Tampa Bay’s BEST Restaurants for Christmas Dinner, Including To-Go Options!
Put the pots and pans away, friends – there are several amazing restaurants open for Christmas dinner in Tampa Bay including some tasty to-go options as well if you'd rather dine at home. So, get ready to spend more time with your family enjoying Christmas with family and friends, and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas!
We’ve partnered with our friends at tampabaydatenightguide.com to put together a list of some of our favorite dining offerings around the Bay Area for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Featured 2025 Christmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner at Latitude 28
- Date: Thursday, December 25, from 5-10 p.m.
Location: J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach, 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL
Cost: $210.00 per adult or $275 All-inclusive
Indulge in the magic of the season with a Christmas dinner at Latitude 28. Immerse yourself in an enchanting ambiance of festive décor and warm, inviting lights. Our chefs have prepared a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds, offering a delectable 3-Course Prix Fixe menu with the finest holiday flavors.
Restaurants Open for Christmas Dinner in Tampa Bay
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on Yacht Starship in Tampa and Clearwater
- Date: December 24, 2025, from 5:30 pm
- Tampa: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa or Clearwater: 25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #55, Clearwater
- Cost: $79.95 and up for adults |$59.95 and up for kids
Leave the cooking to the experts and sit back and enjoy the view from the Yacht Starship! They are offering Christmas Eve Dinner aboard their downtown Tampa ship and a Christmas Eve dinner on the Clearwater ship. The 2-hour brunch features festive music and dancing and of course, a buffet brunch. Coffee, tea, and water are included, but adult beverages are available for purchase. Tampa departures receive two drink tickets.
They are also offering an Ugly Sweater Brunch on December 6, 7, and 20, on their Tampa ship, and Santa Brunch in Tampa on December 14 and 21, 2025.
Oystercatchers in Tampa
- Date: December 24 and 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa
- Cost: $135 per person with an optional wine pairing for $195
This is another beautiful waterfront dining experience! Oystercatchers will be offering a Christmas Day 4-course Prix Fixe Menu with a Feast of the 7 Fishes theme featuring Amouse Bouche with family-style sides and desserts.
Flor Fina at Hotel Haya
- Date: December 24 & 25, 2025
- Location: 1412 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
- Cost: $105 per person, $15 per child (under 5)
This year, Flor Fina is offering a delicious family style Mediterranean Christmas feast that is sure to delight you and your guests! Their special family style meal is available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Columbia Restaurant
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Location: 2117 E 7th Ave., Tampa
- Cost: Varies
As is tradition, Columbia Restaurant will be serving Christmas Dinner this year. This year's special holiday offerings include Lechon Asado and Baked Glazed Ham. The regular dinner menu is also available. Call for reservations.
Terra Gaucha
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Location: 1108 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
- Cost: the Full Rodizio Experience is $62.95 per person and the Gourmet Hot and Cold Table is $31.95 per person.
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.
The Rusty Pelican
Date: December 25, 2025
Location: 2425 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa
Cost: $98 for adults, $35 for children up to 12 years old
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 Christmas menu for brunch or dinner. Menu items include Beef Wellington, Seared Salmon, Surf & Turf, Miso-Glazer Black Cod, and more!
BRIO Italian Grille Christmas Lunch and Dinner
- December 25, 2025
- Various Locations
- Cost: Varies
Guests can enjoy BRIO’s chef-driven menu of Tuscan dishes, including classic Italian dishes with recipes that have been handed down for generations! Perfectly pair your meal with luxury wine offered by the bottle and imported directly from Italy.
Island Grand Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Location: 5500 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
- Cost: Approximately Adults: $90+, Child (5-12 years): $40+ (Children 4 and under: Free)
Pete's Gulf Bistro, Palm Court Italian, and RumFish Grill at this beach resort will be serving Christmas brunch and Christmas dinner so you can get a tasty seasonal meal and great beach views this Holiday season!
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
- Date: December 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
- Cost: $75 per person
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a truly unforgettable experience at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach at Ocean Hai! Indulge in the holiday spirit as you savor an elevated Christmas Brunch Buffet against the backdrop of breathtaking Gulf views from 10 am to 2 pm.
Bon Appétit Christmas Day Buffet
- Date: December 25, 2025, 11 am-6 pm
- Location: 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
- Cost: $99 per adult
Bon Appétit is pulling out all the stops to make sure this Christmas is extra special! Their buffet includes classic selections like Roasted Carolina Turkey and Roasted Prime Rib, with other menu items like Mahi Mahi, Mussels, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, Tricolor Couscous, and so much more! There will be a Christmas Assorted Dessert Table for a sweet end to a delicious meal!
Beachcomber Restaurant
- Date: December 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
- Location: 447 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach
- Cost: $130 for adults, $35 for children
Enjoy a special holiday menu at Beachcomber Restaurant for Christmas Lunch in Clearwater Beach!
Kona Grill
- Location: 4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa
- Cost: varies
Kona's Holiday Cheers menu will be available for dine-in with Brie and Crab Stuffed Salmon, Pumpkin Lobster & Mushroom Ravioli, and the BEST Pumpkin Spice margaritas in town! Their all-day menu is also available.
Christmas Dinner Take-Out and Desserts To-Go in Tampa Bay
FLEMMINGS STEAKHOUSE
4342 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa
Order Flemmings' 3-Course Bundle for Six featuring entree selections like Roasted Beef Tenderloan, Barbecue Salmon Fillet, and Double Breast of Chicken. Á la carte options are also available.
4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
14330 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Whether it's their Signature Angus Brisket, Smoked Turkey, or other delicious mains, don't worry about the cooking and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do it for you!
DICKEY'S BBQ
Several locations throughout Tampa Bay
The Complete Feast and Dinner Feast is the perfect solution for a smaller gathering. Serving 10-12 guests, The Complete Feast offers cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon, a dozen buttery rolls, and a choice of spiral-cut ham, smoked turkey, or prime rib.
Need to feed 8-10 people? The Dinner Feast comes with cornbread dressing, gravy, a dozen buttery rolls and a choice of spiral-cut ham, smoked turkey, or prime rib. Pre-order your Christmas meal online.
BRIO
Several locations throughout Tampa Bay
BRIO Italian Grille’s Catering Menu boasts a variety of Traditional Italian Catering Packages or options to create one’s own feast. They are available in half pan (serves 10 people) or full pan (serves 20 people) for to-go orders.
Options include salads, pastas, entrées, side dishes, and desserts. For more information, you can find a full breakdown of dishes, packages, and prices here. An advanced order is required and can be placed online or over the phone with your local BRIO Italian Grille.
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