Holiday Meals in Flagstaff

Seeking ways to dine out after diving into winter festivities? Whether you’re planning a family-friendly outing or looking to delight your taste buds with new culinary creations, Flagstaff features a variety of dining spots that will be operating during Christmas 2024. Browse through our list of places to eat during this magical time of the year, featuring meet-and-greets with Santa, five-course meals, and more.

1. Collins Irish Pub & Grill 

2 N Leroux Street
This gastropub serves an assortment of comforting meals that will warm you up on a chilly day. Filled with billiard tables and televisions, this spot is the perfect casual dinner outing with the sports fans in your family. Collins Irish Pub and Grill features an array of craft brews, burgers, and fried chicken. Begin your lunch or dinner with an appetizer like the parmesan-topped tots, try a filling dish like the shepherd’s pie, and complete the meal with sugar-covered beignets.

2. Josephine’s Modern American Bistro

503 N Humphreys Street
With an annual Christmas Eve banquet, Josephine’s Modern American Bistro embraces winter festivities with holiday-themed eats. Visitors will relish savory and sweet dishes that appeal to a variety of tastes. Discover a home-away-from-home experience in a charming bungalow, sitting by the cozy fireplace. For Christmas 2024, Josephine’s will offer dishes such as an apricot-stuffed, pancetta-wrapped pork loin, French onion braised short rib and wok-charred organic Scottish salmon with cranberry-citrus sauce.

3. Silver Pine Restaurant & Bar at Little America

2515 E Butler Avenue
Located at the Little America Hotel, this spacious eatery cultivates a warm and inviting atmosphere for the holiday season. Make your way through chic and modern interiors, taking in a relaxed ambience. Must-try dishes include the pulled pork nachos, chicken picatta, and vegan lentil curry. Don’t miss attending Little America’s Breakfast with Santa event. The buffet is from 7-11 a.m. on select days in November and December. Bring your little ones to this Santa-centered event, enjoying a breakfast with unlimited waffles and omelets.

4. Swaddee Thai Cuisine

115 E Aspen Avenue
Experience authentic Thai food with fresh ingredients and heaping kicks of flavor. Swaddee Thai Cuisine specializes in creating scrumptious soups, satay, curries, and noodle dishes. Settle into chic and sleek surroundings with ambient lighting. Order a variety of culinary delights such as the deep fried Thai toast, tom yum soup, and sauteed bamboo shoots. 

5. Tinderbox Kitchen

34 S San Francisco Street
Filet mignon, potato gnocchi, and pineapple pork belly are just some of the culinary masterpieces at this upscale restaurant. Situated near downtown Flagstaff, Tinderbox Kitchen boasts a variety of decadent dishes with divine flavors. Offering a five-course tasting menu, visitors will enjoy an unforgettable experience on Christmas Day, exploring new ingredients and textures. This dining spot provides a perfect date night setting for the holidays with an intimate space. Start your culinary journey with the brie en croûte, which is served with a baguette, golden raisins, poached pears, and blackberries. Complete the dinner with a refreshing cocktail, relishing ingenious combinations of various ingredients.

6. Woodlands Restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff

1175 W Route 66
Make a reservation for a special feast at Woodlands Restaurant. Enter a stylish interior and grab a seat by the tall windows, taking in plenty of natural light during your holiday dinner. This Hilton-based restaurant serves a modern spin on classic American meals such as the New York strip steak and pan seared salmon. Along with American dishes, this dining place offers cuisines from around the world. Take in rich textures from the veggie stir fry, or indulge in the sizzling fajitas, which are bursting with flavor. With a variety of culinary choices, the Woodlands Restaurant is a foodie’s paradise for all palates.

Looking for more? Stop by Denny’s or IHOP for familiar meals on Christmas Day. For an indoor holiday dinner, look through our list of catering businesses in the Flagstaff area, ensuring a seamless preparation for a holiday party or large family dinner. Flagstaff also offers plenty of dining options during the winter season with restaurants that are open around the Christmas and New Year’s weekends.