Sarasota Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner
We’ve got a few suggestions for dining out for the holiday
I probably don’t need to say it, but why not? Christmas, like most holidays, has its share of food traditions. The bulk of them revolve around family, for obvious reasons. Family + Food (OH + Football) is a great way to spend just about any holiday.
Like Thanksgiving, turkey is a go-to favorite. You can mix in a baked ham or even go big and splurge on a prime rib (Publix always has these on sale for a super low price).
📝If you’re up for a little culinary adventure this Christmas, we’ve got a recipe for a perfect prime rib. We wrote about this last December. HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO COOK A PRIME RIB.
Oh, and let’s not forget another very traditional way to spend Christmas. Chinese carryout (and a movie!) 🎥
Just like that big November food day, some folks opt for a less-stress version of their holiday meal. That includes letting someone else do the cooking and cleanup. Yes, that means dining out (or at least catering in).
If you identify with the “let someone else do the work” crowd this holiday, we can help. We’ve put together a list of a few local Sarasota options for your Christmas Day (or maybe Eve) meal.
As is OUR tradition with these kinds of things, these places are listed in alphabetical order. And it is just a sampling of the places that are open and serving dinner on Christmas. Enjoy! 😊
CAFE GABBIANO (5104 Ocean Blvd – Siesta Key) – Christmas Eve, 4PM to 8PM. Christmas Day, 2PM to 8PM. They’re serving a special holiday menu. MENU HERE 941-349-1423.
DUVALS. FRESH. LOCAL. SEAFOOD – (1435 Main St. – Downtown) – Christmas Eve, 4PM to 8PM. Serving a four-course prix fixe menu. MENU HERE 941-312-4001.
GROVE RESTAURANT (10670 Boardwalk Loop – LWR) – Christmas Day, 11AM to 8PM. Serving a special holiday menu. MENU HERE 941-893-4321.
MATTISON’S FORTY-ONE (7275 S. Tamiami Trl.) – Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. 4:30PM to 8PM. Enjoy this Christmas Eve tradition! INFORMATION 941-321-3400.
PHILLIPPI CREEK RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR (5353 S. Tamiami Trl.) – Christmas Day, 11AM to 8PM. Stone crab, seafood boats, and more. 941-925-4444. MORE INFORMATION.
PIER 22 (1200 1st Ave. W. – Bradenton) – Christmas Day, 11AM to 8PM. They’ll be serving a special holiday menu. MENU HERE 941-748-8087.
Granted, it’s a short but mighty list. However you decide to spend the day, we hope you enjoy your friends and family.
🗓️ SARASOTA FOOD EVENTS 🗓️
Here are some upcoming local food events that we think you might find interesting. All you need to do is make that reservation. We’ve provided you with a link to more info. (If you have an event, send us the details! (EMAIL IT)
ALL DECEMBER – Epicurean Menu, Tuscany – Michael’s On East
WEEKLY POP-UP KITCHEN EVENTS – 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop
DEC 20 – Yoga & Vino in the Ballroom – GROVE Restaurant
DEC 31 – NYE Candlelight Dinner – Ortygia
DEC 31 – NYE Beach Bash! – Sharky’s on the Pier
DEC 31 – New Year’s Eve Dinner – Madfish Grille
DEC 31 – NEW YEAR SOIRÉE – GROVE Restaurant
DEC 31 – NYE Dinner – Mademoiselle Paris
JAN 7 – Open House Wine Tasting – Michael’s Wine Cellar
APR 20 TO 24 – Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival – INFORMATION
🧑🌾 FARMER’S MARKET INFO 🧑🌾
EVERY SUNDAY – Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – Farmer’s Market at Lakewood Ranch – DETAILS
EVERY SUNDAY – The Meadows Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY WEDNESDAY – The Phillippi Farmhouse Market (Oct-Apr) – DETAILS
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT – RADD Night Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Sarasota Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Downtown Bradenton Public Market – DETAILS
EVERY SATURDAY – Venice Farmer’s Market – DETAILS
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