Looking for a great holiday meal? Here is a list of restaurants open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Most require reservations, so be sure to call ahead. (This post has been updated for 2018.)
Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine, WA, 360-318-2000
- Christmas Eve, Packers Restaurant and Bar will be open 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Holiday Dinner Menu
- Christmas Day, Packers Restaurant & Bar will be open 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. Holiday Dinner Menu. Call for reservations, 360-318-2090.
Silver Reef Casino, I-5, exit 260, Ferndale, WA, 1-866-383-0777
- Holiday buffet open, 11 am to 9 pm, a special menu includes Traditional Christmas Dinner, all the side dishes, and dessert for $23.95 per person.
- Red River Cafe opens at 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner.
- Panasia opens at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.
Hotel Bellwether, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, WA, 360-392-3100, ext. 3
- Christmas Eve Dinner, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Live Pianist during dinner hours
- Christmas Day Buffet, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Lighthouse Bar & Grill. Adults $48.95, children 6 – 10 years $20.95, children under 5 free, 10% discount for seniors 6+.
- Reservations required, call 360-392-3200.
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham, I-5 Exit 253, Bellingham, WA 360-671-1011
- Christmas Eve Dinner, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Christmas Day Dinner noon – 8 p.m. – Plated dinner offerings. Adults $44, seniors $34, children 5-17 $24, under 5 FREE
- Call 360-392-6517 for reservations and available times.
Northwater Restaurant at Holiday Inn & Suites – Bellingham Airport, 4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA 360-746-6844
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (bar until 11 p.m.)
- Christmas special is Slow braised short ribs with brown sugar and stone ground mustard braise, citrus smoked jumbo shrimp with white cheddar grits and a balsamic demi-glace, $38
- Also open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Chair 9, 10459 Mount Baker Highway, Glacier, WA 98244
- Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, noon to close
Keenan’s at the Pier, 804 10th Street, Bellinhgam, WA (inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa) 360-392-5510
- Open Christmas Eve until 3 p.m.
- Closed Christmas Day
The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive, 2578 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, WA 360-766-6185
- Open Christmas Eve
- For reservations call 360-766-6185
- Closed Christmas Day
Busara Thai, 404 36th St., Bellingham (Sehome Village)
- Open Christmas Eve, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Closed for Christmas Day
Naan and Brew, 200 E. Maple St. #101, Bellingham
- Open Christmas Eve for Lunch Buffet only, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Closed Christmas Day
Xing’s Panda Palace, 1145 E. Sunset Dr. #115, Bellingham (Sunset Square)
- Open Christmas Eve, noon – 10 p.m.
- Closed for Christmas Day
Asian 1, 4285 Meridian St. #101, Bellingham
- Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Closed Christmas Day
On Rice – All three locations
209 N. Samish Way, Bellingham
2200 Rimland Dr. #100, Bellingham
1224 Harris Ave., Bellingham
- Open Chrismas Eve, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Closed Christmas Day
Wonderful Buffet, 4365 Meridian St., Bellingham
- Open Christmas Eve, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Open Christmas Day, 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
