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Holiday Restaurant Dining & Catering Specials in Middle Tennessee

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Holiday Restaurant Dining & Catering Specials in Middle Tennessee

The holiday season is here and there are plenty of restaurants in Middle Tennessee ready to serve you and your family! With options of dine-in and take-out for Christmas, and even some special gift offerings, you are sure to find the perfect meal to celebrate the holiday season in Middle Tennessee!  

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1799 Kitchen & Cocktails Downtown Franklin Restaurant and Bar inside The Harpeth, enjoy delicious food, cocktails, live music and more!

1799 Kitchen & Cocktails Downtown Franklin.

1799 Kitchen & Cocktails 

The Harpeth Hotel’s 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails will be hosting an exclusive Santa Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am- 2pm until December 24th, where Santa will make an appearance and the elves will be serving spirited drinks for those on the naughty list! 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails will also be hosting a special Christmas Eve dinner from 4-9pm, Christmas Day Brunch from 10am- 2pm, and Christmas Day dinner from 4-9pm. 

Bourbon Steak, Courtesy of JW Marriott Nashville 2

Bourbon Steak, Courtesy of JW Marriott Nashville.

Bourbon Steak

Bourbon Steak in Nashville will be open during their regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas, serving their normal a la carte menu. Their appetizing menu features a Half Maine Lobster, Ahi Tuna Rolls, Wagyu Steaks, Pan-Seared Crab Cake, and so much more. Enjoy a delicious meal at Bourbon Steak this Christmas!

Americana Taphouse Hard Candy Christmas Cocktails Franklin TN--credit Amy Whidby

Americana Taphouse Downtown Franklin.

Americana Taphouse 

Americana Taphouse in Franklin serves southern-inspired takes on traditional foods, 24 beers on tap, and live music. They will be open, serving their regular menu on Christmas Eve from 11am- 3pm and New Year’s Eve from 11am- 10pm! They will also be hosting a Dolly Parton-themed Christmas Pop-Up, Hard Candy! Enjoy tableside s’mores, live music, themed bites, photo opportunities, and festive cocktails in this Winter Wonderland. Americana Taphouse cultivates a fun environment where you can relax with good food and good music, so spend some time at Americana Taphouse this holiday season! 

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Carne Mare, Nashville, Courtesy of Carne Mare.

Carne Mare

Carne Mare is an Italian Chophouse by James Beard Award-Winning chef Andrew Carmellini, with elevated service and tableside presentations. Guests can find hand-selected cuts of steak, fine seafood, Italian specialties and even vegetarian-friendly options that reflect Carmellini’s international experience. This rustic restaurant will be open and serving their regular menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5-10pm.

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Amerigo Italian Restaurant Brentwood.

Amerigo 

Amerigo Restaurant in Brentwood and Nashville will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and be closed all day on Christmas, but you can place pickup orders for a family-style holiday meal at home! Order from a full catering menu of salads, pastas, desserts, and holiday additions of lasagna and tiramisu by the pan. Purchase a whole tiramisu for $115 or $55 for the half order. Lasagna by the pan is $180 or $90 for the half order. Place your order by Dec. 21st and pick up by Dec. 24th!

The Dutch Restaurant Nashville_Interior-Credit to Brianna Balducci

The Dutch, Nashville, Credit to Brianna Balducci.

The Dutch

For Christmas, The Dutch in Nashville will be offering a Holiday Chef’s Brunch Table, complete with a prime rib roast, raw bar station, farm eggs, a selection of pastries, fresh fruits, and much more. The Breakfast Buffet Table will be available from 8-10am, and the Brunch Buffet Table with Prime Rib Carving Station will be available from 10am- 3pm. 

Puckett's Christmas Merch Bundle

Puckett’s.

Puckett’s Restaurant

Puckett’s will be spreading cheer this season by accepting holiday catering orders from now until Dec. 15! Pickup will be available Dec. 18 – 22 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Additionally, Puckett’s will be open until 3pm on Christmas Eve! AMH store hosts a variety of gift options, including ornaments, the Puckett’s Premium Goo Goo, Puckett’s Coffee for Life tumblers, specialty sauces and spices and more! Additionally, you can support the gift of giving back by purchasing gift cards to your favorite A. Marshall Hospitality restaurant concepts, with 10% of proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs and bonus cards awarded for each purchase made. The gift card sale will last from Nov. 24, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024, and anyone purchasing a gift card in store or online can take advantage of the following steals: Purchase of $100 to $499 gets a 20% bonus card, purchase of $500 to $999 gets a 30% bonus card, and purchase of $1000 and up gets a 40% bonus card. 

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Char, Nashville, Courtesy of 4Top Hospitality.

Char

Char in Nashville will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas, but you are invited to place your holiday catering orders for family style sides to share and whole pecan pies. Sides are $20 and include chipotle smashed sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and cornbread dressing that serves 4-6 people. Gumbo is $20 per quart and pies are $40 each. Orders must be placed by Dec. 21 and picked up by Dec. 24th!

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Scout’s Pub Nashville.

Scout’s Pub

Scout’s Pub is a modern pub concept with locations in Franklin and Nashville offering a Southern bar with crave-worthy bites and hand-crafted cocktails. They will be open and serving their regular menu on Christmas Eve, so if you and your family are in the mood for some traditional American food with a Southern twist, check out Scout’s Pub!

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Deacon’s New South, Nashville, Courtesy of A. Marshall Hospitality.

Deacon’s New South

Found on the first floor of Nashville’s historic L&C Tower, Deacon’s New South is a modern, Southern steakhouse with a focus on dry-aged steaks, elevated seafood dishes, locally sourced sides and a robust, sommelier-led beverage program. This delectable steakhouse will be open on Christmas Eve, serving their regular menu. 

Waldo's Chicken & Beer Brentwood, TN Restaurant Interior.

Waldo’s Chicken & Beer.

Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

Waldo’s Chicken & Beer has locations in Franklin, Brentwood and Nashville with as little as 24-hour advance notice for catering options. While they will be open from 11am- 3pm on Christmas Eve, check out Waldo’s Chicken & Beer’s selections of chicken tenders, wings, scratch sides, biscuits, and other classics if you are wanting a holiday meal catered!

Hattie Jane’s Creamery.

Hattie Jane’s Creamery

Get in the holiday spirit with festive scoops and gifts from Hattie Jane’s Creamery in Nashville! With seasonal flavors including Pumpkin Pie, Eggnog & Rum, Santa’s Cookies and dairy-free Peppermint Cocoa, there’s a flavor for everyone! Hattie Jane’s gift card purchases are 20% off when you spend $25 or more until Christmas Eve. Other unique gift ideas include Hattie Jane’s merchandise, pints shipped to your door and their exclusive Ice Cream Adventure Club Annual Subscription. Pick up pints for your holiday gatherings at any of their scoop shops and now available at Turnip Truck. All locations will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, excluding the Nashville location that is subject to Assembly Food Hall hours. 

Bricktop’s 

Bricktop’s in Cool Springs will be offering a carry out special for Christmas Eve, with their To Go Menu featuring dinner options of prime rib, Amish chicken, beef wellington, and more. Each dinner includes house salad, creamy whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, Hawaiian rolls, and your choice of English gingerbread or bread pudding. Make sure to order your Christmas Eve Dinner by December 20th at 5pm!

Jasper's Restaurant Nashville_Blue Room-Courtesy 4Top Hospitality

Jasper’s, Nashville, Courtesy of 4Top Hospitality.

Jasper’s

Jasper’s is a neighborhood restaurant, bar, and market in Nashville’s West End. Their menu features hot chicken, burgers, salads, pizza, frozen slushie drinks, hand-crafted cocktails and more. This local spot boasts TVs, a game room, shuffleboard, and a general market, so stop by on Christmas Eve – they will be open until 3pm!

Del Frisco’s Grille Brentwood.

Del Frisco’s Grille

Del Frisco’s Grille in Brentwood and Nashville will be celebrating the holidays with a Culinary Christmas Wonderland from Dec. 22- Jan. 1. The Chef’s Special Features include a Whole Maine Lobster, 16oz. Dry Aged Ribeye, and a special Winter Warmer holiday cocktail. Del Frisco’s Grille will be open from 12-9pm on Christmas Eve and 1-8pm on Christmas Day. 

Joe Muer Seafood Restaurant Nashville, TN_Dining Room.

Joe Muer Seafood Nashville.

Joe Muer Seafood

Joe Muer Seafood in Nashville serves exclusive seafood from all over the world! You can enjoy their fresh seafood, premium aged meats, hand-selected wine list, and more at this atmospheric restaurant! Joe Muer Seafood will be open on Christmas Eve from 3- 8pm, so check out this holiday dining if you are in the mood for seafood! 

Mere Bulles Restaurant Brentwood Tenn.

Mere Bulles, Brentwood.

Mere Bulles

Mere Bulles invites you to enjoy a holiday meal away from all the hustle and bustle. Located in the beautiful Maryland Farms, Mere Bulles offers delicious food made from fresh and local ingredients! They will be hosting Holiday Brunches on Dec. 10th and 17th, with a menu featuring smoked salmon, pancakes, prime rib, a chocolate fountain, cobblers, drink specials, and much more. Mere Bulles will also be hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner, so let this local restaurant do the cooking for you this holiday season! 

Miel Restaurant Nashville The Barn

Miel, Nashville – The Barn.

Miel

Miel is offering select dishes to pre-order and pick-up ahead of the holidays! Featuring options of handmade vegetable lasagna for $60, a dozen meatballs for $60, marinated olives for $20/pint, dijon-pine nut vinaigrette for $15 per 1/2 pint, sorghum braised greens, blackhawk beef lardons for $30/quart, and chicken liver mousse pate for $12 per 1/2 pint, there is plenty to enjoy – pick up your Christmas Eve meal from Miel on December 23rd! 

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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Franklin.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

For families looking to get out of the house this Christmas Eve and enjoy a luxurious atmosphere, Perry’s is offering a 3-course Prix-Fixe on Sunday, December 24, 2023, from 3-10 PM for $69/person for 5:30 PM & earlier or $79/person for 5:45 PM and later. Selections include Soup/Salad options of Lobster Bisque, French Onion Soup, and White Bean Pork Chili or Signature Wedge, Caesar Salad, Field Green, and Pear & Candied Pecan Salad. Entrées include an 8 oz. Filet Perry, Perry’s Pork Chop, Chargrilled Salmon, Cedar Plank-Fired Redfish, Chicken Oscar, or Spaghetti Squash Primavera. Add a 14 oz. Prime NYS for $16, a 14 oz. Prime Ribeye for $20, and a 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib for $20. Dessert options include Pumpkin Cheesecake, Dessert Trio, or Chocolate Crunch Tower. 

For those who want to celebrate in the comfort of their own home, but still enjoy a delicious meal, you can order their Christmas Eve To-Go offer for $69 per person from 3- 9:30pm. Cooked to order and ready to serve, the menu is the same as dine-in. Their Holiday Feast For 4 at $165 includes selections of 3 lb. Prime Rib with Au Jus, Family-Portion Seafood Tomato Bisque or Caesar Salad, Three-cheese mac & Cheese, Whipped Potatoes, Thick-Cut Chargrilled Vegetables, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Creamed Spinach. Pickup available on Dec. 23-24 from 11 am to 9:30 pm. 

Stompin' Grounds Restaurant Nashville, TN_Interior_credit JW Marriott Nashville

Stompin’ Grounds, Courtesy of JW Marriott Nashville.

Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant

Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant in Nashville will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6:30am- 2pm. On December 23rd and 24th, they will be hosting holiday brunches from 11am- 2pm, with options of Farmhouse Breakfast Burritos, Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, Avocado Toast, a variety of drinks, and much more! On Christmas Day, Stompin’ Grounds will be offering a breakfast buffet until 11am, in addition to the regular breakfast and lunch menus. 

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McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions Downtown Franklin.

McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions

Located in The Harpeth Hotel, McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions will be hosting a Christmas Pop-Up Bar this holiday season! World’s Best Cup of Coffee is Franklin’s first Christmas-themed pop-up bar, with special holiday cocktails, mocktails, snacks, and immersive decorations based off of the classic Christmas movie Elf! Get into the holiday spirit at McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions’ Christmas Pop-Up Bar – World’s Best Cup of Coffee! 

 

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