Best Places to Enjoy Christmas Dinner in Madison, WI

If you’re a terrible cook, are in need of a night of dining, or just want to try something new, there is no shortage of festive meals in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison offers a diverse variety of restaurants to appeal to all tastes, and Christmas Eve inspires local chefs to create some creative, customized menus. Enjoy Christmas dinner with friends and family this year, without the traditional home dining setting, at any of these recommended locations around Madison.

Choose one of Madison’s finest steakhouses for this year’s Christmas dinner and celebration. The recently opened Fleming’s Steakhouse  offers private dining and ‘Nights of Discovery’ for groups of six or more, featuring choice wines and delicious steak entrees for a variety of tastes. Save room for the indulgent Chocolate Lava Cake! Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse brings an old-Italian supper club tradition into the modern world, with charbroiled steaks and chops, an attractive salad menu, and a comfortable but classic ambiance. Enjoy Christmas specials at the location in nearby Middleton. Johnny Delmonico’s  in downtown Madison features elegance and style at this 40s-inspired dining sensation. You’ll enjoy fresh fish, seafood, and signature steaks and appetizers for an enjoyable evening. Delmonico’s hosts private events, and you can also book a limo to take you on a tour of the town (but only after sampling the Apple Tart dessert!).