Special Holiday Menus in Broward and Palm Beach

Are you looking to go out for dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Here are the options available to you in the Broward and Palm Beach areas. If you are in the Miami area, you can check out my extensive list here.

Broward County

Benihana will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will be offering a Holiday Trio special consisting of filet mignon, chicken and colossal shrimp served with steamed rice, soup, salad and ice cream for $35. There are locations in Miramar, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and in Coral Springs.

Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa will feature a gourmet holiday dinner at its Banyan Restaurant for just $29/person. Dinner will be served from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm and will feature menu items like a 10 oz grilled NY Strip Steam with creamy mashed potatoes, salmon with zesty quinoa pilaf and pan-roasted chicken with wild mushroom hash. All entries will come with a complimentary glass of wine. Hyatt Regency is located at 250 Racquet Club Road in Weston. (954) 616-1234 x7675

Le Bistro Restaurant is open Christmas Day and will featuring gourmet delights to tantalize your taste buds like a locally made burrata with heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, Puglia olive oil; half-roasted duck with Grand Marnier, oranges and cherries; and Country Style apple pie with vanilla ice cream Cost is $35/person. Call 954.946.9240 to make your reservations.

Isle Casino at Pompano Park will offer an Asian Holiday Buffet at Farraddays’ from 4:00 – 9:00 pm. Cost is $22.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 12 and under. Tax and gratuity is additional. Isle Buffet will also be offering a Christmas Bueffet from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm for $14.95 and $7.95 for children 12 and under. The Isle Casino is located at 777 Isle of Capri Circle in Pompano Park. 954.972.2000

Da Campo Osteria by Todd English will offer a family-style holiday dinner on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The 3-course dinner will include fresh mozzarella made tableside, chestnut ravioli, roast turkey, ham roast, eggnog crème brulee and more. Dinner comes with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and costs $60/person, $17.50/Children 12 and under. Dinner will be served from 5:30-10:30 pm on Christmas Eve and from 3:00-8:00pm on Christmas Day. Da Campo Osteria is located at il Lugano Suites Hotel, 3333 NE 32nd Street in Fort Lauderdale, 954-226-5002

Palm Beach

ZED451 will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Boca Raton restaurant will feature holiday selections such as citrus-crusted salmon, buttermilk ranch marinated bottom sirloin, seasonal soups and more. Cost is $44. ZED451 is located in Mizner Park, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561-393-3451.

The Green Gourmet is bringing Christmas dinner home to you. Enjoy a boneless roasted organic turkey with sage gravy with a salad and choice of 3 sides (like the sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, braised brussels sprouts with caramelized shallots, whole wheat stuffing with duck sausage and golden raisins or winter squash with roasted chestnuts) for only $30/person or substitute the turkey for Brandt Farms Prime Rib Roast for $45/person. Be sure to order by December 20 at 561.455.2466.

The Atlantic Grille at the recently opened Seagate Hotel & Spa is offering a prix-fixe menu on Christmad Eve and Christmas Day for $65/person. Start off with your choice of Wild Mushroom Soup with Brioche Truffled Croutons, Vanilla Scented Figs with Goat Cheese Mousse, Carpaccio of Prosciutto and Frisse or Roasted Quail with Wild Boar & Cranberry Stuffing over Swiss Chard; For a main entree enjoy Prime Rib with Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding, Stuffed Maine Lobster with Bay Scallop and Shrimp or a Roasted Half Duck with Wild Rice & Golden Beet Salad; and finish off with a Yule Log with Eggnog Ice Cream.

Cafe Boulud will feature a sumptuous gourmet menu from Chef Zach Bell and Pastry Chef Matthew Petersen. The 3-course dinner served on Christmas Eve will be served from 5:30 – 10:00 pm and cost $85/person, $35/children 10 and under. Brunch will be served on Christmas Day from 12:00 – 2:30 pm for $35. The options on the dinner menu include a Slow Roasted Prime Rib with French Beans, Florida New Potatoes, au Jus; a Glazed Fresh Ham with Spaghetti Squash, Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Glaze; Caspian Osetra Caviar; Torchon de Foie Gras; and a traditional Noel Log. Cafe Boulud is located at 301 Australian Avenue in Palm Beach. 561.655.6060

Michelle Bernstein’s at The Omphoy will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, guests will enjoy a special tasting menu with Lobster Risotto with candied seafood nage, tempura sea beans, chestnut soup and a Heart of Rib Eye. Christmas Day will begin with a cold holiday brunch from 7:00 – 11:00 am with assorted salads, smoked salmon, pastries, breads and desserts. From 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, the heat will be turned up, and guests will enjoy hot favorites like “Fried Chicken and Waffles,” Wild Salmon with tarragon aioli and Truffle Poached Eggs. Cost for the brunch is $65/person or $45 without the hot entree ($30 for children under 12). Dinner will be served from 5:00 – 10:00 pm and include a tasting menu with family-style sides. Enjoy Roast Suckling Pig, Braised Short Ribs with mustard scented spaetzle and Charred Romanesco with marcona almonds, golden raisins and pickled garlic. Finish it off with a gingerbread and caramelized pear torte with milk chocolate pudding. Cost for the dinner is $75/person or $35 for children under 12. Michelle Bernstein’s at The Omphoy is located at 2842 S. Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach. 561.540.6440

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