If your Christmas plans are taking you further south to Broward or Miami-Dade Counties, there’s plenty of restaurants ready to take you and your crew.
Broward
Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits
On Christmas Eve, a prime rib dinner with Champagne from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., cost: $129 per couple. A la carte menu also available. On Christmas Day offering a buffet from noon to 8 p.m., for $129 per adult and $49 for children 5 to 12. Includes holiday shrimp risotto. The Ritz-Carlton, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954/302-6430; website
Lona Cocina y Tequileria
On Christmas Eve, offering a tasting menu from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost: $55 per person. Christmas Day has regular lunch and dinner menus, with dinner specials starting at 6 p.m. 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954/245-3069; lonarestaurant.com
Casa d’Angelo
On Christmas Eve, Chef Angelo Elia will offer a classic Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner with bakala, lobster, jumbo scallops, jumbo prawns, cuttle fish, white anchovies, and octopus. Can be served family style or as an entree. 1201 N. Federal Highway #5A, Fort Lauderdale; 954/564-1234; casa-d-angelo.com
Etaru
On Christmas Day, offering a brunch from noon to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person and includes a welcome cocktail, bottomless pours of a selection of beverages. 111 S. Surf Road, Hallandale Beach; 954/271-3222; etarurestaurant.us
Terra Mare
On Christmas Day, offering a prix-fixe, four-course menu from 5 p.m. till close. Cost is $99 per person. 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954/414-5160; terramarefl.com
Miami-Dade
Macchialina
On Christmas Eve, offering a five-course prix-fixe menu, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., for $59 per person. Wine pairing for an additional $32 per person. 820 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305/365-4156; macchialina.com/miami-beach
Novecento
On Christmas Eve, offering a three-course prix-fixe dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $55 per person. 1414 Brickell Ave, Miami; novecento.com
BLT Prime
Offers a Christmas Eve three-course, prix-fixe menu, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. Cost: $98 per person. Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87th Ave.; 305/591-6606; bltrestaurants.com/blt-prime/miami
Jaya at The Setai
On Christmas Eve morning, a breakfast buffet is offered for $44 per person. On Christmas Day, a brunch buffet with a seafood station is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $145 per person and $65 for kids ages 5 to 12. 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 855/923-7899; thesetaihotel.com/jaya.php
Corsair Kitchen & Bar
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a brunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $52 per person. Also offering dinner on both days from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $58 per person. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura; 786/279-6800; website
Icebox Café
On Christmas Day, offering a prix-fixe, three-course meal for $48 per person. Wine pairings for an additional $68 per person. 1855 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; 305/538-8448; iceboxcafe.com
Bourbon Steak
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a three-course, prix-fixe dinner from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $105 per person, $45 for kids 5 to 11. JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura; 786/279-6600; website
Ariete
On Christmas Day, serving a prix-fixe family style meal from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. A la carte and vegetarian options are also available. 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove; 305/640-5862; arietemiami.com
Boulud Sud Miami
On Christmas Eve, offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $85 per person. 255 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/421-8800; bouludsud.com/miami
Donna Mare Trattoria
On Christmas Eve, a prix-fixe menu for $65 per person. On Christmas Day, offering a breakfast buffet for $45 per person. 3925 Collins Ave., Miami; 305/673-6273; donnamare.com
Habitat
On Christmas Eve, offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $85 per person. On Christmas Day, offering a brunch buffet for $90 per person. One Hotel South Beach, 2341 Collins Ave., Miami; 305/538-3373; 1hotels.com/south-beach/taste
Sette Osteria
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $55 per person. Hours – Christmas Eve, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Christmas Day, noon to 9 p.m. 2103 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305/576-8282; setteosteria.com
Point Royal
On Christmas Day, offering a buffet. Includes bottomless hard cider punch, coffee or juice. Cost: $75 per adult, $25 for children 12 and under. Diplomat Hotel, 3555 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; 954/602-8750; pointroyal-fl.com
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