Christmas Feast Shields Tavern

Step back in time this Christmas Day with a festive and hearty Groaning Board Feast at Shield’s Tavern featuring authentic Colonial family-style service. This abundant holiday meal features soup, salad, generous selections of beef, poultry, and pork, and two luscious desserts—all served in the warm, historic setting of Shield’s Tavern.

Dine to the sounds of 18th-century holiday music performed by our Tavern Musicians, and enjoy a celebration steeped in tradition and hospitality.

First Course

• Cheesy Carrot Apple Bisque with Bacon Lardoons

Salad Course

• Manakintowne Greens Salad with pears, walnuts, goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette

Entrées

• Mr. Shields’ Honey Mustard Glazed Gamon

• Apple Brined Turkey Breast with stuffing and gravy

• Braised Short Rib with fine balsamic gravy

Sides

• Seasonal Roasted Root Vegetables

• Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

• Sweet Rolls with Whipped Herb Butter

Desserts

• Gingerbread Trifle – Gingerbread cake, Shields spiced mascarpone cheese, caramel sauce, ginger snaps

• Pear Pie – With lemon whipped cream, cranberry orange compote, citrus coulis

$87 per adult (ages 11 and older) and $43 per youth (ages 3 to 10). Taxes and gratuity are added at the time of purchase. A prepaid reservation is required. For reservations, call 1-844-714-3205 or book online.