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At Sonora in Newark, forget the traditional Chrismas dinner and order a Cajun-inspired feast.
At Harry’s Savoy Grill in Brandywine Hundred, Christmas Eve is all about the beef. Filet Oscar is a top seller, says owner Xavier Teixido. “Our menu is all filets and prime rib and veal chops—and we gussy it up a bit.”
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington; 302-475-3000; harryshospitalitygroup.com
Le Cavalier at the Green Room in the Hotel du Pont will offer three courses for $75 per person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For an additional fee, add a seafood course (caviar!) and a raclette cheese course. Make reservations on Open Table.
42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, Delaware; 302-594-3154; lecavalierde.com
Big Fish Restaurant Group’s downstate Delaware eateries will have special hours
on Christmas Eve. However, the summer House Saloon in Rehoboth Beach will serve
dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. Upstate, the company’s restaurants should have regular operating hours on Christmas Eve.
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IF YOU WANT TO DINE AT HOME
Once again, Big Fish Market in Rehoboth Beach has a range of family meal options, including turkey and ham dinners, prime rib for up to 10 people and seafood selections, including two whole sides of grilled or roasted salmon. Add on party trays, rolls, extra sides and desserts. Order in advance.
20312 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; 302-227-3665, bigfishgrillmarket.com
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront also has an extensive takeout menu with similar selections. In addition, you can order
four-course Christmas Eve menus for six, holiday platters, desserts and bakery items.
720 Justison St., Wilmington, Delaware; 302-652-3474; bigfishriverfront.com
Le Cavalier’s Maison X Le Cav,
the restaurant’s carryout division, has assembled a “Christmas Experience” for two. Customers can select two appetizers from a list that includes mussels escabeche and coquilles Saint-Jacques. The entrée list features such dishes as duck tagine, game pie and beef Wellington. For dessert: Meyer lemon tart or Yule log. The cost is $155 for two.
42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, Delaware; 302-594-3154; lecavalierde.com
Lettie’s Kitchen in Hockessin has crafted a holiday catering menu and holiday
meal option. Last year, the Hockessin hot spot sold glazed ham with hash browns, pineapple casserole, green beans, coleslaw and slices of chocolate cake. It went over so well that owner Tom Alexander will likely do it again. Call to confirm.
1318 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware; 302-239-7816; lettieskitchen.com
Each holiday season, Janssen’s Market in Greenville pulls out all the stops with festive holiday menus. Past offerings have included turkey, ham, tenderloin, standing rib roast and seafood. Depending on availability, you might spot pheasant and turducken among the offerings. Purchase just the protein or get complete meals for up to 12 people.
3801 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware; 302-654-9941; janssensfinefoods.com
Melissa Ferraro, the owner of Sonora,
is a traditionalist at Thanksgiving, but come December, she shakes things up with family meals for four. The Cajun-themed menu ($75) includes shrimp and andouille gumbo, rice, chicken and crawfish meatballs with remoulade, fried green tomatoes and cornbread with honey butter. Ferraro also has a vegetarian menu with two pot pies and Caesar salads ($35) and a lamb prix fixe with plum sauce, fingerling potatoes and creamed spinach ($99). For an extra fee, add a charcuterie board, wild mushroom soup or dessert, including Guinness chocolate cake with Irish Cream frosting. Pick up on Christmas Eve.
3 Chesmar Plaza, Newark, Delaware; 302-525-6010; sonoranewark.com
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