Perhaps the Grinch stole Christmas. Perhaps Santa was after a little more than milk and cookies. Perhaps nobody wants to cook (or likes anyone else's cooking). Whatever the reason for avoiding eating at home this season, several restaurants around Louisville offer options for Christmas Day. As the 12 day countdown begins, Eater presents 12 places for Christmas Day dining. [Photo: Facebook]
Enjoy Christmas Day revolving around the city. RIVUE offers a "Buffet Style Christmas Experience" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with salads, "Festive Sides," roasted goose, beef prime rib, Christmas ham and "a cornucopia of desserts." $50 for adults, $25 for children (ages 3 and under eat free). [Image: RIVUE official site]
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sway's buffet will offer "traditional favorites including fresh seasonal salads, classic and seasonal entrees, mouthwatering side dishes and much more!" [Image: Facebook]
BLU's Christmas Dinner buffet has favorites like Kentucky ham, cheddar-ham drop biscuits, and over 30 other options including egg, waffle and pasta stations. Hourly seatings from 12 to 4 p.m. $39 for adults, $19 for children (ages 4 and under eat free). [Image: BLU official site]
The "Christmas Royal Buffet" has carving, omelet and waffle stations (with "Traditional and Untraditional toppings"), along with pork loin, duck breast, roast turkey and other good things. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $55 per adult, $30 per child (ages 4 and under eat free). [Image: Seelbach official site]
"An English Grill Christmas Dinner" offers antipasti, salads, seafood and a choice of entrées including Lobster and Scallop Gratinee and Marinated Loin of Lamb. $65 per person. Seatings at 12:30, 12:45, 1, 3:30, 3:45 and 4 p.m. [Image: Facebook]
Kashmir's North Indian-style samosas, pakoras, tikkas, tandooris, kormas and curries will be available during regular business hours on December 25. [Image: Kashmir official site]
Did somebody wish Santa would bring them a steak? Ruth's Chris has one on a sizzling platter. Open from 2 to 8 p.m., though reservations are piling up and currently available only after 5 p.m.
[Image: Ruth's Chris official site]
This "South" Indian restaurant serves food from all over the subcontinent. It's a delicious journey through dosai, biryani, paneer and more, and it's open on Christmas at 5:30 p.m. [Image: Dakshin official site]
Want to put Bourbon before Christmas? Charr'd is open and serving liquor along with its menu on December 25 during regular business hours. [Image: Facebook]
Mitchell's promises a "Christmas feast, featuring all of your seafood favorites as well as a traditional 3-course turkey meal" from 12 to 10 p.m. on December 25.
One of Louisville's best Chinese restaurants will be ready for any reenactments of "A Christmas Story" during regular business hours. [Image: Jasmine official site]
Enjoy Christmas Day revolving around the city. RIVUE offers a "Buffet Style Christmas Experience" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with salads, "Festive Sides," roasted goose, beef prime rib, Christmas ham and "a cornucopia of desserts." $50 for adults, $25 for children (ages 3 and under eat free). [Image: RIVUE official site]
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sway's buffet will offer "traditional favorites including fresh seasonal salads, classic and seasonal entrees, mouthwatering side dishes and much more!" [Image: Facebook]
BLU's Christmas Dinner buffet has favorites like Kentucky ham, cheddar-ham drop biscuits, and over 30 other options including egg, waffle and pasta stations. Hourly seatings from 12 to 4 p.m. $39 for adults, $19 for children (ages 4 and under eat free). [Image: BLU official site]
The "Christmas Royal Buffet" has carving, omelet and waffle stations (with "Traditional and Untraditional toppings"), along with pork loin, duck breast, roast turkey and other good things. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $55 per adult, $30 per child (ages 4 and under eat free). [Image: Seelbach official site]
"An English Grill Christmas Dinner" offers antipasti, salads, seafood and a choice of entrées including Lobster and Scallop Gratinee and Marinated Loin of Lamb. $65 per person. Seatings at 12:30, 12:45, 1, 3:30, 3:45 and 4 p.m. [Image: Facebook]
Kashmir's North Indian-style samosas, pakoras, tikkas, tandooris, kormas and curries will be available during regular business hours on December 25. [Image: Kashmir official site]
Did somebody wish Santa would bring them a steak? Ruth's Chris has one on a sizzling platter. Open from 2 to 8 p.m., though reservations are piling up and currently available only after 5 p.m.
[Image: Ruth's Chris official site]
This "South" Indian restaurant serves food from all over the subcontinent. It's a delicious journey through dosai, biryani, paneer and more, and it's open on Christmas at 5:30 p.m. [Image: Dakshin official site]
Want to put Bourbon before Christmas? Charr'd is open and serving liquor along with its menu on December 25 during regular business hours. [Image: Facebook]
Mitchell's promises a "Christmas feast, featuring all of your seafood favorites as well as a traditional 3-course turkey meal" from 12 to 10 p.m. on December 25.
One of Louisville's best Chinese restaurants will be ready for any reenactments of "A Christmas Story" during regular business hours. [Image: Jasmine official site]
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