Most Festive Christmas Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)
21 Los Angeles County restaurants that go all in for Christmas, from carolers and prime rib to garland-heavy steakhouses, decorated hotel dining rooms and a private winter chalet.
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These are the Los Angeles restaurants that decorate for Christmas, and the ones worth booking because of it. A Scottish dining room with carolers, a steakhouse wrapped in lights, a Mexican restaurant layered with tinsel: in each of them, the room is a big part of why you go.
The list covers Los Angeles County, from Atwater Village and the Valley to Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach and Hermosa Beach. Some restaurants transform their own dining rooms. Others pair dinner with a decorated hotel, keep their lights up all year or run a seasonal pop-up, and the guide is grouped that way so you know which kind of evening you're booking.
Decorations go up at different points in November and December. Where 2026 dates are confirmed, they're in the entry. For the long-running traditions, call before an early-season visit to make sure the full display is up, and check Christmas Day separately: a restaurant can be wonderful all December and still closed on the 25th.
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LA Christmas Restaurants at a Glance
| Restaurant | Area | When it's decorated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tam O'Shanter | Atwater Village | Carolers Dec 1–30 | The classic Christmas dinner |
| El Coyote | Beverly Grove | Lights year-round; trees not yet announced | A casual dinner with friends |
| Casa Vega | Sherman Oaks | Not yet announced | A lively Valley night out |
| The Smoke House | Burbank | Not yet announced | An old Hollywood family dinner |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib | Beverly Hills | Carolers Dec 1–24 | A dressier prime-rib tradition |
| Il Pastaio | Beverly Hills | Not yet announced | A festive Italian meal |
| The Galley | Santa Monica | Year-round | A relaxed Westside dinner |
| Parkway Grill | Pasadena | Not yet announced | A polished Pasadena dinner |
| The Derby | Arcadia | Not yet announced | A family steakhouse celebration |
| Clearman's North Woods Inn | San Gabriel, Covina, La Mirada | Snowy roofs year-round; holiday decor not yet announced | A playful family dinner |
| Dal Rae | Pico Rivera | Not yet announced | The big steakhouse spectacle |
| Polo Lounge | Beverly Hills | From Nov 30 | A glamorous splurge |
| THE Blvd | Beverly Hills | Not yet announced | Dinner plus a holiday walk |
| The Belvedere | Beverly Hills | Not yet announced | An elegant Christmas Eve or Day |
| Culina | Near Beverly Hills | Not yet announced | Dinner and a holiday movie |
| The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air | Bel-Air | Not yet announced | A quiet, romantic celebration |
| FIG | Santa Monica | All December | A coastal meal with kids |
| Après LA Winter Chalets | Century City | Nov 27–Dec 28 | A private dinner for 4–8 |
| The Raymond 1886 | Pasadena | Dec 24 only | A quieter Christmas Eve |
| Miracle at The Ordinarie | Long Beach | Up now (opened Nov 6) | Maximum decor with a real meal |
| Miracle at Molloy's | Hermosa Beach | Late November (dates pending) | A South Bay pub dinner with friends |
Restaurants That Deck Their Own Halls
These are the dining rooms that transform themselves for December, from Tam O'Shanter's carolers to Dal Rae's wall-to-wall lights. If old LA rooms are your thing, our Best Old-School Hollywood Restaurants in Los Angeles guide covers several of these year-round.
Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
Tam O'Shanter's dark-timbered Scottish dining rooms take on trees and garlands for the season, and carolers work the rooms through December, bringing the celebration to your table instead of leaving it at the door. It's the one reservation that makes Christmas in LA feel official, with prime rib and Yorkshire pudding at the center of an unhurried dinner. Bring visiting family here when the singing matters. For a whole evening built around A Christmas Carol, the Dickens performances are ticketed separately. Details: Carolers December 1–30, starting 30 minutes into dinner service, with all-day caroling on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day. Reservations required. Dickens performances: November 21–22 at 12:30 p.m. and November 23–24 at 6:30 p.m.; $159 for adults, $69 for children 12 and under, communal seating.
El Coyote
7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
El Coyote keeps its lights up all year, then adds Christmas trees and extra trimmings for the season, which is plenty for a room that already runs on color and noise. It's a festive night out that doesn't ask anyone to dress up. Order the combination plates, add a margarita and let the conversation run. This is the easy answer for a catch-up with friends or a relaxed family dinner. Details: Reserve through the restaurant or call 323-939-2255.
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
Casa Vega goes big: greenery, tinsel and ornaments layered over a dim, booth-lined room that already feels like a party. Few places in the Valley commit to Christmas this completely, and it still feels like the restaurant regulars keep coming back to. Enchiladas, guacamole and combination plates keep a group dinner easy, and there are vegetarian options on the menu. Put it near the top of the list for a Valley night out with friends. Details: Reserve through OpenTable.
The Smoke House
4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
Christmas trees, garlands, poinsettias and lights fill The Smoke House's red-booth steakhouse rooms, giving dinner a sense of occasion without turning it into a themed event. It has the feel of a place that quietly becomes a family habit. Start with the garlic cheese bread and go from there. Relatives who like a traditional restaurant will be happy here, and so will friends who want a big meal in a room with plenty to look at. Details: Reserve through OpenTable.
Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
Lawry's dresses its dining room for the season and brings in carolers through Christmas Eve, which gives a prime-rib dinner a little ceremony. It suits a family celebration where everyone has agreed to make an evening of it, or parents visiting LA who want a traditional meal with attentive service. Families can also book Lunch with Santa on December 19, a separate event with a limited à la carte menu. Santa isn't part of every December meal, so reserve it on its own. Details: Carolers December 1–24. Closed Christmas Day. Business casual; reservations need a credit card. Lunch with Santa seatings at 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m., with $25 admission per person and lunch charged separately.
Il Pastaio
400 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Wreaths, garlands and white lights soften Il Pastaio's busy Canon Drive room into something closer to a neighborhood celebration. The appeal is the room and the company, so an ordinary December dinner is occasion enough. House-made pasta and risotto make a welcome break from steakhouse season. Pair it with an afternoon around Beverly Hills. Details: Reserve through the restaurant or call 310-205-5444. Check holiday service if you're booking December 24 or 25.
The Galley
2442 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
The Galley's holiday lights stay up all year, so this old-fashioned nautical room on Main Street is twinkling whenever you walk in. Candlelit booths and a straightforward steak-and-seafood menu make it the low-fuss Westside option. The menu runs from clam chowder to chicken Parmesan. Bring a date or a small group. Details: Book through Resy or call 310-452-1934. Confirm Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service separately.
Parkway Grill
510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
Parkway Grill's longstanding seasonal decorations give its established Arroyo Parkway dining room a Christmas mood without pulling focus from dinner. It's the grown-up, relaxed way to celebrate in Pasadena. The wood-fired kitchen's house signatures, like whole ginger-fried catfish and lobster crêpes, give you reasons to book beyond the decorations. Good for parents or visiting friends. Details: Book through the restaurant's reservation page; parties of eight or more should call 626-795-1001.
The Derby
233 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Holiday lights and decorations run through The Derby's dining rooms, layered over the horse-racing memorabilia that gives the place its Arcadia character. It's a natural fit for a multigenerational family dinner where everyone wants a substantial meal and time to linger. Steaks, prime rib and seafood keep the menu familiar. Details: Book through OpenTable. Confirm Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service if those are your dates.
Clearman's North Woods Inn – San Gabriel
7247 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91775, USA
North Woods Inn's cabins wear faux-snow roofs year-round, and Christmas decorations go up on top of that each season. It's playful, comfortable and an easy family pick. Come hungry for steaks, seafood, cheese bread and big sides. All three locations share the concept, so go to whichever is closest. Details: San Gabriel, 7247 Rosemead Boulevard; Covina, 540 N. Azusa Avenue; La Mirada, 14305 Firestone Boulevard. Reserve or call the specific location through the Clearman's website. Closed Christmas Day.
Dal Rae
9023 Washington Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660, USA
Dal Rae layers overhead lights, Christmas trees and illuminated garlands through its dining rooms, turning an already celebratory steakhouse into one of the most exuberant Christmas rooms in the county. It's worth the drive to Pico Rivera. Make it a proper occasion: pepper steak, a tableside Caesar and a tableside dessert to finish. Bring parents or a group that wants the decorations to be a big part of the night. Details: Reserve well ahead through the restaurant. Upscale dress code; valet parking only.
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Hotel Holiday Dining
Here the decorations belong to the hotel, and the holiday meal is the reason to book. Reserve the specific room or experience you want, because a regular table doesn't include the tea or the movie.
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
The Beverly Hills Hotel unveils its decorations on November 30, with a poinsettia-lined entrance, garlands and nutcrackers setting the scene before you reach the Polo Lounge. It's the glamorous splurge on this list, and the arrival is half of it. During dinner service December 12–23, the kitchen rotates holiday versions of its signature soufflé, a good excuse to linger over dessert. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have their own set menus. Details: Christmas Eve and Day menus are $280 per adult and $130 for children 12 and under. Book the specific service through SevenRooms.
THE Blvd
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
The Beverly Wilshire dresses in jewel-colored decorations for the season, and Rodeo Drive's lights are right outside the door. THE Blvd makes sense when dinner is one part of a bigger Beverly Hills evening. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus are three courses, with dishes like beef Wellington and butter-poached lobster and live music during service. For something more theatrical, CUT Lounge's Winter Lodge dinner on Christmas Eve is a separate booking at the same hotel. Details: Christmas Eve 5–9:30 p.m.; Christmas Day noon–9 p.m. $195 per adult and $65 for children 6–12, prepaid.
The Belvedere
9882 S Santa Monica Blvd Ground Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
The Peninsula decks out its lobby and public rooms for the holidays, and The Belvedere's Christmas services are as much about the meal and the polish as the decorations. It's the quieter, dressier option for a family occasion. Christmas Eve is a dinner and Christmas Day is a brunch, and the hotel's plant-based menu makes it easier for a group with different preferences. Leave time to wander the hotel before or after. Details: $210 per person for either day, booked as the specific Christmas Eve or Christmas Day experience on OpenTable, or call 310-975-2736.
Culina
300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
Culina's holiday draw starts in the Four Seasons lobby, where Jeff Leatham's holiday installation sets the tone before a modern Italian dinner. The decorations are a hotel experience; the restaurant is where the meal happens. On six December nights, Dinner & A Movie pairs a prix-fixe dinner with a seasonal film in the hotel's private screening room. It's an easy plan for a date or a family night if your Christmas includes a favorite movie. Details: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. $95 per adult and $75 per child. Book the package specifically and confirm the film and service time.
The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air
701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
Twinkling trees in the gardens set the mood as you arrive at Hotel Bel-Air, and the most traditional Christmas scene, a tall tree beside the fireplace, is in The Living Room. Dinner in The Restaurant is the center of a calm, romantic evening. Carolers perform during set hours of the Christmas services. For an afternoon by the tree, book festive tea in The Living Room instead. Details: Christmas Eve and Day meals are $275 per adult and $95 for children 12 and under. December tea is Friday–Sunday at 3 p.m., from $140. Book the right room and experience through SevenRooms.
FIG
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
The Fairmont Miramar fills its lobby with decorated trees, hanging snowflakes and a life-size gingerbread house all December, so kids and visiting relatives have something to explore before or after dinner. FIG itself serves seasonal California cooking with Christmas specials added to the menu. Details: Christmas Eve dinner 5–9 p.m. Christmas Day brunch 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and dinner 5–9 p.m. Reserve the specific service.
Seasonal Experiences and Pop-Ups
A private chalet, a one-night Christmas Eve and two Miracle takeovers with real kitchens. Dates and booking rules are set by each venue, so check the one you plan to visit. For more holiday pop-ups, see our guide to the best Christmas bars in Los Angeles.
Après LA Winter Chalets
2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
The Fairmont Century Plaza sets up private chalets on The Bar Patio, covered, heated and lit with candles and seasonal lights, so your group gets its own small Christmas room. Nothing else on this list gives a small party that much privacy. The three-course dinner works best for four to eight people: a friends' celebration, a family gathering or a small team dinner. Details: November 27–December 28, dinner 5–9 p.m. Check dates on OpenTable and select the chalet experience. No children's menu. It's outdoors, so dress warmly even with the heaters.
The Raymond 1886
1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
For Christmas Eve, The Raymond's historic cottage is strung with twinkling lights and carolers come through, a smaller-scale celebration with plenty of character. It's a one-night event, so book it for December 24 specifically. The holiday menu includes Wagyu filet, Chilean sea bass and truffle mushroom tagliatelle. Details: December 24, seatings 2–8 p.m. $135 per adult and $50 for children 10 and under, before tax and service charge. Review the cancellation terms before you book.
Miracle at The Ordinarie
210 The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
The Ordinarie's Miracle takeover packs the downtown Long Beach tavern with Christmas in every direction, and unlike most holiday pop-ups, the kitchen makes it a full meal. The 2026 menu includes a turkey-and-ham dinner, spinach-and-cheese ravioli, burgers and a children's menu. Daytime is the easiest plan. Kids are welcome until 9 p.m., though it's still a cocktail pop-up with some cheeky imagery. Details: Open since November 6. Reservations 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; walk-in only after 4 p.m. Groups seated together max out at six. Closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Miracle at Molloy's
50 Pier Ave A, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA
During Miracle, Patrick Molloy's fills with floor-to-ceiling decorations and holiday music a block from the sand on Pier Avenue. Its Irish pub kitchen gives the night a more substantial center than a round of novelty cocktails. Go for fish and chips or bangers and mash with friends. If Hermosa is already in your plans, there's no need to drive north for a festive dinner. Details: Book through Resy from the Miracle page, and check the run dates and age policy before you go.
Plan a Better Christmas Dinner
Book the room or experience you actually want. A restaurant table, a Santa lunch, a private chalet and a dinner-and-movie package are all different bookings. At Hotel Bel-Air, the tree and fireplace are in The Living Room, while the Christmas meals are in The Restaurant. Advertised holiday prices usually don't include tax, service charges or drinks, so check the total in the booking flow.
Use December dates carefully. Tam O'Shanter and Lawry's have published 2026 caroling calendars, so they're the safest bets when music matters. For long-running decorations, call before an early-November or early-January visit; a holiday menu can start before the whole room is decorated.
Keep the evening in one part of town. A Beverly Hills dinner and a walk past the Rodeo Drive lights go together (see our LA holiday lights guide), as do a Pasadena meal and plans nearby, or a Long Beach pop-up as its own coastal outing. Use the map to pick a cluster and leave time to arrive comfortably for a set seating.
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