Christmas Dinner 2023 Near Greenville, SC: These Restaurants Are Open!

Posted on | No Comments

Looking for restaurants open for Christmas in Greenville, SC? We have a list of places to eat that are open on Christmas Day! If a catered Christmas meal or dinner out in Greenville or Spartanburg this Christmas would make your holiday a little merrier, this is the list for you. Consider dining out or ordering in from a local restaurant for all of your fixings!

Our list has restaurants offering dine-in service, full take-out meals, and even restaurants where you can just grab a turkey, a ham, or a few sides to supplement your own home-cooked meal. There are lots of great restaurant options in Greenville to make some delicious Christmas dreams come true. Most of our local grocery stores are also offering Christmas items for pickup. 

Christmas restaurants open in Greenville, SC

Celebrate the holidays in Greenville! Find holiday events, restaurants, pies, and more in our Holiday Guide. 

Fill your table with amazing food for the holidays from local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more. We have desserts, sides, charcuterie, tamales, cookies, take-home kits and so much more!

Here’s all the amazing holiday food in Spartanburg & Greenville, SC.

Many restaurants are finalizing their menus and plans. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back soon. We’ll be updating this list with more restaurants and details as available.

Restaurants Open On Christmas Eve

We’re barreling toward a grand holiday and, frankly, many of us want to take a break. So, support a local business AND take the stress off of preparing a holiday meal!

Larkin’s

Christmas Eve Menu
32 East Broad Street, Greenville | 864.467.9777
Throughout the month of December, Larkin’s offers a take-home Holiday Essentials Kit. It serves 4-6 for Christmas. All kit pick-ups are at the Larkin’s Sawmill location (22 Graves Drive.)

Halls Chophouse

Christmas Eve | 11 AM – 2 PM
Holiday Reservations
550 S. Main Street Greenville | 864.335.4200
Halls Chophouse is open on Christmas Eve.

The Nose Dive

116 S Main Street, Greenville | 864.373.7300
Nose Dive Restaurant Christmas Reservations
This gastronomic-centered restaurant is open on Christmas Eve and will serve its regular menu along with special featured items. All menu items are also available for to-go orders. 

Soby’s

207 South Main Street, Greenville | 864.232.7007
Holiday Reservations
Soby’s will offer its regular menu and some featured items on Christmas Eve. The menu is also available for pick-up.

Soby's at Christmas
Soby’s at Christmas

Heirloom – A Midtown Eatery

2023 Holiday Hours Undecided as of Publication Date
805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg | 864.913.1212
Heirloom is open on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve for dine-in. They will have a special menu, and reservations are requested.

National Chain Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve in Greenville

California Dreaming

40 Beacon Drive, Greenville | 864.234.9000
California Dreaming – Greenville Online Holiday Reservations
California Dreaming will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 am – 6 pm, and will offer its regular menu. They also offer curbside pick-up.

Cracker Barrel

Christmas Eve (open until 2 pm)
There are several Cracker Barrel locations in the Upstate.
Cracker Barrel is open on Christmas Eve and is serving its regular menu. You can also order a meal online that serves 10 people or a meal that serves 4-6. Sides and pies are also available for pre-order. Their regular menu is also available for curbside pick-up and in-store pick-up. 

Restaurants Open On Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Roost

220 North Main Street, Greenville | 864.298.2424
Roost Restaurant Holiday Reservations
Serving a limited menu, Roost is open both Christmas day and Christmas Eve. Guests can also enjoy the Festival Of Trees in the Hyatt before or after their meal.

Christmas Brunch at Roost
Christmas Brunch at Roost in 2020

Up on the Roof

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
250 Riverplace, Greenville | 864.242.4000
Up On The Roof Restaurant Holiday Reservations
Up on the Roof will offer its regular menu with some featured items on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The menu is also available for pick-up and delivery. Reservations requested for dine-in.

Spoonbread Restaurant

120 South Main Street, Greenville | 864.421.9700 ext. 4100
Located at the historic Westin Poinsett hotel in the heart of downtown Greenville, Spoonbread is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for brunch. Reservations required.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
Ruth’s Chris’ dining room is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, during which their regular menu will be available for dine-in or pick-up. There are two Ruth’s Chris locations in Greenville: one downtown at the Embassy Suites Hotel and another at Congaree Road at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 
Reserve your table at Ruth’s Chris.

Where to Get a Catered Holiday Meal

The restaurants below offer catered meals or individual pieces of a meal like smoked turkey or delicious sides and desserts. Use them to supplement your home-cooked meal and make the meal preparations a little easier!

Fork and Plough

1629 E. North Street, Greenville | 864.609.4249
For 2023, they are offering Christmas pre-orders to be picked up on December 22nd or 23rd. Meats include Prime Rib and Ham. Sides included cornbread stuffing, collard greens, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, and more. Desserts to-go included apple pie, pecan pie, and chocolate pie. Don’t forget a bottle of wine! Place your orders online.

Bobby’s BBQ

1301 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn | 864.403.2379
Grab smoked turkey breast or brisket from Bobby’s BBQ for a delicious centerpiece to your holiday meal. Orders can be placed online or in person. Pickup is December 23rd from 11 am – 5 pm.

Bucky’s BBQ

Four Upstate locations | 864.329.0054
Order a fully cooked turkey or turkey breast and side dishes at any of the four Bucky’s BBQ locations.

Chef360

Chef360 is offering meals for 6 people.

Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs

2144 E Main Street , Duncan | 864.249.6078
While they are not open Christmas Day, they are offering meals that can be ordered and picked up by 6 pm on Christmas Eve.

jiroz

644 N. Main Street, Greenville | 864.373.9445
This Greek restaurant traditionally offers a take-and-bake menu that can be picked up on Christmas Eve.

Henry’s Smokehouse

Locations throughout the Upstate
Henry’s holiday menu includes smoked fried turkeys, smoked turkeys, and hams. Place your order EARLY and by December 20th.
Contact Henry’s Smokehouse for more info

My Gluten-Free Chef at Crack A Doodle Do Farm

They cater throughout the Upstate | 518-495-1336
Affordable, delicious, and gluten free if needed! They serve generous portions and amazing food. Be sure to get your holiday order in early. You can also order an entire Christmas meal you can reheat at home, but orders must be placed by December 1st.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

205 Cedar Lane, Greenville
The Swamp Rabbit Cafe sells local turkeys and ham every year, as well as delectable pies and sides. They almost always sell out so if you want something, order it quickly. Turkeys are not cooked.

Grits and Groceries

2440 Due West Highway, Belton | 864.296.3316 | Social media for Holiday menu updates
One of my family’s favorites is New Orleans-inspired Grits and Groceries. While they haven’t released 2023 Christmas meals as of publication, they are offering Thanksgiving meals for 4-6 people.

Wade’s

1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg | 864.582.3800
Wade’s offers holiday meals that you can cook at home. There are no preorders — items are first-come, first-serve.

The Beacon

255 John B. White, Sr. Boulevard, Spartanburg | 864.585.9387
The legendary Beacon is offering their usual Holiday Meal with your choice of turkey or ham, dressing, cranberry sauce, your choice of 2 sides, 30 rolls, 2 pies, and 2 gallons of tea. The meal will serve 18-20 people. You can also order items a la carte. Be sure to order at least 2 days in advance.

Smoke On the Water

2023 Holiday Meals have not been released at the time of publication
1 Augusta Street, Greenville | 864.232.9091
A downtown favorite that offers Southern comfort foods, Smoke on the Water traditionally offers a Holiday Dinner at Home.

Smoqued BBQ

2023 Holiday Meals have not been released at the time of publication
1150 Curtis Street, Simpsonville | 864.399.9857
You can pre-order your holiday meal from this Upstate BBQ joint through December 22nd.

Dray Bar & Grill

1800 Drayton Road, Spartanburg | 864.310.4177
Dray Bar & Grill in Spartanburg is offering a traditional Christmas feast you could take home and bake in 2022. Orders must be placed by noon on December 21st.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

130 South Church Street, Spartanburg | 864.586.2344
Blue Moon Specialty Foods is making scratch-made dishes for Christmas. Preorder deadline is December 17th, and pickup is December 22nd or 23rd.

Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs

2144 E Main Street , Duncan | 864.249.6078
While their 2023 holiday hours haven’t been released as of publication, Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs is offering a full holiday take-home menu.

About the Author
India Menon is a native New Orleanian married to a South Indian immigrant. They have lived in Greenville since 2011. A former educational researcher, she is now a stay-at-home parent to two children and helps organize a local Meetup group for stay-at-home moms. Fueled by coffee and good humor, she enjoys playing outdoors, cooking, eating, reading, and plenty of Pinterest fails.

Sign up for our email newsletter.

Comments are closed.