Last updated November 11, 2026
TradeWinds Resort | Christmas Brunch
St. Pete Beach – Celebrate Christmas on the Gulf with a holiday brunch buffet at TradeWinds Resort’s Island Grand. Plated Christmas Day specials will also be served at Pete’s Gulf Bistro, Palm Court Italian and RumFish Grill.
On the Menu: A festive buffet featuring herb-crusted prime rib, butternut squash risotto, seasonal favorites and holiday-inspired desserts.
Friday, December 25 | Seatings at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM
Call 800.360.4016 for pricing and reservations
Yacht StarShip | Christmas Eve Dinner Cruises
Tampa & Clearwater Beach – Spend Christmas Eve on the water with a two-hour holiday dinner cruise aboard Yacht StarShip, departing from Channelside in downtown Tampa or from the Clearwater Beach Marina.
On the Menu: A holiday dinner buffet with complimentary coffee, tea and water, two house drink tickets and DJ entertainment, with a full bar available for purchase.
Thursday, December 24 | Boards 5 PM | Cruises 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Adults: from $79.95 | Children (2–12): from $59.95 | Under 2 free | Plus tax, fees & gratuity
Ocean Hai | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach – Gather the family for a Christmas Day buffet with Gulf views at Ocean Hai inside Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. Reservations are required.
On the Menu: A festive holiday buffet with seasonal favorites and desserts, served with views of the Gulf.
Friday, December 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Adults: $85 | Children (6–12): $35 | 5 and under free | Plus tax & 19% service charge
SHOR American Seafood Grill | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach – Celebrate Christmas Day by the Gulf with SHOR’s Christmas Buffet at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach.
On the Menu: Traditional holiday fare, a seafood and raw bar, fresh sushi, chef-attended carving stations, a build-your-own risotto station and handcrafted desserts.
Friday, December 25 | Christmas Buffet
$35 – $99 per person
Flor Fina | Hotel Haya
Ybor City – Flor Fina is celebrating the season with a Feast of the Seven Fishes chef’s tasting on Christmas Eve and a family-style Christmas feast on Christmas Day.
On the Menu: Christmas Eve’s five-course seafood tasting includes a mini lobster roll, fried stuffed calamari, linguine with white clam sauce and grape leaf-wrapped sea bass. Christmas Day’s family-style feast features seafood cioppino, roasted chateaubriand, braised pork shank and a crab and lobster casino bake, with desserts like eggnog cheesecake and German chocolate cake, plus a kids’ menu.
Thursday, December 24 | Feast of the Seven Fishes
Friday, December 25 | Christmas Family-Style Feast
Christmas Eve: $85 per person, Kids $15 | Christmas Day: $105 per person, Kids $15 | Beverages additional
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort | Packard’s Steakhouse & Market Salamander Grille
Palm Harbor – Innisbrook is serving Christmas Eve dinner at both Packard’s Steakhouse and Market Salamander Grille, followed by a Christmas Day prix fixe at Packard’s and a holiday buffet at Market Salamander Grille.
On the Menu: Packard’s Christmas Day prix fixe includes starters like Camembert en croûte and beef tenderloin carpaccio, lobster bisque, and entrées such as grilled branzino, an 8 oz filet, braised short rib and herb-crusted rack of lamb. Market Salamander Grille’s buffet features Nueske’s smoked ham, herb-crusted prime rib, shrimp and grits and holiday desserts.
Thursday, December 24 | Packard’s 5 – 9 PM | Market Salamander Grille 5 – 10 PM
Friday, December 25 | Packard’s 11 AM – 7 PM | Market Salamander Grille Buffet 12 – 7 PM
Christmas Day at Packard’s: Adults $125, Kids $25 | Market Salamander Grille Buffet: Adults $62, Children (5–12) $25, 4 and under free | Plus tax & service charge
Caretta on the Gulf | Sandpearl Resort
Clearwater Beach – Enjoy a Christmas brunch on the Gulf at Caretta on the Gulf inside Sandpearl Resort. Reservations are required.
On the Menu: A festive holiday brunch served from late morning into the evening. Full menu details to be announced.
Christmas Day | 11:30 AM – 7 PM
Call 727.674.4181 for pricing and reservations
The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Christmas Day Buffet
Longboat Key – Celebrate Christmas Day in the Harbourside Ballroom at The Resort at Longboat Key Club, complete with photos with Santa. Reservations are required.
On the Menu: A festive buffet with a holiday spread and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.
Friday, December 25 | Seatings every 30 minutes, 12 – 5:30 PM
Adults: $120 | Children (5–12): $50 | Plus tax & fees | Reservations: 941.387.1664
