Where To Eat; Dine In Or Take Out In SoFlo On Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2025

Miami-Dade:

Babette:

Babette will celebrate Christmas Eve (Lunch and Dinner) and Christmas Day (Dinner only) with an elegant holiday menu beginning with a glass of Champagne. Guests may start with either Little Gem lettuce dressed in truffle vinaigrette with migas and ginger-scallions, or a luxurious “Chawanmushi” featuring a scallops truffle flan. Entree selections include butter-poached lobster with a bright yuzu infusion or Australian Wagyu paired with sunchoke, wasabi, and snow pea tips. For dessert, diners may choose between a Creamsicle accented with koji and kumquat puree or the rich Les Deux Chocolats, with a cheese plate also available. The menu is priced at $165 per person, with chef’s selection wine pairings offered for an additional $65. Babette is located at 301 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. For more information or to make a reservation, visit: https://babettemiami.com.

Rose Cafe & Restaurant:

Celebrate Christmas Eve at Rose Cafe & Restaurant, the Mediterranean-Italian inspired restaurant in the heart of Sunny Isles. On Wednesday, December 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a specialty lineup of seasonal a la carte dishes, providing a delicious and memorable experience. The menu features a choice of appetizers of Hamachi Tartare with Citrus, Fennel & Tarragon Oil ($28) and Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Avocado Cream & Lemon Pearls ($26). The feast continues with first-course selections of Linguine with Lobster ($46) and Champagne Risotto with 24-Month Parmigiano Reggiano & Shaved Truffle ($42). Indulge in entrees including Seared Bluefin Tuna Tagliata with Capers, Olives & Cherry Tomatoes ($39) and Beef Filet with Grilled Vegetables & Balsamic Reduction ($45). Don’t forget dessert with a sweet offering of Warm Panettone with Mascarpone Cream ($14). For more information, visit: www.rosecafeandrestaurant.com. Telephone: (786) 653-3891. Rose Cafe & Restaurant is located at 16690 Collins Avenue, Suite: 102, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33180. Complimentary valet parking is available and recommended. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.

Toro Toro:

Celebrate Noche Buena and Christmas with a Pan-Latin holiday feast at Toro Toro, Chef/Restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed restaurant inside the InterContinental Miami. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th from Noon to close, Toro Toro is featuring several seasonal a la carte dishes. Begin the feast with Noche Buena Salad with blood orange, Jicama root, candied walnuts, roasted peanuts, sweet lime, apple gel, golden beets and mache lettuce ($27); Bacalao Croquette with cured tomato aji panca aioli, and Beemster aged gouda cheese ($19) and Miso-Black Corn Huitlacoche Soup with crab meat, kokuho rice tuile and epazote oil ($20). Entree highlights include Sea Bass a lo Macho with roasted butternut squash puree, snap peas, cauliflower and aji amarillo sauce ($56); Glazed Pork Tenderloin with sweet potato mash, roasted heirloom carrots and chicha morada demi ($47); and 8 hour Braised Veal Cheeks al Jugo with pea risotto, blossom squash crisp and sun-dried smoky chili sauce ($59). End the holiday feast on a sweet note with dessert selections including Christmas Whisky Candle - vanilla crust, cherry compote cheesecake and whisky vanilla cream ($22); and Noir de Noel, dark chocolate cake with espresso ganache and Madagascar vanilla bean gelato, topped with snowflake crisps ($26). Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on: www.OpenTable.com. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131, located inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami.

Sufrat Mediterranean Grill:

Family-owned and celebrated for its welcoming hospitality and traditional flavors, Sufrat Mediterranean Grill has become a South Florida favorite. Founded by the Altillawi brothers from Jordan, Sufrat offers a menu rooted in authentic Mediterranean recipes meant for sharing, from falafel and chargrilled octopus to lamb chops and customizable mixed grill platters. For those looking to skip the cooking and mess this holiday season or interested in bringing something impressive to your Christmas feast, Sufrat’s catering platters have you covered. Below are the three holiday packages, available at all locations.

Holiday Catering Feast #1 ($300 – serves 10 people)

• Sufrat Sampler (Large Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tzatziki, 8 Kibbeh, 8 Grape Leaves, and Pita), Large Sufrat Combo (6 Chicken Kebabs, 6 Beef Kebabs, 4 Kefta, 6 Lamb Chops, portion of Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma), Basmati Rice and Greek Salad.

Holiday Catering Feast #2 ($220 – serves 10 people)

• Sufrat Dip Sampler (Large Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Labneh, Muhammara, and Pita), Sufrat Roastery (1/2 tray Chicken Shawarma and 1/2 tray Gyro), Basmati Rice and Greek Salad

Holiday Catering Feast #3 ($220 – serves 10 people)

• Sufrat Dip Sampler (Large Hummus, Baba Ganough, Labneh, Muhammara, and Pita), Sufrat Build Your Own Combo (24 skewers of your pick of one or more of: Chicken Kebab Skewers, Beef Kebab Skewers, Kofta Kebab Skewers, Shrimp Kebab) with Basmati Rice (Yellow or Angel Hair) and Greek Salad.

Sufrat has three South Florida locations: Pines City Center, Pembroke Pines, 10430 Pines Boulevard, Suite#: C, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, Doral Yard, Doral, 8455 Northwest 53rd Street, Doral, Florida 33166 and Miami Beach, 1570 Alton Road, Suite#: C, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. On Christmas Eve, all stores will close at 4:00 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location: Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, visit: www.sufratgrill.com. Or follow on Instagram: @sufratgrill.

Broward:

Anthony’s Runway 84:

Though a meal at Anthony’s Runway 84 is and always has been a special occasion, anyone who’s ever dined at the iconic Italian restaurant knows you’d be hard pressed to find a more festive spot during the holiday season. Beyond its amazing food, seasonal specials and drinks, Runway 84 does the holidays right with amazing decorations, turning the sexy and sophisticated sanctuary into the perfect spot to find holiday joy. As is tradition, on Christmas Eve, Runway 84 is celebrating in classic Italian-style with a special Feast of Seven Fishes family-style menu. The two-course menu features seven different savory selections including Stuffed Sicilian Peppers, Seafood Salad, Baked Clams Oreganata, and Zuppa Di Pesce Fra Diavolo – linguine with lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari. – among others. The restaurant’s beloved a la carte menu will also be available. Pair the decadent holiday feast with Runway 84’s lineup of specially crafted festive cocktails including Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Candy Cane Lane Martini and the not-to-be-missed Winter Wonderland. For those looking to get festive but not lit, the restaurant is also offering two new non-ABV drinks: an Apple Cider Mule and the Santa Claus Spritz. Reservations for table seating are required and can be booked on RESY. Anthony’s Runway 84 is located at 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315. For more information, visit: www.runway84.com. Telephone: (954) 467-8484.

La Fuga:

Celebrate Christmas Eve Italian-style at La Fuga, the signature coastal Italian restaurant located on the lobby level of the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. On Wednesday, December 24th beginning at 5:00 p.m., guests can celebrate the night before Christmas with a special Feast of Seven Fishes curated by Executive Chef Michael Mayer. Served a la carte, the holiday menu features seven savory dishes ranging from antipasti to pastas and main plates. Menu highlights include Ostriche al Forno – Blue Point oyster, spinach, pancetta, garlic, Sambuca, cream, ciabatta bread crumbs and Reggiano ($7); Scampi Fra Diavolo – jumbo shrimp, garlic, parsley, tomato, Calabrian pepper and bruschetta ($18); Polpo alla Griglia – grilled octopus, cannellini beans and cracked olive salad ($28); Linguine alla Vongole – Littleneck clams, linguine and Vermentino white wine sauce ($27); and Cioppino al San Francisco – scallop, mussels, clams, grouper, shrimp, fingerling potato, spicy tomato broth and sourdough ($37). La Fuga’s regular dinner menu will also be available on Christmas Eve. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be booked on: www.OpenTable.com. La Fuga is located at 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, located at the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach. For more information, visit: www.lafugarestaurant.com; Telephone: (954) 908-7308.