The Perch at The Peacock Inn
Celebrate. Give Joy. Savor the Moment.
Thursday, December 24 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year surrounded by family and friends at The Perch at The Peacock Inn, where timeless elegance, gracious service, and the festive flavors of the season come together in a spirit of tradition, joy, and togetherness.
This Christmas Eve, savor a thoughtfully crafted holiday celebration filled with festive flavors and seasonal favorites. From beloved winter classics to refined chef-crafted specialties and decadent desserts, every course is designed to delight and bring excitement to guests of all ages.
Executive Chef Douglas Gough and Executive Pastry Chefs Van French and Kir Rodriguez have created a special four-course menu featuring refined flavors and distinctive culinary touches inspired by the magic and wonder of the season.
Christmas Eve 2026 at The Perch at The Peacock Inn
The Four-Course Menu
First Course
choice of one from the following:
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Chestnut Soup
pear chutney, sage
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Winter Harvest Salad
baby kale, frisée, pomegranate, apples, Pecorino Toscano, mustard vinaigrette
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Foie Gras Torchon
quince purée, cornichon, brioche toast points
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Octopus Terrine
preserved lemon relish
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Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread crumbs, classic Caesar dressing
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Baked Oysters Bienville
topped with a creamy white wine sauce with Tasso ham
Mid-Course
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Celery Root Ravioli
brown butter, sage, black truffle, Pecorino Toscano
Entrées
choice of one from the following:
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Roast Prime Rib
roasted chestnuts, sweet potato purée, horseradish crème, Brussel sprouts
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Grilled Filet Mignon
bacon-wrapped haricot verts, truffled potato pavé, bordelaise
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Rack of Lamb
herb and Dijon crust, rosemary jus, pommes fondant
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Seared Barnegat Scallops
white bean purée, grilled oyster mushrooms, bacon jam
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Chicken Ballotine
chestnut and sage stuffing, cranberry jus, roasted root vegetables
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Moroccan Vegetable Pot Pie
potatoes, carrots, fennel, tomatoes, apricots, pecans
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Pan-Seared Salmon
roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed broccolini, lemon-dill beurre blanc
Desserts
choice of one from the following:
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Bûche de Noël
Chocolate Raspberry – chocolate sponge cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry buttercream
Chocolate Truffle – chocolate sponge cake, dark chocolate mousse
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Caramel & Vanilla Panna Cotta
seasonal berries, vanilla meringue crisp
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Black Forest Cake
cherry liqueur-soaked chocolate sponge, morello cherries, vanilla whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings
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House-made Gelatos for Santa
Eggnog - Vanilla Bean - Chocolate
with bourbon pecan cookies
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Tree Nut
All credit/debit card transactions will include a 3.5% credit card processing fee.
Christmas Eve Tables
Reservations are available on Thursday, December 24, 2026, starting at 11:30 am - 8:30 pm. Complimentary Valet Parking.
The menu for the four-course celebration is
- $95
- per adult
- $50
- per child (ages 4 - 10)
plus tax and gratuity
For holiday dining reservations, call us at (609) 924-1707 or visit peacockinn.com.
20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Merry Christmas