Find Restaurants Offering Christmas and New Year's Dining In & Near Albany, NY
The holiday season can be hectic, but you can simplify things by letting someone else handle the cooking. Discover which restaurants will be open and/or offering Christmas and New Year's dining specials in & near Albany, NY.
Whether you're looking for a festive Christmas Eve dinner or convenient holiday catering packages, you'll find plenty of delicious options to make your celebrations stress-free for 2024-2025!
Note (12/9/2024): If you have any restaurant specials to share for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, or Hanukkah, please submit details to 'editor@albany.com'. We'd be happy to feature you!
2024-2025 Holiday Dining Specials in the Capital Region
Barnsider Restaurant
New Year's Day (Dine-In)
This year, the Barnsider Restaurant in Albany will be open on New Year's Day with special hours! Join them from 12:00pm-8:00pm; reservations are recommended.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
New Year's Eve (Dine-In)
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a special night in Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge at the Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel in Albany. Running from 9:00pm-1:00am, this four-hour event includes dinner stations, open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and dessert and late night stations.
There will also be live music by The New York Players and Skeeter Creek, along with DJ Jake Allen.
A very limited number of tickets are on sale now for $205 each.
Dukes Chophouse at Rivers Casino & Resort
Christmas Eve (Dine-In), Christmas Day (Dine-In), and New Year's Eve (Dine-In)
Celebrate the holiday season with Dukes Chophouse at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady. Enjoy specialty holiday menu items on Christmas Eve from 4pm-9pm and on Christmas Day from 3pm-9pm. The cost is just $85 per person.
On New Year's Eve, the restaurant will feature a three-course dinner and a special performance from David Gleason. The cost is $125 per person.
The full Dukes menu will be available on all three days too. Advanced reservations are required.
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The Lark Street Tavern
New Year's Eve (Dine-In)
Ring in the new year with The Lark Street Tavern in Albany! Their New Year's Eve Celebration begins at 9:00pm, and the $30 admission price includes a DJ, appetizers, and bottomless champagne.
Texas de Brazil
Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout), Christmas Day (Dine-In & Takeout), New Year's Eve (Dine-In & Takeout), New Year's Day (Dine-In & Takeout)
Make your reservation for dinner at Texas de Brazil in Albany. They will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Most locations open at 11:00am, serving the dinner menu all day long.
Takeout is also available for the holidays! Texas de Brazil is promoting a Beef Ribs Holiday Feast available for pickup and delivery from December 20 - January 1. It serves 12-16 people and options start at $260.
The Farmer's Feed Bunk
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
The Farmer's Feed Bunk of Schaghticoke is offering a to-go Christmas menu, with take-and-heat options for dinner, and a separate dessert menu with pies, cookie platters, cheesecakes, drip cakes, and trifles. Desserts can be ordered at any time, but for Christmas orders must be placed by December 18.
The take-and-heat dinner options include entrees like Ham With Fruit Glaze or Lasagna, with options for sides, extras, and charcuterie boards. Orders must be placed for dinners by December 18 as well, with pickup on December 23 between 5pm and 7pm, or December 24 between 9am and 10am.
Find the full menu and more details on their Facebook page.
MGA Food Service DBA Michele's Lemonade With Livin' The Dream Food Cart
Christmas (Takeout)
MGA Food Service DBA Michele's Lemonade of Albany is teaming up with Livin' the Dream Food Cart to offer a holiday catering menu with various options for pasta, entrees like Chicken Parm or Eggplant Parm, salads, side dishes, and desserts. Find the menu on Livin' the Dream Food Cart's Facebook page.
The Ritz On Union
Christmas & New Year's (Takeout)
The Ritz On Union in Schenectady has posted a holiday catering menu on their website with four different options, with a Family Special for 4, Prime Rib Au Jus, Classic, and Christmas Special. All packages are available through December 31.
Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar
Christmas (Takeout)
Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar in Schenectady posted a holiday catering menu with various types of rice, meats like stewed chicken and stew beef, and sides available for delivery or pickup. Find more details on their Facebook page.
The Healthy Cafe Catering Co.
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
The Healthy Cafe Catering has a full menu of dinner packages, Christmas breakfast items, a holiday charcuterie platter, a la carte entrees and sides, and desserts. Pickup or delivery is available Monday, December 23, between 12:30pm and 4:30pm, or on Tuesday, December 24, between 8am and 11am.
Find the flier/menu on their Facebook.
2Shea Catering
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
2Shea Catering in Albany is prepared to take the stress out of the holidays by offering a Holiday Takeout Menu. There are a variety of meal options to choose from, such as "The Italian Holiday," "The Meat and Potatoes," and "Holiday to Remember."
Orders are due by December 19, and must be picked up at Duo at the Dunes in Albany on Christmas Eve from 10am-12pm. Order online or call 518-456-4222 Ext. 3.
Cardona's Market
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
Cardona's Market is offering a holiday takeout menu with options that include pre-built packages, appetizers, salads, pasta, holiday classics, and more. The menu is available from December 18 - December 24 (cold pickup only on December 23-24). See full details on the Cardona's website.
Orders can be placed for their Albany, Latham, or Saratoga Springs locations.
Innovo Kitchen
Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout)
Innovo Kitchen in Latham will be open on Christmas Eve and offering holiday specials, including a mix of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
Or, get your Christmas Eve feast from Innovo Kitchen! Their delicious Christmas Packages feed 10-12 people and include a Beef Tenderloin Package, a Traditional Ham Dinner, and an Italian Dinner.
See Facebook page for details, and call to place your order! Orders can be picked up on December 24 from 10:00am-5:00pm.
The Century House
Christmas Eve (Takeout) and New Year's Eve (Dine-In)
Get Christmas Eve takeout from The Century House in Latham. They are offering a Prime Rib Meal ($450) that serves 8 guests. Your re-heatable meal will be ready to pick up on December 24. See full menu on their Facebook page.
For New Year's Eve, The Century House is accepting dinner reservations for a three-course dinner for $59 per person. Reservations can be made online at their website.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Troy)
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy is offering Christmas Dinner Packages featuring brown sugar glazed ham, green bean mushroom casserole, whipped sweet potatoes, mini potato rolls, a bottle of hot honey gold sauce, and a choice of homemade pie.
The meal serves 4-6 people and costs $140. Available until sold out, pickup is on December 23 and December 24 before 2:00pm.
Max410 at The Waters Edge
Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout) and New Year's Eve (Dine-In)
Max410 at The Waters Edge in Glenville will be open for dine-in service on Christmas Eve from 12:00pm-7:00pm.
You can also order a meal to-go from their Christmas Eve Catering Menu. The package deal costs $285 for 3-4 people, $460 for 5-7 people, and $610 for 8-10 people. They have a la carte options and single dinners available to choose from too. Christmas Eve orders must be placed by December 20. Pickup is on December 24 from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
The restaurant is hosting a delicious New Year's Eve meal as well. They will be serving a prix fixe menu for $95 per person and it includes a Korbel Champagne Toast. An Early Bird Special at 3:00pm costs $65 and also includes a champagne toast.
Milano Restaurant
Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout)
Celebrate the holidays at Milano Restaurant in Latham! The dining room will be open from 11:30am-3:00pm for lunch and 5:00pm-9:00pm for dinner.
Ready-to-heat dinners for two people and a la carte options are available for takeout. See the menu on their Facebook page, and then place your order by December 21 for pickup on December 24 from 2:00pm-6:00pm.
MORE Perreca's
Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout)
MORE Perecca's in Schenectady has a great option for the holidays. Their Christmas Eve Catering Trays come fully cooked and ready to re-heat at home. See Perreca's Bakery Facebook page for details and link to the catering menu, which includes options like lasagna bolognese, eggplant parm, Nonna's rice balls, 4 cheese baked ziti, and more.
Orders are available for easy drive-thru pickup on December 24 from 12pm-3pm.
The Nest 518
New Year's Eve (Dine-In) and New Year's Day (Dine-In)
Spend New Year's Eve at The Nest 518 in Schenectady. A pre fixe dinner will be available starting at 5:00pm.
On New Year's Day, brunch service will begin at 10:30am.
Tara Kitchen
Christmas Eve (Takeout)
All three of Tara Kitchen's locations will be offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes takeout special for Christmas Eve. The meal feeds two, costs $125 plus tax, and includes items like calamari salad, Josh's chowder, seared scallops over lentils, lobster mac and cheese, and more.
Order online for pickup on December 24 at the location of your choice.
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