Find Restaurants Offering Christmas and New Year's Dining In & Near Albany, NY

Caffe Italia

Christmas Eve (Takeout), New Year's Eve (Dine-In)

Caffe Italia in Albany is offering a Christmas Eve takeout menu featuring a variety of Italian take-and-bake trays, available for pickup on December 24 from 1 PM to 3 PM with an order deadline of December 19. For New Year’s Eve, the restaurant hosts a celebration on December 31 from 7 PM to 12:30 AM, including dinner, dessert, a five-hour premium open bar, live entertainment, a photobooth, and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $275 per person and include tax and gratuity.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Christmas Eve (Dine-In & Takeout), New Year's Eve (Dine-In), New Year's Day (Dine-In)

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy will be open on Christmas Eve from 11:30 AM to 4 PM, closed on Christmas Day, and operating from 11:30 AM to 9 PM on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant is also offering Christmas Dinner packages featuring a brown sugar–glazed, house-cured ham served with smoked pineapple relish, plus sides like green bean mushroom casserole, whipped sweet potatoes, mini potato rolls, hot honey gold sauce, and a choice of homemade pie.

Packages serve 4–6 people and are available for pickup on December 23 and December 24 before 2 PM, while supplies last.

MORE Perreca’s

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

MORE Perreca's Italian Kitchen in Schenectady is offering Christmas Eve catering trays that are fully cooked and ready to reheat at home, making holiday meal prep simple and stress-free. Pre-ordered meals can be picked up on December 24 between 12 PM and 3 PM through their easy drive-thru setup located in the back parking lot. With a lineup of classic Italian dishes designed for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, these trays provide a convenient and flavorful way to celebrate with family and friends.

Tara Kitchen

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

Tara Kitchen in Guilderland is offering a special Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes takeout dinner, priced at $125 and serving two. The menu includes a generous assortment of seafood dishes—such as shrimp cocktail, chilled calamari salad, mussels and saffron bisque, linguine with garlic and clams, fish tagine, baked white fish, and roasted salmon—plus a bonus semolina pudding. Orders will be ready for pickup on December 24 at 5 PM at their Western Avenue location, making it an easy way to bring a festive meal home for the holiday.

Jack’s Oyster House

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

Jack’s Oyster House in Albany is featuring a Christmas Meal Package that brings a full holiday spread straight to your table. Guests can choose prime rib or oven-roasted turkey as the main dish, accompanied by honey glazed ham, salmon with lemon caper sauce, nine sides, three desserts, dinner rolls, and Texas toast, all designed to serve 8–10 people. Pickup is available on December 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their State Street location. See website for full menu!

Pearl’s Bagels & Bakery

Hanukkah (Takeout)

Pearl’s Bagels & Bakery in Albany is celebrating Hanukkah with a lineup of seasonal catering options and house-made specials, available to order in-store or online. Their Hanukkah menu features items like rugelach by the dozen, challah rolls, babka, mini cakes, coconut macaroons, and more, all crafted fresh for the holiday table. Orders require 72 hours’ notice and can be placed through pearlsalbany.com, with pickup at their Crestwood Plaza location. Available 12/14 - 12/21/2025.

Congregation Beth Emeth Albany

Chanukah (Dine-In)

Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany is hosting its annual Chanukah Dinner, a beloved tradition that follows their special Ruach Shabbat and Chanukah services featuring Yoel Sykes, the Adult Choir, Junior Choir, and Ruach Shabbat Band. Guests can look forward to a festive meal prepared by the Brotherhood Crew, complete with brisket, golden latkes, and classic holiday sides.

With more than 150 people already registered toward the 300-person capacity, advance registration is required to secure a spot for the dinner: https://cbealbany.shulcloud.com/form/chanukahdinner2025

Gershon’s Deli

Hanukkah (Takeout)

Gershon’s Deli is celebrating Hanukkah with a catering menu that highlights the kosher-style dishes and traditions they’ve been known for over 60 years. Their menu features three tiers, ranging from beloved classics to full holiday dinners and chef-crafted entrées with standout sides. Hanukkah catering orders are being accepted through December 12, and customers can call 518-393-0617 for assistance placing an order.

Colonie Golf & Country Club

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

Colonie Golf & Country Club is offering a full Holiday Party Take-Out Menu with hors d’oeuvres, specialty trays, sides, and desserts available December 1 through December 21. Orders require three days’ notice and a $150 minimum, making it easy to plan for gatherings of any size with festive dishes ready to reheat and serve. Guests can place their holiday orders by calling 518-765-4100.

The Healthy Cafe Catering Co

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

The Healthy Cafe Catering Co. in Albany is offering an at-home Holiday Catering Menu for 2025 with options like an Italian Dinner Package, à la carte entrées and sides, soups, signature sauces, and festive starters and desserts. Orders must be placed by Monday, December 22 at 4 PM, giving families plenty of time to plan their holiday meals. Customers can order online or reach the team by phone or email to arrange their holiday pickup.

Johnny's Schenectady

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

Johnny’s in Schenectady is taking Christmas Eve orders for their popular party platters, available in half pans that serve 8–10 guests and full pans that serve up to 20. Favorites like Johnny’s Fried Calamari and Chicken Milanese make an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any holiday table. Orders can be placed by calling 518-982-5657 or emailing omallozzi@mallozzis.com

The Edison Club

Christmas Eve (Takeout)

The Edison Club in Rexford is helping simplify the season with Christmas Dinner To-Go packages and a full selection of holiday party platters available for pickup. Guests can choose from entrées like cider-brined roast turkey or brown sugar glazed ham, along with sides, vegetables, and classic pies that serve 8–10. Party platters are available December 1–24 with 72-hour notice, and both members and non-members can place orders by calling 518-399-2393 ext. 302.