Dine out in Sonoma and Napa counties on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Hannukah this Dec. 24-26. We’ve collected some favorite spots, including preholiday events like the Fourth Annual Latke Throwdown at Bardessono in Yountville, the Tinsel Takeover with holiday-themed cocktails at Santa Rosa’s Iron & Vine and holiday teas at Hotel Healdsburg.
We’ll continue to add to the list as new menus are released for 2024 holidays. Send suggestions to heather.irwin@pressdemocrat.com.
Santa Rosa
Lazeaway Club at Flamingo Resort: Christmas Eve prix fixe dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. includes a selection of wild mushroom soup, smoked Yukon potato with trout roe, steamed Dungeness crab appetizer, Mt. Lassen Trout with cauliflower escabeche, togarishi-rubbed steak with potato pave, and chocolate ganache tart with sour cherry glaze. $110 per person, prepaid. Tickets at OpenTable. The Lazeaway Club also hosts Sippin’ Santa, a tiki-inspired cocktail pop-up, through Jan. 6. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-510-4533, lazeawayclub.com
Iron & Vine: Through Dec. 30, the Bennett Valley Golf Club restaurant will be transformed from floor to ceiling with Christmas decor for their Tinsel Takeover with holiday-themed cocktails, including the Mistletoe Martini and Elfin’ Eggnog. Reservations suggested but not required. 3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-528-3673, bennettvalleygolf.com/tinsel-takeover
John Ash & Co.: Christmas Eve dinner is a four-course prix fixe affair for $145 per person. Prepaid reservations required. Christmas Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is $135 per person. Reserve on OpenTable. 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-7687, vintnersresort.com
Petaluma
Stockhome: Celebrate the Swedish tradition of Julbord Dec. 8, 15 and 22 with Nordic favorites from pickled herring, gravlax and Christmas ham to Swedish meatballs, ginger-glazed spareribs and the much-loved Jansson’s Temptation (a creamy potato casserole). Tickets are $90, with prepaid reservations. 220 Western Ave., Petaluma, 707-981-8511, stockhomepetaluma.com
Della Fattoria: The annual Tamale Pie Night happens Sunday, Dec. 22, featuring classic tamale pie with cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream. Also on the menu is green Jell-O salad, warm dinner rolls and lemon bars. Tickets are $50 per person. The restaurant/bakery will also have special desserts (bûche de Noël, Panettone, cranberry cheesecake) available for preorder and pickup. 143 Petaluma Blvd N., Petaluma, 707-763-0161, dellafattoria.com
Miracle at Brewster’s: The annual Santa-themed pop-up party returns to Petaluma this year with all the wonder of Christmas morning. Tacky holiday decor strung from stem to stern is part of the fun, especially with boozy eggnog or hot buttered rum upping your cheer. 229 Water St., Petaluma, 707-981-8330, brewstersbeergarden.com
Guerneville
Dawn Ranch: Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich will create a four-course prix fixe holiday dinner Dec. 24. Dinner is $150 per person plus 20% service charge and 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee. By reservation only, contact dining@dawnranch.com. 16467 Highway 116, Guerneville, 707-869-0656, dawnranch.com
Sonoma
Layla at MacArthur Place: Gather for Christmas at Layla restaurant for a three-course prix fixe dinner. Selections include butternut squash soup, Dungeness crab cake, roasted Liberty duck, delicata squash polenta, braised beef short rib and a brown butter pear trifle. $120 per person, additional wine pairing available for $55. Prepaid reservations required. 29 E MacArthur St., Sonoma, 707-938-2929, macarthurplace.com
Sante: A three-course prix fixe dinner on Christmas includes a family starter with caviar and blinis and selections including roasted chestnut soup, smoked ham, lamb loins, mushroom ravioli, family-style sides, and eggnog cheesecake with bourbon whipped cream. $149 per adult and $39 per child. Book online. 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, 707-938 9000, fairmont-sonoma.com
Sebastopol
Patisserie Angelica: Holiday high tea served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call to reserve. The French bakery also has holiday desserts, including bûche de Noël, almond Christmas cake, a mini Christmas tree cake and more. 6821 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol, 707-827-7998, patisserieangelica.com/winter-holiday-menu
Forestville
Farmhouse Inn: Christmas Eve dinner is a three-course curated tasting menu from chef Craig Wilmer and pastry chef Amanda Hoang. Dinner for parties of two to five is $145 per person (excluding service charge, taxes and fees). Prepaid reservations required, available on Tock. 7871 River Road, Forestville, 707-887-3300, farmhouseinn.com/restaurant
Healdsburg
Dry Creek Kitchen: Holiday tea service will be served through Dec. 22 with custom cocktails, teas, housemade pastries, finger sandwiches and other holiday fare from the restaurant. $79 per person for tea service and food; $93 for tea service, food and wine or cocktail selection; $49 for children under 12. 317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-431-0330, drycreekkitchen.com
Spoonbar: Celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian-American tradition honoring family and the bounty of the sea, from 3 to 8 p.m., Dec. 24. Dishes include Dungeness crab fusilli, chilled seafood platter, baked cod and Sicilian cannoli for dessert. $120 per person. From 2 to 8 p.m., Dec. 25, enjoy a Christmas buffet with prime rib, mixed winter brassicas, crispy salmon potatoes and chocolate hazelnut cake. $95 per person and $45 for children 12 and under. See full menus online and reserve on OpenTable. 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-7222, spoonbar.com
Little Saint: Preorder and pick up a plant-based holiday dinner package. Options include mushroom and root vegetable potpie, sourdough stuffing with melted leeks, roasted beets, broccoli with cashew Parmesan and bûche de Noël. Serves four to six, $450. 25 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com
Napa Valley
Bear at Stanly Ranch: Christmas Eve dinner features festive dishes ($165 per person, plus $95 wine pairings), while Christmas Day offers a holiday twist on Bear’s farm-to-table menu. Check out the restaurant’s hand-dried persimmons (called hoshigaki), which require peeling, whiskey dipping, sun-drying and daily massaging. 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, 707-699-6250, aubergeresorts.com
Carneros Resort and Spa: The recently remodeled FARM restaurant will offer a Christmas Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a family-style menu, and dinner from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., Dec. 24 and 25. The resort’s more casual Boon Fly Café offers an à la carte brunch and three-course prix fixe dinner, Dec. 24 and 25. 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, 866-860-2328, carnerosresort.com/experiences
Silverado Resort: Following a Menorah lighting ceremony on the Mansion Lawn Dec. 26, the resort will offer a multicourse Hannukah dinner inspired by traditional dishes — crispy latkes, rack of lamb and chocolate babka bread pudding for dessert. $75 per person. The resort offers more holiday magic, including breakfasts with Santa, a holiday bake sale and a to-go Christmas dinner. More details at silveradoresort.com/experience/holiday-magic. 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, 707-760-4834, silveradoresort.com
Bardessono: From 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, chef Rick Edge will preside over the fourth annual Latke Throwdown. Watch top local chefs compete in a friendly but fierce latke-making contest. Competitors have 30 minutes to create the ultimate latke with the winner awarded the Golden Spatula. Guests will have the chance to sample the contenders’ creations and, following the event, chef Rick’s latke will be featured on the menu at Bardessono’s Lucy Restaurant and Bar. Tickets are $20 per person, available online at parentscan.org or at the door. 6526 Yount St., Yountville, 707-204-6000, bardessono.com
Mendocino
Little River Inn: Christmas dinner on the Mendocino coast can be magical, and Little River Inn has an à la carte menu featuring holiday turkey croquettes, Dungeness crab cakes, clam chowder, cioppino, braised lamb shank, cold smoked prime rib, a candy cap mushroom eggnog and brown butter pumpkin cake. Book online on Tock. 7901 Highway 1, Little River, 707-937-5942, littleriverinn.com