Holiday Deals at Tampa Bay Area Restaurants and Bars

The holidays are the perfect time to eat, drink and have fun. The following locations offer special offers for Christmas, New Years and New Years Day.

Breeding SOHO Kitchen and Bar: The restaurant at the Epicurean Hotel offers a holiday-inspired three-course Christmas dinner. The first course includes a choice of goat cheese wrapped in potatoes, crab cake, porcini mushroom tartlet or butternut squash soup. The second course offers a choice of pheasant, filet mignon, sturgeon or beetroot risotto. The third course offers a choice of brownie, creme brulee, bread pudding or an ice cream cookie sandwich. $90; à la carte menu available for ages 12 and under. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 (regular menu only) and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 25. (holiday menu). 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-999-8726.

HEW Lounge and Chophouse: The Fenway Hotel Restaurant offers a family-style Christmas dinner that includes fried brie, salad, choice of ham, prime rib or roast turkey, sides and choice of dessert. $75, $25 from 6 to 13 years old, 5 years old and under free. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 (regular menu only) and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 25. (holiday menu). 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. 727-608-6620.

K Club Bar and Bistro: Hotel Karol’s restaurant offers a fixed price three-course meal for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including a choice of onion soup or salad, a choice of ribs, strip loin from New York, filet mignon, crab ravioli or vegetable moussaka and a choice of dessert. $75, $40 for ages 12 and under (limited menu also available for ages 5 and under). 1 to 9 p.m. on December 24 and 1 to 8 p.m. on December 25. 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 727-273-7850.

Driftwood Cafe: Find holiday-themed hot beverages at Driftwood throughout the holiday season. The “Warm Up Winter Menu” includes Polar Peppermint latte, Ras-Mocha Magic latte, Snickerdoodle Dandy latte, Gingerbread Dream latte, Apple of My Eye latte, Sweet Cinna latte and Go-Go Cocoa. Drinks are made with your choice of 2%, almond, oat or coconut milk. Prices vary. 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-513-8325.

Kona Grill: Find Kona favorites including prime rib ($38), ham ($36), tenderloin with cream of lobster ($42), and turkey ($34). Christmas specials are available for take-out or delivery from December 23-25. For New Year’s Eve, Kona offers a full menu, complete with date salad ($22), prime rib ($38), cream of lobster tenderloin ($42), and prime rib for two ( $76). Available for takeout or delivery from Dec 30. to Jan. 30 1. 4134 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-877-5938.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: All Ruth’s Chris restaurants will be open on Christmas Day and will offer a fixed price menu including a choice of salad or lobster bisque, tenderloin and prawns or lobster tenderloin and tail, cream of spinach or mashed potatoes and dessert. A celebration feast for four is available until December 23. It includes salad, roast beef, a choice of mashed potatoes or creamed spinach and dessert. Prices and hours vary by location. To make a reservation, place a takeout order or find a store near you, go to ruthschris.com.

OffSHOR: The bar at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is hosting a mixology class with Santa Claus. As the sun sets, Santa Claus leads the class in making some of his favorite adult beverages. $25 (reservations required). 5 p.m. Dec. 23. 301 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater. 727-373-4780.

SHOR American Seafood Grills: The restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa will offer Christmas breakfast and dinner buffets. Breakfast includes a pancake station, made-to-order omelets, bacon, sausage, cookies and gravy, and bread service ($50, $25 for kids). Dinner includes a carving station, soup and salad stations, and sides ($70, $35 for kids). Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to noon and dinner from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 25. 301 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater. 727-373-1234.

Duffy Sports Grill: Duffy’s offers a menu of select holiday-themed dishes and drinks. Dishes include crab stuffed mushrooms, crab cake sandwich, crab cake platter, surf and turf and twin tails. Holiday drinks are two-for-one and include Jack Apple New Fashioned, Peppermint Martini, and Double Eggnog. Prices vary. 11am-11pm 21-24 and 26-31 Dec. 1580 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-875-7340.

Subway dinner: Get a heat-and-serve holiday meal that includes your choice of ham or turkey, sides, rolls and stuffing or mac and cheese. $16.49 (one), $61.99 (four), $119.49 (eight). Orders must be picked up from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 22 and 23 or from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 24. Table service is available until 2:30 p.m. on December 24. All locations are closed on December 25. near you, visit metrodiner.com.

Sugar factory : Find sweet holiday treats and drinks, including ‘Tis the Season Insane Milkshake ($21) and Mistletoe Mule ($39). The milkshake is served in a mug dipped in white chocolate and decorated with gingerbread men, gumballs and mini candy canes. The Mistletoe Mule, which is served in a steaming tumbler, is made with cherry vodka, ginger beer, cranberry juice and fresh lime and decorated with gummy crowns and cherries. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on December 24 and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on December 25. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-521-4262.

American social: The holiday drink menu includes the Ho Ho-Jito ($13.50), Navidad Old Fashioned ($13.50), Sleigh My Name ($13.50), Santa Claus Mo ($13.50), and Partridge in a Cosmo Tree ($100, for eight people / $150, for 12 people). ). 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. December 24 and noon-midnight December 25. 601 S Harbor Island Blvd., Tampa. 813-605-3333.

Flora Fina: Hotel Haya’s restaurant serves a four-course family Christmas meal including bread, cold cuts, salad, seafood stew, lamb shank, porchetta, grouper, vegetables and a dessert. $75, $25 children, 4 and under free. 11am-5pm on December 25. 1412 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-568-1200.

Haven: The ornate restaurant serves aged Bern beef burgers ($10), holiday select cheese plates ($10), bar bites, wines, cocktails, and beers. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 24. Closed December 25. 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. 813-258-2233.

Modern Italian Forbici: The trendy restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Italian dishes with holiday menu specialties that include the Sano Shrimp Wrap, Brie & Apple Pizza, Griswold Old Fashioned, Peppermint Patty, The mistletoe and the thorns and the Sgroppino of Gigante. 11am-11pm on December 24. Closed December 25. 1602 W Snow Ave., Tampa. 813-251-8001.

Palm Court Italian Grill: The restaurant at TradeWinds Island Grand offers a limited holiday menu including prime rib ($58) and crab-stuffed Dover sole ($49). 1-9 p.m. December 25. 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-363-2358.

RhumFish grill: The restaurant at RumFish Beach Resort offers a holiday menu that includes pork osso bucco ($40), grilled halibut ($44) and cardamom pie ($14). 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 25. 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-329-1428.

Florida Palace Hotel: The hotel restaurant offers a Christmas Day buffet ($49) and bottomless mimosas ($15). 11am-3pm on December 25. 905 N Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-225-1700.

California pizza cuisine: A “holiday hour” offers half-price cocktails, beer, and wine from 3-5 p.m. daily. Closed December 25. 2223 N West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-353-8155.

The Treasure Island Club: The Club organizes a New Year’s Day brunch with music by DJ Rollin starting at 1 p.m. Price varies depending on the dish. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. January 1. The music lasts until 5 p.m. 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727-367-4511.

Restaurant Colombia: All locations except the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center will be open on Christmas Day. Specialties include lechon asado ($30) and baked ham ($30) with choice of soup or salad and Cuban bread. Substitute a 1905 salad for $3. Children’s meals are available for $8 but do not include soup or salad. 11am-9pm on December 25. For a location near you, visit columbiarestaurant.com.

Rocco’s Tacos: Rocco’s Tacos celebrates “12 Days of Rocco’s Tacos” with daily food and beverage specials and an extended happy hour on Christmas Eve. From 11 a.m. to midnight until December 24. 2223 N West Shore Blvd., Tampa. 813-800-8226.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: Maggiano’s makes it easy to feed a group for the holidays with a “Vacation to Go Package.” The packets feed up to six people and include salad, lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, chicken piccata, chocolate cake, butter cake, lemon cookies and bread. $120. Orders must be placed 24 hours in advance with pickup no later than December 24. 203 WestShore Plaza, Tampa. 813-288-0124.

Backcountry Steakhouse: Outback offers two special cocktails for the holidays. The Gingerbread Cookie Martini and Smoked Cinnamon Pecan Old Fashioned are $7 each. All Outback locations are open until 9 p.m. on December 24 and closed on December 25. For a location near you, go to outback.com.

Ford Garage: Ford’s Garage does not offer any special menus. They will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Day and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day. For a location near you, visit fordsgarageusa.com.