FORKSful of festive Xmas flavors
Searching for some great eateries serving up a grand dinner this Christmas? While most local establishments will be closed December 24 and 25, there are a handful offering food service for those preferring to either dine out or take it to go.
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
- 507 2nd Street NW, East Grand Forks // 218-773-6516
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- Closing at 3 PM on Christmas Eve and opening at 4 PM on Christmas Day.
Buffalo Wild Wings
- 2717 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // 701-775-9464
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- Open Christmas Eve until 5 PM and closed Christmas Day.
Ely’s Ivy
- 22 South 3rd Street, Grand Forks, 701-757-0243
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- Take and heat holiday menu featuring Swedish meatballs + a variety of sides (appetizer platters and desserts extra); available for pick up on December 24 (10:30 AM to 1 PM); must pre-order.
Ground Round Grill & Bar
- 2800 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // 701-775-4646
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- Open Christmas Eve until 4 PM and closed Christmas Day.
Hugo’s Family Marketplace Deli
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- Take out ham dinner for 2-8 or prime rib dinner for 4; must reserve 48 hours ahead and pick up by 5 PM on December 24.
IHOP
- 3951 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // 701-775-7001
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- Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 AM to 4 PM (dependent upon staffing).
Panda Buffet
- 2451 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks // 701-780-8800
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- Open 11 AM to 9:30 PM on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Roadhouse Café
- 4720 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks // 701-772-1273
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- Open until 5 PM on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Sakura
- 3250 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks // 701-757-3888
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- Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
The above information was provided by restaurants who informed us of their holiday hours; however, additional businesses may also be open.
If you’d like more information on any of these great places to dine, along with other awesome eateries and drinkeries in our two cities, click on VisitGrandForks.com. We also invite you to follow Visit Grand Forks on Facebook and Instagram.
HOLIDAY DINING
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