Christmas and NYE food and drink options in Utah 2024

Looking to dine out over the coming festive season? Maybe enjoy a seasonal tipple? These are all of the current special menus I know of in Utah right now. The lists below round up Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years eve. Towards the end of the article, I’ve also included items for celebrating at home – as well as some other fun holiday events (with a food or drink bent) that are happening over the coming weeks.

The lists below only include specials. Many restaurants will be open with their regular menus during the holidays – check directly with your favorite spot to confirm their plans. All info and notes below are provided directly by restaurants or their PR teams. Lastly – bookmark this page and keep checking back. As more news rolls in over the coming days, I will continue to update it until you can take no more.

Christmas Eve

Apex

Deer Valley / Montage Resort
Three-course dinner
$135 adults, $55 kids
5.00 – 9.30 p.m.

Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern

Downtown SLC / Radisson hotel
Special holiday set menu
$45 per person
11.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Emigration Cafe

SLC
Brunch buffet
$65 adults, $24 kids 11 and under, $10 kids 5 and under
10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Franck’s

Cottonwood Heights
Six-course prix-fixe – menu
$140 adults, $55 kids 12 and under

Hyatt Centric

Park City
Prix fixe dinner
$70 adults, $35 kids 5 – 12, free for kids under 5
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

KITA

Park City / Pendry Hotel
Dry-aged prime rib special
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

Lucky H Bar & Grille

Downtown SLC / Little America Hotel
Breakfast buffet
$42 adults, $15 kids 5-12, free 4 and under
8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Dinner buffet
$69 adults, $25 kids 5-12, free 4 and under
3.00 – 8.00 p.m

Rouser

Downtown SLC / Asher Adams hotel
Three-course menu
$95 adults, $45 kids 12 and under
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

STK

Downtown SLC
Free-range turkey dinner including cornbread, stuffing, confit thighs, sweet potato, Yukon gold potatoes, classic gravy, and cranberry orange chutney. Also available to-go.

Tuscany

Cottonwood Heights
Three-course menu
$100 adults, $70 kids 12 and under

Christmas Day

Apex

Deer Valley / Montage Resort
Buffet
$95 adults, $45 kids
11.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Three-course dinner
$150 adults, $60 kids
5.30 – 9.30 p.m.

Bambara

Downtown SLC / Hotel Monaco
Brunch buffet
$100 adults, $50 kids
Noon – 6.00 p.m.

Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern

Downtown SLC / Radisson hotel
Special holiday set menu
$45 per person
11.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Hyatt Centric

Park City
Buffet
$99.75 adults, $50 kids 5 – 12, free for kids under 5
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

KITA

Park City / Pendry Hotel
Dry-aged prime rib special
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

Lucky H Bar & Grille

Downtown SLC / Little America Hotel
Breakfast buffet
$42 adults, $15 kids 5-12, free 4 and under
8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Dinner buffet
$69 adults, $25 kids 5-12, free 4 and under
3.00 – 8.00 p.m.

The Salt Republic

Downtown SLC / Hyatt Regency Hotel
Buffet
$75 adults, $37 kids under 12, kids under 6 free
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Rouser

Downtown SLC / Asher Adams hotel
Three-course menu
$95 adults, $45 kids 12 and under
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

STK

Downtown SLC
Free-range turkey dinner including cornbread, stuffing, confit thighs, sweet potato, Yukon gold potatoes, classic gravy, and cranberry orange chutney. Also available to-go.

New Years Eve

Urban Hill

Downtown SLC / Post District
Four-course menu
$139 per person, $55 optional wine pairing

Hearth And Hill

Park City
Three-course menu
$80 per person

Apex

Deer Valley / Montage Resort
Four-course prix fixe
Seating one 6.00 p.m. $175 adults, $25 kids
Seating two 9.00 p.m. $225 adults

Apres Pendry

Park City / Pendry Hotel
Craft cocktails, small bites, champagne toast, and a countdown celebration with live music and DJ sets. First come, first served, no reservations
4.00 p.m. – 12.30 a.m.

Arlo

Avenues / Capitol Hill
Four-course menu
$85 per person
5.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.

Bambara

Downtown SLC / Hotel Monaco
Five-course prix fixe
$140 per person, optional $100 wine pairing

Casot

15th and 15th
Boutique sparkling wine of France
$35 food, $90 pairings

Cucina

Avenues
Six-course menu
$200 per person
6.00 p.m.

Current Fish & Oyster

Downtown SLC
Four-course menu
$95 per person

Emigration Brewing

SLC
Four-course prix fixe – menu
$80 per person, $30 optional drinks pairing
Two seatings at 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.

Emigration Cafe

SLC
Three-course menu
$60 per person, $30 optional pairings
5.00 – 9.00 p.m.

Finca Pintxos Bar

Downtown SLC
Tasting menu
$55 food, $38 pairings

Franck’s

Cottonwood Heights
Seven-course prix-fixe – menu
$175 adults, $85 kids 12 and under

Grub Steak

Park City
Three-course dinner
$89.75 per person

Hyatt Centric

Park City
Three-course dinner
$99 adults, $55 kids 5 – 12, free for kids under 5
7.00 – 10.00 p.m.

KITA

Park City / Pendry Hotel
Five-course prix fixe – menu
5.00 p.m. – midnight
$225 per person

Mariposa

Park City
Four-course dinner
$90 per person
7.30 p.m.

Purple Sage

Park City
Four-course menu
$145 per person

Oquirrh

Downtown SLC
Four-course prix-fixe – menu
$150 per person

Pago

9th and 9th
Tasting menu
$110 per person, $49 optional wine pairing

Riverhorse On Main

Park City
Prix fixe dinner
Seatings at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m.

Meals and products to-go

Hill’s Kitchen

Park City. Christmas Eve dinner to go, serves eight guests, $345. Pickup December 24th, 10.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Meal includes Niman Ranch rib roast, fennel and herb crusted salmon, glazed beet and Treviso salad, Alpine Swiss and gruyere potato au gratin, haricot vert almondine and dried cranberry, roasted fennel and winter squash.

Optional sides priced extra include roasted butternut squash mac and cheese ($46), cheddar biscuits $32), honey roasted caraway carrots ($42), two dozen pancetta deviled eggs ($20), and Caesar salad ($40).

Vessel Kitchen

Various locations. Vessel’s annual ‘Everything but the Ham‘ holiday bundles are back and better than ever. The ‘Everything but the Ham’ bundle is just like it sounds, you provide the ham, and / Vessel will provide the rest – an array of scratch-made holiday favorites to pair perfectly with the main dish. Plus, this year they are expanding the availability of pick up, for everyone that celebrates more than once or on a different day. Their holiday items will be available from Friday, December 20th – Tuesday, December 24th this year. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 22.

• Standard bundle – choice of two winter market sides, glazed winter root vegetables, fennel and onion gratin, green bean almondine, honey brioche pull apart rolls, choice of one scratch-made sauce & one holiday dessert.
• Gluteb-free bundle – choice of two winter market sides, glazed winter root vegetables, fennel & onion gratin, green bean almondine, gluten free biscuits, choice of one scratch-made sauce & pear cranberry crisp.

Here’s a bonus article from a few weeks ago where I wrote about the history of Vessel, and the fluid flexibility of their menu.

Windy Ridge Cafe

Park City. Enjoy a complete holiday meal for 4 to go, featuring maple glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, sweet potatoes with candied pecans and marshmallows, mixed greens salad, and dinner rolls. A la carte sides are also available. Place orders online by Monday, 16th at 9.00 p.m. for pick up on Tuesday, 24th by 6.00 p.m.

General festive food and drink options

Flanagan’s on Main

Park City. December 23rd through 29th. Enjoy a traditional 3-course Thanksgiving feast – for Christmas! Start with butternut squash leek soup or honey crisp salad, followed by turkey and homemade mashers, brown gravy, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Save room for bourbon bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream. The Christmas menu will be available December 23rd through 29th for $50 per person. The regular menu will also be available.

Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club

Downtown SLC. The massively popular Christmas parlor (pictured top in 2023) is back again for the season at this Gateway bar. This week sees the grand unveiling of the latest refresh for the curated cocktail bar. It’s guaranteed to be the most eye-popping yet. Do note that last year The Christmas Parlor was sold out throughout the holiday season so reservations are highly recommended to avoid missing out.

This year’s theme will feature holiday pop-culture references along with interactive Santa’s workshop decor. The immersive, magical holiday parlor will be the hot spot for Utahns to sip festive holiday cocktails, visit with friends, and even enjoy a live DJ on select evenings.

The new special menu of holiday cocktails is created by mixologist and Carver Road Hospitality VP of Beverage, Francesco Lafranconi. The newly-curated cocktail menu features playful tributes to holiday moments, including the decadent Nakatomi Office party, a creamy peppermint blend garnished with a festive candy cane, and Clark’s holiday shenanigans, a rich, twist on traditional eggnog. “Each cocktail comes with a unique, festive cocktail glass and garnishes that punctuate the holiday atmosphere,” says Lafanconi.

The holiday dining menu at A Christmas Parlor features nostalgic comfort food. Highlights include Little Neros cheese pizza, crafted with traditional red sauce and premium mozzarella, festive jumbo holiday wings glazed in cranberry chili sauce, and roasted turkey sliders complemented by cherry-bourbon jam and rosemary au jus.

Kona Grill

Riverton. Kona Grill is in the spirit and will be offering its Holiday Cheers seasonal menu! Guests can drink and be merry with specialty cocktails ($16) including:

• Santa’s Egg Nog made with Mount Gay Eclipse rum, egg nog, Licor 43 horchata and nutmeg
• Catch Me If You Can made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, gingerbread syrup, and Grand Marnier garnished with a cinnamon stick
• The Holiday Martini made with New Amsterdam vodka, peppermint bark RumChata, Owen’s nitro-infused espresso, and Licor 43 garnished with a mini candy cane

Mar | Muntanya

Downtown SLC. Embrace the season in style with a luxurious brunch in one of Mar | Muntanya’s exclusive Alpen Globes. These cozy, climate-controlled domes are adorned with holiday decorations, providing a magical setting to dine with a panoramic view of the winter cityscape. A family-style brunch spread that combines hearty Spanish breakfast staples and gourmet touches:

• Jumbo shrimp coctel
• A lavish Boos Block featuring French toast, buttermilk pancakes, pearl sugar waffles, Niman Ranch bacon, local sausage, roasted asparagus, scrambled farm eggs, breakfast potatoes, fresh berries, maple syrup & vanilla whipped cream

$75 adults, $35 kids 5 – 12. Each dome accommodates up to 8 guests, making it perfect for intimate gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Remora @ The Ruin

Downtown SLC. The Remora team are taking over The Ruin. Open Tuesday – Sunday from 4.00 pm – through Christmas. Follow along with their plans via Instagram. As a reminder, Remora is the planned name for ACME Bar Co, currently undergoing a major refurb. Check out this story for the lowdown on their tiki fire and flame.

Spencer’s For Steak & Chops

Downtown SLC. The Spencer’s team has launched their next cocktail series – titled “Let It Snow! Cocktail Series”. Options include:

• Mistletoe – a holiday margarita featuring cinnamon, cranberry, and a hint of spice
• Cookies For Santa – a martini blend with a Christmas cookie flavor in every sip
• Fireside Stories – featuring a smoky twist on a classic mule with High West Campfire Whiskey
• Lump of Coal – with Fireball whiskey, a dash of cinnamon, and topped with a caramel drizzle 

STK

Downtown SLC. A special holiday cheers menu to get guests into the holiday spirit, featuring wagyu cuts from around the world including Japan, Australia, and America, as well as seasonal cocktails and entrees including:

• Naughty Claus – a luxurious blend of Patrón Reposado, Licor 43 Chocolate, Baileys, and Cointreau, $23
• Santa’s Egg Nog – acreamy indulgence with Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Licor 43 Horchata, nutmeg, and egg nog, $23
• A5 wagyu jam – carmelized shallots, Madeira wine, and pickled mustard seeds, $9
• The Holiday Martini – a sophisticated sip of Grey Goose Vodka, nitro-infused espresso, Peppermint Bark RumChata, and Licor 43, garnished with a mini candy cane, $23
• Toasted Marshmallow Old Fashioned – a cozy delight with Angel’s Envy Bourbon, toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate bitters, and a marshmallow garnish, $23
• Grilled octopus – fingerling potatoes, salsa verde, olives, and smoked paprika aioli, $34
• Pan-seared Hokkaido scallops – celeriac purée, brown butter, capers, and a pomegranate reduction, $67
• Duck confit gnocchi, parmesan crema, butternut squash, oyster mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts, $59

Varley / Ivy

Downtown SLC. The festive magic of the holiday season is just around the corner, and with it Miracle on First at Ivy & Varley. Join us inside Varley for a holiday pop-up bar with festive cocktails in holiday glassware, over-the-top decor and enough holiday spirits to melt the heart of even the frostiest grinch. Details and reservations here.

NYE @ The Gateway

The official downtown Salt Lake City New Year’s Eve community celebration returns to The Gateway to ring in 2025 on Tuesday, December 31, 8:00 p.m. to Midnight. Last Hurrah 2024! Presented in partnership with Downtown Alliance, welcomes guests of all ages to this free and festive event. Featuring buskers, pop-up bars, and live performances by Juniper Honey and headliner Indigo Waves on the Olympic Plaza stage, Utah’s largest countdown to the New Year is not to be missed. Draft beer, wine, hot cocktails, and hot chocolate will be served in the main plaza. Gateway merchants will also be open late during the event serving up food, drinks, and good times.

The evening culminates with a countdown to Downtown Salt Lake City’s only New Year’s Eve fireworks show that will ring in the New Year at midnight. Business open and hourse are as follows:

The Bruce
10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.
NYE specialty cocktails from the Auld Lang Syne to the New Year’s kiss

Dave & Buster’s
10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.
Early New Year’s family party: 4.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
21+ New Year’s party: 9.00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
5.00 p.m. – 1.00 a.m.
Special New Year’s eve menu. Enjoy Changing Lanes on the main stage and DJ Zuko in the Sporting Club, followed by the midnight countdown and balloon drop

Fleming’s
4.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Special New Year’s eve menu.

HallPass
11.00 a.m. – 12.00 a.m.
Celebrate 5 years of HallPass at its anniversary party

Pearl Milk Tea Club
Open until 12.00 a.m.

Pop Drinks
Open until 1.00 a.m.

Seabird
Open until 1.00 a.m.

Sweet Rolled Tacos
Open until 1.00 a.m.

Urban Arts Gallery
Open until 11:30 p.m.

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