Southeastern South Carolina-With the big day looming in two weeks, regional restaurants are launching their holiday menus for customers to start planning.
Below is a list of local restaurants that are ready to provide you with the most delicious meals, you will be serving delicious dishes on December 24th and some on December 25th. Not all restaurants provide dine-in meals and require reservations, and many restaurants have deadlines for pick-up. Others require reservations.
Whichever way you choose, be sure to make your decision early and wisely and call ahead to ensure availability. happy Holidays!
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8207 Market St., F • (910) 686-9343 • noma8207.com
Christmas morning will be a treat, thanks to the variety of biscuits, sausage sticks, ham and raspberry preserves provided by NOMA, as well as sticky bread and cinnamon rolls ($10-18).
The restaurant can also offer an appetizer menu for dinner, including dips (jalapeno corn, buffalo chicken, or shrimp and shrimp) and chicken pie bites. It also offers premium ribs, lasagna, kale, Boursin au gratin potatoes, lobster and truffle macaroni and cheese, as well as other goods (US$4.50 to US$130).
The meal can be ended with a variety of snacks: coconut, lime, pecan, or chocolate pie ($22-32).
Orders must be placed before Saturday, December 18, and picked up on Thursday, December 23-24, or Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
4 Marina St. • (910) 256-8500 • bluewaterdining.com
Bluewater will serve Christmas Eve dinner from 11 am to 9 pm. They will offer fresh grilled and festive specials, including Dijon mustard and herb grilled ribs, served with red wine demi, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and Roman cauliflower (38 USD).
There is also Alaskan King Crab ($42) and Pink Pepper and Scallion Black Bass ($38).
1132 New Pointe Blvd #5, Leland • 178 Porters Neck Rd. • bridgewaterwines.com
Both Leland and Porters Neck in Bridgewater are accepting orders for fully cooked take-out Christmas dinners. For $45 per person, each meal comes with an extra prawn cocktail and homemade salad, tender ribs with golden sauce and horseradish sauce, steamed broccoli, baked potatoes and various small pastries for dessert.
Can not meet the replacement and special requirements. All meals are individually packaged and can be used in a microwave oven. The pickup time is from noon to 3 pm on Christmas Eve.
Click here to place an order before midnight on Monday, December 20 or until sold out, whichever comes first.
5559 Dr. Oleander • (910) 798-2913 • caseysbuffet.com
Casey's Buffet will be open from 11 am to 3 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. The buffet price is US$16.99 for adults, US$15.99 for seniors (62 years old and above), and US$8.99 for children (4-12 years old).
The restaurant also offers food and beverage pick-up and drop-off service for USD 9.99 per person. People can choose from a wide variety of country cuisine, because each plate comes with two kinds of meat, two kinds of vegetables or side dishes, and bread. Meat includes turkey and seasonings, ham, stew, oxtail, beef stew, ribs, hamburger steak, grilled chicken, barbecue, etc. The sides range from baking to skewers to lima beans, radishes to kale, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, pumpkin casserole, cornbread sauce and more.
Adding vegetables or side dishes costs an extra $1, and desserts add 0.75 cents per order.
Casey's also offers an additional $20 meal delivery service, which includes a disposable aluminum tray for food delivery 20 minutes before any event. Casey's will provide disposable service products, tea (sweet or unsweetened), sauces, butter and condiments. The delivery service must be booked 48 hours in advance to ensure supply.
1423 S. Third St. • harpwilmington.com
The Harp is open from noon to 6 pm on Christmas Day and offers a buffet for $19.95 per person. Ham, turkey, roast beef and other traditional holiday foods will be on top.
For reservations, please call 910-763-1607.
7 Dr. Wayne • indochinewilmington.com
Indochine’s extensive curry, noodles, sushi, chef’s specialties and other menus will be available on Christmas Eve lunch time (11 am to 2 pm) and dinner (5 pm to 9 pm) on a first-come, first-served basis-reservations not accepted Accepted in popular Thai and Vietnamese restaurants.
The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day.
12 S Lake Park Avenue. • lakeparksteakhouse.com
The steakhouse in Carolina Beach will be open from 4:30 pm to 9 pm on Christmas Eve, and reservations are accepted. The menu includes a variety of steaks and seafood, with prices ranging from US$22 to US$50. Call 910-707-0996 to reserve a table.
1904 St Eastwood Road 109 • grandcruwb.com
Located at Lumina Station, Grand Cru is open on Christmas Eve and serves deli and cheese, salads, small plates and signature dishes.
1206 N. Lake Park Avenue. • (910) 458-7761 • mikescfood.com
Although it is closed on Christmas Day, Michael’s Seafood is open on Christmas Eve. They also accept orders from the catering menu with 24 hours notice.
The menu includes items such as "group soup" for 12-15 people, and comes with soup cakes ($60) or large salad bowls, suitable for small groups (10-15), medium groups (20-30) and large groups Group consumption (40-50), prices range from 35-200 US dollars.
Michael's also offers a variety of platters-cooked food, fruits and vegetables, salad lovers, hummus, wings, meatballs, etc.-in different sizes, different sizes ($60-300), and appetizers ( Packed with oysters, mini crab cakes), side dishes (tots, Brussels bacon, mushroom risotto), shellfish and individual meals (minimum for six people).
The price depends on the goods ordered and the quantity ordered. Their full menu can be found here.
Unit 1006, 1412 Point Avenue, Barclays • Norisushinc.com
Serving Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine, Nori will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Business hours are normal. Located at The Pointe at Barclays from 11 am to 11 pm, Nori will provide a full set of sushi, sashimi and rolls. Menu, as well as poke, noodles and curry.
703 S. Lumina Ave. • Oceanicrestaurant.com
Open on Christmas Eve, from 11 am to 7:30 pm, Oceanic accepts reservations: 910-256-5551.
Diners can choose between regular or seasonal menus, which include a huge shrimp cocktail ($17), pan-fried grouper ($38) and filet mignon ($41).
Oceanic is closed on Christmas Day.
4107 Dr. Oleander, St. H • (910) 769-5591 • panaceabrewingcompany.com
Panacea’s Christmas vegetarian menu serves 6 to 8 people, and comes with a pot of lasagna, salad — homemade spinach and fresh berries — and a garlic brioche ($42). Provides a gluten-free option, made from sweet potato pasta and served with GF rolls.
There are three flavors of lasagna: traditionally made with Impossible crumbles and almond ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and marzipan; mushroom and white sauce, made with almond ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and cauliflower cheese; And vegetables made with Alfredo sauce.
Panacea also offers a la carte dishes that can feed six people, including citrus glazed sweet potatoes, braised super vegetables, roasted garlic sweet potatoes, and macaroni and cheese (US$7-20).
There are also peanut butter cashew cheesecake, Dutch apple pie and brownie trays ($18-50).
All orders must be placed before 11:30 on December 20th. The pick-up time is from 11 am to 4 pm on December 24.
3520 S. College Rd. • (910) 350-3663 • pinevalleymarket.com
Matsutani Market serves turkey breast ($14) per pound, as well as traditional condiments, kale, macaroni and cheese, roasted root vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, pies made from scratch, bread and biscuits .
Prices vary here, depending on the quantity of your service.
All orders must be placed before December 17 and must be picked up on December 23.
301 N. Water St. • ruthschris-wilmington.com
Ruth's Chris at Hotel Ballast will be open from 11:30 am to 9 pm on Christmas Eve and will not be open on Christmas Day. A regular menu will be provided.
The steakhouse also offers a festive feast, including grilled beef tenderloin, selected salads, garlic puree and creamed spinach, and four chocolate cakes. It can feed four and costs $195.
Holiday packages are also available for $27.95 and include creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, baked potatoes, garlic green beans, sausage and herb filling, Caesar salad, and steakhouse salad.
The restaurant requires 48 hours notice before ordering.
102 S. 2nd St. • tarantellis.com
Tarantelli's will be open from 4pm to 8pm on Christmas Eve, and the last booking time is 7:30pm. It will offer a menu of Italian cuisine, including appetizers, homemade pasta, pizza and the chef’s signature dishes.
The restaurant will close at 10pm on December 24 and will remain closed until the 27th.
1022 N 4th St. •three10wilmington.com
The modern seafood restaurant in the Brooklyn Arts District will provide a special Christmas Eve dinner with a choice of duck or whole fish. It is served in a family style with creamy kale, yam and bread-for dine-in only.
The number is limited, please call 910-399-5428 to reserve a seat; a deposit is required. The special meal is provided for a family of four at a price of US$80. A limited regular menu will also be provided.
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