Some of you might feel like because there are no big holiday dinners this year, that the season is a write-off but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2020, we can still be together, apart! Set up a Zoom call, throw on your ugliest sweater, and order in! Here are 13 places in Calgary that are offering Christmas dinner takeout! Enjoy!

THE COUP

It’s a vegetarian Christmas! This year, The Coup in Calgary has put together an unreal holiday meal that includes everything from Brussels sprouts and sweet potato, to squash cake and wine – if you’re feeling fancy. The best part? Dinner will only cost you $35! Unheard of! 

Where: Call 403-541-1041 to order
Instagram: @TheCoupCalgary

FLORES AND PINE

This year Flores and Pine went big! A dinner for two (or dinner and a kick-ass lunch for one) has an overwhelmingly large menu that includes turkey, rolls, yam soup, gingerbread trifle, and more. This one is definitely worth checking into folks!

Where: Online here
Instagram: @FloresAndPine

ANNABELLE’S KITCHEN

Bar Annabelle’s is a sweet little Italian resto with food to die for. Now, typically when we think traditional Christmas family dinner we don’t think gnocchi – but maybe it’s time to start! Also on the menu this year? Italian sausage stuffed turkey, vegetables, and ricotta chocolate cheesecake with pecans. Yum.

Where: Online here
Instagram: @BarAnnabelle

THE CALGARY ZOO

This year, enjoy the holidays behind the camera, not behind the stove! The Calgary Zoo and their deliciously annual festive-dinner are back and it’s everything you would imagine it to be and more. Order now and pick up any day between the 23d and the 26th for a meal you won’t forget.

Where: Online here
Instagram: @TheCalgaryZoo

CALCUTTA CRICKET CLUB

Who says you have to have turkey and cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner? This year, Calcutta Cricket Club is offering an incredible holiday meal of chicken, Bombay potatoes, vegetables, coconut squash puree, and carrot cake for dessert. Drool. 

Where: Door Dash
Instagram: @CalcuttaCricket

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NOTABLE

Another delicious chicken dinner?! How can we only pick one? This year NoTable is also offering a super tasty Christmas dinner of poultry, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cake. Does it get any better than that?

Where: Online here
Instagram: @NoTableCalgary

HERITAGE PARK – THE SELKIRK GRILLE

Heritage Park’s Selkirk Grille is locally renowned for its incredible holiday meals. 2020 certainly was no exception, as they’ll be cooking up both brunch and dinner which will be available for pick up on Christmas and even New Years’! Check it out, folks!

Where: Order here
Instagram: @HeritageParkYYC

SUNTERRA MARKET

This year, choose from Sunterra’s Christmas or NYE feasts and munch on everything from mashed potatoes and gravy, to turkey vegetables and dessert – OR pick up a holiday meal kit and “cook” your own dinner at home!

Where: See locations here
Instagram: @SunterraMarket

ONE 18 EMPIRE

Pumpkin pie and mac and cheese? Yes, please! One 18”s holiday meal is a tasty combination of traditional Christmas dinner and quarantine friendly comfort food, and we are here for it. Check out their complete menu at the link below and pre-order today!

Where: Online here
Instagram: @One18Empire

HAWTHORN DINING ROOM

Okay, so this one is for all of you who either really loves leftovers or will be spending the holidays with your immediate household of more than 2 people. Hawthorne dining room has an unreal Christmas (and NYE) dinner package with turkey, stuffing, desserts champagne and more – it’s like bringing a little slice of the Palliser Hotel home! Fancy!

Where: Online here
Instagram: @HawthorneDiningRoom

VIN ROOM

Calgary’s Vin Room has really perfected the art of take-out quarantine meals and Christmas was no exception! From survival kits and zoom lunch meeting meal kits to their holiday dinner for one Vin will have you covered on the 25th.

Where: Online here
Instagram: @VinRoomYYC

Ship & Anchor

Calgary’s best all-around pub is also serving up a dynamite Christmas dinner for what is literally an unbeatable price. A single serving of braised turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, homemade stuffing, brown butter Brussels sprouts, brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, roaster gravy, and cranberry sauce is yours for only $18!! Plus, you can add slices or entire pumpkin pies for good measure.

Where: Online here
Instagram: @shipandanchorpub

Great Events Catering

If you’re a fan of Bow Valley Ranche, Annie’s Cafe, Cravings Market and more, then you’ll be a fan of Great Events, AKA the company that owns them all. Not only do they have an amazing venue roster, but they also have some delicious holiday meal options! They’re even offering a holiday lobster menu if you’re feeling extra saucy this season.

Where: Order online here
Instagram: @greateventscateringyyc

So there you have it, 11 places in Calgary that are offering Christmas dinner takeout this year. It might not be exactly how mom makes it, but it’ll be pretty darn close. Happy ho-ho’s, friends!a