Festive Christmas feasts await in Forks
Craving a dash of holiday cheer? If you’re searching for jolly eateries serving up a mouthwatering Christmas feast, you’re in for a treat! While most local favorites will be taking a yuletide breather on December 24 and 25, a merry few will keep the spirit alive — dishing out delicious dinners you can enjoy there or bundle up to take home.
The Blue Moose Bar & Grill
507 2nd Street NW, East Grand Forks // Website
Closing at 3 PM on Christmas Eve and opening at 4 PM on Christmas Day
Bernie’s
121 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Forks // Website
Take and heat holiday eats including Queenies (homemade croissant weenies), hotdishes, knoephla soup, ham buns, cookie salad and cookie tins; must pre-order at orders@bernieseastgrandforks.com for pick up by December 23.
Buffalo Wild Wings
2717 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve until 5 PM and closed Christmas Day
China Garden
2250 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Ely’s Ivy
22 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks // Website
Take and heat holiday menu featuring Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots and lingonberry cranberry sauce (appetizer platters and desserts extra); available for pick up on December 24 (10:30 AM to 1 PM); must pre-order at ElysIvy.com.
Ground Round Grill & Bar
2800 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve until 4 PM and closed Christmas Day
Hugo’s Family Marketplace Deli
Take out ham dinner (scalloped or au gratin potatoes, green bean casserole and Hawaiian rolls) for 2 to 8 people or prime rib dinner (twice baked potatoes, veggie blend, au jus, French rolls and cheesecake) for 6 people; must reserve 48 hours in advance and pick up by 12 PM on December 24.
IHOP
3951 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 AM to 4 PM
Kaizen
108 N 3rd St, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Even and Christmas Day from 11 AM to 9 PM
Panda Buffet
2451 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Roadhouse Café
4720 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks // Website
Open until 5 PM on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day
Sakura
3250 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Varsity Ice House
1405 DeMers Avenue, Grand Forks // Website
Open Christmas Eve until 5 PM and closed Christmas Day
The above information was provided by restaurants that informed us of their holiday hours; however, additional businesses may also be open. Please call ahead to ensure they have a table available for you.