If your Christmas morning plans don’t include cooking this year, we’ve got some options for you. This Christmas morning, take some time and relax while enjoying Christmas brunch at one of these Tampa Bay restaurants. There are also a few options before the big day!
Christmas Brunch in Tampa
Brunch with Santa at Melting Pot Social
Top Pick!
December 2-3
December 9-10, from 11 am to 2 pm
Melting Pot Social, 104 W Tyler St
Step into a heartwarming holiday wonderland that promises to make your season merry and bright! Indulge in a delectable brunch menu filled with your favorite treats. But the real magic happens when you meet the man in red himself—Santa Claus!
Capture the enchantment with a FREE picture with Santa and make even more memories at our digital photo booth. Reservations are filling up fast, so don’t miss out on this jolly good time. Make your holiday season extra special and reserve your spot now. Call 813-683-5707 or visit meltingpotsocial.com to secure your reservation.
Come and experience the joy of the season with Brunch with Santa. Melting Pot Social can’t wait to share the magic with you!
Wyndham Grand Clearwater
100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Top pick for Christmas Day
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
Christmas Eve Brunch at Keel Farms
Sunday, December 24 at 10am
Not in Tampa, but worth the drive. Relax and enjoy an incredible meal with your family on the farm! Brunch tickets include a delicious 3 course meal with a hand-crafted selection of special food options. $45 pe person. Don’t forget to add bottomless mimosas to your reservation for just $15. The deadline to purchase your tickets is December 20th.
Christmas Brunch at TradeWinds Island Resorts
Monday, December 25, 2023 from 11 am – 3 pm
The most wonderful time of year is best spent with the entire family while enjoying a delicious Christmas Brunch with a festive setting, decked to the halls, with light jazz in the elegant Island Grand Ballroom at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach. Enjoy selections like a breakfast and omelet bar to a risotto and pasta bar. Make sure to save room for dessert! Please note TradeWinds is a cashless resort; parking is included for non-resort guests.
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
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
What better way to spend your Christmas Day than with your loved ones at one of the most iconic hotels in the area? Head to the pink palace (AKA The Don CeSar) for the Christmas brunch of your dreams.
This Christmas, The Don will host their annual King Charles Christmas Brunch Buffet with a variety of options including omelets made to order, hand carving station, and a Seafood Bar with oysters and poached shrimp, all while sipping on unlimited champagne and enjoying glorious views of our breathtaking gulf waters.
Cost: 2023 Pricing TBA
Catch 23
Christmas Eve Brunch
10103 Montague St., Tampa, FL 33626
Catch 23 in Westchase is promising a special brunch on Saturday, December 24 to celebrate Christmas Eve. Reservations are available now.
Open for Christmas Brunch:
Meat Market
1606 Snow Ave., Tampa, FL. 33606
Brunch 11am – 3:30pm
Kona Grill
4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Brunch 10am – 2pm
American Social
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
Open noon to midnight
READ: New Year’s Day Brunch in Tampa
Christmas Dinner in Tampa
If you’d rather hang at home in your PJs in the morning and save your big meal out for dinner, don’t miss our guide to restaurants serving Christmas dinner in Tampa Bay. Here are a few of our top picks:
Terra Gaucha
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 $52.95 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.
Bon Appétit
Christmas Eve dinner & Christmas Day buffet and dinner
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 escargot, slow-roasted Christmas goose, and pumpkin cheesecake. If loading your plate up at the buffet is more your style, you’ll find a plethora of options including pan-seared Chilean seabass, roasted Carolina turkey with giblet gravy, and chilled mussels & clams in coconut Thai curry. 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: $89.95 per adult
