Holiday Dining
Whether you're looking for a specific holiday treat, dine-in locations for Christmas or New Year's, or catering for your holiday event, there's a local Highland Park restaurant that has exactly what you need! Our new Holiday Dining Guide has all the details on where to eat, who's catering, and where you can find specialty holiday eats.
BellaRu Catering - Holiday Dining Menu
1480 Old Deerfield Rd. | 847.461.3995
No matter the size of your holiday get together, BellaRu Catering has a holiday catering menu that's guaranteed to please. Choose from a variety of salads, entrees, sides, and desserts - each equally delicious. And in case you want to really make your holiday stress-free, BellaRu Catering also offers a full-service option with included tent, table, chair, and chair rental plus on-site service and bartending staff.
Bright Bowls - Holiday Menu
777 Central Ave. | 847.5004.9019
Get your vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free holiday fix at Bright Bowls with their new holiday menu! Choose from the Let's Get Lit Smoothie, the Holly Jolly smoothie, the Nice Bowl, the Naughty Bowl, and of course Candy Cane Fluff Cups!
Curt’s Cafe - Egg Nog Latte
1766 Second St. | 847.748.8086
The December drink special at Curt’s Cafe is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit! Stop in and try the all new house-made egg nog, steamed or iced. You’ll obsess over this cozy, café twist on a festive favorite with its rich espresso, whipped cream topping, and nutmeg sprinkle! This student creation is a cause for seasonal celebration. Get it now before December 31.
Mil Colibris Bakery + Cafe - Holiday Menu
481 Roger Williams Ave. | 847.780.4961
A new holiday menu just dropped at Mil Colibris! Preorder holiday cakes, pies, or a cookie box to serve at your holiday gathering, gift to loved ones, or enjoy all to yourself!
Mil Colibris will be closed on 12/25 and 1/1, but will be open for regular hours the rest of the week.
Mizrahi Grill - Sufganiyot
300 Skokie Valley Rd. | 847.831.1400
Sufganiyot are a staple of every Hanukkah gathering. Find these delicious, sugary, filled donuts at Mizrahi Grill. Choose from classic raspberry filling or all new chocolate or caramel filling.
Once Upon A Bagel - Holiday Trays, Catering, & More
1888 First St. | 847.433.1411
Once Upon A Bagel has a variety of trays for your Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, or New Year’s get together! Choose from fruit, veggie, cheese, chopped liver, relish, meat, mini sandwich, sandwich & wrap, fish, salad, sweets, or cookie platters.
There’s more! Once Upon A Bagel will also cater your breakfasts, treat your staff or a hostess, or send a sweet treat to your child’s school! Here’s what’s on offer this holiday season: December Bagel & Cream Cheese of the Month (fruit cake bagel with egg nog cream cheese), mint chocolate chip coffee, Grinchmas green bagels, Rudolph’s red nose cherry bagel balls, latke trays (mini and full-size), and sufganiyot with raspberry, chocolate, or vanilla filling!
Ordo Restaurant - Christmas & New Year’s Eve Dining
1855 Deerfield Rd., Ste. F | 847.447.0508
Ordo Restaurant will be open Christmas week and New Year’s Eve. This is the perfect time to try Ordo’s fantastic weekly specials like shashlik on Mondays, traditional plov on Tuesdays, alfredo shrimp or chicken on Wednesdays, the chicken or beef Ordo wrap on Thursdays, and beef stroganoff Fridays. Each daily special also features a new cocktail to try!
Ruby of Siam - Christmas Day Dining
1849 Second St. | 847.433.9332
A delicious Christmas dinner at Ruby of Siam is a Highland Park tradition. Ruby of Siam will be open for dining, carry out, and third-party deliveries on December 25, 2024. Customers are encouraged to call ahead for reservations.
Rub of Siam also has a private event room upstairs that seats15-20 people comfortably. While this room is not available Christmas Day, it is a great option for private holiday gatherings this season. The room is free to rent, but Ruby of Siam does require a minimum of 24 hours notice to reserve the room. Please call 847-691-6271 for further details.
Tamales… A Mexican Joint - Holiday Fiesta Catering
493 Central Ave. | 847.433.4070
Celebrate the holidays with authentic Mexican flavors from Tamales. Tamales’ homemade tamales and Mexican cuisine are perfect for family get togethers, office parties, and gatherings with friends. To make your holiday event even better, Tamales will throw in a FREE DESSERT when you spend $500 on your catering order through January 15, 2025.
To have your restaurant featured, please email Marketing Coordinator, Diane Larson.