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Where to eat Christmas dinner other than your home

Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and those who do don’t always have the time or desire to cook a holiday meal. Here are 20 spots that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christmas decorations at Franck's Restaurant in Holladay on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

If you’re looking for a place to eat during the Christmas holiday this year in Utah, we have a list of places serving their regular cuisine or a special Christmas-themed menu. Some of them do require reservations and have specific time frames for order pick-up.

Arlo Restaurant • 271 N. Center St., Salt Lake City; 385-266-8845 or www.arlorestaurant.com • Arlo will have a pre-set menu with options for three or five courses. The restaurant in Salt Lake City’s Marmalade neighborhood will be open on Christmas Eve from 5:30-9 p.m.

Cucina Toscana • 282 S. 300 W., Salt Lake City 801-328-3463 or https://toscanaslc.com • Cucina Toscana will offer an Italian spin for its Christmas dinner menu. Selections are from the Chef’s Kitchen and include lasagna classica alla Bolognese or Pesce al forno con pricini e piselli. Reservations are open now.

Cuisine Unlimited • 4641 S. Cherry St., Salt Lake City; 801-268-2332 or http://www.cuisineunlimited.com • Cuisine Unlimited, the custom catering company, says it can suit any and all holiday tastes and needs — provided you place your order at least five days in advance of your event.

The Eating Establishment • 317 Main St., Park City; 435-649-8284 or www.theeatingestablishment.net • Their full regular menu will be available, alongside a Christmas dinner menu that is still being determined.

Franck’s • 6263 S. Holladay Blvd, Holladay; 801-274-6264 or francksfood.com • A four-course, pre-set meal will be served from 4-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, at $95 per adult and $45 for children.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar • 20 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City; 801-355-3704 or www.flemingssteakhouse.com • There will be a special Christmas menu available, as well as their regular holiday catering and fine dining menus.

Grub Steakhouse • 2093 Sidewinder Dr., Park City; 435-649-8060 or www.grubsteakparkcity.com • Grub Steakhouse will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, at their regular hours, 5-9 p.m. A special Christmas menu — with a choice of soup or salad, an entree, and a choice of side and dessert — is available for $45.75 per adult; the restaurant asks diners to make reservations.

Hearth and Hill • 1153 Center Dr., Park City; 435-200-8840 or hearth-hill.com • Hearth and Hill will have a Christmas Eve dinner for eight, available for curbside pick-up. The menu features beef tenderloin, roasted salmon, deviled eggs and more. There are add-on sides available for an additional cost. The dinner costs $350 and must be picked up on Dec. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Call ahead to reserve your order.

Hub and Spoke Diner • 1291 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City; 801-487-0698 or www.hubandspokediner.com • Hub and Spoke Diner will serve its regular menu on Christmas Eve, during its regular hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

La Caille • 9565 S. Wasatch Blvd., Sandy; 801-942-1751 or www.lacaille.com • From 3 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, La Caille will serve a five-course meal featuring a pomegranate salad, French pumpkin soup and a choice of several options for both an entree and dessert. The cost is $140 per adult, and $65 for children ages 5-12. Reservations are required, and there is a $25 cancelation fee.

Little America Hotel • 500 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-596-5700 or saltlake.littleamerica.com • Two restaurants within the hotel will be serving food on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

• The Coffee Shop will be serving breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. on both days, as well as a three-course holiday menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost of the holiday menu is $49 (plus tax) for adults and $20 (plus tax) for children 12 and under.

• Lucky H Bar & Grille will have a weekend breakfast buffet available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a three-course holiday menu available from 3-9 p.m. on both days, costing $49 (plus tax) for adults and $20 (plus tax) for children 12 and under.

No reservations will be accepted for either location and will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Log Haven • 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City; 801-272-8255 or www.log-haven.com • Open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, serving its regular menu alongside some Christmas specials. Reservations are required, and they are going fast.

No Name Saloon • 447 Main St., Park City; 435-649-6667 or www.nonamesaloon.com • No Name Saloon will offer its regular menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They are open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. No reservations, and all patrons must be 21 or older.

Oasis Cafe • 151 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City; 801-322-0404 or www.oasiscafeslc.com • There won’t be any special holiday menu items, but their regular menu will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Provisions • 3364 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City; 801-410-4046 or www.slcprovisions.com • Provisions will be open on Christmas Eve from 4 to 9 p.m. with a limited regular menu, featuring some Christmas-oriented specials.

Rodizio Grill • 600 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City; 801-220-0500 or www.rodiziogrill.com • On Christmas Eve, Rodizio Grill will offer an expanded holiday menu for $44.99 a person. They open at 11 a.m. and reservations are now open. The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill • 102 E. Winchester St., Salt Lake City; 801-293-9003 or https://www.macaronigrill.com • Open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the full menu of Italian food will be available for guests. Takeout and delivery are available as well, and reservations can be made online.

Tuscany • 2832 E. 6200 South, Holladay; 801-277-9919 or www.tuscanyslc.com • Tuscany’s three-course Christmas Eve menu features New England clam chowder, slow-roasted Niman Ranch prime rib, Nutella cheesecake and more. The menu is $90 for adults, $60 for children 12 and under. Open from 5 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Snowbird Ski Resort • 9385 S. Snowbird Center Dr., Salt Lake City; 801-933-2222 or https://www.snowbird.com/event/christmas-dinner • The Aerie at Snowbird will have a four-course holiday menu alongside their regular offerings. Reservations are required. Available Christmas Daym 5-9 p.m. Reservations at Steak Pit, Wildflower or SeventyOne are also available.

Vessel Kitchen • Locations in Salt Lake City, Park City, Sandy and Midvale or www.vesselkitchen.com • Vessel Kitchen has a number of holiday menu offerings available, including two different bundles — regular and large. They also have speciality holiday dishes available individually, as well as baked goods. The full menu is available here, but you must order before 9 p.m. on Dec. 21. Vessel Kitchen is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and closed on Christmas Day.