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Best Restaurants To Eat on Christmas Day in Tampa Bay 2023

Don CeSar

St. Petersburg Beach Historic Pink Palace Wedding Venue The Don CeSar | Tampa Bay Wedding Photographer Amanda Zabrocki Photography

St. Pete Beach – Kick off the holiday season with your family Vat the Don CeSar for Christmas Brunch in the King Charles Ballroom.

Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet with a variety of options including omelets made to order, hand carving station, and a Seafood Bar with oysters and poached shrimp, all while sipping on unlimited champagne and enjoying glorious views of our breathtaking gulf waters.

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Yacht StarShip

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Tampa and Clearwater -The Yacht StarShip is offering a variety of holiday cruises aboard their ships in both the Tampa and Clearwater locations.

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TradeWinds Island Resorts

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St. Pete Beach – The TradeWinds Island Resorts will be offering Christmas Day options in three locations – Grand Palm Colonnade, Palm Court Italian Grill at the TradeWinds Island Grand and RumFish Grill at RumFish Beach Resort.

Grand Palm Colonnade- Holiday Buffet, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. : Sampling of the menu includes Gulf Shrimp; Crab Claws; Black Mussels; Made-to-Order Omelet Bar; French Toast; Lobster Bisque with Brandy Crème Fraiche; Artisan Greens Salad Bar; Carving Station with Herb Crust Prime Rib and Roast Leg of Lamb; Seared Cobia with Crab and Shrimp Veloute; Smoked Pit Ham with Champagne Sauce; Pasta Bar with Cheese Tortellini and Butternut Squash Risotto; Sage Sausage Cranberry Stuffing and Chef’s Seasonal Vegetables. Dessertsinclude Assorted Pies and Cheesecakes, Chocolate Fountain, Mini French Pastries and Petit Fours.

Palm Court Italian Grill – Christmas Day – 4-9 p.m.:

Offering two special entrée additions to the regular menu: Roasted Prime Rib of Beef – Classic Roasted Prime Rib served with Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts Almondine, & Jus Lié Horseradish Cream, Crab Stuffed Swordfish – Filet stuffed with Crab over Linguine with Lobster Sauce, served with Roasted Asparagus

Call (727) 363-2290 for Reservations

RumFish Grill – Christmas Day – 4-10 p.m.

Offering three special additions to the regular menu:

Coconut Curry Braised Short Rib with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Wilted Mustard Greens ($48)

Chilean Sea Bass with Butter and Citrus poached Caribbean Lobster Tail, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Lobster Nage, Passion Fruit and Black Truffle Caviar ($75)

Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse garnished with Strawberries, Shaved Dark Chocolate and Candy Cane ($14)

Call (727) 329-1428 for Reservations


JW Marriott Clearwater Beach

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Clearwater Beach – Latitude 28* is offering a three-course dinner including appetizer, entree, and dessert on Christmas eve from 3- 10 p.m.

Brunch with Santa will be held on December 25th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Latitude 28*. Brunch is $75 per adult, $50 per child (12 and under).

Christmas Dinner reservations are also available for a three-course dinner including appetizer, entree, and dessert for just $110 per adult (13+)



 Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

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South Tampa Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at the Epicurean Hotel is adding some holiday special features to their brunch and dinner menus Dec. 22-25.    

The Menu includes: Lobster Benedict with Avocado and Bacon Bearnaise Sauce; Smoked Salmon Omelet with Dill Cream Cheese, Smoked Trout Roe, Crispy Capers and Pickled Shallots; Panettone Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Mousse and Eggnog Anglaise

Call (813) 999-8726 for Reservations


HEW Parlor & Chophouse

HEW Chophouse in The Fenway Hotel Dunedin

DunedinHEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is offering a family-style Christmas Feast. For $85 per adult, $25 for children 6-12 and complimentary for children 5 and under.

Call(727) 683-5990 for Reservations

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