Christmas and Hanukkah 2024 Roundup
Coquito! Cookies! Nochebuena dinners! Christmas brunches! And Hanukkah dinners, too – for the first time since 2005, Hanukkah and Christmas are aligned on Dec. 25. Here are some ideas to make your holidays festive.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Cookies and Coquito at The Commodore, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Collab with Gio Gutierrez of ChatChowTV brings cookies paired with festive coquito creations, like Mexican rompope and Mexican wedding cookies; Cuban crema de vie with torticas de moron cookies; American eggnog served with hingerbread; and Puerto Rican coquito accompanied by mantecaditos ($20 for a coquito/cookie pairing, $39 for all four).
WHEN: Dec. 1-31 from 5pm-midnight
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: The Commodore
Holiday Village, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Vibrant outdoor market and holiday activation in the heart of Miami. Come to eat, drink, shop, gather to celebrate the holiday season, and more. Parking $10 at Southeast Financial Center.
WHEN: Saturdays 1-9pm and Sundays 1-7pm through Jan. 1
WHERE: 200 E Flagler St.
MORE INFO: Holiday Village
Ugly Sweater Paint & Sip, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Show off your favorite holiday sweater while enjoying a fun painting session ($50).
WHEN: Dec. 19 7-9pm
WHERE: Glass & Vine, 2820 McFarlane
MORE INFO: Glass & Vine
MIAMI-DADE
Hanukkah
Aba Miami, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Specials include parmesan, potato and Brussels sprouts latkes, charred beef brisket with Brussels sprouts, turnips, carrots onion and radish.
WHEN: Dec. 26-Jan. 2
WHERE: Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Aba Miami
Christmas Eve
Cafe La Trova, Little Havana
WHAT: Celebrate Nochebuena with a family-style, three-course menu featuring Latin and Cuban dishes ($95 per person, $30 children 12 and under).
WHEN: Christmas Eve
WHERE: 971 SW 8 St.
MORE INFO: Cafe La Trova
Fiola Miami, Coral Gables
WHAT: Join the award-winning Italian restaurant for 12 Days of Christmas, festive offerings like prime Delmonico steak Wellington and bombolini.
WHEN: Dec. 14-25
WHERE: 1500 San Ignacio Ave,
MORE INFO: Fiola Miami
La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Brickell
WHAT: Jingle Bell Christmas Eve Dinner offers traditional Peruvian-inspired holiday cuisine by executive chef Diego Oka ($250 per person, $125 for 7-20 years old).
WHEN: Dec. 24
WHERE: Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr.
MORE INFO: La Mar Miami
LT Steak and Seafood, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special holiday blackboard menu curated by award-winning chef Laurent Tourondel features bucatini pasta featuring peekytoe crab meat, sea urchin and caviar; Dover sole meuniere; and marshmallow baked Alaska.
WHEN: Through the New Year
WHERE: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: LT Steak and Seafood
Lightkeepers, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
WHAT: Four-course prix-fixe dinner features morels velouté, Maine lobster ravioli Bolognese or turkey blanquette roulade and a selection of desserts.
WHEN: Dec. 24, 5:30pm-10:30pm
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
The Setai Miami Beach
WHAT: Holiday a la carte specials at their three venues: Jaya, Japón and Ocean Grill.
WHEN: Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 6-11pm
WHERE: 2001 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: The Setai
Toku, Aventura
WHAT: Asian menu consists of Japanese and Chinese inspiration with Thai touches.
WHEN: Dec. 24, starting at 5pm
WHERE: 19575 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Toku
Torno Subito, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Prix-fixe tasting menu features 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano with Grissini Prosciutto, veal porchetta and panettone souffle ($165 per person).
WHEN: Christmas Eve
WHERE: 200 E Flagler St.
MORE INFO: Torno Subito
WATR at 1 Hotel South Beach
WHAT: Festive delights include whole crispy sea bream and Iberico pork katsudon.
WHEN: Christmas Eve
WHERE: 1 Hotel South Beach, 2341 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: WATR
Christmas Day
Adrift Mare, Brickell
WHAT: Festive Mediterranean-inspired feast features entrees such as porchetta and Dover sole, and desserts chocolate tart and mare baklava ($75 per person).
WHEN: Christmas 5:30-10:30pm
WHERE: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Adrift Mare
Amelia’s 1931, Kendall
WHAT: Fusion of Cuban and Asian flavors plus signature cocktails.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 13601 SW 26 St.
MORE INFO: Amelia’s 1931
Boia De, Little Haiti
WHAT: Sixth annual collaborative brunch with El Bagel plus lots of bubbly and caviar.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 5205 NE Second Ave.
MORE INFO: Boia De
Bourbon Steak, Aventura
WHAT: Chef Michael Mina’s acclaimed American steakhouse offers a prix-fixe menu that includes an oyster selection, NY strip, miso-glazed sea bass, plum and almond tart tatin and other choices ($250 per adult).
WHEN: Christmas Day 5pm-11pm
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: Bourbon Steak
Corsair Kitchen & Bar, Aventura
WHAT: Buffet experience features lots of stations: raw bar, salad bar, carving station, desserts.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Finka Table & Tap, Kendall
WHAT: Cuban, Peruvian and Korean cuisines with chef Eileen Andrade at the helm.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 14690 SW 26 St.
MORE INFO: Finka Table & Tap
Isabelle’s, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
WHAT: Christmas Day brunch stations include holiday favorites, omelet station, carving station, charcuterie and cheeses, seafood raw bar and dessert display ($125 per adult and $69 per child 2-12).
WHEN: Christmas Day 11:30am-4pm
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s
Joia Beach, Miami Beach
WHAT: Christmas brunch features ricotta and lemon deviled eggs, orange blossom ricotta waffles, cinnamon-spiced French toast, gingerbread pancakes and other dishes, plus live entertainment.
WHEN: Christmas Day 11:30am-4:30pm
WHERE: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
MORE INFO: Joia Beach
La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Brickell
WHAT: Jingle Bell Dinner offers traditional Peruvian-inspired holiday cuisine by executive chef Diego Oka ($185 per person, $95 for 7-20 years old).
WHEN: Dec. 25
WHERE: Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr.
MORE INFO: La Mar Miami
Lightkeepers, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
WHAT: Christmas Day brunch with artisan cheeses and cured meats, baker’s basket, salad bar, chilled seafood and raw bar and other stations ($185 per adult and $69 per child 2-12).
WHEN: Dec. 25, 12:30pm-4pm
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Miami Beach
WHAT: Modern take on traditional barbecue with a la carte dishes like branzino a la plancha and wood-fires Argentinian grass-fed tenderloin.
WHEN: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
WHERE: Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
Mirabella, Miami Beach
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe dinner features chef Michael White’s renowned crudo misto, bone marrow panzanella and classic Italian dessert, plus a la carte choices ($85 per person).
WHEN: Christmas Eve 6-10pm, Christmas Day 4-9pm
WHERE: Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Mirabella
Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT: Festive three-course prix-fixe menu includes a warm bread course, scallop crudo or potato croquettes, pork and greens, chicken and potatoes or fish sauce with charred halibut. Dessert choices are barley porridge or brown butter sweet potato pie ($65 per person).
WHEN: Christmas Day 4pm-10pm
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
STK Steakhouse, Miami Beach
WHAT: Festive feast centered around roasted free-range turkey and sides for dine-in or takeout.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 2305 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: STK Steakhouse
Toro Toro, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Pan Latin holiday feast from chef Richard Sandoval, featuring several seasonal a la carte dishes.
WHEN: Christmas Day noon-close
WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza
MORE INFO: Toro Toro
BROWARD
Christmas Eve
Anthony’s Runway 84, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Feast of Seven Fishes family-style menu includes seven different savory selections, like zuppa di pesce fra diavolo and baked clams oreganata ($95 per person, minimum four people).
WHEN: Christmas Eve
WHERE: 330 W State Road 84
MORE INFO: Anthony’s Runway 84
Burlock Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: This waterfront restaurant’s a la carte specials include “The Ultimate Raw Bar Tower.”
WHEN: Christmas Eve from 5pm-10pm.
WHERE: 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: 954-302-6430 or email Steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com
Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: 12 Nights of Christmas offers a selection of a la carte items shining a spotlight on Florida’s diverse bounty.
WHEN: Dec. 14-25
WHERE: 620 S Federal Hwy.
MORE INFO: Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse
La Fuga, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Feast of Seven Fishes curated by executive chef Michael Mayer features seven savory dishes served a la carte.
WHEN: Christmas Eve
WHERE: Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach, 2900 Riomar St.
MORE INFO: La Fuga
Christmas Day
Burlock Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Festive feast curated by executive chef Adrienne Grenier.
WHEN: Christmas Eve from 5pm-10pm
WHERE: 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: 954-302-6430 or email Steve.mulch@ritzcarlton.com
El Vez, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Try glazed pork belly with polenta and sour orange ancho sauce, braised short rib with potato chayotes, and Oaxacan pasilla sauce.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: El Vez
MAASS, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Special four-course menu ($155 per person) from chef Ryan Ratino.
WHEN: Christmas Day from 5pm-10pm
WHERE: 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: MAASS
Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Holiday brunch specials include gingerbread pancakes, potato pancakes with apple rosemary compote and pork belly hash. Dinner specials like stuffed saddle of lamb and glazed short rib.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Steak 954
Timpano Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Festive a la carte menu alongside holiday specials. Starters include fritto misto, Wagyu carpaccio, stuffed leg of lamb or cioppino.
WHEN: Christmas Day
WHERE: 450 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Timpano Las Olas
Hanukkah
Aba Miami
WHAT: Parmesan, potato and Brussels sprouts latkes, charred beef brisket and other specials available for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
WHEN: Dec. 26-Jan. 2
WHERE: Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Aba Miami
Motek, various locations
WHAT: Crispy zucchini cakes, falafel and golden chicken schnitzel are among the holiday dishes on the menu.
WHEN: Hanukkah
WHERE: Aventura, Brickell, Coral Gables, downtown Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach
MORE INFO: Motek
Ostrow Brasserie, Miami
WHAT: Chrismukkah celebration featuring a festive menu that bridges both holidays for brunch and dinner.
WHEN: Dec. 25 Brunch: 10am-2:30pm
WHERE: 4850 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Ostrow Brasserie
FLORIDA KEYS
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
WHAT: Fifth Annual Holiday Cookie Throwdown lets guests judge the cookie creations of more than 20 participants.
WHEN: Dec. 24 beginning at noon
WHERE: The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, 200 William Street
MORE INFO: The Marker
CHRISTMAS TO-GO
Cookies, Beauty & the Butcher, Coral Gables
WHAT: Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies paired with malted vanilla milk.
WHEN: Order Dec. 1-21; pick up Mon., Dec. 23
WHERE: 6901 Red Rd.
MORE INFO: Beauty & The Butcher
Pan de Jamón, La Boulangerie Boul'Mich
WHAT: Freshly baked to order, this traditional Venezuelan specialty bread contains ham, bacon, raisins, and olives ($39 loaf).
WHEN: Pre-order for pickup at their various locations. Open Mon-Sat 7:30am-6pm and Sun 8am-4pm. Open until 4 pm on Christmas Eve and Closed on Christmas Day
WHERE: Check their locations online
MORE INFO: La Boulangerie Boul'Mich
