Restaurants serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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Many of our readers + social media followers have asked us where they can dine in or carry out on Christmas Eve/Day. Y’all already sick with the anticipation of slaving over family dinners? (We kid.)

Whether the Bumpus Hounds ate your turkey, your dad started a fire in the oven, the Grinch stole your last can of Who Hash, or you simply don’t cook, we’ve rounded up local places where you can grab some grub.

Looking for our complete 2019 holiday guide? Find it here.

Christmas Eve

Chinese American Classic Christmas Eve Dinner | 6-10 p.m. | Butcher & Bee, 1085 Morrison Dr. | Menu prices vary, make your reservation here | This Christmas Eve menu will consist of Chinese food classics. Regular menu will not be available.

Christmas Eve Dinner | 5-10 p.m. | Gabrielle at Hotel Bennett, 404 King St. | Menu prices vary, reservations required | A la carte menu by Executive Chef Michael Sichel.

General Tso’s Christmas Eve | 5-9 p.m. | Kwei Fei, 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | Menu prices vary. | Available for both dine-in and takeout.

Holiday Feast | 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. | The Watch at The Restoration Hotel | Menu prices vary | For Reservations, please call 843.518.5115 or book through Resy.com.

Traditional Holiday Pre-Fixe Menu | 12-9 p.m. | 5Church, 32 N. Market St. | $52 per guest; $25 for children 12 and under | Call 843-937-8666 for reservations or book via Opentable.com.

Ruths Chris Steakhouse | 4-10 p.m. | 55 S. Market St. | Menu prices vary

The Establishment | 5 p.m. | 28 Broad St. | Menu prices vary | Special menu for Christmas Eve. Reservations recommended.

Christmas Day

Christmas Buffet at 5Church | 3-9 p.m. | 5Church, 32 N. Market St. | $50 per guest; $20 for children 12 and under | Call 843-937-8666 for reservations or book via Opentable.com.

Christmas Dinner at Gabrielle | 5-10 p.m. | Gabrielle Charleston, 404 King St. | Book via Opentable.com.

Ruths Chris Steakhouse | 4-10 p.m. | 55 S. Market St. | Menu prices vary

Christmas Buffet at The Swamp Fox | 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. | $42++ adults; $15++ children 12 and under; free for children under 5 | The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar at The Francis Marion Hotel | “There will be a carving station, a variety of freshly made salads, all the traditional fixings as well as any dessert you desire.” Menu.

Dinner To-Go

Mercantile and Mash | Orders will be taken through Dec. 21. Menu here.

Holiday Package from Martin’s BBQ | Feeds 12-15 people. Must place order by Dec. 20. Menu here.
The Establishment | Order a complete holiday meal package featuring either a beef rib roast or spiral sliced ham with 5 sides and house made asiago cheese bread. Order now, pickup on December 24th.

Hamby Catering | Offering multiple holiday party menu packages. Details here.

Ted’s Butcherblock | Order by 5 p.m. Dec. 20, pick up on Dec. 23-24. Call 843-577-0094 to order. Menu here.

Note: As of 12/2, many restaurants have yet to announce their holiday specials + events. Please send holiday dining information and menus to hello@thechstoday.com and we will try to update this page accordingly.