If you are looking to make the most of a holiday travel experience this year, you have probably considered making your way to Traverse City. You will find that the holiday spirit is alive and well here in Michigan, and we welcome you to come stay in one of our vacation rentals. You will find plenty of reasons why the holidays are better in Traverse City, including the local food scene. Christmas dinner is always an important meal to share with your family. During your stay, you will have quite a few options to choose from for Christmas dinner in Traverse City including dining out, ordering takeout, or cooking a feast back at your vacation rental. Take a look at what these options can entail here in Traverse City this year:
Dining Out on Christmas
Traverse City is home to various different restaurants for you and the family to try out. Finding somewhere to eat on Christmas Day for dinner can be difficult, as most restaurants will be closed for the holiday. Many fine dining restaurants, however, will feature special hours on holidays and include multicourse meals.
One such location that does this for Christmas dinner in Traverse City is Artisan. This luxurious restaurant features a three-course meal where you will be able to indulge in many holiday dishes from your youth. The first round of the meal is always a starter; in years past it included options such as French Onion Soup, Italian Wedding Risotto, and more. Entrees include unbelievable selections such as duck confit, espresso rubbed New York strip, short ribs, and more. Of course, you have to end your meal with a sweet dessert, which usually includes cheesecake and other cake selections. Adults can make the most of their meal by adding on a suggest three glass wine pairing or champagne. Prior years have started at $75 per person, and this year’s reservations should be going up soon.
You can also find more than just fine dining open on Christmas Day. Additional options that have been open in years past on Christmas Day for dinner also include Pierson’s Grille & Spirits that offers New American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. You cannot go wrong with these Christmas dinner options here in Traverse City.
Order Takeout
Another great family tradition many have across the country is spending less time in the kitchen on Christmas Day and enjoying a takeout meal. You will find that even more restaurants here in Traverse City offer take out over dine-in services. The Hearth & Vine Café is one such location that has offered their 4-6 person holiday feast for $175. This option includes some delicious food such as mole sausage stuffing, Waldorf salad, cornbread, and Christmas opera cakes. The Little Fleet is a unique venue that hosts a variety of food trucks indoors and outdoors. Many of these food trucks will be open on Christmas Day for takeout food that lets everyone pick out what they want. Grab all of the goodies and enjoy your feast back at your vacation rental!
Prepare Your Own Christmas Feast at Your Vacation Rental
Sometimes it can be hard to let go of family traditions, and one of those traditions for you could be preparing a Christmas dinner in Traverse City for you and your family. Luckily, you will not have to let go of anything when you book a reservation at one of our vacation rentals here in Traverse City. When you arrive at your property of choice, you will find a full kitchen at your disposal. Most of our vacation homes offer an open floor plan, making sure everyone can lounge around together in a space combining the kitchen and living room. You and your family will find it easy to prepare your meal for Christmas. The kitchen comes supplied with an extended countertop space, easily allowing you to bring out all of your ingredients at once. Full-size appliances allow you to bake your entrée and prepare any sides at once. Check out the cabinets and drawers to find plenty of cutlery and utensils as well as everything you need to prepare your dishes. Practically all you will need are the ingredients themselves, which can easily be procured from local grocers and farmers markets. Once your meal is ready to go, you will find a dining room area perfect for everyone in the family.
A Fun Christmas Dinner in Traverse City
Finding a Christmas meal is just one of many ways to enjoy your holidays in Traverse City. Reserve one of our vacation rentals to keep yourself close to the many events and activities here in the area.
