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.
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Updated November 2024. Keep checking back as more places are announced.
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
2024 Info TBD
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
2023 Info: 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
Christmas Dinner at The Dan
2024 Info TBD
905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
2023 Info: This holiday season, Hotel Flor’s “The Dan” is offering guests a chef-curated holiday menu with a unique twist on traditional favorites. The menu will be available Sunday, December 24th and Monday, December 25th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm (a kids’ menu will also be available for ages 12 and under). Guests are highly encouraged to make reservations ahead of time via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at (813) 318-9719.
Flor Fina at Hotel Haya
2024 Info TBD
1412 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
2023 Info: This year, Chef is offering a delicious 4-course family style Mediterranean Christmas feast that is sure to delight you and your guests! Come join Flor Fina for a fantastic holiday dining experience!
Adults are $75 per guest, children ages 6-12 years old are $25.
Oystercatchers in Tampa
2024 Info TBD
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa
2023 Info: This is another beautiful waterfront dining experience. Oystercatchers will be offering a Christmas Day Prix Fixe Menu created by Chef Alessandro Silverstro. Menu options include a family-style seafood platter, soup selection, a main course featuring duck, prime rib or gnocchi, along with delicious sides and desserts.
Cost: $110 per person
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
Kona Grill
2024 Info TBD
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
2023 Info: 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!
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.
K Club Bar & Bistro at The Karol Hotel
2024 Info TBD
2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
2023 Info: K Club Bar & Bistro is offering a three-course, prix-fix Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Feast for $75 per adult, $40 for children under 12 and a limited menu for those 5 and under. The meal includes:
- First Course: French Onion & Cider Soup or Holiday Karol Salad
- Second Course: Smoked Baby Back Ribs; 14oz Dry Aged New York Strip; 6oz Filet; Crab Raviolo Carbonara or Baked Vegetable Moussaka
- Third Course: Gingerbread Cake & Ice Cream or Christmas Trifle
Columbia Restaurant
2024 Info TBD
2117 E 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
2023 Info: 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.
BellaBrava
2024 Info TBD
St. Pete: 204 Beach Drive, St.Pete, FL 33701
Tampa: 1015 Grammercy Lane, Tampa, FL 33607
2023 Info: BellaBrava will be open at both of their locations on Christmas Eve. They’ll be serving up their full menu of traditional Italian fare, seafood, and pastas all night long. Reservations are encouraged.
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