There might be a host of you out there who revel in preparing holiday dinners. Whether you’re cooking a bone-in rib roast, frying a turkey or making homemade pies, it’s the act of cooking for a crowd that you enjoy the most. But for those of you that really just want to eat, we totally get it. This year, why not leave all the holiday dinner slicing and dicing, roasting and toasting to the pros? You can guarantee yourself a delicious dinner, and if that’s not incentive enough, just enjoy the fact that there’s no mess to clean up afterward.
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Always a popular spot for a stellar Sunday brunch, The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead will pull out all the stops for two special holiday dinners. Its Christmas Eve celebration includes an à la carte menu in The Café from 6 to 10 p.m. (Reservations are highly recommended.) But it’s the Christmas Day Brunch where you can really celebrate the season with a full buffet (including a separate spread for the kids), live music and carolers, and, of course, an appearance by Santa. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $109 per adult, $59 per child, ages 5 to 12. Reservations required.
The Ritz-Carlton,
Buckhead
3434 Peachtree Road
Atlanta 30326
404.237.2700
ritzcarlton.com
Atlas
We can’t talk about Buckhead holiday takeout without including Atlas. The luxe restaurant inside the St. Regis hotel will open at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and guests can order from its full dinner menu, plus a special chef’s Thanksgiving menu featuring turkey and traditional sides.
Atlas Restaurant
St. Regis Atlanta
88 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta 30305
404.600.6471
atlasrestaurant.com
Davio’s
If you want to enjoy seafood on Christmas Eve, Davio’s is preparing a Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner. This traditional meal originated in Southern Italy on “Cena della Vigilia,” or Christmas Eve, when Catholics fasted to anticipate the birth of baby Jesus on Christmas Day.The prix-fixe seafood selection is $55 and will be served in addition to Davio’s regular menu from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Davio’s
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Road
Atlanta 30326
404.844.4810
davios.com
The Capital Grille
Can’t stomach turkey and dressing, even on Thanksgiving? Good news. The Capital Grille will be searing up dry-aged steaks all day long for those of you who prefer a thick cut of beef to turkey. And if you or those in your family feel like it’s not Thanksgiving without a traditional meal, for $36, the restaurant will be offering a special menu of turkey, stuffing, green beans and cranberry sauce.
The Capital Grille
255 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta 30305
404.262.1162
thecapitalgrille.com
The Palm
The newly renovated Palm restaurant is hosting both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. For Thanksgiving, you can choose between a 3-course prix-fixe dinner ($55 per person) or the á la carte menu. Head here on Christmas for a 4-course prix-fixe surf-and-turf menu that includes one of The Palm’s famous lobster and steak entrées. Those delicacies will be market price, but they generally start around $79.
The Palm
Westin Buckhead Hotel
3391 Peachtree Road
Atlanta 30326
404.814.1955
thepalm.com
