Where to get dinner for the holidays in the Capital Region
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be preparing to cook for the family or dreading the hassle of preparing a big meal. Luckily, you have a few options whether you’re thinking of going with the traditional ham, Iasagna, or something else.
There are several places where you can get your meal catered for the holidays, or even make a reservation to dine-in. Here are some Capital Region businesses offering specials for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and even New Year’s.
Dukes Chophouse, Schenectady
Dukes Chophouse will be open for dine-in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. You can view the menus on the Rivers Casino website.
Dukes will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve. You can make a reservation on the OpenTable website.
Morton's the Steakhouse, Saratoga Springs
Morton's the Steakhouse, located inside the Saratoga Casino Hotel, is offering a three-course Chateaubriand Holiday Dinner for Two from December 24 to 31. You can view the menu on the Morton's website.
The restaurant is open for dine-in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. You can make a reservation on the Morton's website.
Texas de Brazil, Guilderland
Texas de Brazil in Crossgates Mall is open for dine-in from noon to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. You can make a reservation on the Texas de Brazil website.
MORE Perreca's, Schenectady
MORE Perreca's, located at 31 N Jay Street in Schenectady, is offering Christmas Eve Catering Trays. Tray options include lasagna, eggplant and chicken parmesan, rice balls, baked ziti, meatballs, sausage and peppers, and more.
Dishes are fully cooked and ready to be reheated at home. Pick-up is on Christmas Eve from noon to 3 p.m. You can place an order through the MORE Perreca's website.
Marcella's Restaurant, Glenville
Marcella's Restaurant is offering Traditional, Non-Traditional, and Italian Christmas dinners. You can view the full menu on the Marcella's Facebook page.
Dinners must be ordered by December 18 and pick-up is on December 24 by 2 p.m. You can place an order by calling (518) 399-1901.
Rollin' Smoke Handcrafted BBQ, Halfmoon
Rollin' Smoke is offering prime rib, turkey breast, whole brisket, and rack of ribs, along with sides in half and full trays. Pick-up is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 24. You can order by calling (518) 280-4601 or emailing catering.rollinsmoke@gmail.com.
Mazzone Hospitality, Clifton Park
Mazzone Hospitality is offering its “Home for the Holidays” dinner packages. The packages include a choice of beef tenderloin, prime rib of beef, roast turkey, or glazed spiral-cut honey-baked ham, as well as sides and desserts. The dinner serves up to 10 people.
Pick-up is available on December 23 between noon and 6 p.m. or December 24 between 9 a.m. and noon. Delivery is also available for a $75 fee within a 20-mile radius of the Clifton Park location on December 24.
You can place an order until December 20. You can order on the Mazzone Hospitality website.
PDT Catering, Malta
PDT Catering is offering holiday meals for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and more. You can view the menus for each on the PDT Catering website.
Orders should be placed at least five days in advance. Food will be served hot and ready to eat unless otherwise requested. Meals can be picked up from 2961 Route 9 in Malta.
Old Daley Custom Catering, Troy
Old Daley is offering holiday dinner packages including a turkey dinner, ham dinner, Italian dinner, pot roast dinner, prime rib roast dinner, custom holiday platters, additional sides, and more. You can view the full menu on the Old Daley website. You can call (518) 235-2656 to place an order.
Tara Kitchen, Troy, Guilderland and Schenectady
Tara Kitchen is offering take-out for Christmas Eve dinner. The “Feast of the Seven Fishes” features crab rangoon dip, chowder, calamari salad, scallops, coconut shrimp, and lobster mac and cheese.
Pick-up is on December 24 at 5 p.m. at the Guilderland, Troy, or Schenectady location. You can place an order on the Tara Kitchen website.
Cardona’s Market, Albany, Latham, Saratoga Springs
Cardona's Market is offering a holiday menu available December 18 through 24. The menu includes pasta, salads, sandwiches, chicken dishes, seafood, desserts, and more. You can view the full menu on the Cardona's website.
Cold pick-up is available on December 23 and 24 only at all three locations. You can place an order on the Cardona's website.
Neighborhood Kitchen, Milton
Neighborhood Kitchen is offering a variety of holiday trays including stuffed peppers, mini meatballs, shrimp cocktail, lasagna, lobster risotto, and more. Orders must be placed by 2 p.m. on December 22.
Pickup is on December 24 from noon to 7 p.m. You can place an order on the Neighborhood Kitchen website or by calling (518) 885-3100.
Home Style Caterers, Schenectady
Home Style Caterers is offering a Family Special for 4, Prime Rib Au Jus, a Classic dinner, and a Christmas Special dinner. You can view the menu on the Home Style Caterers website. You can place an order by calling (518) 701-4501.
Park 26, Glens Falls
Park 26 inside The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls is offering a prix-fixe five-course dinner on New Year's Eve from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can view the menu on The Queensbury Hotel website. You can make a reservation on the Toast website.