14 Metro Vancouver Eateries with Holiday Menus in 2025

From dinner to dessert, here are some spots where you can enjoy festive goodies

Twinkling lights are on display, and the holidays are just around the corner. If you can’t be bothered to cook up an indulgent holiday meal yourself, here are some restaurants in Metro Vancouver that can help. Prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home? We’ve got you covered with to-go options that are just as tasty.

The Savoury

1. Honey Salt

Honey Salt

Celebrate the holidays at Honey Salt with its festive brunch and dinner buffets on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Expect to see classics with a contemporary West Coast twist, such as the waffle bar with fried chicken and chocolate toffee bread pudding. This Vancouver restaurant will be offering dishes like grilled brie and cranberry toasts, bacon-wrapped scallops and roasted Angus reserve striploin for its dinner buffet, along with festive drinks and cocktails.

Cost: Brunch: $65 per person; Dinner: $85 per person
How to Book: Reserve online or email [email protected].

2. Loam Bistro

Loam Bistro

Head to the North Shore for holiday celebrations during lunchtime this year. This North Vancouver brunch spot is releasing festive breakfast dishes ahead of the holiday season. Visit now to try the Turkish eggs and tiramisu french toast, as well as two new iterations of the classic eggs Benedict. Some limited-time holiday drinks include the avocado latte (yup, you read that right), blood orange chocolate latte and Thai chocolate tea. Feasting is not reserved for dinnertime!

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Reserve online.

3. Desi Indian Lounge

Desi Indian Lounge

Tired of turkey and roasts? This spot is offering a dine-in, four-course prix-fixe menu and holiday takeout meals. Indulge in festive Indian cuisine, which features dishes like the Kerala pepper chicken, Konkani prawns and foxtail millet pudding. Desi’s dine-in menu also features vegan options for every course, ensuring that there is something for all palates. Its take-out menu features various options for starters, curries and rice dishes.

Cost: Dine in: $35 per person; Take out: $60 for a meal for four, or $95 for a meal for six
How to Book: Walk-ins welcomed, or reserve online.

4. The Greek by Anatoli

The Greek by Anatoli

Go for Greek this holiday season at The Greek by Anatoli. With locations in North Vancouver, Yaletown and Gastown, The Greek has several festive happenings across its restaurants. Stop by Anatoli Souvlaki in North Vancouver on December 20 to meet Greek Santa (with festive treats and vibes), or have a Sunday brunch party with friends at The Greek Yaletown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 28. But, of course, the classic Christmas dinner is returning to all of The Greek’s restaurants on December 24 and 26. The turkey thigh dinner for two also comes with stuffing, potatoes, veggies, rice and cranberry sauce.

Cost: $65 for the turkey dinner for two; $150 for a table (four people) at the Sunday Brunch Party
How to Book: Reserve at your preferred location online.

5. Five Sails

Five Sails

Embrace the holiday spirit in a festive, waterfront atmosphere at Five Sails, which is offering a five-course menu (with options). This fine dining experience showcases the Pacific Northwest’s best winter ingredients (think: warm cauliflower and crab custard with B.C. salmon roe, lobster bisque or Pacific sea bass and prawns) while offering optional wine pairings to maximize the experience.

Cost: $170 per person
How to Book: Reserve online.

6. Blue Hat Bakery-Café at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Enjoy a full holiday to-go meal prepared by chefs from Blue Hat Bakery-Café at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. We’re going traditional with this set meal—a delectable turkey feast with stuffing, gravy, traditional sides and dessert. You have the option to add on mac and cheese, sticky toffee pudding or sommelier-curated holiday wines to fully indulge.

Cost: $149 per order (serves two)
How to Book: Order online by Sunday, December 21 at 11:59  p.m.

7. Claudio’s Ristorante

Claudio’s Ristorante

This Italian spot in Burnaby’s Solo District is offering freshly-prepared, house-made pasta alongside festive cocktail offerings. Enjoy fun twists to classic sips like the merry negroni, egg nog-tini, cinnamon vanilla white Russian and holiday sour. Head over for happy hour drinks to celebrate friends-mas, or enjoy a heartwarming meal.

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Reserve online.

8. Rosie’s Hospitality

Rosie’s Hospitality

Another excellent dine-at-home option is ordering a slow-cooked turkey, brisket or ham dinner from Rosie’s Hospitality. Known for its southern BBQ, Rosie’s Hospitality is offering a full holiday feast (feeding eight people) or half a feast (for four). Each meal includes sides like smoked mac and cheese, roasted veggies, mashed Pemberton potatoes and more, all made with local ingredients. Pre-order by December 20 for pick-up from 12 to 7 p.m. at Main Street Brewing on December 23.

Cost: Ranges from $195-$305, depending on the order.
How to Book: Pre-order online.

9. Dahlia

Dahlia

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a Christmas dinner at Dahlia with its festive three-course menu and a side of live jazz music. Choose from offerings like scallop, duck or lobster dishes and celebrate the festivities with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne.

Cost: $145 per person
How to Book: Reserve online.

10. Lavantine

Lavantine

Celebrate the night before Christmas with panoramic rooftop views of Vancouver and Mediterranean-inspired eats. Expect to find festive à-la-carte menu options, such as the winter truffle hummus, roasted chestnut baba ganoush and traditional baklava. The festive ambiance, in addition to live music (during Christmas week only) is sure to make a memorable experience.

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Reserve online.

11. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Boulevard is offering a selection of holiday set menus, including Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas brunch and Christmas dinner. Each menu offers different dishes, but rest assured, all sound absolutely mouthwatering. Some dishes to choose from include a roasted turkey with chestnut apple brioche stuffing, smoked steelhead croque madame and lobster gnocchi. Boulevard is also offering takeout options, including a traditional turkey dinner and a prime rib dinner, both served with various sides and dessert. Pick from servings of four to 10 to feed families of any size.

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Reserve online, here for takeout packages, here for Christmas dinnerhere for Christmas brunch and here for Christmas Eve dinner

The Sweet

12. A Bread Affair

A Bread Affair

Treating you and your family to some festive pastries? A Bread Affair, on Granville Island and in Langley, is offering a wide selection of holiday baked goods—think peppermint and gingerbread. Some offerings include eggnog sablés, cranberry orange pistachio white chocolate bark, cranberry pecan shortbread and sticky toffee pudding. I can already smell the heavenly fresh-baked aroma while writing this.

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Walk-in or order online.

13. Mon Paris Pâtisserie

Nora Hamade

This Vancouver and Burnaby local bakery is back with its annual holiday offerings. Indulge in edible art with its trio of Bûches de Noël (yule logs), or the ‘Winter White’ cake, which is made of biscuit, coconut strudel and passion fruit compote. Looking for smaller goods for snacking? Mon Paris is also offering dark and milk chocolate ornaments and mini Christmas trees. If you can’t decide, why not try it all? You can never indulge in *too* much sugar, especially for the holidays.

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Order online for pickup on December 22 to 24

14. Mello

Mello

As one of Vancouver’s favourite donut shops, Mello is offering a creative variety of holiday specials this year. On top of seasonal donut flavours like the Jolly Hazelnut Donut (Ferrero Rocher-inspired filling), Santa Baby Donut (raspberry cream) and Teddy Gray Donut (earl gray cream), it’s also offering its version of a Bûche de Noël, a matcha and classic cream tree cake. Pre-orders are open, and pick up is available from now until December 24. Don’t miss out on this festive fluffy goodness!

Cost: Varies
How to Book: Pre-order online.

Karisa Cheng

Karisa Cheng

Karisa Cheng is a storyteller with a love of all things food, lifestyle and travel. As a 2023 graduate from BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, she brings together her background in linguistics and digital media production to share stories that (hopefully) excite and inspire. When Karisa isn’t writing, you can find her at her 9-to-5, exploring the newest cafes in Metro Vancouver, or painting at home. Follow along on her digital diaries @k.cheng on Instagram or catch up with her professional journey on LinkedIn.