family-style starter with caviar and blinis, followed by choices like roasted chestnut soup, smoked ham, lamb chops, butternut squash ravioli and family-style sides, and finishes with eggnog cheesecake or warm apple toffee pudding. $125 per adult, $39 per child. Reservations available on OpenTable. 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, 707-938-9000, fairmont-sonoma.com
Sebastopol
Portico: Italian-style Christmas Eve dinner with antipasti, duck ragù with polenta, and chocolate walnut cake for dessert. $70 per person. 110 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 707-888-9136, porticosocialfood.com
Patisserie Angelica: Holiday high tea is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations required. The bakery also offers holiday desserts like bûche de Noël, an almond Christmas cake, and mini Christmas tree cakes. Open Christmas Eve. 6821 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol, 707-827-7998, patisserieangelica.com
Healdsburg
Dry Creek Kitchen: Holiday tea service is offered from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21, featuring teas, custom cocktails, housemade pastries, finger sandwiches and seasonal bites. $85 per person for tea and food, $98 with wine or cocktail pairings, $49 for children under 12. 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-431-0330, drycreekkitchen.com
Folia: The new Charlie Palmer restaurant at Appellation Healdsburg is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The regular $85 prix fixe menu will be offered, along with a 14-ounce roasted prime rib with horseradish, au jus, black truffle and roasted garlic for an additional $20. 101 Dovetail Lane, Healdsburg, 707-723-2130, foliabarandkitchen.com
Spoonbar: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails from Dec. 11 to 24, with a new holiday-themed cocktail each day. Low- and no-alcohol options are available. 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-7222, spoonbar.com
Costeaux French Bakery: Kids can visit Santa from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 20. The bakery also features its holiday Nutcracker collection, as well as cookies and seasonal sweets. 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-1913, costeaux.com
Napa Valley
Bear at Stanly Ranch: Christmas Eve dinner features festive dishes at $165 per person, with optional $95 wine pairings. Christmas Day brings a holiday twist on the restaurant’s farm-to-table menu with a special à la carte brunch. 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, 707-699-6250, auberge.com/stanly-ranch
Silverado Resort: Hanukkah specials at the Grill include matzo ball soup and braised lamb with roasted potatoes through Dec. 22. Christmas pickup dinners are available by preorder for Dec. 24. 600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, 707-760-4834, silveradoresort.com
Bardessono: Christmas brunch and dinner menus include Dungeness crab tart, roasted beef tenderloin, Yukon Gold pavé, winter mushrooms, truffle, cabernet jus and classic holiday desserts. 6526 Yount St., Yountville, 707-204-6000, bardessono.com
Mendocino
Little River Inn: Christmas dinner on the Mendocino coast features an à la carte menu with locally foraged mushroom bisque, clam chowder, duck cassoulet, prime rib, candy cap mushroom eggnog and brown butter pumpkin cake. Reservations available on Tock. 7901 Highway 1, Little River, 707-937-5942, littleriverinn.com
Ready to make your holiday plans?
Reservations and special events fill up quickly, so secure your table now and start celebrating. Whether you’re planning an elegant Christmas Eve dinner, a festive Christmas Day brunch, or a holiday cocktail crawl, use this guide to book early, gather your friends and family, and savor the season across Sonoma and Napa.
