Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Tampa this year? This post covers Christmas Tampa 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Tampa, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Christmas in Tampa 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Sit back and relax this Christmas and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking. Indulge in a variety of proteins and sides for parties as large as 20. Wow your family and friends with main course selections of Smoked Turkey, Boneless Ham, Signature Angus Brisket, Smoked Salmon or Prime Rib ranging from $69.99 – $199. In addition to the main selections, fill your plate with the Fixins Package for $67.69, which includes a quart of Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing(contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork) and Cranberry Chutney (pint) or A la carte items starting at $10.79, which includes Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing (contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork), Collard Greens, Southern Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Cranberry Chutney, Sweet Potato Casserole and Smokehouse Corn. End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $29.99. Choose from a Caramel Apple Pie or Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie. Place your Christmas order by Tuesday, December 20th at 5 p.m. for pick up on Saturday, December 24th. To place your order call 844-474-8377 or visit https://www.4rsmokehouse.com/HOLIDAY/.
Haven
A perfect spot for holiday celebrations, Haven offers a menu packed with favorite dishes, whiskies, wines, and cocktails. Join friends around an expansive cheese and charcuterie board selection, and enjoy the festive decorations and spirited staff. Decompress before the big day, with Haven’s happy hour from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Enjoy Bar Bites, wines by the glass, cocktails, and beers. Specials include a $10 Bern’s Aged Beef Burger and $10 Chef’s Cheese Plate. The restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., and closed on Christmas Day.
Forbici Modern Italian
Among seasonal decorations, Forbici provides a modern interpretation of traditional Italian dishes, and for the holidays an enticing list of chef specials and cocktail options. Centrally located in bustling Hyde Park Village, the atmosphere is trendy, upbeat, and social. Menu specials include items like the Sano Shrimp Wrap with blackened shrimp, forbidden rice, tomatoes, broccolini, mushrooms, crushed Marcona almonds, pesto and provolone cheese, and served with fries; or the Brie & Apple Pizza with white base, mozzarella, Brie, Granny Smith apples, peppadew peppers, and micro greens. Guests can spice up the holidays with cocktails like the Griswold Old Fashioned made with Buffalo Trace, Angostura liqueur, warm spices, cherry, and rosemary – to make Clark proud. The Peppermint Patty made with Wheatley Vodka, Averna Amaro, fresh espresso, and peppermint is a unique spin on the espresso martini with a peppermint twist. TheMistletoe and Thorns made with Tinkerman’s Gin, lemon, and fresh cucumber and an infusion of Mike’s Spicy Hot Honey. The Sgroppino De Gigante is a sweet, creamy treat with Limoncello, vodka, and Rum Chata Limon – an Italian refreshment favored by the owner himself. Forbici will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day.
Catch Twenty Three
Catch Twenty Three (Westchase) is offering a Christmas Eve dinner.
Bon Appetit Restaurant & Bar
Bon Appetit Restaurant & Bar (Dunedin) is offering a Christmas Eve 4-course plated dinner from 4 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $89.95 per person plus tax.
They are also offering a Christmas Day 4-course plated dinner from 12 noon – 9 pm. Priced at $89.95 per person plus tax.
They are also offering a Christmas Day buffet from 12 noon – 9 pm. Priced at $89.95 per person plus tax.
SHOR American Seafood Grill
SHOR American Seafood Grill (Clearwater) is offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet. Priced at $50 per adult, $30 per child 5-12 years old, and complimentary for children 4 years and under.
The culinary team has created a menu filled with all your favorite sweet and savory brunch items including, Chilled Seafood, Short Rib Hash and a Christmas Pancake Station!
They are also offering a Christmas Day dinner buffet. Priced at $75 per adult and $35 per child 5-12 years old.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market’s fully prepared Holiday Meals are a great option for a stress-free holiday for everyone – whether it’s serving a few guests or a full house! All of the meals come in free reusable thermal boxes for easy transport after pickup. The retailer also has a variety of à la carte mains sides and desserts.
Meal options include:
- Ultimate Holiday Meal: $179.99; starting at less than $13 per person; serves 12-14.
- Traditional Holiday Meal: $99.99; starting at $10 per person; serves 8-10. Guests can register for the Ultimate Loyalty Experience online or in store and save $10 off this meal! It only takes 30 seconds to Sign Up and Save.
- Essential Holiday Meal: $69.99; starting at $14 per person; serves 3-5.
- Essential Ham Meal: $69.99; starting at $14 per person; serves 3-5.
- Prime Rib Meal: $49.99; $25 per person; serves 2.
- Holiday Ham Meal: $99.99; starting at $10 per person; serves 8-10.
Online ordering available November 25-December 21 by 2pm ET. In-store ordering available November 25 – December 18. Pickup in store from December 21-24.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Sit back and relax this Christmas and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking.
Indulge in a variety of proteins and sides for parties as large as 20. Wow your family and friends with main course selections of Smoked Turkey, Boneless Ham, Signature Angus Brisket, Smoked Salmon or Prime Rib ranging from $69.99 – $199.
In addition to the main selections, fill your plate with the Fixins Package for $67.69, which includes a quart of Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing (contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork) and Cranberry Chutney (pint) or A la carte items starting at $10.79, which includes Mashed Potatoes, Classic Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing (contains pork), Southern Green Beans (contains pork), Collard Greens, Southern Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Cranberry Chutney, Sweet Potato Casserole and Smokehouse Corn.
End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $29.99.
Choose from a Caramel Apple Pie, a Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie, or a Traditional Pumpkin Pie.
Place your Christmas order by Tuesday, December 20th at 5 p.m. for pick up on Saturday, December 24th. To place your order call 844-474-8377 or visit here.
Cracker Barrel
Create new traditions at home with fully prepared Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors.
For more information about Cracker Barrel Christmas offerings, visit crackerbarrel.com or check your local store for availability.
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast: Serves 8-10 people and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 people and goes from your oven to table in three hours. Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of two Country Sides and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.***
Their holiday pie offerings include Apple Streusel Pie; Pecan Pie; Cinnamon Roll Pie and more.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favorites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Check your local restaurant to confirm hours and offerings.
Gathering at home? Elevate your holiday celebration with our seasonal takeout options, including signature sides and a festive family-sized feast. Available 12/5 – 12/23 from 4pm – 6pm daily. 48 hour advanced notice required for all orders.
For a limited time, receive a $40 Digital Bonus Card when you purchase $200 in gift cards available through 12/31/22 on digital or physical card purchases. All $200 must be purchased in a single transaction to qualify for the Digital Bonus Card. Digital Bonus Cards will be valid for redemption 1/1/2023 – 3/31/2023.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is offering a 3-course Holiday Family Style Menu.
They also offer a holiday carryout bundle which feeds 4-6 people and available for pick-up Thursday, 12/15 through Saturday, 12/24. Now taking call-in pre-orders. Online pre-orders start on Friday, 12/9. Orders must be placed 24 hours prior to pick-up.
Caesar Salad | Mom’s Lasagna | Fettucine Alfredo | Chicken Piccata | Chocolate Layered Cake | Gigi’s Butter Cake | Lemon Cookies | Fresh Baked Ciabatta Bread
Bob Evans is offering the following Holiday Farmhouse Feasts which are packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy.
Premium Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, macaroni & cheese, pumpkin bread*, pumpkin pie*, double-crust apple pie (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Turkey Farmhouse Feast
Slow-roasted turkey, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Ham Farmhouse Feast
Hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted pot roast, caramelized onions and carrots packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy! Served with bread & celery dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans with ham, macaroni & cheese, a loaf of pumpkin bread*, freshly baked dinner rolls, pumpkin pie* and double-crust apple pie.(*limited time only & while supplies last).
Pie options include Whole Pecan Pie; Whole Triple Berry Pie; Reese’s® Peanut Butter Pie; Whole Double Crust Apple Pie and more.
Kona Grill
On Christmas morning, start the day with a St. Nick-approved brunch and festive plates of Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs or decadent Macadamia Nut French Toast. Toast to good friends, family and food with a Kona-mosa or classic cocktail!
Join Kona for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner with dine-in or takeout options; featuring Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham, Surf & Turf, Filet with Lobster Cream, Macadamia Nut Turkey, and more, along with Kona Grill favorites. A children’s menu is also available and reservations are open at KonaGrill.com.
They are also offering holiday features.
The Honey Baked Company
The Honey Baked Company offers a variety of holiday meals including:
- Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast
- Quarter Ham Meal
- Turkey Dinner Sides
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Duo
- Six Sides Sampler
The 9 lb Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Bone-in Half Ham and Turkey Breast – both topped with our signature sweet & crunchy glaze. Meal also includes your choice of four of frozen Heat & Serve Side Dishes. Serves 12-16.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
Boston Market
Boston Market is offering Heat & Serve holiday meals that are fully cooked, complete meals so they’re ready when you are. Just pick up at restaurant, take home, heat up and serve. There are also a la carte options.
Some of the options include:
Complete Spiral-Sliced Ham for 12 Meal: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
Complete Combo Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham & Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast Meal: (1) Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast; (1) Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potates; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (12) Dinner Rolls; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie
Complete Whole Roasted Turkey for 12 People: (1) Whole Roasted Turkey; (1) Spinach Artichoke Dip & Crackers; (2) Mashed Potatoes; (2) Vegetable Stuffing; (1) Cranberry Walnut Relish; (2) Gravy; (1) Apple Pie; (1) Pumpkin Pie; (12) Dinner Rolls
They also offer holiday catering options including hot, ready-to-serve holiday individually plated meals and buffets.
Forbici Modern Italian
Decorated for the holidays, Forbici provides a modern interpretation of traditional Italian dishes, and for the holidays – an enticing cocktail menu amid. Centrally located in bustling Hyde Park Village, the atmosphere is trendy, upbeat and social.
- Mistletoe and Thorns: Tinkerman’s gin, lemon, and fresh cucumber, with an infusion of Mike’s Spicy Hot Honey.
- Peppermint Patty: A unique spin on their espresso martini, with a peppermint twist. Wheatly vodka, Averna amaro, fresh espresso, and peppermint to get the party started!
- Sgroppino De Gigante: Limoncello, vodka, and Rum Chata Limon – an Italian refreshment favored by the owner himself.
- The Griswold Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace, Angostura liqueur, warm spices, cherry, and rosemary – it’s a cocktail that would make Clark proud.
Bizou Brasserie
Bizou Brasserie is offering a Christmas Eve and Day brunch and dinner from 7 am – 2 pm and 3:30 pm – 9 pm. $30 cover charge. Brunch menu features bottomless mimosas.
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House is offering a Christmas Eve special dinner menu from 3 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $48 per person. Featuring shrimp cocktail, choice of entree, and seasonal dessert.
Lucky Dill Deli
Lucky Dill Deli is offering a Christmas Eve dinner.
The Chateau Anna Maria
The Chateau Anna Maria is offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet. Priced at $95 per person and $30 for kids 12 and under.
Flor Fina
Flor Fina is offering a Christmas Day family-set menu. Priced at $75 per adult, children ages 6-12 years old are $25, and children 5 years and under are complimentary, does not include sales tax and automatic 20% gratuity.
82 Degrees
82 Degrees is offering a Christmas Day menu. Priced at $65 per person.
Terrace Grille
Terrace Grille is offering a Christmas Day grand buffet. Priced at $120 per person.
Overture Restaurant-Art Ovation Hotel
Overture Restaurant-Art Ovation Hotel is offering a Holiday brunch on December 11. Priced at $55 per person.
Enjoy a multitude of breakfast and lunch options on the buffet.
They also offer a Christmas Day buffet. Priced at $55 per person.
Fly Bar
Fly Bar is offering a Christmas Eve feast starting at 4 pm.
Rooster & The Till
Rooster & The Till is offering Holiday items to-go available for pick-up on December 23 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm. Priced at $375 per package.
Bar Chinchilla
Bar Chinchilla is offering a Christmas wine tasting event on December 18 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Priced at $46 per person.
They also offer a Christmas wine tasting event on December 19 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Priced at $49 per person.
They also offer a Christmas wine tasting event on December 20 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Priced at $46 per person.
SHOR American Seafood Grill
SHOR American Seafood Grill is offering a Christmas Day brunch buffet. Priced at $50 per adult, $30 per child 5-12 years old, and complimentary for children 4 years and under.
They are also offering a Christmas Day dinner buffet. Priced at $75 per adult and $35 per child 5-12 years old.
The culinary team has created a menu filled with all your favorite sweet and savory brunch items including, Chilled Seafood, Short Rib Hash and a Christmas Pancake Station!
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4 RIVERS: For every in-store $25 gift card, guests will receive a $5 Holiday Bonus Card. Until December 24.
Bern’s Steak House + Haven: For every $250 gift card purchase, receive a $25 gift card for use at both restaurants. Check out Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits for holiday gift options. Until December 23.
Forbici (and forthcoming Boulon Brasserie+ Union New American): For every $100 gift card, get $20 Bonus Voucher. Until December 31.
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