Philadelphia Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Day with Feast of the Seven Fishes and Special Dinners
/Philadelphia restaurants are counting down to Christmas with the release of their Feast of the Seven Fish, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus. For Feast of the 7 Fishes, we have the most clients ever celebrating this annual long-time tradition, several are new spots that just opened like The Fin, Figo and Yanaga, and several are putting a unique twist on the tradition with pizza, sushi and seafood boils. You can also find Christmas Eve and Day offerings such as Bridget Foy's, Dine-in on Christmas Day and Garces Trading Company with Christmas Dinner to Go/ Heat and Serve. Please find details, menus, prices and more below.
A) FEAST OF THE 7 FISHES
1) SliCE
Pizza of the Seven Fishes
Italian Market and City-wide delivery: 1180 S. 10th St., (215) 463-0868
Washington Twp: 137 Egg Harbor Rd, (856) 302 5099
Fishtown - New: 431 E Girard Ave, (215) 425.1555
Available now through December 24, 2021
Open on Christmas Eve Day and until early evening
Closed all locations for Christmas
Marlo and Jason Dilks of SliCE announce the return of their annual holiday pie, Pizza of the 7 Fishes. This special seasonal pizza is inspired by their families' Christmas Eve traditions and by a seven course seven fish dinner popular in South Philadelphia. Pizza of the 7 Fishes features mozzarella topped with clams, mussels, shrimp, tuna, crab meat and sardine all sauteed with fresh olive oil and garlic, and topped with anchovies, fresh lemon and basil. Pizza of the 7 Fishes will be available until Christmas Eve (December 24th) for $22.00 for small and $30.00 for large and new this year, gluten free $25.00. The Dilks also brings back a family tradition for your family to share - Seafood Caesar with romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, house-made Caesar dressing, sauteed shrimp and crab meat; featuring house-made croutons by special order.
2) The Olde Bar
Garces Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner
125 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Christmas Eve, December 24th
$85 per person
215-253-3777
www.theoldebar.com
Back by popular demand! The Olde bar presents Chef Jose Garces' twist on the traditional Christmas Eve meal with seven courses for $85 per person for the prix fixe tasting menu.
FIRST
Madai Crudo Yuzo Soy Vinaigrette
SECOND
Shrimp Cocktail Lemon Zest, Chives, Olive Oil
THIRD
Clams in White Wine Grilled Baguette, Garlic, Butter
FOURTH
Oysters Rockefeller Parmesan Spinach Cream, Crispy Bacon
FIFTH
Curried Mussels Thai Basil, Chinese Sausage, Potatoes, Focaccia
SIXTH
Bay Scallop Pappardelle Asparagus Cream, Speck, Peas, Fermented Chile
SEVENTH
Pan Seared Striped Bass Rainbow Swiss Chard, Potatoes Confit
3) Positano Coast
212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia
215-238-0499
Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner
$70 PER PERSON
PLUS TAX, ALCOHOL AND GRATUITY. NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
Menu:
TUNA CRUDO
lemon vinaigrette
CIOPPINO
octopus, mussels, shrimp, toasted garlic bread
LOBSTER ARANCINI
italian rice ball
SQUID INK SPAGHETTINI
crab, lemon gremolata
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO FILET
herbs, fresh lemon
BASKET OF MIXED NUTS AND CLEMENTINES CHRISTMAS DESSERTS
4) The Fin
1000 Frankford Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(888) 377-3818
https://thefinusa.com/
Executive Chef Valentin Bay presents
Feast of the Seven Fishes - 7 Fish Seafood Boil
This will run from Monday, December 20 to Friday December 24
The entire week leading up to Christmas Eve!
Scallop
Gulf shrimp
Mussels
Clams
Crawfish
King Crab
Dungeoness Crab
Andouille
Potato
Corn
in cajun garlic butter $95 per person
Feeds 2-3 for entree, or can also be an appetizer for 3-4 people.
Cocktail special: tarragon and thyme vesper (london dry gin,vodka,blanc vermouth,tarragon and thyme tincture,lemon oil)
Date: 7 Fish Seafood Boil runs
Traditional Feast of the 7 Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner:
* For the below, that is Christmas Eve only
Cobia tartar
Steamed razor clams
Fried smelt with aioli
Grilled sardines with salsa verde
Cioppino with blue crab, octopus, squid, mussels, white fish, fingerling potatoes
Lobster ravioli in brown butter sauce
Baked branzino stuffed with mint
Housebaked panettone, cannoli cream
$95 per person, all served family style, additional wine pairing $80. Reservations for Christmas Eve strongly encouraged. Call (888) 377-3818 for reservations and details.
5) Figo Ristorante
1033 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 214-0086
figoitalian.com
12/23 5PM-9PM
$55 per person
Minimum two people to serve
Igloo dining and outdoor heated patio dining also available for this event
1st Course -
Caesar salad with anchovy caper crostini
2nd Course -
Seafood Antipasto - calamari, shrimp, octopus, clam
3rd Course
choice of one:
Shrimp gemeli - Jumbo shrimp, pesto cream, arugula
Crab spaghetti - Spaghetti alla chitarra, crab gravy, jumbo lump crab, parsley
4th Course
choice of one:
Cioppino - Spicy seafood broth, lobster, clams, shrimp, fish
Branzino - Grilled, lemon garlic oil, broccolini, roasted fingerling potatoes
Grilled Langoustino - Lemon caper butter
Lobster Pizza - Vodka sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, basil
Clam Pizza - Quahogs, parmesan garlic cream, broccoli rabe
5th Course
choice of one:
Affogato - Vanilla gelato with tableside espresso pour
Italian Gelato - Vanilla, coffee
6) Izakaya by Yanaga
1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 310-3554
https://www.byyanaga.com/
Feast of the 7 Fishes Sushi Dinner Presented by Kevin Yanaga
$60 per person
minimum 2 people to serve
12/22 & 12/23
5PM-9PM
HAMACHI SASHIMI
PICKLE PEACH/ YUZU PEPPER PONZU
SALMON CRISPY RICE
CRISPY RICE/ SPICY SALMON TARTARE
OCTOPUS ROBATA
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS/ YAKITORI SAUCE
OISHII SHRIMP TACO
GUACAMOLE/ SWEET'N SPICY AIOLI/ WONTON TACO SHELL
SPIDER ROLL
TEMPURA SOFTSHELL CRAB/ SPRING MIX/ WASABI AIOLI
CHILEAN SEABASS ONIGIRI
SOY MARINADE SEABASS/ SOYTARE SEASONED RICE
BLUEFIN TUNA CHIRASHI
CHIRASHI SAUCE/ CUCUMBER/ SEAWEED SALAD
SERVING WITH 5 SIDES AND ICE CREAM
BOK CHOY/ UMAMI CUKE/ SHISHITO/ WASABI RICE
7) Cry Baby Pasta
Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve
627 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 190147
267-534-3076
Christmas Eve: The Feast of Seven Fishes
Two Seatings 5:00pm & 7:30pm
Only Prefix Menu Available $55 per person
First Course::
Lobster Arancini, Fried Calamari, Clams Casino, Salmon Rillettes, Scallop Tortellini
Second Course:
Grilled octopus salad, bitter greens, salsa verde, currants, capers
Third Course:
Crab Tagliatelle, creamy red pepper sauce
Dessert Sampler:
Rainbow cookies Egg nog budino, Chocolate peppermint bite
8) La Famiglia
8 S. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-2803
https://lafamiglia.com/
Seven Fish Menu
December 1 - 30, 2021
Join us starting December 1st until December 30th, Tuesday to Friday for our Seven Fish Menu. Reservations required.
First Course
Insalata Baccala
Cold salted cod salad
Second Course
Spaghetti con Vongole
Spaghetti and clams in a red or white sauce
Third Course
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, fried eel & fried shrimp
Fourth Course
Filetti di Pesce
Filet of Bronzino in a white wine, chopped tomato & caper sauce and Filet of Whiting with an olive oil & tomato sauce
Fifth Course
Struffoli
Deep fried dough rolled in honey
B) CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY
9) Dine-in
Amada Christmas Eve
Prime RIb Roast
$85 per person, $25 for 12 and under
3:00pm, 5:00pm and 7:00pm seatings
http://garcestradingcompany.com/packages
First Course:
Padron Peppers
Flash-Fried Peppers, Salbitxada, Sea Salt
Ensalada Verde
Green Salad, Asparagus, Favas, Avocado, Green Beans
Oxtail Empanada
Braised Oxtail, Mahon, Swiss Chard, Piquillo Pepper Confit
Second Course:
Prime Rib 8 Ounce
Bordelaise, Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Pearl Onions, Rosemary
Brussels Catalan
Fermented Garlic Honey, Granny Smith Apples, Sangria Raisins, Cabrales, Pine Nuts
Third Course:
Xuixo
Spanish Pastry with Spiced Hot Cocoa
Call for reservations: 267-284-7979
10) Heat and Serve at Home/ Take-Out/ Order Ahead
Garces Trading Company
Christmas (Day and Eve)
Celebrate Christmas with an Amada-inspired holiday meal!
Reheating instructions included.
$55 per person. minimum of 2 servings per order.
Upcharge: +$20 for Prime Rib
+$40 for both entrees
http://garcestradingcompany.com/packages
Volvér, located at 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Pick up times are Thursday, 12/23 from 12:00PM-8:00PM or Friday, 12/24 from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
Includes:
Semplice Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette, Parker House Rolls, Shrimp Cocktail, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Brussels, Sprouts
Choice of Entree:
Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb Breast and Pan Gravy
Prime Rib with Bordelaise & Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Dessert: Christmas Cookies
11) Dine-in, Open on Christmas!
Bridget Foy's
200 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
https://www.bridgetfoys.com/
215-922-1813
Bridget Foy's Christmas Day
Reservations from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Deck the Halls and Keep Your Spirits Bright!
Traditional Egg Nog, $8.00
bourbon, frothy egg cream, nutmeg
Twinkling Lights, $8.00
pomegranate vodka, grenadine, lime, sparkling rose cafa
Appetizers:
Lobster Bisque, $13.00
Tomato Soup, $9.00
Caesar Salad, $10.00
Chopped romaine, parmesan, anchovy dressing
Crispy Apple Salad, $13.00
Mixed greens, blue cheese, candied almonds, poppy seed vinaigrette
Crab Hush Puppies, $12.00
Remoulade
Mac N Cheese, $14.00
Radiatori pasta, ritz-cracker crumble
Hummus, $10.00
Feta Greek salad, grilled pita
Charred Broccoli, $10.00
Calabrian chili, pecorino
Smoked Salmon Toast, $12.00
Cream cheese, pickled onions, capers
Steamed Mussels, $17.00
Grilled bread, garlic, white wine
Entrees:
Roasted Atlantic Salmon, $28.00
Mushroom risotto, butternut squash, almonds
Prime Rib, $34.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, baby carrots, jus
Mushroom Campanelle, $22.00
Broccoli, mushroom, butternut squash, parmesan cream
Porchetta, $30.00
Hot Italian sausage, polenta, broccoli rabe
Desserts:
Eggnog Cheesecake, $11.00
Cookie Plate, $12.00
Yule Log, $12.00
Pear Cranberry Crisp, $12.00
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, $10.00
12) Dine-in and Take-Out - Both
NEW for this year: Winter Lobster Feast for Christmas Eve and Day!
Dim Sum House by Jane G's
Rittenhouse, 1930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
University City, 3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Regular menu for delivery and take-out, plus special Holiday Winter Feast for this year - which is available for take-out and pick-up, free delivery with pre-order AND dine-in!
Dim Sum House is one of the largest spots open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Philadelphia region - and is great for those celebrating the holiday and those that just want to get out for a great meal! Please find new packages for this year!
Dim Sum House Winter Feast can be ordered in advance for pick-up on December 23, 24 or 25, and Dim Sum House Winter Feast plus FULL menu is available for dine-in on December 24th for Christmas Eve and December 25th for Christmas Day.
Free on pre-orders for Winter Feast through Center City and University City - call for delivery radius.
Dim Sum House Winter Feast for Christmas 2021
Winter Lobster Feast Package 1
Feast for Two, $125
Choice of Lobster Typhoon or Ginger Scallion Lobster
Choice of two dim sum offerings
Choice of one familiar or vegetable offering
Choice of rice or noodle dish of choice
Add Peking Duck for $20.00
Winter Lobster Feast Package 2
Feast for Six, $250
Peking Duck Plus
Choice of Double Lobster Typhoon or Double Ginger Scallion Lobster
Choice of two dim sum offerings
Choice of two vegetable dishes
Choice of one familiar dishes
Choice of rice or noodle dish of choice
Call to order:
Rittenhouse: (215) 563-8800
University City: (215) 921-5377
Please stay tuned for updates and additions, as well as New Year's Eve/Day offerings for all clients. Thank you in advance!
13) Take-Home, Heat and Serve for Christmas and New Year's Eve
El Camino
(215) 925-1110
1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Take-out and pick-up heat at home packages
Holiday Dinner Packages
Christmas Order in by 21st New Year’s Eve Orders in by the 29th
Choose One of the Following for your Holiday Dinner Entrees
2-$80 4-$150 $8-10-$260
Smoked Turkey-Traditional Gravy
Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
2-$90 4-$160 $280
Braised Brisket Pot Roast-Red Wine Au Jus
2-$110 4-$170 8-10-$300
Roasted Ny Strip Loin-Red Wine Au Jus
Smoked Boneless Leg of Lamb-Mint & Jalapeno Chimichuri
Sides
Spinach & Roasted Squash Salad- Pumpkin Seeds, Bacon, Dried Cranberries, Red Onions, Lemon Sesame Dressing
Asparagus or with Almonds & Brown Butter
Mashed Potatoes
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
Chestnut Stuffing
Parker House Rolls
Desserts
Choose
Chocolate Yule Log
or
Red Velvet Roll
Ala Carte Entrees
7-8lb Roasted Ny Strip Loin-$120
7-8lb Smoked Boneless Leg of Lamb- $120
16-18lb Smoked Turkey- $85
7-8lb Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham- $85
7-8lb Braised Brisket Pot Roast-$100
Ala Carte-$25
Asparagus with Almonds & Brown Butter
Mashed Potatoes
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
Chestnut Stuffing
Chocolate Yule Log
Red Velvet Roll