Written by Savannah Voci
Spend more time with your family and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas when you dine out or order a delicious meal to-go. Trying to figure out what restaurants are serving up something special for the holiday can be time-consuming, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite dining offerings around the Bay Area for Christmas dinner and Christmas brunch.
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1412 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
This year, Chef is offering a delicious 4-course family style Christmas feast that is sure to delight you and your guests! Come join us at Flor Fina for a fantastic holiday dining experience! Adults are $75 per guest, children ages 6-12 years old are $25.
2022 info coming soon
10103 Montague St., Tampa, FL 33626
Catch 23 is serving up a special Christmas Eve menu with an array of festive items. In addition their regular menu, enjoy Baked Brie with apricots, honey, and prosciutto, a prime rib dinner with potatoes au gratin, cornflake-crusted mahi with spaghetti squash, and vanilla bean cheesecake with chocolate and raspberry. Prices vary based on menu.
Christmas Eve dinner & Christmas Day buffet and dinner
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
Bon Appétit is pulling out all the stops to make sure this Christmas is extra special. They’re offering both a four-course plated dinner and a buffet option, so your family can choose the one that works best. The Four-Course Dinner features plenty of options, including escargot, slow-roasted Christmas goose, and pumpkin cheesecake. If loading your plate up at the buffet is more your style, you’ll find a plethora of options including pan-seared Chilean seabass, roasted Carolina turkey with giblet gravy, and chilled mussels & clams in coconut Thai curry. Regardless of the option you choose, you’ll receive a complimentary champagne toast. They also have Christmas Eve offerings if you prefer to dine out before Santa arrives.
Cost: $89.95 per adult
2425 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
The Rusty Pelican is a staple for celebrating special occasions in Tampa Bay. Soak in stunning views of the bay from Rocky Point as you choose from a three-course brunch featuring items such as Pineapple & Cherry Glazed Ham, Steak & Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and Gingerbread Cheesecake, or an a la carte dinner with everything from raw oysters to decadent steaks. With a variety of special holiday menu items to choose from, we’re certain you won’t be disappointed!
Cost: Brunch – $79 per adult, $35 per child; Dinner – regular menu prices
Christmas Day Brunch 10am – 3pm
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
After you open your presents, spend Christmas morning enjoying brunch buffet with your loved ones at Ocean Hai. Located in the Wyndham Grand Clearwater on Clearwater Beach, both the ocean views and the elevated buffet options are extensive. From oysters to omelets and holiday treats, there’s something sure to satisfy your Christmas morning cravings.
Cost: Brunch – $57 per person
2022 info coming soon
3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
What better way to spend your Christmas Day than with your loved ones at one of the most iconic hotels in the area? Head to the pink palace (AKA The Don CeSar) for the prix fixe dinner of your dreams. Maritana’s three-course holiday-inspired menu includes two extremely unique entrée options: rabbit saddle with a hazelnut vinaigrette, forest mushrooms, and crisp prosciutto over a linguini in a black garlic and thyme pesto, OR pan-seared sheepshead with a green apple curry, littleneck clams, braised swiss chard, white wine poached apples, and jasmine rice. Finish with either eggnog cheesecake or chocolate espresso Buche de Noel, then digest with a long walk on the beach. $88 per adult, plus parking.
Other dining options include Christmas Dinner at Society Table and Rowe Bar ($78 per adult, plus parking) and a Christmas Day brunch buffet ($88 per adult, $29 per child, plus parking) that includes a raw bar, omelets made to order, hand carved Whole Turkey, Leg of lamb, pheasant breast and unlimited champagne.
2022 info coming soon
36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
The signature steakhouse at Innisbrook Resort has two special holiday menus. Christmas Day dinner will include a one-pound prime rib special with roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini and horseradish cream ($72 per person). Half lobster tail and shrimp can be added for an additional $32. On New Year’s Eve, they’ll be serving up a special menu with items such as amuse-bouche, gulf shrimp cocktail, charred cauliflower, roasted eggplant soup, lobster lasagna veal rib chop, and truffle risotto.
1108 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33629
This delicious Brazilian Steakhouse is serving up its regular menu for Christmas as always, and it is sure to be a hit with your family. Get the full Rodizio experience, which includes a wide variety of meats brought to your table, for $52.95 per person, or just the gourmet salad and hot bar for $31.95 per person. Children 6-12 are half priced, and ages 0-5 are complimentary.
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Kona’s Christmas menu will be available for dine-in Dec. 23-25. Enjoy rich seasonal specialties like filet with lobster cream and macadamia nut turkey. Eat, drink and be merry!
Christmas Dessert
1601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Make Christmas goody goody with some of the most famous pies in Tampa. Notorious for their signature Butterscotch pie, Goody Goody will be taking to-go orders for that plus their Chocolate Cream Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Banana Cream Pie, and their seasonal Milk Chocolate Pecan Pie. They’re sure to be the perfect ending to your holiday meal! Orders must be placed online by December 21 at noon and can be picked up on December 23 or 24 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30-$40 per pie
Christmas Dinner
Tampa: 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 336.9
St. Petersburg: 5250 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Metro Diner wants to make your holiday hosting as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re keeping it small or opening up your home to family and friends, their Holiday at Home Feast has options to work with any size crowd. Choices includes baked ham or roast turkey plus items such as mashed potatoes, sweet potato mash, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and macaroni and cheese. Orders must be placed by December 23 at 8:00 p.m. for pickup on December 24.
Cost: $16.49 for one serving, $61.99 for four, $119.49 for eight.
2022 info coming soon
12227 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
Mother’s restaurant in Westchase has you covered, whether you feel like dining in or staying home. They will be open Christmas Eve until 4:00 and will reopen for dinner on Christmas day at 4:00. A special Christmas night menu will also be available starting at $12.99. Their Feast-To-Go Menu brings their homemade items straight from their scratch kitchen to yours. For $155, their meal includes turkey or ham, broccoli and carrots, sweet mash, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and a bottle of wine, and feeds 8-10 people. A baked ziti can be added on for an additional $35. Their Family Dinner is $50 and includes the same items minus the pie and wine, feeds 3-5 people, and will be available for dining in or to-go. To-go orders must be placed by December 20 at 4:00 p.m. and picked up on December 24 by 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve Dinner
Tampa: 1700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
St. Petersburg: 131 2nd Ave., N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Ruth’s Chris is serving up an indulgent holiday feast that can be enjoying either in their dining room or your own. Their pre-fixe holiday meal includes lobster bisque, surf and turf, creamed spinach, and bread pudding along with several festive-themed cocktails. Prefer to celebrate at home? Their Celebration Feast serves four and includes roasted beef tenderloin, salad, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and chocolate sin cakes ($195). Holiday sides to-go include sweet potato casserole, au gratin potatoes, sausage and herb stuffing, and green beans with garlic (starting at $27.95). To-go orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
2022 info coming soon
Tampa: 2117 E Seventh Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Clearwater: 1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767
Celebrate at Columbia with a festive feast on Christmas Day. In addition to their regular menu, they will have featured specials including Lechon Asado (roasted pork) and Roast Turkey. They will also have a family-style curbside Noche Buena/Christmas Takeout meal for $175 plus tax. The curbside Noche Buena/Christmas family-style takeout meal feeds 8 to 10 people. Orders must be placed by December 19 at 2:00 p.m.
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