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Christmas Day is a perfect time to gather cherished family around the table at a marvelous local eatery.\u00a0 There\u2019s no need to worry about dishes and cooking\u00a0with these outstanding restaurant options across NoVA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ada\u2019s on the River<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unwind at Ada\u2019s after a busy day of gift opening. For $79, guests can enjoy a three-course meal with options including beef tenderloin tartine, colossal crab cocktail, Chilean sea bass, and seared duck breast, elevated by delightful dessert options. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dine at this waterfront neighborhood restaurant for a Christmas to remember. Delight in Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails. Christmas specials include duck breast and crispy pork belly porchetta. 2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chart House Restaurant<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a three-course dinner for $81 with a river view at this waterfront restaurant. Start with a soup or salad, choose between surf and turf, lobster tails, king salmon, and more for a main course, and finish off with a New York\u2013style cheesecake or a mini lava cake. 1 Cameron St., Alexandria <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elaine’s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a fresh and refreshing holiday dinner, try Mediterranean bites like hummus, fava bean dip, Egyptian roasted chicken, and steak skewers. Try the pistachio baklava cheesecake or the poached pair with mascarpone whipped cream to finish on a sweet note. 208 Queens St., Alexandria<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mia\u2019s Italian Kitchen<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Italian American specialties like grilled stuffed calamari, lobster ravioli, braised lamb shank, shrimp Fra Diavolo bruschetta, and short rib lasagna. Vanilla and pumpkin panna cotta or cranberry cheesecake top off the meal beautifully. It runs $49 per guest. 100 King St., Alexandria <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Majestic Cafe<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit this comfortable Old Town caf\u00e9 on Christmas for a three-course meal, which includes choices of soups, salads, turkey, prime rib, lamb, and vegetarian options. The meal includes two choices of sides for the table, and don\u2019t miss the included desserts, such as pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry crumb cake, and coconut cake. 911 King St., Alexandria<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Vola\u2019s Dockside Grill<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This popular seafood spot is offering a three-course holiday menu with a starter, entr\u00e9e, and dessert available from 11:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. For $49 per guest, dine on options including baked camembert, clams casino, prime rib, grilled branzino, and raspberry-chocolate mousse. 101 N. Union St., Alexandria<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arlington <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ambar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ambar\u2019s Clarendon location will be open for a next-level Balkan brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a menu featuring an all-you-can-eat array of mezze, soups, salads, sandwiches, egg dishes, pastries, and more. Some highlights: An almond and walnut crusted fried chicken sandwich, pulled pork benedict, and sujuk beef flatbread. Pricing runs $42.99 per person. 2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mazaro<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Italian restaurant will be offering its regular menu on Christmas Day. Devour a wide selection of pizzas, pastas, salads, and entr\u00e9es including veal piccata, salmon alla griglia, Cacio e Pepe, and pollo alla parmigiana. <\/strong>2909 Wilson Blvd., Arlington<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me Jana<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate the holiday with a taste of traditional Lebanese cuisine at this family-owned spot. Along with several \u00e0 la carte options like lamp chops and beef shawarma, Me Jana offers a prix fixe Lebanese Journey tasting menu with several starters, mains, and a dessert for $65 to $73 a person. 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashburn <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eddie Merlot\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open noon to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day, Eddie Merlot\u2019s offers prime aged beef and seafood. Its curated holiday menu includes seasonal dishes like a seared elk chop, surf and turf, and lamb chops, paired with sommelier-selected holiday wine features. 20350 Minot Dr., Ashburn<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairfax <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NAJA Mediterranean<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Mediterranean spot recently opened<\/a> in the Mosaic District, and it will be open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. Savor spreads, salads, wraps, kebabs, seafood, and more before indulging in a Dubai cake or baklava. 2911 District Ave., Unit 140, Fairfax<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Texas de Brazil Fairfax<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy all-you-can-eat grilled meat for lunch or dinner on Christmas Day. The regular menu will be available, which includes a chef-crafted salad bar and a variety of hot dishes. Bring the whole family for a satisfying feast. 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Ste. K240, Fairfax<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLean <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For over 20 years, J. Gilbert\u2019s has been a McLean favorite for prime wood-fired steaks and seafood. Choose from an a la carte menu or prix fixe menu, and don\u2019t skip out on the handcrafted martinis. It will be open from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. 6930 Old Dominion Dr., McLean<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reston and Tysons <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barrel & Bushel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relax and enjoy comfort dishes like beef brisket sandwiches, wagyu beef Bolognese, fried chicken, and more at this Tyson’s American spot. Pair one of 34 whiskeys with dinner, or opt for a beer from 22 different drafts. 7901 Tysons One Pl., Tysons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chima Tysons<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This traditional Brazilian steakhouse in the heart of Tysons will be open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day, with its regular menu in place. Enjoy all-you-can-eat dining from the impressive gourmet salad bar, as well as 15 grilled meats. The sumptuous offerings include top sirloin, filet, ribs, lamb, pork, chicken, sausage, and fish. 8010 Towers Crescent Dr., Tysons<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fogo de Chao<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drop by this Brazilian steakhouse for an over-the-top Christmas feast. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the massive meat-ery features an open-air grill with gaucho chefs demonstrating the culinary art of churrasco. <\/em>Come hungry to this meat-lover\u2019s extravaganza. 11915 Democracy Dr., Reston; 1775 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 50, Tysons<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo by Ken Fletcher, courtesy Founding Farmers<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Founding Farmers<\/a>  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founding Farmers will offer a prix fixe menu this holiday season, priced at $45, $55, or $65 depending on your choice in entr\u00e9e. Children 12 and under eat for $35 from the $45 entr\u00e9e options. Choose from blue crab corn bisque, herb-crusted prime rib, glazed cedar-plank salmon, and butternut squash and mascarpone ravioli. 1904 Reston Metro Plz., Reston; 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Simon<\/a>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This new<\/a>, upscale dining room inside the JW Marriot Hotel is offering an $85 grazing Christmas brunch and a four-course prix fixe dinner for $165. Graze from charcuterie, fruit, oatmeal, pastries, and more before ordering one of several brunch entr\u00e9e options. For dinner, choose from dishes like foie gras terrine, pan-seared scallops, wine-braised short rib, and dry-aged duck breast. 11340 Reston Station Blvd., Reston<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodbridge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bistro L\u2019Hermitage<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a Joyeux Noel, visit this cozy French bistro in the heart of Woodbridge. Pricing runs $99 per person for a decidedly French feast that will create wonderful holiday memories. Seatings for the three-course meal are available from noon to 7 p.m. 12724 Occoquan Rd., Woodbridge <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature image courtesy Ambar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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