Christmas Dinners and Premade Meals in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area | 2025

Take the stress out of holiday cooking this Christmas and let local businesses in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area handle your dinner plans. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family meal, these premade options let you focus on spending time with loved ones instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

Here’s a roundup of Christmas dinner and meal options:

PRE-ORDER:

Sunshine’s Summer House (Lake Shore, MN)

• Christmas Ham Dinner

• Price: Smoked Ham Only – $74.99 | Smoked Ham, Sides & Dessert – $134.99 (Serves 8–10)

• Includes:

  • Smoked Ham, Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Esquites (Our Famous Off-the-Cob Mexican Street Corn!) & Bread Pudding

  • Smoked Ham is approximately 6 lbs. Smoked Ham, sides & dessert are packaged chilled with heating instructions.

• Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, December 24th, 9 AM–11 AM

• Christmas Brisket Dinner

• Price: Smoked Brisket Only – $149.99 | Smoked Brisket, Sides & Dessert – $209.99 (Serves 8–10)

• Includes:

  • Whole Smoked Brisket, Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Esquites (Our Famous Off-the-Cob Mexican Street Corn!) & Bread Pudding

  • Whole Beef Brisket is approximately 6 lbs after smoking. Brisket dinner is packaged chilled with heating instructions.

• Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, December 24th, 9 AM–11 AM

• 📅 Last day to order: Friday, December 19th

• 📞 Order: 218-961-4300

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Heat-and-Eat Christmas Dinner from Iron Range Eatery (Crosby, MN)

• Order Deadline: Saturday, December 21st

• Pickup Date: Monday, December 23rd

• Pricing:

  • Dinner for 2: $70

  • Dinner for 4: $135

• Menu Includes:

  • Honey Ham

  • Buttery Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

  • Cheesy Hashbrown Hotdish

  • Glazed Carrots

  • Clam Chowder

  • Dinner Rolls

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte

• Add-Ons:

  • Swedish Meatballs & Gravy: 2-person $16 | 4-person $30

  • Maple Glazed Brussels: 2-person $14 | 4-person $26

  • Clam Chowder: 2-person $12 | 4-person $23

• Details: A fully prepared holiday meal you simply heat, serve, and enjoy—perfect for simplifying Christmas and skipping the kitchen chaos.

• 📞 Call to Order: 218-545-5444

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Christmas Day:

Christmas Day Dinner at Wings Airport Café (Brainerd, MN)

• Date: Thursday, December 25th

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Price:

  • Prime Rib or Walleye Filet Dinner: $26.95

• Menu Includes:

  • Choice of Prime Rib or Walleye Filet

  • Choice of Auggies, Baked Potato, or Rice Pilaf

  • Vegetables du Jour

  • Dinner Roll

• Add-Ons:

  • Crème Brûlée: $3.95

  • Dinner Salad: $2

  • Add Walleye: $8

• Details: A classic Christmas Day dinner served in a relaxed, welcoming setting—perfect for keeping the holiday simple while enjoying hearty favorites.

• 📍 Location: 16384 Airport Rd # 7, Brainerd, MN

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Christmas Day Dining at Mad Rabbits Emporium (Crosslake, MN)

• Date: Thursday, December 25th

• Time: Serving begins at 2:00 PM

• Menu Highlights:

  • Sliced Ham or Roast Beef, Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Root Vegetables, Tri-Colored Roasted Potatoes, Croissant Cranberry Sausage Stuffing, Famous Mac n’ Cheese, Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Walnuts, Warm Biscuits & Jam, Christmas Cookies

• Details: Mad Rabbits Emporium will be open Christmas Day starting at 2 PM, serving a festive holiday dinner alongside a limited menu and cocktails—perfect if you’re in town and looking for a laid-back holiday meal.

• Location: 14211 Swann Dr, Crosslake, MN 56442

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Christmas Day Dining at Wings Airport Café (Brainerd, MN)

• Date: Thursday, December 25th

• Hours: 5:30 AM–3:00 PM

• Menu Highlights:

  • Prime Rib Dinner (served starting at 11:00 AM)

  • Batter-Fried Walleye Dinner

  • Full Breakfast Menu Available Starting at 5:30 AM

• Details:Enjoy a relaxed, no-fuss Christmas meal featuring classic Northwoods comfort favorites. Dine in early, grab takeout, or make your Christmas Day easy with a hearty prime rib or walleye dinner.

• 📞 Reservations & Takeout: 218-828-0206

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Christmas Day Buffet at Grand View Lodge (Nisswa, MN)

• Date: December 25th, 4 PM–8 PM

• Location: Main Lodge, Heritage Room

• Price: Adults $59 | Children (Ages 4–12) $19

• Menu Highlights:

  • Carvery: Prime Rib of Beef, Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb

  • Wild Game & Holiday Roasts: Glazed Christmas Ham, Mushroom-Crusted Rack of Wild Boar

  • Seafood Bar: Assorted Sushi Rolls, Oysters on the Half Shell, Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

  • Seasonal Entrées: Miniature Beef Wellingtons, Lobster Gnocchi in Truffle Butter Sauce

  • Accompaniments: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Twice-Baked Macaroni & Cheese

  • Pastries & Confections: Mini Cakes, Pies, Handcrafted Macaroons

  • Kids’ Buffet: All-Beef Corn Dogs, Crispy Chicken Tenders

• 📞 Reservations Required: 218-963-8756

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Christmas Day Buffet at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake (Brainerd, MN)

• Date: Thursday, December 25th, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

• Price: Adults $45 | Kids (Ages 5–12) $15 | Kids 4 & Under FREE

• Menu Highlights:

  • Traditional Roasted Meats

  • Comforting Holiday Side Dishes

  • Fresh Salads

  • Decadent Desserts

• Details:

• A warm, festive Christmas dinner without the cooking or cleanup—perfect for the whole family.

• 📞 Reservations Required: 218-825-2700

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Baked Goods:

Knotty Pine Bakery (Brainerd, MN & Nisswa, MN)

• Christmas Pre-Order Menu

• Pre-Order Deadline: December 19th

• Pick-Up Dates: Monday, December 23rd or Tuesday, December 24th

• Goodies to Choose From:

  • Cookie Sampler

  • Decorated Sugar Cookies

  • 9" Pies

  • Sugar Cookie Gift Box – Set of 6 or 12

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte

• 📞 Order: 218-454-2470

• 🔗 Place Orders: knottypinebakery.com/s/order

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This list will continue to grow as we discover more options. If you know of any local businesses offering premade Christmas meals, feel free to email info@campnisswa.com to share details. We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with delicious meals and cherished moments!