Get Your Holiday Feast On
Tis the Season! Holiday Dining Guide
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 in 2024. Reservations are strongly encouraged, so check out the options and plan ahead. You also might want to bookmark this list, as it will be updated throughout the holiday season. Happy feasting!
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 2024, it will host a special Thanksgiving buffet overflowing with creative takes on classic dishes. Several live-action stations will enhance the experience, including fresh oyster shucking, prime rib and turkey breast carving, and crème brûlée torching. 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 (11/28), Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25), New Year's Eve (12/31).
- The restaurant is inside SeaTac's Cedarbrook Lodge (one of Travel + Leisure's best resorts of 2024).
- The Thanksgiving buffet is $130 per adult and $40 for kids. There will be four seating times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
13 Coins
18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188
13 Coins, a cherished local institution with a refined, midcentury vibe, offers a special Thanksgiving menu. Order classic dishes à la carte, such as herb-roasted turkey with creamy mashed potatoes, vegetable almondine, sweet potato with goat cheese caramel, fresh herb stuffing, orange cranberry sauce, and house-made gravy. And save room for dessert: a slice of apple or pumpkin pie. Wine pairing options include a Washington Sauvignon Blanc and California Pinot Noir. You can also order from the Streamlined All-Day Menu.
On December 25, enjoy a special Christmas menu featuring your choice of Beef Wellington—a classic dish with beef tenderloin wrapped in flaky pastry, served alongside garlic gouda mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a rich Pinot Noir sauce—or pistachio-crusted halibut, paired with creamy Brussels sprout risotto, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a drizzle of zesty lemon beurre blanc. For dessert, savor fresh beignets served with strawberries and a white chocolate bourbon dipping sauce.
Know before you go:
- View the menu and make reservations.
- 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 here to pick up from 13 Coins SeaTac.
- The SeaTac location offers complimentary parking (see the restaurant website for details).
- Holiday menus are available beginning at 11 a.m.
- 13 Coins is open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Claim Jumper
5901 S 180th St, Tukwila, WA 98188
Claim Jumper, known for its generous portions of American classics, offers holiday menus you can enjoy in the restaurant or take home. The restaurant is open on Thanksgiving, serving a three-course dinner with your choice of salad, main, and dessert. Choose from various types of meat, including turkey, ham, beef, and salmon. You can also order sides such as stuffing and roasted vegetables. And for dessert, dig into a whole pie or cake.
Want to host at home without cooking? Throughout the holiday season until New Year's Day, the restaurant is also offering a holiday platter to-go that serves six to eight people. Talk about easy!
Know Before You Go:
- Claim Jumper is open on Thanksgiving Day (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.), Christmas Eve (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.), and New Year's Eve (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.).
- On Christmas Day, the restaurant will be closed.
- Make a reservation and view the menu.
Rendition at Hotel Interurban
223 Andover Park E, Tukwila, WA 98188
Rendition, located in Hotel Interurban in Tukwila, offers Pacific Northwest-inspired American cuisine in a sophisticated, contemporary setting. It will be open on Thanksgiving, with special menu items such as brined turkey breast and brown-sugar-glazed spiral ham. In addition, enjoy classic sides, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, Beecher's mac n' cheese, and cranberry sauce. Finish your meal with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake or apple pie.
Know Before You Go:
- Rendition is open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas (4 p.m. - 9 p.m. for all) and New Year's Eve (4 p.m. - 12 a.m.).
- Urban Roast will be open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday for holiday shoppers.
- View the menu and make a reservation.
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, stuffing, potatoes and plenty more. 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. ($31 per adult, $28 for seniors, and $16 for youth).
More Seattle Southside restaurants open on holidays:
- Chontong Thai Cuisine (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve)
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve)
- Sharps RoastHouse in SeaTac (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Grazie Ristorante (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve)
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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