Christmas Dinner

December 25, 2025

Photo of Mountain Ballroom decorated for Christmas with text overlay: A Granlibakken Christmas
Guests enjoying Christmas dinner in Mountain Ballroom
Mountain Ballroom set up and decorated for Christmas dinner buffet
Photo of Mountain Ballroom decorated for Christmas with text overlay: A Granlibakken Christmas
Guests enjoying Christmas dinner in Mountain Ballroom
Mountain Ballroom set up and decorated for Christmas dinner buffet

A Christmas Day meal like no other, a special festive full course menu is served buffet style in our Mountain Ballroom. A real treat from our in-house culinary team using our favorite recipes.

Looking for a festive activity on Christmas Eve? Be sure to check out our annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade, which is always free and open to the public every December 24.

Here is what your can choose from on our Christmas buffet line:

Salads
Spinach, Spice Roasted Beets, Mandarin Oranges, Shery Fennel Vinaigrette
“Martini” Chopped Salad - Romaine, Pancetta Lardons, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Juniper-Vermouth Vinaigrette
Baby Kale, Vegan Mozzarella, Crispy Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Ver Jus Vinaigrette

Appetizers
Wild Mushroom Crostini- Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Shallots, Crispy Garlic Mascarpone, Thyme, Savory, San Francisco Sourdough
Salami Trumpets, Farmers Cheese, Kalamata Olives
Basque Brandade Fritters, Smoked Paprika Aioli 

Soup
Harvest Pumpkin Soup, Sage Brown Butter, Honey Spice Cream 

Entrees
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, Horseradish Cream (carving station)

Ribbe- Norwegian Crisp Juicy Bone in Pork Belly, Huckleberry Pan Gravy (carving station)

Cedar Plank Roast Salmon- Green Goddess Aioli

Stuffed Eggplant with 3 Grain Pilaf, Fresh Herbs and Oat Gravy (V)

Sides
Yorkshire Pudding
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Sherry Vinaigrette
Baby Carrots, Spiced Honey Ginger Butter
Creamed Spinach
Lime Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Desserts
Persimmon Pudding, Chantilly Cream
Pumpkin Pie, Chantilly Cream
Yule Log Cake
 

Sodas, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and hot teas included.  Full cash bar available throughout the evening featuring holiday drinks too.

Priced per person 
Adults (13+) $115.04*
Kids (5-12) $57.52*
* Pricing includes service/gratuity and taxes
Kids 5-12 years old half price

BOOK A TABLE (Advance booking required)

Lodging guests staying at Granlibaken Tahoe on Christmas Night receive 15% off of their Christmas Buffet Dinner.

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