As Christmas approaches, South Florida’s culinary scene heats up with unique holiday offerings. This year’s highlights include at-home omakase packages, making sushi-packed evenings easy to enjoy from home, and a lively 12 Days of Christmas cabaret supper club, blending entertainment and fine dining.
Residents and visitors can also indulge in traditional Christmas Day dinners at select venues, perfect for gathering with loved ones. These curated experiences promise to add sparkle and flavor to the holiday season, making South Florida a premier destination for festive culinary celebrations this Christmas.
Uchi Miami & Uchiko Miami Beach – Omakase at Home
For the month of December, both Uchi Miami and Uchiko Miami Beach are offering a festive Omakase at Home package, a multi-course to-go and delivery experience to spend the holidays with some spectacular sushi. While both concepts are closed on Christmas Day (open on Christmas Eve), guests can bring some of the magic home with this beautifully wrapped box featuring twelve pieces of dressed nigiri, two makimono and the signature hama chili. It’s paired with two house favorites—crispy Chicken Karaage with cucumber and seasonal pickles, and Brussels Sprouts with fish caramel, lemon and chili, finished with a pint of ice cream. Uchi guests will receive Fried Milk—a sweet-cream base layered with salted fudge, Dulcey chocolate–covered cornflakes, and blondie pieces—while Uchiko serves up S’mores, a blend of salted fudge, toasted blondie, Dulcey chocolate and cornflakes. A half bottle of Laurent-Perrier Champagne is available as an add-on. The package is priced at $120 for the food-only box or $150 including champagne, and is available for pickup and DoorDash delivery at all Uchi and Uchiko locations from December 1–30.
Instagram: @uchirestaurants & @uchikorestaurants
Address: Uchi: 252 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127; Uchiko: 1759 Purdy Ave., Suite 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139
CHRISTMAS EVE
Donna Mare – Feast of Seven Fishes
This Christmas Eve, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, located adjacent to the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club invites guests to celebrate The Feast of the Seven Fishes, a beloved Italian tradition reimagined with coastal flair. Executive Chef Luigi Iannuario presents a refined four-course prix fixe menu that captures the spirit of an Italian seaside holiday. Begin with Octopus “alla Brace,” grilled to perfection with potatoes, Taggiasca olives, celery, parsley, lemon and olive oil, followed by Risotto ai Frutti di Mare with clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and scallops in a bright tomato and white wine sauce. For the main course, enjoy Branzino “al Cartoccio,” a Mediterranean sea bass baked with roasted vegetables, white wine and herbs, and then finish with a festive Modern “Cookies & Milk” paired with creamy Eggnog.
Set within the Mediterranean-inspired ambiance of the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Donna Mare offers an elegant, seaside setting for a joyful and delicious holiday celebration.
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is priced at $79 per guest. Reservations can be made via OpenTable
Instagram: @donnamaremiami
Address: 3921 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33140
J’Adore Miami Beach – 12 Days of Christmas
J’Adore Miami Beach unwraps the holiday season with its “12 Days of Christmas” series, an immersive countdown of nightly cabaret experiences that blend festive flair with the venue’s signature glamour. From the tropical rhythms of Havana Holiday Nights to the neon-drenched nostalgia of Miami Vice: 80s Christmas Edition, each evening transports guests into a uniquely themed celebration. Highlights include the glittering decadence of Champagne and Diamonds, the provocative elegance of The Nutcracker After Dark and the Parisian jazz-soaked charm of Noël in Montmartre. The series begins on December 13 and culminates on Christmas Eve with a spectacular grand finale: a full-ensemble holiday production featuring a live orchestra, aerial ballet, truffle-infused cuisine and a midnight champagne toast to bring together South Beach magic in one unforgettable night.
Instagram: @jadoremiamibeach
Address: 1060 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
UVA Restaurant & Bar at Novotel Miami Brickell
UVA Restaurant & Bar at Novotel Miami Brickell invites guests to indulge in a festive three-course prix fixe Christmas Eve dinner ($65 per person). The evening begins with a choice of Burrata accompanied by roasted tomatoes, basil pesto and aged balsamic, or a refreshing Winter Beet Salad with crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts and a bright orange vinaigrette. For the main course, diners may choose between melt-in-your-mouth Braised Short Ribs finished with a rich red wine demi and served with parsnip purée, or a beautifully caramelized Miso-Glazed Salmon paired with forbidden rice and ginger bok choy. The celebration concludes on a sweet note with a seasonal Cheesecake Spiced Graham Crust for dessert. This special prix fixe menu will be available on Wednesday, December 24, from 4 to 10:30 p.m. UVA Restaurant & Bar blends local and international flavors with tropical accents, set within an airy dining room that nods to midcentury style.
Instagram: @novotelmiami
Address: 1500 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33129
CHRISTMAS DAY
Donna Mare – Holiday Pajama Breakfast with Santa
Celebrate the wonder of the season with a magical Holiday Pajama Breakfast with Santa at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, located adjacent the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. Designed especially for families, this festive morning invites little ones to don their favorite pajamas and delight in a cheerful seaside celebration featuring holiday story time, joyful seasonal music and complimentary photos with Santa himself. From 7 a.m. to noon, guests will enjoy an abundant buffet highlighting Donna Mare’s signature Italian flair. Indulge at the Festive Frutti di Mare Station with shrimp cocktail, smoked fish spread, smoked salmon and a chef’s charcuterie and artisan cheese display. Savor freshly carved Maple-Glazed Ham and Peppercorn-Crusted Roast Beef with Béarnaise Sauce, alongside made-to-order omelets and golden waffles with assorted accompaniments. The Hot Buffet offers delights like Crab Florentine Crespelle, Ricotta & Ham Frittata, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, and Raspberry & Cream Cheese–Stuffed French Toast. A Continental Display of seasonal fruits, overnight oat parfaits, chia pudding with berries, yogurt and granola, and an irresistible array of pastries, sweets and holiday treats rounds out the feast. Breakfast with Santa is priced at $55 per guest, and reservations are recommended via OpenTable.
Instagram: @donnamaremiami
Address: 3921 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33140
ADRIFT Mare – Christmas Eve & Day Dinner
This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, celebrate above the city with a dining experience that captures the warmth and spirit of the Mediterranean coast. Curated by Gypsy Chef™ David Myers, ADRIFT Mare’s festive two-course menu invites guests to gather with loved ones and savor a modern holiday feast overlooking Biscayne Bay. Begin with the choice of Prime Roast Beef finished in a fragrant green peppercorn sauce, or delicate Maine Lobster Ravioli bathed in a bright Meyer lemon sauce, a nod to coastal Italian simplicity. Sides are meant to be shared, featuring Brown Butter Potato Purée with rich beef gravy, and Braised Swiss Chard. End on a sweet note with Mediterranean-inspired desserts, the signature MARE Baklava layered with pistachio sponge and walnut ice cream, or a creamy Basque Cheesecake with mixed berry compote. Seats are $75 per person and can be booked via OpenTable.
Instagram: @adriftmare_miami
Address: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave., 25th Floor, Miami, FL 33131