Restaurants Open On Christmas Day Around Aventura

AVENTURA, FL — Living in the Aventura area definitely has its advantages, particularly when you want to find a good restaurant that's open on a holiday. Christmas is no exception. Patch consulted OpenTable.com and we also included some of our own finds.

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SUNNY ISLES

Christmas Eve Dinner at Neomi’s Grill
The holiday cheers start here! On Christmas Eve, savor a festive three-course holiday dinner at Neomi’s Grill. The esteemed restaurant in Sunny Isles offers signature dishes that are certain to please the entire family. For starters, enjoy a choice of Yellow Fin Tuna Nicoise Salad, Halibut Ceviche or Haitian Pumpkin & Ginger Bisque. Second course entrees include Floridian Cioppino with white shrimp and halibut; Christmas “Ham” Pork Belly, slow roasted, seared and topped with Vietnamese caramel and chicharrones, or Carved Holiday Turkey. For a sweet finish, decadent desserts, such as a Gingerbread Key Lime Pie or a Chocolate Buche de Noel Caramel, are a real crowd-pleaser.
Christmas Eve Dinner will be served on Sunday, December 24 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. $49 per person; Children’s menu also available; Tax and gratuity is additional. Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Call (305) 692-5770 or visit www.neomismiami.com. Neomi’s Grill is located in the Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Avenue. www.trumpmiami.com

Christmas Day Brunch at Neomi’s Grill
Save an extra seat for Santa Claus at Neomi’s Grill. This Sunny Isles Beach eatery invites locals for an over-the-top Christmas Day brunch buffet with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas as guest of honor. Highlights of the seasonally-inspired brunch menu include a cinnamon & ruby iced tea to start, along with Joumou Soup, a hearty calabaza pumpkin bisque with braised beef, potatoes and cavatelli pasta; charcuterie; Mediterranean-inspired appetizers; and an extensive salad bar. The seafood selection is not-to-miss, featuring King Crab Legs, Oysters Mignonette, Halibut Ceviche, Tuna Tataki, and much more. Enjoy main entree selections, such as Handmade Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli; Santa’s Secret Pork Skirt Steak; Apple and Fig Glaze Turkey Breast or a sunshine mango Christmas Ham, carved to order. Finally, savor Santa’s favorite Honey Crisp Peach and Berry Cobbler with cotton candy ice cream or a selection of other decadent desserts including Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Cherry and Pistachio Nougatine and Oreo Chestnut Pie. Whether naughty or nice, kids can decorate sugar cookies, too. Brunch is served on Monday, Dec. 25 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. $55 per adult; $25 per child ages 5-12, ages 4 and under eat free; Children’s menu also available; For an additional $20, sip on unlimited champagne, mimosas or bellini’s. Tax and gratuity is additional. Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Call (305) 692-5770 or visit www.neomismiami.com. Neomi’s Grill is located in the Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Avenue. www.trumpmiami.com

NORTH MIAMI BEACH / NORTH MIAMI
Morton's The Steakhouse - North Miami Beach
Steakhouse North Miami / North Miami Beach
Savor the Holidays with us! Let us take care of you and yours with our expertly prepared cuisine. Make your reservation now for Dec. 25. Now through December 30, enjoy a succulent steak and lobster tail for $56.

HOLLYWOOD / FORT LAUDERDALE

Point Royal, 3555 South Ocean Drive Hollywood
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Coastal American restaurant is the Diplomat Beach Resort's modern take on a seaside restaurant. On Dec. 25th, the indoor-outdoor venue is offering a lavish Christmas Day Dinner Buffet which showcases an expansive seasonal spread featuring everything from a roasted whole suckling pig to a traditional Bûche de Noël. Other standout dishes include Point Royal's signature mac & cheese, a smoked whole Branzino and Christmas themed cookies, peppermint bark and much more. The experience also includes the choice between bottomless champagne, Le Colombe Drip coffee or tea! $65 Adults // $25 Children 12 and under.

Terra Mare
Celebrate Christmas Day alongside sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean! Set in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Terra Mare showcases a fresh, locally sourced menu with an abundance of savory land and sea dishes. Make a reservation on Christmas Day and order from their a la carte menu – highlights include a ropa vieja empanadas, a 28-day-dry-aged strip, crispy whole snapper, nutella chocolate mousse and much more. Additionally, Terra Mare’s cocktail program offers cold-pressed juices and fresh ingredients made in-house along with a vast selection of recognizable boutique wines.

Photo by Paul Scicchitano