The most wonderful time of the year is here, and with it comes festive gatherings and holiday cheer. If you’d rather spend time with loved ones than in the kitchen, St. Tammany’s restaurants, grocers, and growers are ready to help you serve up a delicious holiday meal.
Whether you’re bringing a dish to a potluck, hosting a house full of guests, or need a little help with the holiday spread, they’ve got you covered!
Many local restaurants offer heat-and-eat Christmas dinners, plus à la carte entrées, sides, desserts, and drinks to complement your own cooking. Some spots are even open on Christmas Day (scroll down). Reserve your table or pre-order your meal now to celebrate stress-free.
Boulevard American Bistro Catering
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
- Boulevard American Bistro - (985) 326-2121
Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Christmas Day, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Regular menu and a special prix fixe menu available. Make your reservation now on Open Table at the Covington location. Meals to go also available, scroll down or visit website.
- Copeland's of New Orleans - Covington: (985) 809-9659 | Slidell: (985) 643-0001
Christmas Eve: All locations open 11 a.m., closing between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome all day. Closed Christmas Day.
New Year's Eve and Day. Meals to go also available, scroll down to Meals to Go or visit website.
- Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen - Mandeville: (985) 792-7900 Covington: (985) 234-9447
New Year's Eve and Day, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at both locations.
- Duman Artisan Kitchen (Mandeville) - (985) 231-7663
New Year's Eve, 4-8:30 pm.. Reserve table at Eatduman.com.
- Nathan's Restaurant (Slidell) - (985) 643-0443
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: open at 11 a.m. Dinner seatings 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Seating is very limited, reservations strongly recommended. Regular menu and some specials. Details on Nathan's Restaurant Facebook page.
- Palmettos on the Bayou (Slidell) - (985) 643-0050
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Festive lunch buffet for $60 per person 21 and up, $25 for ages 6 to 12. Click to view menu.
- Spoke & Barrel (Mandeville) - (985) 612-1828
New Year's Eve: Regular menu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free party at 10 p.m.
- Tchefuncte's Restaurant (Madisonville) - (985) 323-4800
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 4-9 p.m. Brunch with live music. Regular menu. Reserve on OpenTable.com.
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 5-10 p.m. Visit Facebook page for complete menu.
- Valencia (Covington) - (985) 900-2151
New Year's Eve: full menu. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.
Copeland's of New Orleans' holiday feast
Holiday Meals-To-Go
Multiple Locations
- Abita Springs Café & Abita Roasting Company, All Locations: Click to view menu.
Abita Springs Cafe: (985) 400-502
Historic Madisonville: (985) 246-3340
Village Walk, Downtown Covington: (985) 246-3345
Abita Coffee Works at Copperstill (Covington): (985) 246-3350
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Copeland's of New Orleans - Covington: (985) 809-9659 | Slidell: (985) 643-0001
Curbside pickup available. Menus to serve 6-8 or a la carte; hot or cold pickup. Order 48 hours in advance of desired pickup. See all menus and order online at CopelandsFeast.com.
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Rouse's Markets - 6 locations; click Rouses.com/shop to select store near you
Open until 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores closed Christmas Day. Place orders three days in advance of desired pickup. Complete dinners to serve 2 to 8 persons and a la carte mains, dishes and sides. Cold pickup with reheating instructions. See full catering menu at https://www.rouses.com/our-food/catering.
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Sticks BBQ - Hwy 59: (985) 951-2277 | Hwy 22: (985) 951-2287
Order by Dec. 21 for pickup Dec. 23. Holiday meal packages, a la carte meats by the pound and sides by half-pan. Click to view menu. Order online at https://www.sticks-bbq.com/.
Green Goddess Salad at The Green Fork Covington
Covington
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Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket - (985) 893-0593
Order 48 hours in advance of desired pickup, online or with online order form at https://www.acquistapace.com/holiday/. Orders are to be picked up 11 a.m.-close every day except Christmas Eve (8 a.m.-6 p.m.). Closed Christmas Day.
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Boulevard American Bistro - (985) 326-2121
Full menu available for pick-up. View menu at https://boulevardbistro.com/menu/catering.
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The Green Fork Covington
(985) 234-9830 (Boston St.) or (985) 900-2200 (Hwy. 21) - orders@greenforknola.com
Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and vegetarian casseroles, soups, salads and desserts Reheating instructions provided. Order by noon Dec. 20 for pickup Dec. 23,12-3 p.m. View menus, page 1 and page 2.
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The Greyhound
(985) 400-5828
Book your holiday dinner or order from their catering menu. Allow 24-48 hours advance notice of desired pick-up. View menu: GreyhoundCovington.com/menu.
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Palmisano's Catering & Café - (985) 259-3698
Order by Order by Dec. 18 for pickup Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call or text to reserve. Click to view menu.
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Pat's Seafood Market & Deli - (985) 892-7287
Your favorite seafood sides and soups for your holiday dinners. View menu on website.
Charcuterie boards by T-rey's Boudin and Specialty Meats
Madisonville
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Triple Nickel Grill (Madisonville) - (985) 626-9989 or (985) 792-7292
Place orders by Saturday, Dec. 21 by 2 p.m., pick up by Tuesday, Dec. 24 by 2 p.m. Click to view catering menu.
Mandeville
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Benedict’s - (985) 626-4557
Order on website or call. A la carte appetizers, sides and desserts by the pound, quart, pan, half-pan and dozen. Click view full menu and pricing on website.
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Bosco's Italian Café - (985) 624-5066
Delicious Italian menu of casseroles, pastas, soups and salads available for pick-up or private party booking. View menu on website.
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Liz’s Where Y’at Diner - (985) 626-8477
Complete holiday turkey or ham dinners plus five sides for $225. Click to view menu.
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T-rey's Boudin and Specialty Meats - (504) 430-3451
Mains, soups and sides, and dips, spreads and snacks for Christmas and New Year's Eve. Order by Dec. 20. Click to view menu.
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Trey Yuen Cuisine of China - (985) 626-4476
Order by Dec. 24 for pick-up same day. See website for complete menu of entrees, appetizers, kids’ menu, and complete Chinese family dinners for two, three or four.
Dine inside or out on the beautifully decorated deck at Palmettos on the Bayou
Slidell
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Camellia Cafe - (985) 649-6211
Complete meals for 3-9 guests and desserts and a la carte items. Christmas Eve pickup 8-11 a.m. Reheating instructions available. Click for menu.
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NOLA Southern Grill - (985) 201-8200
Order 48 hrs in advance of desired pickup. Same-day pickup available, last pickup 12 p.m. Dec. 24. See catering menu on website.
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Palmettos on the Bayou - (985) 718-8718
Mains, brunch items and sides to serve 8-12 persons, as well as salads and soups by the quart, half-pan desserts, Side Yard BBQ items by the pound, and 25-40 count platters of dips, small bites, veggies and fruit. Click to view menu.
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Patton's Caterers (Slidell) - (985) 645-3600
Meals to serve 6-8 persons for $140 Order by phone or on website by 5 p.m. Dec. 20 for pickup for pickup Dec. 23 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or Dec. 24 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. Cold pickup, heating instructions provided. Order on website. Click to view menu.
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Touch of Italy Café - (985) 326-8987
Order by Dec. 18 for pick-up Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or Dec. 24, 8-10 a.m. Heat-and-eat menu, a la carte. Click to view catering menu.
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Terry Lynn's Cafe & Creative Catering - (985) 641-3500
Casseroles, shrimp & corn bisque and chicken & sausage gumbo by the gallon, desserts. Click to view menu.
Special Dining Experiences
Christmas High Tea at The English Tea Room in Covington
- The English Tea Room (Covington) - (985) 898-3988
Christmas High Teas Dec. 1-January 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat. Book table by phone or on website.
Tiered trays of assorted finger sandwiches, hot and cold appetizers, Christmas desserts and unlimited pots of hot tea with holiday themed tea blends or hot chocolate. Meals are $40 adults, $20 children. Reservation not required but highly recommended.
- The Greenwood (Covington) (985) 202-8090 | madison@southernhotel.com
Christmas Candlelight Jazz Supper Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. An intimate evening dining by candlelight with live jazz by Ben Redwine, Don Vappie and Ed Wise. A holiday prix-fixe menu with wine pairings by Chef Alex Harrell and his team. Call or email your name, party size and second course selection.
- Palmettos on the Bayou (Slidell) - (985) 643-0050
Four course Reveillon menu for $55, available during dinner Tuesday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday brunch through Dec. 22. Click to view menu.
Patton's Caterer's famous festival fave, the Crawfish Sack
- Patton's Caterers (Slidell) - (985) 645-3600 | info@ pattons.com
Buffet Lunch Dec. 20 and Dec. 23, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. $28 for guests 13 and up, $15 for guests 3-12. Reservations strongly recommended. Click to view menu.
- Seiler Bar (Covington) - (985) 898-3424
Traditional Reveillon menu: four courses, $65 per person. Dec. 27 and 28 only. Reservation required. Click to view menu.
- Tchefuncte's Restaurant (Madisonville) - (985) 323-4800
Reserve by phone or at https://tchefunctes.com/experiences/#reservations.
Dec. 15: Santa Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday inspired cocktails, photos with Santa Claus and festive family fun.
Dec. 20: Merry Luncheon 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Jolly bites and merry delights. $22 bottomless mimosas, half off holiday cocktails, $6 select martinis.
The Holiday Cookie Cocktail at Tchefuncte's in Madisonville
NOTE: Other restaurants may be open or may offer catering, but information was not available at time of publishing.
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