Christmas Dining in Broward County

Out of the kitchen and into the restaurant is just the way you may have to go this year. No worries, the food is sure to be spectacular — special thanks to these Broward County restaurants. Time is running out though, so it’s time to make your reservations.

China Grill Fort Lauderdale, 1881 NE 17th St Causeway, Fort Lauderdale 954.759.9950 (map)

Price: Varies — serving dinner from 5pm-midnight on Christmas Eve and from 2:00pm-midnight on Christmas Day

China Grill will serve their entire menu for the holidays. In addition, they have added some holiday specials including a 36 oz Porterhouse and a Lobster Surf n Turf.

Le Bistro, 4626 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point 954.946.9240 (map)

Price: 4-course prix-fixe for $50 (includes a bottle of wine) or $35 without wine for Christmas Eve; Dinner on Christmas Day is $35

Enjoy a meal fit for a king at Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point. Begin with your choice of starter like cream of mushroom soup or Bourguignon Escargot; continue with a Petit Casear; an Intermezzo — citrus ice; choice of entree like Beef Wellington or Shrimp, Mussel and Crab Risotto; and finish off with a sweet ending like Chocolate Napoleon or Homemade Gelato. On Christmas Day, the menu is a bit different and highlights include Chicken and Organic Vegetable layered terrine with cranberry salsa; Carved Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding; Veal meatloaf with cream of wild mushrooms; and Sherry Trifle with fruit, Chantilly cream and lady fingers.

Lola’s on Harrison, 2032 Harrison St, Hollywood (map)

Price: $35++, dinner will be served on Christmas Day

Dinner will be served family style at Lola’s on Harrison for Christmas Day. Start off with a warming serving of Wild Mushroom & Roasted Onion Soup. You 2nd course will be Ancho Cherry Ham with roasted shallot whipped potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts and carrots, and sweet potato and sage butter casserole. For dessert, customers will enjoy a Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle.

Steak 954 at W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 954.414.8333 (map)

Serving dinner from 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm on Christmas Eve and from 4:00 pm – 11:0o pm on Christmas Day

Price: Varies

Steak 954 will offer a special a la carte menu on both Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. Menu offerings will include their signature dishes like Big Eye Tuna & Foie Gras Tacos and holiday specials like Egg Nog Creme Brulee.

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