8 Places to Get Christmas Dinner To Go in Cleveland

They say it’s better to give than to receive. But, this Christmas, why not do both?

Give some much-needed business and support to top Cleveland restaurants hit hard by the pandemic slowdown and receive a delicious holiday dinner with all the trimmings that will remind you — and your taste buds — that this really is the most wonderful time of year.

“Home for the holidays” has a whole new meaning these days, so stay safe and check out our roundup of the best spots in The Land for ordering Christmas dinner to go.

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Snag a Jolly Holiday Dinner from this CLEAN COMMITTED standout in Lakewood. Kick it off with shaved brussel sprout salad and butternut squash bisque before digging in to main course choices like roasted pork loin, roasted salmon or vegetable risotto. Add on a half gallon of Higgley’s Hootenanny — an Irish holiday concoction made from a secret family recipe — to put a little extra jingle in your bells.

The Flying Fig

Dreaming of a green Christmas? This CLEAN COMMITTED eatery in Ohio City offers up a vegetarian cannelloni packed with squash, walnut chorizo, ricotta and mushroom cream with charred rapini and caramelized carrots on the side. And, for those of a more carnivorous bent, there’s also roasted turkey breast and braised beef short ribs on the menu. Save room for unique dessert options like honey pie or olive oil cake. You’ll thank us later.

Prost! at Lenau Park

Add a little Old World Christmas charm to your holiday with takeaway dinner packages from Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center in Olmsted Falls. Each includes ham, au gratin potatoes, stuffing, glazed carrots — plus optional add-ons like the Aufschnitt Teller (a German deli platter). Most importantly, your support allows the center to provide free Christmas meals to deserving families in the local community.

Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant

Owner Zeleke Belete serves up authentic Ethiopian cuisine at this Cleveland Heights hotspot. The best-selling Special Combo platter overflows with beef tibs, chicken stew and lots of veggies — all prepared with an intoxicating blend of imported spices. Zoma upholds the Ethiopian food tradition of family-style, communal meals to honor the bonds of loyalty and friendship. What could be more Christmasy than that?

Betts

Sleigh that holiday stress by letting Betts on E. 9th do all the cooking. With a CLEAN COMMITTED designation and main courses like spiral glazed ham, beef tenderloin or cavatappi bolognese — plus sides ranging from garlic mashed potatoes to Boursin mac and cheese — you’ll be glad you did. Pro tip: Try the wassail made with Ohio cider. You’ll be in holiday heaven.

EDWINS

No matter how you celebrate the season, EDWINS is CLEAN COMMITTED and has it covered. Both their Christmas Supper (prime rib, roasted potatoes, asparagus) and Hanukkah Dinner (braised brisket, potato latkes, noodle kugel) come with a slice of apple cinnamon cake for dessert and the option to add on other sweet treats like Christmas cookies or a Yule log.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Bring that upscale steakhouse experience home for the holidays. Hyde Park’s showstopper is the 28-day aged whole roasted tenderloin (prepared to a mouthwatering rare) that makes the perfect centerpiece for any table. Family-style sides include caesar salad and garlic whipped potatoes, but swankier options like sautéed sherry mushrooms and lobster mac and cheese can be purchased, too.

The South Side

Don’t let the name fool you — this CLEAN COMMITTED Tremont spot whips up a takeout Christmas feast fit for the North Pole. Pick from entrees like braised beef short ribs with Burgundy red wine gravy, Tuscan roasted half-chicken or lemon-pepper salmon. (Drools.) Does anyone else wish that “all of the above” was an option?