The holidays are all about making memories that will stand a lifetime. One of the best ways to make this year’s holiday season stand out even more is to book a vacation getaway to Traverse City. You will find that our home offers exciting activities and features found nowhere else. One family activity that is always important on Christmas Day is enjoying a Christmas dinner together. Having everyone together is always a difficult task for the holidays so make sure they get to enjoy a delicious meal. There are a few different ways to do just that when here in Traverse City for the holidays. You can track down a restaurant open on the holiday or order take out from a local favorite. Here are the best ways to enjoy Christmas dinner in Traverse City this year.
No matter what time of the year you come to visit Traverse City you are bound to find some truly stunning restaurants to check out. Of course, it can be difficult to try them on Christmas Day as most businesses shut down for the day to enjoy the holiday. Luckily, there are a few different restaurants that remain open for Christmas and offer a holiday dinner.
If you are looking for a fine dining establishment that will offer a decadent meal, try out Artisan. You will get the chance to enjoy a three-course dinner that offers holiday dishes you have been waiting for. Start if off with the first round of the three courses where you can enjoy starters such as Italian Wedding Risotto, French Onion Soup, and more. The entrée selection is even more delectable with options such as Espresso Rubbed NY Strip, Duck Confit, ribs, and more. Dessert is never off the menu, and your options include a variety of cake and cheesecake to order. Let the adults add on a wine pairing to their meal for an addition $75 per person that adds a pairing for each course.
If you prefer a more casual experience for your Christmas dinner, you can always head over to Pierson’s Grille & Spirits that provides a variety of handcrafted cocktails that pair with New American cuisine. Regardless of where you end up on Christmas Day for dinner, you will want to have a reservation placed well in advance. Treat your family to a delicious meal out on the town for Christmas!
Sometimes you may not want to spend hours away from your vacation rental on Christmas Day. Instead, you can always order takeout from a local restaurant here in Traverse City. Many of the local restaurants offer take out on Christmas Day along with options for the week leading up to Christmas where you can reheat the meal again.
One of the popular options here in the city is ordering the annual holiday feast from Hearth & Vine Café. Each year they offer a 4- to 6-person feast you can purchase that will have more than enough for everyone to enjoy. This holiday feast comes with the main entrees along with quite a few different sides. Enjoy the mole sausage stuffing, corn bread, Waldorf salad, and dessert too.
If you still want a Christmas outing but with food, you can take with you head on over to The Little Fleet. This is a venue of local food trucks that is typically open on Christmas Day each year. You will find food trucks of various cuisines serving you unique food found nowhere else. The food truck availability will depend on which food trucks will remain open on Christmas Day, but you will find a few waiting to serve you!
When you reserve one of our vacation rentals here in Traverse City, you will have a full home at your disposal. That means you will be able to use the gourmet kitchen to whip up a tasty meal just in time for Christmas dinner. The full-size appliances make it easy to cook everything just like you would back home. Extended countertop space offers the ideal room to lay out all of your ingredients that you can purchase at a local market or grocer. Most of our properties also feature spacious dining rooms so you can always enjoy your meal together as a family. Some Christmas traditions just can’t be broken, so continue them during your stay with us.
Now is the perfect time to finalize your travel plans to Traverse City. Christmas will be here before you know it so secure your favorite vacation rental that we have in our listing. Traverse City has never looked better than how it does here during the holidays. Contact us to book your stay today. Browse our rentals by amenity here.
