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Christmas Dining: Here Are 10 Restaurants In The Spirit Of Things This Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a better time than ever to go out to eat at one of these restaurants. They’ve gone the extra mile to help diners get into the true spirit of the holidays. Check out these top establishments to enjoy some Christmas-themed cuisine.

10 local restaurants serving up Christmas specials this season

10 local restaurants serving up Christmas specials this season

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L’escale: Located at 500 Steamboat Road in Greenwich, L’escale restaurant is offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day accommodations in the form of a 3-course “prix fixe” menu. For $75 per person, guests can choose from mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts. From seared foie gras, grilled steak and pork chops to bread pudding and creme brûlée, this special holiday menu features something for everyone.

“Excellent special meal. Highly recommend. Everything was delicious,” wrote Hilary Jasper Davidson in a recent Facebook review

For more information, click here or call the main restaurant line at (203) 661-4600.

Washington Prime: Norwalk’s Washington Prime is featuring a select holiday menu that certainly lives up to the restaurant’s name. Located at 141 Washington Street in South Norwalk, diners can pay $75 to get their choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

“Wonderful staff, great food and ambiance- the trifecta,” wrote Judi Sinn in a Dec. 2 Facebook review.

To learn more, click here or call the main restaurant line at (203) 857-1314.

Cafe on the Green: Located at 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury, Cafe on the Green is having a special Christmas Eve event for diners to truly indulge. For $65 per person, guests can enjoy a four-course meal. Start with a penne ala vodka or shrimp salad and pair it with a gourmet mixed salad. Then, choose from top-tier entrees and desserts, coffee, and tea.

“This place is absolutely beautiful! The food was amazing and the service was polite, friendly and absolutely outstanding!” Wrote Richard Gamblin in a Facebook review.

To learn more, call the main restaurant line at (203) 791-0369 or visit the website.

Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s: Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s, located at 2748 Boston Post Road in Darien, diners can pay one price ($60) to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert. From surf n’ turf to king crab, tiramisu and more, these reservations are sure to fill up fast.

“Classic environment and great kitchen, personalized and fantastic service,” wrote Per Esben Lerdrup Olsen in a Nov. 11 Facebook review.

For more information, click here or call the restaurant’s main line at (203) 325-9979.

Elm: Elm restaurant in New Canaan, located fittingly at 73 Elm Street, offers nothing but high class. Pay $95 per person to reserve a seat at Christmas Eve dinner and enjoy an appetizer, main course and dessert. Options include tuna tartare, roasted duck breast and bourbon cheesecake with huckleberry compote.

“Absolutely perfect from cocktail to dessert. Service on point,” wrote Anthony J. Castorina in a Dec. 14 Facebook review.

For more information, visit the website or call the main line at (203) 920-4994.

Basso Cafe: New Canaan’s Basso Cafe restaurant and wine bar will be open for Christmas Eve dinner starting at 5 p.m.

Located at 124 New Canaan Ave., Basso Cafe has weekly wine specials as well as savory entrees like Tuscan grilled chicken and veal Osso Buco.

“One of the best meals I’ve had in decades. Excellent service, warm and friendly yet sophisticated atmosphere,” said Karen Ryan’s Sept. 8 Facebook review.

For more information, visit the restaurant’s website or call the main line at (203) 354-6566.

Tarry Lodge: Westport’s Tarry Lodge, located at 3 Charles Street, has an expansive menu filled with authentic Italian cuisine, most notably, its pizza.

“Great pizza and pastas. Attentive staff took care of our large group,” said Matthew Chavez in a Dec. 16 Facebook review.

For more information, visit the website or call the main line at (203) 571-1038.

Homestead Inn: Featuring an expansive menu for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Homestead Inn (Located at 420 Field Point Road in Greenwich) will satisfy even the most refined tastes. For $87 each, guests take select an appetizer, main course and dessert. Mostly available are French contemporary options like duck foie gras and lobster ravioli as well as delightful desserts like apple strudel and chocolate souffle cake.

“Wonderful locale to embrace the holiday spirit with attentive and friendly staff. Exemplary old-world elegance,” wrote Drew Peterson in a Dec. 12 Facebook review.

For more information, visit the website or call the main line at (203) 869-7500.

Long Ridge Tavern: Long Ridge Tavern, located at 2635 Long Ridge Road in Stamford, is open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. From appetizers like mouth-watering lobster bisque to entrees like NY strip steaks, guests are sure to get their festive fill.

“Cosy atmosphere, tasty food,” wrote Gabriela Czaja in a Nov. 11 Facebook review.

For more information, click here or call the main line at (203) 329-7818.

Match: Last but certainly not least, Match restaurant boasts a dinner and wine menu that are truly exquisite. From baked clams to wood oven pizzettes, Match will give your taste buds something brand new. Located at 98 Washington Street in South Norwalk, Match is open for visitors this holiday season.

“One of my all-time favorite dining spots in CT. Food is always outstanding and the atmosphere and style is a true dining experience,” wrote Laura Holko in a Nov. 30 Facebook review.

For more information, visit Match’s website or call the main line at (203) 852-1088.

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