Between wrapping gifts, home decorating, mailing packages, baking cookies, and general holiday fa la la activities, there’s no time to waste. This year, treat yourself to a specially curated culinary experience on Christmas Day, created locally. Feast on delectable holiday meals in the comfort of your own home with to-go orders from these NoVA-area eateries.
Ambar Clarendon
Award-winning Ambar Clarendon offers a $79 Christmas grab-and-go menu for two. Enjoy a meal straight from the heart of the Balkans: fresh pita and cornbread, Urnebes spread, beef meatballs, Balkan pork ribs, Balkan salad, Brussels sprouts, and chocolate cake. Place your order by December 23. Pickup is available Christmas Eve. 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, $79, serves two
American Prime Co.
Delight in American Prime’s annual tradition of preparing prime ribs, leg of lamb, and hams for your Christmas table. Leave the preparation to them and order a smoked ham meal with sides for $150, smoked lamb meal for $199, and 8-pound signature prime rib with sides for $360. 1420 Spring Hill Rd., McLean
Cracker Barrel
Heat-and-serve feasts feed four to six or eight to 10 and include staples like oven-roasted turkey breasts or prime rib, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet yeast rolls, and classic pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Multiple area locations, prices vary
Fogo De Chao
This Brazilian restaurant offers a variety of holiday to-go packages at its Reston and Tysons Corner locations. Order churrasco combinations, fire roasted meats by the pound, a la carte Brazilian sides, and desserts. 11915 Democracy Dr., Reston; 1775 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 50, Tysons
Founding Farmers
Founding Farmers whips up indulgent holiday meals either in-restaurant or for takeout. Order online from the scratch-made menu and pick up your order at one of its multiple locations. The dishes are started in Founding Farmers’ kitchens and are ready to be finished in yours. Consider a selection of meals, from honey-glazed spiral baked ham and sweet potatoes with pecan fig butter to handcrafted fruit pies, cream pies, and cheesecakes. Brunch, snacks, and delicious treats are also available for order. Multiple area locations, $45 per person
L’Auberge Chez Francois
The Christmas Eve take-home meal from L’Auberge Chez Francois features a bottle of bubbly, lobster bisque, Chateaubriand with medley of wild mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, haricot verts, roasted potatoes, and a holiday yule log. Want more? Add sommelier wine pairings, a Valrhona chocolate tarte, or some decadent housemade chocolate truffles. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on December 20. 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls, $253, serves two
Lechonera DMV
Dig into this Puerto Rican restaurant’s “Noche Buena En Casa” Christmas dinner to-go. Lechonera DMV’s pork, steak, or ham are the focal point of the all-inclusive family meal, which also feature salads, sides, sauces, and desserts. 1325 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge, $150 for four, $280 for eight
NUE
NUE’s holiday take-home feast serves four people and features delicious options like its signature honey lacquered duck stuffed with savory sticky rice, cured duck egg, cherries, and a six-spice crust. Also enjoy bread, soup, salad, starters, entrées, and sides. The feast provides abundant provisions for a hungry holiday crowd and plenty of options for every palate and appetite. 944 W. Broad St., Falls Church, $249 for four
Sfoglina
Sfoglina offers Christmas takeout-box specials, to be picked up December 24. Each box accommodates two diners and includes warm rosemary bread, arugula and Parmesan salad, butternut squash agnolotti, veal Wellington, and Christmas cookies or a Yule log. 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, $175, serves two
Smokecraft Modern BBQ
Get a customizable holiday feast for pickup in Arlington. Order by noon on December 20 for pickup on December 23 or 24. Consider appetizers like smoked butternut squash soup, roasted beet and pecan salad, or a holiday salad, and entrées like smoked duck, leg of lamb, prime rib, ham, turkey, or brisket. There are plenty of savory sides and satisfying desserts, too. Meals are priced a la carte, with proteins starting at $75 for a smoked duck and to $250 for smoked prime rib. 1051 N. Highland St., Arlington
Wegmans
Order a garlic-studded rib roast, hand-carved turkey, signature ham dinner, or lemon dill salmon dinner for groups small or large. Be sure to include wine, desserts, and a charcuterie tray to round out the meal. The last day to order your holiday feast is December 22. Multiple area locations, prices vary
Whole Foods
Order a lavish Christmas feast with all the fixins from Whole Foods by December 22. Pickup is available between December 19 and 24. A wide variety of enticing entrées, appetizers, sides, and desserts are available. You can select from meal packages or order a la carte. Multiple locations, prices vary
Feature image courtesy L’Auberge Chez Francois
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