Get Your Holiday Feast On

Tis the Season! Holiday Dining Guide

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

The holidays aren't complete without a festive meal with loved ones. If you'd rather gather at a restaurant than cook at home (Hey, we get it! Hosting is a lot of work...), Seattle Southside has some fantastic options.

Below, see our recommendations for restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner and seasonal holiday menus. We will keep updating this list as more information becomes available. Reservations are strongly encouraged, so check out the options and plan ahead.

Happy feasting!

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar
13 Coins
Tuscany at Des Moines Creek
Holiday wreath and garland on fireplace in dining room at Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar inside Cedarbrook Hotel in SeaTac

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar

18525 36th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar is known for serving seasonally-inspired farm-to-table cuisine in a cozy lodge, perfect for holiday gatherings.

In 2025, it will host a gourmet Thanksgiving buffet overflowing with creative takes on classic dishes. Several live-action stations will enhance the experience, including fresh oyster shucking and prime rib and turkey breast carving. You can also choose from a massive charcuterie selection, five different salads, and a wide array of sides. To top it off, enjoy desserts, fall cocktail specials, and a curated wine list.

Know Before You Go:

  • View the menu and reserve a table.
  • Open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
  • The restaurant is inside SeaTac's Cedarbrook Lodge (one of Travel + Leisure's best resorts of 2024).
  • The Thanksgiving buffet is $125 per adult and $40 for kids. Seating times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

13 Coins

18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188

13 Coins, a cherished local institution with a refined, midcentury vibe, offers a special annual Thanksgiving meal. This classic turkey dinner is served with your choice of a mixed green harvest salad or butternut squash bisque, creamy mashed potatoes, vegetables almondine, fresh herb stuffing, orange cranberry sauce, and house-made gravy. Finish with a slice of apple or pumpkin pie. Drink pairings include a festive cranberry spritz and white and red wine.

The restaurant also hosts an annual Christmas menu on October 25 (details will be posted on the website closer to the event date).

Know before you go:

  • Learn more about Thanksgiving at 13 Coins.
  • Want to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home but don't want to cook? Order a delicious Herb Roasted Turkey Dinner to-go for four or eight people. Order in from 13 Coins SeaTac!
  • The SeaTac location offers complimentary parking (see the restaurant website for details).
  • 13 Coins is open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
A slice of pecan pie taken out of a whole pie

Tuscany at Des Moines Creek

21830 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Family-owned Tuscany at Des Moines Creek, known for hearty Italian dishes and American comfort food, hosts an annual Thanksgiving buffet overflowing with all the classics: turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, many kinds of salads, and a dessert table. The restaurant is also famous for its homemade pecan and pumpkin pies (among other varieties), and there's no better time to try one than during the holidays.

Know Before You Go:

  • Reservations are strongly encouraged for Thanksgiving. Call (206) 878-3855 or go to the restaurant to make a reservation for either the buffet or a group or individual order.
  • The Thanksgiving buffet is open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ($30-$35 per person, depending on age).

More Seattle Southside restaurants open on holidays:

Happy Holidays!

FAQs

Q: What are the best winter holiday activities in and around Seattle?

A: See festive holiday decor, shop for gifts, and get photos with Santa at Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, the largest shopping center in Washington. See the Wild Lanterns light display at Woodland Park Zoo. Visit the Bavarian-themed mountain village of Leavenworth. Ride the Polar Express Train with Santa on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. Go skiing or snowboarding at Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, or Crystal Mountain.

Q: What restaurants are open Christmas Eve in Seattle Southside?

A: It's always best to double-check and make a reservation, but last we checked, these restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve: Go to 13 Coins for hearty holiday classics, Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar for a farm-to-table feast, Grazie Ristorante for a traditional Italian meal, Din Tai Fung for handcrafted Chinese dumplings, or Bahama Breeze for Caribbean entrees and tropical cocktails.

Q: Where should we go for Christmas dinner near Seattle Airport?

A: The following restaurants in SeaTac are highly recommended for Christmas Dinner: 13 Coins, Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, and Spencer's for Steaks and Chops.

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