Holiday Dinner Guide – Miami for Christmas
We’ve put together this holiday dinner guide with a few of the hottest restaurants for local and visiting foodies in Miami to celebrate Christmas in lavish style. Enjoy!
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Bagatelle Miami Beach
On Sunday, December 20, Bagatelle invites you to eat, drink and be ugly at its Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Don your awful holiday sweater and head to Miami’s top brunch destination to celebrate the holiday with specialty cocktails and electric sounds by DJ Vincent Daubas.
Serving modern French fare, Bagatelle is located 220 21st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For reservations, or to view the brunch menu, visit: http://www.bistrotbagatelle.com.
BLT Prime
On Christmas Day, BLT Prime Miami, the acclaimed New American steakhouse in Doral, will offer a special Christmas Blackboard menu with a range of seasonal options which guests can order a la carte or as a three-course prix fixe meal. Including one appetizer, main course, side, and dessert, the prix fixe menu, created by chef de cuisine Dustin Ward, is priced at $65 per person and supplemental charges may apply. The complete Christmas Blackboard menu follows:
STARTERS:
Chestnut Veloute – Candied Chestnuts, Golden Raisins, Parsley Oil – $14
Venison Carpaccio –Pickled Mushrooms, Sourdough Crisp, Tarragon Pesto – $15
ENTREES:
Pine Nut Crusted Striped Bass –Salsify Puree, Baby Turnips, Truffle Beurre Blanc – $36
Roasted Delmonico –Bone Marrow Custard, Smoked Sea Salt – $42
SIDES:
Heirloom Carrots – Sunchokes, Saffron Butter – $12
Candied Sweet Potatoes – Cranberries, Walnuts – $12
DESSERTS:
Buche De Noel –Eggnog Ice Cream, Creme Anglaise, Pistachio Moss – $10
Peppermint Cheesecake –Ginger Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis – $10
db Bistro Moderne Miami
Celebrate Christmas Eve with friends and family at db Bistro Moderne Miami. Executive Chef Jason Pringle offers a four course pre-fixe holiday dinner menu featuring seasonal inspirations such as Nantucket Bay Scallops, Roasted Elk Loin and Suckling Pig. On the sweets side, Pastry Chef Saeko Nemoto will be offering up variations of the Classic Bûche de Noël, in addition to other delicious holiday treats. Share and taste options including charcuterie, cheese and a raw bar are available as addons to the prefixe menu. Complementing the dinner, Sommelier Alan Feldman will offer five bottles of champagne from different producers at $99 each. On Christmas Eve the lounge will open at 5:30 pm, and dinner service starts at 6:00 pm with the last seating at 10:00 pm
db Bistro Moderne is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131. For reservations, call: 305 421-8800, or visit their website www.dbbistro.com. The cost is Four Course Pre-Fixe Menu $80, $35 for children 12 and under. Share and Taste options available as add-ons to pre-fixe holiday dinner menu.
Driftwood Room
Driftwood Room at Nautilus in South Beach invites guests to enjoy Christmas with special prix-fixe menus prepared by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Chef de Cuisine Lucas Marino for $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Driftwood Room will host Christmas Eve dinner on Thursday, December 24, from 5pm – 11pm, and Christmas lunch and dinner on Friday, December 25, from noon – 11pm.
CHRISTMAS EVE
First Course, choice of:
Oysters on the Half Shell, Red Wine Mignonette
Broiled Proveletta Cheese with Winter Truffles
Florida Shrimp Bisque with Madeira
Main Course, choice of:
Creekstone Farms Prime Rib of Beef with Cracked Black Pepper Crust
Grilled Florida Grouper with Charred Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Sides, choice of:
Sea Salt Buttered Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brown Sugar Parsnips
Dessert, choice of:
Crunchy “Caramel” and Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Mango and Meyer Lemon Sorbet
CHRISTMAS DAY
First Course, Choice of:
Foie Gras Torchon on Toast, Cara Cara Orange Marmalade
Spiny Lobster Bisque
Burrata with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Sage, Sea Salt
Main Course, Choice of:
Herb-Crusted Prime Roast Beef with Red Wine Pan Gravy
Grilled Florida Grouper, Bacon and Onion Jam, Broiled Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Sides:
Scalloped Yukon Potatoes, Parmesan
Roasted Broccoli, Red Globe Grapes, Balsamic
Dessert, choice of:
Dark Chocolate Chip and Sea Salt Cookie, “Widow Jane” Bourbon-Spiked Cold Milk
Florida Mango and Coconut Swirl Ice Cream Cone
Driftwood Room at Nautilus, a SIXTY Hotel, is located at 1825 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. To make reservations, please call: 305-503-5700.
Jaya at The Setai
On Christmas Eve, from 7 pm – 10 pm, the newly opened Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach will celebrate the holiday with a delicious four course menu, with a vegetarian menu also available.
Guests can indulge in Executive Chef Mathias Gervais’ conscious Southeast Asian cuisine, beginning with a choice of Foie Gras, Tuna Tataki, or Kumomoto Oysters. For their second course, guests will enjoy a delicious Peking Duck Consommé or Wagyu Short Rib Gyoza. For the entrée, there will be a choice of Maine Lobster, Roasted Turkey, or Wagyu Top Sirloin. To finish the Christmas Eve meal, dessert will include a choice of Tarte Tatin, Red Velvet Cake, Almond Bread Pudding, or Mignardises.
A four course vegetarian holiday dinner menu will also be available for guests, and will include Green Papaya Salad, Tom Kha Veg, Tofu Claypot, and Almond Bread Pudding.
The menu is $110 per adult and $55 for children. For reservations, please call 855-923-7899. For more information, visit thesetaihotel.com/jaya.
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
La Mar by Gaston Acurio offers holiday diners the chance to explore the authentic and diverse flavors of Peruvian gastronomy.
CHRISTMAS EVE:
Parties of four or more can enjoy an incredible sharing-style Peruvian meal at La Mar, featuring treasured holiday recipes from our chefs’ families. Dishes include Cebiche Mixto, King Crab Causa, Whole Cornish Hen, Arroz Arabe and Warm Chocolate Tart. From 6pm–11pm; $ 70 per person, $35 per child ages 6-12, complimentary under 6.
CHRISTMAS DAY:
Enjoy a spectacular Peruvian brunch at La Mar by Gastón Acurio with gourmet brunch items including stations of Cebiches, Tiraditos and Grilled Anticucho Skewers. Guests will enjoy Chaufa Aeropuerto for the table, as well as choice of specialty dish such as Egg-topped Lomo Saltado, served alongside refreshing beverages such as Chicha Morada. Decadent dessert towers will provide the perfect sweet ending to the meal.
From 12 pm–3:30 pm; $85 per adult includes champagne and unlimited brunch cocktails; $120 per adult Includes premium entrées, including unlimited Charles Heidsieck champagne; $35 per child ages 6–12, complimentary under 6.
La Mar is located inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel -Miami at 500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131. For reservations, please call: 305-913-8358, or visit: www.opentable.com/la-mar-by-gaston-acurio
Quality Meats Miami Beach
Quality Meats will be open from 4PM to midnight on Christmas Day. In addition to its regular a la carte dinner menu, special holiday items will be available including Slow Roasted Whole Leg of Colorado Lamb for four served with Mint Jelly enhanced with Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and fresh Herbs. In addition, savory holiday dinner sides will include Bacon Braised Collard Greens, Baby Carrots with local Honey and Beets, Anson Mills Grits with SF Cheddar and Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Padrons. Quality Meats Miami Beach is located at 1501 Collins Avenue. To make reservations, please call: 305-340-3333.
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Featuring authentic Northern Italian cuisine, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, will offer its signature white truffle menu to guests looking to dine this Christmas and New Year’s holiday, in addition to the regular lunch and dinner menus. Diners can enjoy seasonal flavors of Quattro’s truffle-infused dishes which include antipasti choices like Fonduta Tartufata Con Crostini Di Foccacia – Fontina Cheese Fondue with Truffle & Fried Quail Egg and House Made Focaccia ($45); and Tartare Di Filetto All’albese Con Tartufo – Tartar of Fillet Mignon with Truffle and Baby Artichoke Parmesan Salad ($45). Main entrée options include Tagliolini Al Tartufo Bianco – Fresh Tagliolini with Italian Truffle Butter Sauce ($85); Risotto Con Fanduta Di Burrata Tartufata – Carnaroli Risotto with a Fondue of Burrata Cheese and Fresh Truffle ($85); Tagliata Di Filetto Con Porcini E Tartufo Bianco – Grilled Fillet Mignon Sliced with Truffle Porcini Mushroom Sauce and Roasted Potatoes ($95); and Scaloppine Di Vitello Tartufate – Veal Scaloppine with Truffle Butter Sauce and Truffle Fries ($95).
Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Regular menu will also be available. For reservations, please call: 305-531-4833; or visit: http://www.opentable.com/quattro-south-beach.
Seaspice
Seaspice, a waterfront seafood brasserie and lounge, offers a savory prix fixe menu available for Christmas only. The menu includes special dishes like Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig, and Eggnog Cream Tart to name a few.
Seaspice is located on the bank of the Miami River, at 422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128. For reservations, call: 305-440-4200, or visit: www.opentable.com/seaspice-and-modern-garden
Seagrape at Thompson-Miami Beach
Seagrape features unique Florida-inspired fare in a chic, retro dining room space inside the Thompson Hotel -Miami Beach. The restaurant will be offering a special prix-fixe, family style holiday dinner for $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) on December 25th, to celebrate Christmas. The three-course delectable holiday menu follows:
FIRST COURSE, choice of:
Roasted Rosemary Nuts
Chef Michelle’s Chestnut Soup, Grated Foie Gras Torchon
Endive Salad, Humboldt Fog Cheese, Pomegranate, Florida Citrus Vinaigrette
ENTREES, served family style:
Honey Baked Ham
Whole Roasted Florida Snapper
Ribeye Roast
SIDES, served family style:
Salt Crusted Fingerling Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Winter Yams
Braised Forest Mushrooms
Homemade Focaccia, Black Olive & Sea salt
DESSERT, choice of:
Selection of Sugar Cookies
Chef’s Homemade Pies and Cakes
Eggnog & Vanilla Ice Cream Sundaes
Seagrape is located inside the Thompson Miami Beach Hotel at 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. To make reservations, please call: 786-605-1043
Scarpetta- Fontainbleau Miami Beach
Those seeking a rustic yet elegant holiday dinner can indulge in Scarpetta’s three-course prix-fixe menu available on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, guests can indulge in Hamachi, local snapper and mussels crudo with ginger, chili, and smoked royal trumpet mushroom as an appetizer, followed by the Scarpetta cioppino with cod, prawn, scallop, clam, rapini stufato, and shellfish brodo. For dessert, a ricotta gelato cream puff will be served with warm peppermint chocolate sauce
Scarpetta is located inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit: fontainebleau.com/holidays. For Christmas and Christmas Eve reservations, call 877.326.7412.
StripSteak by Michael Mina – Fontainbleau Miami Beach
Fontainebleau’s newest restaurant is offering Christmas Day brunch for $68 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, from 11 am – 3 pm on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day, the restaurant is offering a three-course holiday-inspired prix-fixe menu priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, available from 6 pm – 11 pm. Guests will enjoy a first course of Beausoliel Oysters with Petrossian Caviar and a Cucumber-Ginger Mignonette; followed by the main course, Pan-roasted Duck Breast served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Celery Root Puree, and Huckleberry Jus. For dessert dinners will enjoy the Yule Log topped with Vanilla Cream, Cherry Jelly, and Flourless Chocolate Spongecake.
StripSteak by Michael Mina is located inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit: fontainebleau.com/holidays. For Christmas and Christmas Eve reservations, call: 877.326.7412.
Talde at Thompson-Miami Beach
TALDE Miami Beach, Chef/Restaurateur Dale Talde’s newest culinary venture located within the glamorous Thompson Miami Beach Hotel. Known for its inventive yet approachable Asian-American fare, diners are invited to treat themselves to a delicious $75 (excluding tax and service charge) holiday dinner special on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests will start off their meal with Sweet Potato Samosas topped with Bourbon Apple Butter, before indulging in a noodle course of Roast Chicken Ramen. For the entrée, diners will enjoy a Smoked Duck Breast with Plum Chutney, Honeyed Sesame and Orange-Sugar Foie Gras; and end the meal on a sweet note with Micky D’s Apple Pie.
TALDE Miami Beach is located inside the Thompson Miami Beach Hotel at 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. To make reservations, please call: 786-605-4094
The Dutch
South Beach’s popular Americana-inspired dining destination will offer special menus for guests to enjoy as they celebrate both Christmas and New Year’s. On deck for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, guests are invited to a festive dinner, priced at $45, starting with Roasted Muscovy Duck and served with a side of Pastilla, Butternut Squash, Quinoa, Turnips, and Spiced Jus; before indulging in a sweet treat, by Executive Pastry Chef Josh Gripper. Desserts include Salted Caramel Custard with Gingerbread Cookie and Molten Chocolate Cake with Almond Nougatine and Candy Cane Ice Cream, each priced at $12. Menu is available on Christmas Eve from 1pm – 9pm and Christmas Day from 6pm – 10pm.
The Dutch is located inside W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. To make reservations, please call: 305-938-3111; or visit http://www.opentable.com/the-dutch-miami.
The Traymore Restaurant and Bar
The Traymore Restaurant and Bar at Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is offering all the festive trimmings as well as its signature seafood specialties the restaurant is known for, to get you and your loved one or family members in the mood for this special time of year.
The talented culinary team, headed by Chef Juan Loasiaga, has created a unique Christmas Eve holiday dinner menu for locals, visitors and hotel guests who are still looking for all the home-style delicacies that come with these festive mealtime traditions. On Thursday, December 24th between the hours of 6:00pm and 11:00pm, the Christmas Eve menu priced at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
STARTER, choice of:
Chestnut Soup
Maine Lobster Dumplings, Apple Chutney
Red Oak Lettuce & Endive Salad -Port Wine Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts, Maytag Blue Cheese
ENTREE, choice of:
Grilled Diver Jumbo Scallops -Cauliflower, Capers, Marcona Almonds
Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast -Braised Red Cabbage, Shiitake Mushrooms, Ginger Duck Jus
All Natural USDA Slow Roasted Prime Rib -Rosemary Roasted Pee Wee Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts,
Smoked Bacon, Bone Marrow Sauce
DESSERT: Traymore Bûche de Noël -Dark Chocolate, Passion Fruit, Mango Nougat Glace
The Traymore Restaurant and Bar also offers its signature COMO Shambhala Cuisine – a perfectly calibrated mix of raw and cooked ingredients with very specific nutritional purposes – rich with enzymes, essential vitamins and minerals.
The Traymore Restaurant and Bar at Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is located at 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For reservations, please call: 305-695-3600; or visit: [email protected] or www.opentable.com/traymore-restaurant-and-bar