Tampa Bay’s BEST Restaurants for Christmas Dinner, Including To-Go Options!
Put the pots and pans away, friends–there are several amazing restaurantsopen 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.
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Restaurants Open for Christmas Dinner in Tampa Bay
Wyndham Grand Clearwater
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. $75 per person.
Flor Fina at Hotel Haya
1412 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
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.
The Rusty Pelican
2425 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
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 brunch featuring items such as Pineapple & Cherry Glazed Ham, Steak & Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and Gingerbread Cheesecake.
Cost: Brunch – $79 per adult, $35 per child
Columbia Restaurant in Tampa
2117 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.
Oystercatchers in Tampa
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa
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
Christmas Eve Brunch and Dinner on Yacht Starship in Tampa and Clearwater
Leave the cooking to the experts and sit back and enjoy the view from the Yacht Starship! They are offering Christmas Eve Brunch and Christmas Eve Dinner aboard their downtown Tampa ship and a Christmas Even dinner on the Clearwater ship. The 2-hour brunch features festive music and dancing and of course, a buffet brunch. They are also offering an Ugly Sweater Brunch on December 9 and 16 and Santa Brunch in Tampa on December 10 and December 11, 2023.
Tampa Brunch Cost: $79.95 and up for adults |$54.95 and up for kids
Terra Gaucha in Tampa
1108 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33629
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, for $57.95 per person, or just the gourmet salad and hot bar for $31.95 per person. Children 6-12 are half priced, and ages 0-5 are complimentary.
Kona Grill in Tampa
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Kona’s Christmas menu will be available for dine-in Dec. 24-25. Enjoy rich seasonal specialties like prime rib surf and turf, honey glazed ham, turkey, holiday drinks, and more. Eat, drink and be merry!
Bon Appétit
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
Bon Appétit is pulling out all the stops to make sure this Christmas is extra special. They’re offering both a four-course plated dinner and a buffet option, so your family can choose the one that works best.
The Four-Course Dinner features plenty of options, including smoked salmon, slow-roasted half-duckling, and pumpkin cheesecake. If loading your plate up at the buffet is more your style, you’ll find a plethora of options including prime rib and baked Virginia ham. Regardless of the option you choose, you’ll receive a complimentary champagne toast. They also have Christmas Eve offerings if you prefer to dine out before Santa arrives.
Cost: $99 per adult/$25 children under 10
Wyndham Grand Clearwater
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
Beachcomber Restaurant
447 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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.
Island Grand Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach
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 1-9pm and serving roasted prime rib and blue crab-stuffed dover sole. Both are now accepting reservations.
K Club Bar & Bistro at The Karol Hotel in Clearwater
2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
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
Lattitude 28 at JW Marriott Clearwater
691 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL
Enjoy a three-course dinner including appetizer, entrée, and dessert and an a la carte children’ menu on Christmas Eve from 3 pm- 10 pm. On Christmas Day, unwrap a magnificent brunch buffet and add bottomless mimosas for $25 per adult (21+). Reservations are available from 7 am to 1 pm on Monday, Even Santa will be there from 9 am- 1 pm. Missed brunch? Come back in for another three-course meal.
Cost: Dinner – $110 per adult (13+). $10 to $20 per child (12 and under). Brunch – $75 per adult (13+) and $50 per child (12 and under)
Christmas Dinner Take-Out and Desserts To-Go in Tampa Bay
Catch 23
10103 Montague St., Tampa, FL 33626
Catch 23 is serving up a special Christmas to-go menu with an array of festive items. Choose from Roasted Turkey and Gravy or Prime Rib along with sides like Sage and Celery Stuffing, Grilled Asparagus, and Boursin Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes. All orders serve 6-8 and must be placed by December 18 for pickup on December 23 or 24.
Cost: $195-$265
Goody Goody in Tampa
Christmas Dessert
1601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Make Christmas goody goody with some of the most famous pies in Tampa. Notorious for their signature Butterscotch pie, Goody Goody will be taking to-go orders for that plus their Chocolate Cream Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, Banana Cream Pie, and their seasonal Milk Chocolate Pecan Pie. They’re sure to be the perfect ending to your holiday meal! Orders must be placed online by December 21 at noon and can be picked up on December 23 or 24 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30-$40 per pie
Metro Diner
Tampa: 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 336.9
St. Petersburg: 5250 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Metro Diner wants to make your holiday hosting as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re keeping it small or opening up your home to family and friends, their Holiday at Home Feast has options to work with any size crowd. Choices includes baked ham or roast turkey plus items such as mashed potatoes, sweet potato mash, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and macaroni and cheese. Orders must be placed by December 22 at 8:00 p.m. for pickup on December 24.
Cost: $16.49 for one serving, $61.99 for four, $119.49 for eight.
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