Christmas Eve is a night to relax after all of the pre-holiday tasks have been done (hopefully!). Some people enjoy going to church on Christmas Eve while others enjoy having an eggnog and watching Christmas classics on TV. Many people like to go out for Christmas Eve dinner at Toronto restaurants, especially if they have to prepare Christmas dinner the next day. These Toronto restaurants are serving Christmas Eve dinner 2024. You might want to make reservations now before they fill up. You may be interested in reading, “Where to Buy Precooked Turkey in Toronto for Christmas 2024“.
Christmas Eve Dinner at REIGN at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel 2024
Enjoy Christmas Eve dinner at REIGN at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The three-course dinner is also available on Christmas (Wednesday, December 25, 2024). The special holiday prix fixe menu features:
Starter: Parsnip & Celery Root Bisque OR Endive Salad OR Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Main: Manor House Turkey Dinner OR Seabass Almandine OR Filet Mignon a la York. OR Squash Risotto (Vegan)
Dessert: Mont Blanc Log OR Black Forest Cake
The price is Adults $125 plus tax and gratuity. Email RYH.RestaurantReservations@Fairmont.com or book online. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is located at 100 Front Street West.

Christmas Eve Dinner at The Omni King Edward Hotel Toronto 2024
Enjoy a Christmas Eve buffet dinner at The OMNI King Edward Hotel on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last reservation at 8:30 p.m.) The buffet dinner includes festive favourites such as the carving station with succulent turkey and glazed ham, side dishes such as roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce and a dessert table with cakes and pastries.
The cost of the Christmas Eve dinner buffet is Adults $155 per person plus taxes and service charge.
The OMNI King Edward Hotel is located at 37 King Street East. Call 416-945-3323 or email to-festive@omnihotels.com

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Old Mill 2024
The Old Mill Inn and Spa at 21 Old Mill Rd. just east of The Kingsway, will be serving a festive buffet lunch and buffet dinner on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The buffet lunch and dinner will also be available on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas) and Thursday, December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day). Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve meal in this Tudor inn with stone fireplaces and Victorian lanterns. The Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day buffet includes:
Teriyaki and Mirin Glazed Green Shell Mussels (DF)
Freshly Shucked Oyster – Verjus Sauce and Fresh Horseradish (DF NF)
Cajun Smoked Mackerel (DF)
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese on the side (DF as long as they don’t use the cream cheese)
Shrimp Cocktail – Lemon Wedges, Cocktail Sauce (NF DF GF)
Insalata di Mare –Squid, Shrimps, Mussels (Italian Seafood Salad) (NF DF GF)
Nicoise Salad- Tuna, Olives, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans and Boiled Egg dressed with a fresh herb and Dijon Vinaigrette (NF DF GF)
Parsnip & Pear Soup
Charcuterie Board –Salami, Cappicola, Prosciutto
Domestic Cheese Presentation – Cheddar, Blue, Havarti, Oka, Brie and Boursin
An Array of Fresh Melons, Grapes, Oranges and Berries (GF DF Vegan NF)
Crudité and Vegan Dips Hummus and Garlic Aioli (GF DF Vegan)
Holiday Squash Salad – Cinnamon and Nutmeg Roasted Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette (GF DF Vegan)
Traditional Waldorf Salad-Apples, Celery, Walnuts and Red Grapes tossed with a Creamy Lemonaise (GF DF Vegetarian)
Greek Salad –Tomatoes, Olives, Cucumber and Peppers with Feta Cheese (GF NF Vegetarian)
Tri Coloured Potato Salad, Red, White, Purple Potato, Red Onion, Scallions, Dijon and White Vinaigrette (GF DF Vegan)
Brussel Sprout Salad -Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Cranberries tossed in a Lemon Dijon Dressing garnished with Parmesan Cheese. (GF Vegetarian)
Cracked Wheat Salad – Dried Fruit, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Scallions tossed with Cider Vinaigrette (DF VEGAN)
Marinated Olives (Vegan GF DF NF)
Roasted Candy Cane Beet Salad-Roasted Beets, Pickled Red Onion, Peppers and Cinnamon Red Wine Vinaigrette (NF GF DF Vegan)
Fennel and Pomegranate – Fennel, orange, pomegranate, and almond in sherry wine vinaigrette (DF GF Vegan)
Festive slaw – Red onion, green cabbage, almond, dried cranberry, and parsley in Maple Mustard cider vinaigrette (DF GF Vegan)
Festive lentils salad – Lentils, Squash, Kale, Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Red Onion, Parsley and Garlic with Dijon mustard and sherry vinaigrette (DF GF Vegan)
Heirloom Beans and wild rice salad – Mixed Beans, Red Onion, Dried cranberries, Pomegranate Seeds, and walnuts with a Grainy Mustard and Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF DF Vegan)
Plus Additional Chef’s Garden Salads
Slow Roasted Striploin of Beef (GF DF NF)
Honey and Mustard Ham (GF DF NF)
Roasted Turkey Breast (GF DF NF)
New York style mini cheesecakes with Cranberry compote *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs*
Maple pecan mini-Tartlets *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts*
Apple & Cherry Crumble tarts *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs*
Ginger & Caramel mini Cakes *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs*
Coconut Panna Cotta with fruit coulis *Vegan & GF*
Callebaut Dark Chocolate Mousse GF *Contains dairy, eggs, gelatin*
Festive Assorted French Pastries *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs, may contain nuts*
Apple & Cranberry Hot Dessert *Vegan & Gf*
Traditional Homemade Xmas pudding Rum Creme anglaise *Contains wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, alcohol*
Gluten Free Xmas Assorted Pastries *Contains dairy, eggs, may contain nuts*
Callebaut Chocolate fountain *Contains dairy*
Rice krispies GF
Marshmallows GF
Cost is Adults $75 plus taxes and service fees, Children (4-11) $30 plus taxes and service fees, Children 3 and under Free. Lunch Buffet seating times are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (buffet closes at 3:39 p.m.) Dinner Buffet seating times are 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (buffet closes at 9 p.m.) Call 416-236-2641 to reserve.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Frenchy Bar et Brasserie 2024
Enjoy a Christmas Eve three-course prix fixe dinner at Frenchy Bar et Brasserie at Hilton Toronto on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Executive Chef Aaron Chen and his team will prepare a special festive menu including Seared Scallops with savoury bacon crumble and succulent Prime Rib among others. Be sure to take your pic with Santa!
The Christmas Eve dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hilton Toronto is located at 145 Richmond Street West, 416-869-3456.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Cafe Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto 2024
Enjoy a festive, three-course Christmas Eve dinner in Toronto at Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dinner will also be offered on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas) from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Christmas Eve and Christmas menu is as follows:
Appetizers: Foie Gras OR Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup OR Hiramasa Crudo OR East Coast Market Oysters OR Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Puttanesca and parmigiano reggiano OR Classic Beef Tartare
Main: Turkey Roulade OR Beef Tenderloin Rossini OR Dover Sole Ballotine OR Doppio Agnolotti OR East Coast Scallops OR Roasted Venison Loin
Dessert: Coconut Almond Snow Ball OR Chestnut Cassis Mont Blanc OR Pavlova
Cost is $155 per person plus tax and gratuity. To book a reservation for Christmas Day dinner at Café Boulud, book online at OpenTable or call 416-963-6005.
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Gatsby by Windsor Arms 2024
Enjoy an elegant Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet in the Courtyard Ballroom at Gatsby by Windsor Arms! The Christmas Eve buffet will feature traditional Christmas favourites. The cost is Adults $145 plus tax and gratuity; Children (3-10) $55 plus tax and gratuity; and Children under 3 Complimentary.
The Windsor Arms Hotel is located at 18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto, 416-971-9666.
I hope you found the right Christmas Eve dinner at Toronto restaurants 2024 for you. I will update this blog post as I receive more details from Toronto restaurants.



