Food

Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Tampa Bay

After opening up all your gifts, there’s a chance you’ve worked up an appetite. Spots all over Tampa Bay are open with full spreads offering up a multitude of options for guests. No one feels like spending all day in the kitchen so why not go somewhere that does all the work for you?

Here are the restaurants open on Christmas Day in Tampa Bay:

Aqua Three-course menus with a variety of options are available from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Christmas Eve and noon-10 p.m. Christmas Day. $50. 7627 Courtney Campbell Cswy., Tampa. 813-281-0000. marriott.com

Bizou Brasserie A holiday feast that’ll leave you feeling festive. Reservations recommended. 3pm-8pm. $11-29. 601 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-227-9555. bizoutampa.com

Boca Order a Christmas dinner to-go by 12/21 and pick up Christmas Eve. $20-85. Various locations. 

Epicurean Hotel Their Christmas Day menu features Roasted Winter Squash, Porchetta, and Asparagus. Book reservations by calling or online through Yelp. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $72 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under. 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-999-8700. epicureanhotel.com

The Galley Wind down after opening up gifts with their limited menu and 50% off bottles of wine. 3 p.m.-3 a.m. 27 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727- 575-7071. thegalleystpete.com 

Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Resort chefs curate a menu of seasonal favorites. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $9-48. 5250 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-360-1811. grandplazaflorida.com

HEW Parlor & Chophouse An all-inclusive, three-course family-style feast and dessert social. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Adults are $75, children 6-13 are $25, children under 5 eat free. 453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin. 727-683-5999. fenwayhotel.com

Postcard Inn on the Beach Guests and non-guests are invited to a special Christmas Day buffet. Reservations required. 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Adults are $39.95, children 7-13 are $14.95, children under 7 eat free. 6300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. 727-367-2711. postcardinn.com

Roy’s Plans for the day include an exclusive 3-course holiday menu and classic menu featuring signature dishes. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Adults are $62.95, children are $12.95. 4342 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-873-7697. roysrestaurant.com.

Rusty Pelican A Christmas buffet with the full spread. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 for adults, $35 for children. 2425 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa. 813-281-1943. therustypelicantampa.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF BIZOU BRASSERIE