Christmas Menus in the Miami Area

After Christmas shopping, wrapping gifts and planning galore — it’s time to start thinking about Christmas dinner. You don’t need any more stress on your hands, let the local chefs take care of your needs. You’ll leave from their restaurants content, relaxed — and ready for more celebrating. We have made your planning a little bit easier and have gathered some details on what local restaurants in the Miami area are offering.

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Trapiche Room at JW Marriott

Angelique Euro Cafe, 117 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 305.529.9922 (map)
Price: Varies, an a la carte brunch menu will be available on 12/24-12/26 from 11am-4pm and an a la carte dinner menu will be available on Christmas Eve.

Highlights on the brunch menu include Parisian Omelets ($12), Belgian Waffles ($10), Creole Grits with sauteed shrimp and roasted pepper and tomato sauce ($12) and the Red Eye “Hangover Burger” ($14). Specials on the dinner menu include Fresh Gnocchi with shaved black truffle Parmigiana Reggiano and truffle cream sauce ($12), Maple Leaf Duck with citrus glaze and smashed red potatoes and baby arugula ($28), Osso Buco ($32), and Chocolate Buche de Noel ($6).

Atrio at Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave, Miami 305.503.6529 (map)
Price: $65++ Seatings from 6-11 pm

Atrio at Conrad Miami will be serving a delicious 3-course menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highlights include Curry Spiced Parsnep Soup with honey roasted almonds; Spiced Roast Goose Breast with caramelized chestnuts, braised red cabbage and cranberry reduction, Pan-Fried Arctic Char with cauliflower puree, applewood smoked bacon and truffle oil; and Buttermilk Panna Cotta with caramelized bananas and warm toffee sauce.

Blue Door Fish at Dealno, 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305.674.6400 (map)
Price: $72++ available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

If you have yet to experience the new Blue Door Fish, why not make a trip over the holidays. Their prix-fixe menu is filled with innovative menu offerings like Walnut Soup with walnut candied and foie gras foam; a festive salad of pan-seared day boat shrimp and scallops served with haricot verist, porcini mushrooms, julienne apples and raspberry vinaigrette; Seared Chilean Sea Bass with a fricassee of fingerling potatoes, asparagus, green peas and a truffle chicken jus emulsion; and a dessert tasting trio with chocolate pistachio mousse, red velvet lava cake and tangerine bavarois with exotic fruits.

Chef Allen’s, 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura 305.935.2900 (map)
Price: $75++ Available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Chef Allen has created a prix-fixe menu that is sure to impress. Stand outs include Laughing Bird Shrimp Ceviche with Ccucumber, starfruit and frisee; San Marzano braised Lamb Ragout with fresh black truffle; Escarole and Fresh Fig Salad with dolce gorgonzola, crispy serrano ham and caramelized onion vinaigrette; Rare Duck Breast and Crispy Duck Confit with roasted mushrooms, brussels sprouts and edamame succotash; and Bittersweet Chocolate World for dessert with hazelnut mousse, pistachio creme and spicy hot chocolate.

Eos at Viceroy Miami, 495 Brickell, Miami (map)
Price: $55 ($35/child) with $25 add-on for wine pairing

Dine on the 15th floor of the Viceroy at Eos for a very reasonable $55/person. Start your meal with your choice of a crab cake, organic beet salad or butternut squash soup. For your main course, choose the Turkey Medallion with truffle puree potatoes and baby brussels sprouts; Pan-Seared Halibut served clam chowder style with potatoes and little neck clams; or Beef Tenderloin with wild mushrooms, chestnuts and black truffle beurre fondue. For dessert, choose between a slice of Pumpkin Cake with sage ice cream or Triple Chocolate Fondant.

Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant, 1311 Washington Ave, Miami Beach 305.674.9450 (map)
Price: $85++ or $110 with wine pairings

Giancarla has put together a feast for Christmas Eve. Start your dinner off with Florida Lobster napoleon with warm oven roasted stewed tomatoes, potato and tarragon cream; Move onto something that is rich, yet bursting with flavor — a plate of risotto with shrimp, radicchio and crispy speck glazed with fresh pomegranate; Continue onto your meat course with roasted lamb with chanterelle mushrooms, potato, caramelized garlic and rosemary; and finish off with a serving of the Sweet Tortelli filled with white chocolate-Calvados mousse, apple and walnut.

Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (map)
Price: Varies – dinner will be served from 6pm-midnight

John Suley will serve up the traditional menu combined with a few holiday specials like White Bean and Escaroloe Soup with smoked ham hock, Roasted Duck Breast and Crispy Lef Confit with sweet potato puree, cherries and spiced port wine sauce; and a Warm Pumpkin Gratin with gingerbread and cranberry sorbet.

Indigo Restaurant at Intercontinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami 305.577.1000 (map)
Price: Christmas Eve — $52++/adults, $26++/children 6-12, Free for children under 12; Christmas Day brunch — $46/adults, $25/kids 6-12 and children under 5 are free
Christmas Eve dinner will be served from 6-10 pm; Christmas Day 11am-3pm

The Intercontinental will offer a tempting buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, you will find Lobster Bisque, assorted salads, Free Range Turkey with all the trimmings, Honey Glazed Ham with Jalapeno Apple Sauce, Mongolian Spiced Beef Tips and an array of desserts will Jamaican Fruit Cake and Bouche de Noel. Brunch on Christmas Day will feature an omelet station, a Mediterranean Garden station with antipasti and tapas, assorted salads, a sushi and raw bar, a carving station and an artful display of desserts.

La Marea at The Tides, 1220 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach 305.604.5070 (map)
Price: $70++ or $35++ for children 12 and under – Available on Christmas Day from 1- 8pm

La Marea at The Tides is serving up a prix-fixe four course menu.. For reservations and the menu contact 305.604.5070.

Michy’s, 6927 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.759.2001 (map)
Price: $65++ Seatings from 6:00pm-11:00 pm

Michy’s will offer a 3-course prix-fixe to ignite your senses. Highlights include Maine Diver Scallops Sashimi with Thai basil ponzu; Braised Veal Cheeks with cippolini onion confit and Bourdeaux Demi; and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies.

Neomi’s Grill at Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave, #2, Sunny Isles Beach 305.692.5770 (map)
Cost: $55-$65 Dinner will be served from 4-9 pm on both days. Children’s pricing will also be available.

Whether you plan to dine on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, Neomi’s Grill will take care of your dining needs. On Christmas Eve, the prix-fixe menu will highlight such dishes as goose liver pate, Shepherd’s Pie, Butter Basted Turkey, Candies Yams and a Yule Log for dessert.  On Christmas Day, it is more relaxed and a lavish display will be set up with a combination of traditional options and South Florida specialties — gourmet appetizers, salads, smoked salmon, braised short ribs, rosemary stuffed turkey, Bone-in ham, coconut caramel flan and eggnog bread pudding with round out the dining options.

Norman’s 180, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables 305.529.5180 (map)
Prices vary

Norman’s 180 is offering an a la carte menu for Christmas Eve with something for everyone with appetizer, salad, entree and dessert specials. For the carnivore in you, you are sure to enjoy the Slow Roasted Prime Rib ($36) served with warm roasted fingerling potato salad, watercress, horseradish reduction and malbec reduction. If it’s seafood you’re craving, why not try the Whole Baked Mediterranean Sea Bass ($30) served with confit baby fennel, marinated taggiasca olives, citronette and tomato almond chutney. Finish off with a sweet ending and enjoy the Egg Nog Creme Brulee with Gingerbread Biscotti ($9).

Scarpetta at Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Price: $75++ served from 6pm-midnight

The 4-course holiday menu at Scarpetta combines favorite dishes on the menu intermixed with holiday specials. Highlights include Creamy Polenta with Fricassee of Truffled Mushrooms, Spaghetti with tomato and basil; Prime Filet of Beef with fingerling potatoes, trumpet royale mushrooms and Parmigiano; Alaskan Halibut with baccala mantecato, white asparagus and smoke paprika and a luscious dessert for the table — Amedei Chocolate Cake with toasted almond gelato and salted caramel sauce, Coconut Panna Cotta or Mocha Swirl Cheesecake.

The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305.520.6400
Price: $65++ for vegetarian option or $85++ for the regular prix-fixe. An a la carte menu will also be available.

The Setai will accommodate all your wishes this year. If you opt to go for the vegetarian menu, you will be delighted with satisfying options like Pumpkin Veloute with shaved Parmesan and Truffle Oil; Claypot Tofu with a mixture of seasonal vegetables in a sweet dash broth and Pumpkin Pecan Pie with Steen’s Molasses Ice Cream. The regular prix-fixe will feature Peking Duck Salad, Miso Black Cod with green apple and celeriac puree; and a Prime Creek Stone, Angus Strip Loin.

660 at The Angler’s, 660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach 786.594.5811
Price: $34.95++, $19.95++ for kids 12 and under, a la carte menu is available
Dinner will be served from 4-10 pm on Christmas Eve

When you visit 660 at The Angler’s for Christmas Eve, they will make you feel right at home with a welcome drink — the Classic Coquito with coconut milk, dark rum and cinnamon. The dinner portion will be just as enticing. Enjoy Plantain Aranitas with mojo aioli, sea salt and adobo; a salad of Florida avocado with orange, red onion, radish and jalapeno; an 18-hour roasted pork shoulder served with Cuban style white rice, stewed red beans, crispy yucca fries and caramelized sweet plantains and Coconut Tres Leches for dessert.

SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill, 3252 NE 1st Ave #115, Miami (786) 369-0353
Price: varies
Available noon-midnight on December 24-25, 2010.

SUGARCANE will offer special a la carte menu items on Christmas. These include Pheasant with black truffle terrine ($14); Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin with foie gras nage and herb bread pudding ($34); Suckling Pig Porchetta with Swiss char and parsnip puree ($24); and Figgy Pudding with brandy melted figs and brioche ($9) for dessert.

The Trapiche Room at JW Marriott Hotel, 1109 Brickell Ave, Miami 305-329-3656
Price: $120++ Available on Christmas Eve from 6-10:30 pm

If you want an elaborate 6-course meal for Christmas Eve, make a reservation at the JW Marriott. Chef Maria Tober will wow you with every last bite. Begin with an amuse bouche of Chilled & Grilled Black Mission Figs with mascarpone and prosciutto; savor the richness of the Cream of Cauliflower Soup with toasted almonds; indulge in the main entree with your choice of Center Cut Rib Eye Medallion served with a foie gras or opt for the Oven Roasted Scottish Pheasant with black quinoa risotto and blood orange gastrique; and finish off with Frangelico Mousse with chocolate shavings.

Photo provided by Kreps PR for JW Marriott.