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Where can I eat out on Christmas Day? These Whatcom restaurants are offering special meals

These Bellingham and Whatcom County restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, and serving special Christmas meals on Dec. 25.
These Bellingham and Whatcom County restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, and serving special Christmas meals on Dec. 25. Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald

While you’re planning your Christmas events and meals, a few Whatcom County restaurants are keeping their doors open to offer special holiday meals if you’d rather eat out for the holiday.

The Bellingham Herald has put together a list of local restaurants offering Christmas Day meals, as well as restaurants that will be closed for the holiday.

Christmas Day Buffet at Lighthouse Bar and Grill

The Lighthouse Bar and Grill at the Hotel Bellwether will be hosting a Christmas Day buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The buffet will include holiday favorites such as turkey, prime rib, gravy, ham and salmon, as well as seafood and desserts. Wine, beer and specialty cocktails will also be available for an additional cost. The buffet costs $75 for adults, $45 for guests ages 10 and under, and is free for children 4 and under. Reservations are required and must be made by calling 360-392-3100.

The Lighthouse Bar and Grill located inside the Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Wash.
The Lighthouse Bar and Grill located inside the Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Wash. GenaroPhotography.com, Hotel Bellwether Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald

Breakfast at Keenan’s at the Pier

Keenan’s at the Pier will be open from 7-11 a.m. on Christmas Day to serve breakfast, featuring dishes such as oatmeal, a winter hash, pancakes and eggs Benedict. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online or by calling 360-392-5510. The restaurant is located inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa at 804 10th St. in Bellingham.

View Bellingham Bay from the bar in Keenan’s at the Pier in Bellingham, Wash.
View Bellingham Bay from the bar in Keenan’s at the Pier in Bellingham, Wash. Patricia Boyce Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald

Christmas dinner at B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar

B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar will host a Christmas dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. The menu includes a roasted chestnut soup, prime rib, parsnip potato mash, apple bear chutney and a caramel apple cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online or by calling 360-392-6502. The restaurant is at 714 Lakeway Dr. in Bellingham.

B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar, at the Four Points Sheraton in Bellingham, Wash.
B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar, at the Four Points Sheraton in Bellingham, Wash. Dave Brumbaugh Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald

These restaurants have announced that they will be closed on Christmas Day:

The Black Cat

D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano

Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill

Anthony’s at Squalicum Harbor

Boundary Bay Brewery

Some local restaurants have yet to announce holiday hours and specials.

Did we miss your restaurant, or will your restaurant be closed on Christmas Day? Email newsroom@bellinghamherald.com.

This story was originally published December 9, 2022 at 11:39 AM.

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Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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