Looking for a great meal for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Here are some delicious options available throughout Whatcom County. Most require reservations, so be sure to call ahead.

Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine, WA, 360-318-2000

• Christmas Eve, both Pierside Kitchen and Packers Oyster Bar will be open for regular operating hours
• Christmas Day, Pierside Kitchen will be hosting brunch from 7 am until 2 pm., and a holiday dinner menu from 4 pm to 8 pm and Packer will be open for regular hours with an all-day dining 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 Day Buffet, 11 am to 7 pm, at Lighthouse Bar & Grill. Adults $46.95, children 6 – 10 years $20.95, children under 5 free, 10% discount for seniors 6+. Live harpist 1 pm to 4 pm.

Reservations required, call 360-392-31830.

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham, I-5 Exit 253, Bellingham, WA 360-671-1011

• Christmas Eve Dinner, 11 am – 10 pm
• Christmas Day Dinner there will be regular menu items offered
  • Adults $42, seniors $32, children under 12 $27.

Call 360-392-6517 for reservations and available times.

EAT Restaurant and Bar, 1200 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

• Christmas Eve Dinner, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Four courses (you can take it to go, too)
  • Hors d’œuvre: beet pickle devil eggs, lobster morsels
  • Appetizer: Cascadia Mushroom bisque
  • Entree: Roast Double R Ranch rib, rosemary fingerling potato, haricot vert, garlic jus
  • Dessert: Traditional chocolate pralines yule log, creme anglaise

Call for reservation on open table or at 360- 306 3917

Buscara 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 Buffett 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, 12 p.m. – 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.

Super Buffet, 4151 Meridian St. Suite 100, Bellingham

• Open Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Open Christmas Day 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

May your holiday be merry and bright!