Savor the Season: Dine-In Spots for Christmas Brunch
Christmas is almost here, and with all the hustle and bustle of the season, cooking may be the last thing on your mind. Spend more time with your family and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas when you dine out or order 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 Eve and Christmas Day brunch.
Updated December 2024. Keep checking back as more places are announced.
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Christmas Brunch Options in Tampa Bay
Santa Brunch on Yacht Starship in Tampa
December 15 & 22, 2024 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 Set sail with Santa aboard the Yacht Starship! Enjoy a special photo opportunity with Santa at boarding, a delicious brunch menu, and fantastic views from the top deck while listening to holiday music. Cost: $59.95 and up for adults and $44.95 and up for kids
Bon Appétit
December 25, 2024 from 11 am-6 pm 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698 Bon Appétit is pulling out all the stops to make sure this Christmas is extra special. You can enjoy a delicious buffet menu including a charcuterie station, chilled shrimp, a special holiday salad, roasted carved turkey, roasted carved prime rib, salmon, an assorted dessert station, and much more. Cost: $99 per adult/$25 children under 10
Island Grand Beach Resort
December 25, 2024 5500 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Two restaurants at this beach resort will be serving Christmas dinner so you can get a tasty seasonal meal and great beach views this Christmas. RumFish Grill will be serving Christmas dinner from 2-10pm. The special menu includes crispy pork osso bucco, grilled halibut and cardamom tart. Palm Court Italian Grill will be open 1-9 pm and serving roasted prime rib and blue crab-stuffed dover sole.
Wyndham Grand Clearwater
December 25, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a truly unforgettable experience at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach! Indulge in the holiday spirit as you savor an elevated brunch buffet against the backdrop of breathtaking Gulf views from 10am to 2pm. The culinary team has crafted a mouthwatering selection of your holiday favorites, ensuring a feast that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you in the festive spirit. Cost: $75 per person
Lattitude 28 at JW Marriott Clearwater
691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL Christmas Brunch with Santa Claus – Christmas is a time of wonder, joy, and heartwarming traditions, and one such cherished tradition is the opportunity to have Brunch with Santa, himself. This festive event blends the magic of the holiday season with delicious culinary delights, creating an enchanting experience for families and friends.
Cost: $75.00 per person
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Enjoy their annual buffet Christmas brunch. Includes Welcome Mimosa & Holiday Eggnog, Breakfast Table, Soup and Salads, Chef’s Table, Carving station, Children’s Buffet, and desserts. All non-alcoholic beverages included. Cost: $89 per person | $36 children under 10
Ocean Hai Restaurant – Wyndham Hotel
December 25, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater, FL
Enjoy an elevated Christmas Buffet, with spectacular gulf views paired perfectly with a delightful selection to choose from! Served from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Cost: $75 Adults $25 Kids (6 to 12) (5 and under complimentary with a paying adult)
Shor Christmas Breakfast Buffet
301 S Gulfviews Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL Enjoy a memorable Christmas Day dining experience with Breakfast overlooking one of the best views on Clearwater Beach! Breakfast buffet includes Eggnog French Toast, Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Waffles, and more! Breakfast stations include build your own omelet, seafood, dessert and charcuterie station.
Cost: Adults $60, Kids $20
Oystercatchers in Tampa
Available on Christmas Eve (after 4pm) & Day (all day)
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa
This is another beautiful waterfront dining experience. Oystercatchers will be offering a Christmas Day 4-course Prix Fixe Menu created by Chef Alessandro Silverstro.
Cost: $125 per person
Kona Grill
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Kona’s Christmas menu will be available for dine-in Dec. 24-25. This holiday season, Kona Grill is the place to be for a festive and unforgettable dining experience with steak, seafood and the BEST margaritas in town. Don’t miss out on seasonal holiday cocktails, turkey, prime rib, desserts & MORE this Christmas Eve & Day (All Day Menu also available).
Cost: varies
K Club Bar & Bistro at The Karol Hotel
2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
K Club Bar & Bistro is offering buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $49.95 per adult, $29.95 for children under 12 and a limited menu for those 5 and under. Price includes buffet and one winter beverage per person. Seating will be offered in the Bistro, Ballroom, or outdoors on our beautiful patio.
Cost: $49.95 per adult, $29.95
E 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
As is tradition, Columbia Restaurant will be serving Christmas Dinner this year. This year’s special holiday offerings include Lechon Asado and baked Virginia ham. The regular dinner menu is also available. Call for reservations.
Rusty Pelican Christmas Brunch and Dinner in Tampa
Temporarily Closed 2425 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa 2023 Info: Enjoy the waterfront views as you savor the season at the Rusty Pelican! They are offering Christmas Brunch, Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. the four-course brunch includes a wide selection of seafood including oysters and crab, Salt-Roasted Turkey, bone in Rib Eye, and so much more. Brunch Cost: $86 for adults | $35 for kids | Bottomless mimosas $30
Beachcomber Restaurant
2024 Info tBD 447 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 2023 Info: Enjoy a special holiday menu at Beachcomber Restaurant this Christmas in Clearwater Beach. You’ll find their classic dishes, like honey baked Christmas ham, and special holiday treats like peppermint bark cheesecake on the menu. Beachcomber opens at 2pm. Cost: Price varies per dish.
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