It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And to get in the holiday spirit, you’ll need the most wonderful food in town.
To make your Christmas Eve and Christmas extra-special this year, consider celebrating it at one of our favorite Miami restaurants. Find out what they are—and how they’re celebrating!—below.
BLT Prime
A traditional steakhouse feast two days in a row
At this world-renowned steakhouse, get a holiday feast on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For just $98 per person, BLT Prime {4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral; 305.591.6606} welcomes guests to indulge in a three-course, prix-fixe tasting menu created by Chef Steve Mendez himself. The food won’t disappoint! Expect plates like Pumpkin Maple Bisque with cardamom, crispy leeks, and candied ginger; Roast Duck with Brussels sprouts succotash, a wild rice pilaf, and an amaretto sauce; and Molten Strawberry Short Cake with white chocolate, compressed rhubarb, and Greek yogurt sorbet. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations are required and can be made between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Bourbon Steak
Steak and seafood that’s Michael Mina-approved
Bourbon Steak {19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura; 786.279.6600}, which is located inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur, Michael Mina. Spend Christmas at this modern-American steakhouse, and you’ll get a three-course, prix-fixe meal the whole family will love. Priced at $105 per adult and $45 per child (age 5 to 11), the mouthwatering menu includes: Market Oysters, Ahi Tuna Sashimi, Filet Mignon, Glazed Beef Short Rib, Miso-Glazed Sea Bass, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and more. Reservations are required and can be made between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
CORSAIR kitchen & bar
A holiday feast at non-holiday pricing
Also at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, the modern-American restaurant, CORSAIR kitchen & bar {19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura; 786.279.6800}, has a few ways for guests to celebrate Christmas this year. Available on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, guests can take advantage of both a holiday brunch buffet for $52 per person and a three-course, prix-fixe Christmas dinner menu for just $58 per person. On the dinner menu, guests can choose from festive dishes like Butternut Squash Bisque, Short Rib Ravioli, Roasted Turkey Breast, Grilled Salmon, Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin, and so much more. Reservations are required. Reservations for brunch can be made between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations for dinner can be made between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price of any meal.
Jaya at The Setai
Asian inspired brunches and dinners                                                                                       
Spend your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at one of Miami’s most beautiful hotels: The Setai, Miami Beach! Jaya at The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 855.923.7899} will kick-off Christmas Eve with a lavish holiday brunch buffet for just $44 per person. The next day, go back for an even bigger brunch buffet—complete with traditional and non-traditional selections, the restaurant’s “Festive Menu,” dessert and raw bar selections displayed on an elaborate ice sculpture, free-flowing Louis Roederer Champagne, and live jazz in the courtyard—for $145 per adult and $63 per child (age 5 to 12). On both nights, guests are invited to continue the Christmas festivities with Executive Chef Vijay Veena’s a la carte “East Meets West” dinner, which will highlight an array of Asian-inspired plates and American staples, on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 855.923.7899. Reservations for brunch can be made between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve, and 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Christmas Day. Reservations for the East Meets West dinner can be made between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price of any meal.
AZABU Miami Beach
Michelin-level Japanese cuisine right on Miami Beach
This year, enjoy the indulgence of a lavish Christmas meal, with none of the work! The Michelin-starred, Japanese concept, AZABU Miami Beach {161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 786.276.0520}, is offering a $50 prix-fixe dinner menu with Wagyu Beef Tataki, Branzino with Umami, Sakura Pork Shiokoji, and Yuzu Keylime Pie, to name just a few. Make your meal even tastier by pairing it with a seasonal Sake Flight for $22 or a Japanese Whisky Flight for $35. Reservations are required and can be made after 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Boulud Sud Miami
Daniel Boulud’s famous Mediterranean-inspired fare
Holiday or no holiday, a menu by Chef Daniel Boulud is always a good idea! On Christmas Eve, head to his newest Mediterranean concept, Boulud Sud Miami {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800}, and get a three-course meal inspired by the best of the sun and sea. On the menu, expect to see Octopus A La Plancha, Pumpkin Agnolotti, Roasted Elk Loin, Miami Buche de Noel, and more. This menu is priced at $85 per person. Reservations are required and can be made between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Lolo’s Surf Cantina
A very, merry (Mexican) Christmas
Stop by Lolo’s Surf Cantina  {161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.735.6973} on Christmas or Christmas Eve, and you’re in for a baja-inspired treat! In addition to the normal dinner menu, guests can get mouthwatering, a la carte specials like Seasonal Salad with Grilled Prawns or the 10-ounce Ribeye with caramelized onions and chipotle. Reservations are required and can be made between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Steak on the water
This Christmas Eve, pair your steak dinner with impeccable views of the yacht-filled Miami River! At Wolfgang’s Steakhouse {315 South Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami; 305.487.7130}, indulge in its signature a la carte menu, which includes the Seafood Platter, Sizzling Canadian Bacon, Prime NY Sirloin Steak, Chicken Paillard, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and more. For dessert, end the meal on a sweet note with a slice of Chocolate Mousse Cake or Apple Strudel. Reservations are required and can be made between Noon and 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
MR CHOW
Celebrity-approved Chinese fare
Sitting right in the W South Beach, the magical MR CHOW {2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.695.1695} will host a true Chinese feast on Christmas Day. From the a la carte menu, guests can order the restaurant’s famous signature dishes, like Chicken Satay, Lobster Shumai, Sweet and Sour Pork, the legendary Peking Duck, and the restaurant’s housemade MR CHOW Noodles. Reservations are required and can be made between 5:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Seaspice
A sexy, very-Miami Christmas
On Tuesday, December 25, sexy Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200} will host a Christmas dinner like no other. Sitting right on the Miami River, this trendy restaurant and lounge invites guests to arrive by yacht or car and enjoy live holiday music, traditional holiday cocktails, and a visit from Santa Clause himself! Guests can order special Christmas dishes or choose something from the regular a la carte menu. The festivities will run from day to night, and include entertainment from DJ Axel Beca. Reservations are required and can be made between Noon and Midnight on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor