'Tis the season for celebrating, and for many, that means eating out with family and friends.

Whether you're looking to continue cherished traditions around the holidays or create new ones, you'll find amazing dining experiences with our many independently-owned local restaurants open over Christmas! Celebrate with everything from comfort food and pub bites to seafood and sushi, to gourmet dining options, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, and more.

To help you choose your holiday meal/s, here's our list of restaurants open either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.

Note: please contact the individual businesses to verify their hours.
 

Open Christmas Day

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Cape Haze

Rum Bay Restaurant: Christmas Day Buffet, noon–6 pm by Reservation Only | 941.697.0566 | 7092 Placida Road (to get on the water taxi)
 

Port Charlotte / Charlotte HarborHalf Cracked Tiki Shack Table of Food

Christmas Brunch at Stretto at Sunseeker Resort: begins at 11 am (last seating at 1:30 pm) by Reservation Only

Chubbyz Grill & Tavern | Open until 7 pm


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