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Miami Holiday Guide — December 2025 & New Year’s Celebrations

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Miami’s holiday season offers so much. That’s why we created this special guide—to help you make the most of it. Inside, you’ll find festive events, must-try places to eat, and plenty more, all curated especially for the holidays. Enjoy, and share it with friends and family.


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Holiday Spirit & Santa / Light Shows


Miami embraces the season with warm-weather holiday magic, offering visits with Santa, immersive light installations, and festive displays set against tropical backdrops. These experiences blend classic holiday imagery with outdoor, evening-friendly attractions.



  • Address: CocoWalk Plaza, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, FL

  • Instagram: CocoWalk Miami

  • Holiday Offering: Free, family-friendly holiday storytime in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System.

  • Dates & Times:

  • Highlights: Interactive storytelling with Mrs. Claus; early-literacy activities; library card sign-ups; book donation drive supporting The Children’s Trust.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Festive outdoor plaza event designed for families with young children, blending holiday magic with community giving.


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Courtesy of CocoWalk


Parks & Botanical Gardens — For Nature Lovers / Outdoor People


Botanical gardens and waterfront parks provide a peaceful holiday escape, combining seasonal programming with Miami’s natural beauty. Ideal for daytime exploration, sunset walks, and family outings in mild winter weather.


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Photo/Ali Luna/unsplash



New Year & Waterfront / Downtown Celebrations


The city’s New Year’s celebrations center on the waterfront and downtown, featuring large public countdowns, fireworks, live music, and skyline views. These events capture Miami’s high-energy spirit as the year turns.


Where to Eat / Seasonal Dining & Treats


Restaurants across Miami offer holiday menus, festive brunches, and New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinners. From casual seasonal treats to upscale celebrations, dining becomes a key part of the holiday experience.



  • Address: 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

  • Instagram: Aguasal - By José Andrés Group.

  • Holiday Offerings: Christmas Day Brunch (12–4 p.m.) and Dinner (6–11 p.m).

  • Price Range: Brunch from $120+ per adult ($160+ with unlimited sparkling/rosé); $55+ for children. Dinner à la carte.

  • Menu Highlights: Seafood bar (oysters, shrimp, caviar), prime rib, salt-crusted salmon, Bûche de Noël; dinner specials include foie gras terrine, Wagyu Beef Wellington, and panettone bread pudding.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Elegant oceanfront dining with Mediterranean-meets-Miami coastal flair.


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Courtesy of Andaz Miami Beach



  • Address: Multiple Miami locations

  • Instagram: El Toro Loco Steakhouse.

  • Holiday Offering: Open all day on Christmas Day.

  • Menu Highlights: 16 signature USDA Prime meats; 100% Wagyu Gold Edition (Grade 8–9); Japanese A5 Wagyu; customizable Wu Palas; Side Sampler. All meats cooked over wood and charcoal.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Warm, lively steakhouse with a rustic-luxury feel. Ideal for family gatherings and group celebrations centered around premium open-fire grilling.


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Courtesy of El Toro Loco Steakhouse



  • Address: 7100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138

  • Instagram: Phuc Yea.

  • Holiday Offering:Open on Christmas Day during regular hours.

  • Menu Highlights:Smoked bone-in short rib; Chef Cesar Zapata’s biscuits; limited-edition coquito; craft cocktails.

  • Experience / Atmosphere:High-energy, modern Vietnamese dining with a festive edge. Includes Mi Chini, a cozy downstairs speakeasy bar ideal for a holiday nightcap.


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Courtesy of Phuc Yea



  • Address: 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

  • Instagram: Mareva1939

  • Holiday Offering: Christmas Day breakfast and brunch (served daily, 7–11 a.m.).

  • Menu Highlights: Freshly baked pastries; pancakes; seasonal fruit bowls; oatmeal; eggs and omelettes; avocado toast; smoked salmon platter; Bloody Marys; mimosas; Chismosa (passion fruit mimosa).

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Relaxed holiday breakfast in a restored Art Deco space, with indoor seating or outdoor dining overlooking The National Hotel’s iconic infinity pool.


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Courtesy of The National Hotel



  • Address: Multiple locations across South Florida

  • Instagram: Crema Gourmet

  • Holiday Offering: Open on Christmas Day with all-day brunch service.

  • Menu Highlights: Chocolate chip pancakes; avocado toast; salmon omelette; tuna poke bowl; tomato basil penne; Illy coffee; fresh juices; smoothies.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Casual, welcoming café ideal for a relaxed, no-stress Christmas morning or midday brunch.


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Courtesy of Crema Gourmet



  • Address: 115 SW 8th St, 22nd Floor, Miami, FL 33130Phone: (786) 745-7486

  • Holiday Offering: New Year’s Eve special dinner and NYE Party (December 31, 8 p.m.–2 a.m.).

  • Price Range: NYE Party tickets $125 per person; dinner items priced individually.

  • Menu Highlights: Flat Iron Steak with chorizo and crab rice, bone marrow–glazed green beans, gochujang-mango sauce; Ora King salmon with dashi-yucca purée and chile-ponzu; feature cocktails; champagne selections including Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: High-energy rooftop celebration with skyline views, festive cocktails, and late-night dining.


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Courtesy of Rosa Sky Rooftop



  • Address: 1 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

  • Instagram: Zaytinya

  • Holiday Offerings:

    • Christmas Menu: Available December 24–25

    • New Year’s Eve Dinner: Six-course prix fixe celebration

  • Menu Highlights:

    • Christmas: Florida stone crab with tzatziki; winter squash hummus with za’atar; bone-in ribeye for two; Greek Christmas cookies.

    • New Year’s Eve: Bone Marrow Kibbeh; Za’atar-spiced salmon; Mini Islak Kek; welcome cocktail and midnight Cava toast (vegetarian options available).

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Elegant Mediterranean dining by José Andrés, blending festive traditions with bold flavors from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon.

  • Additional Holiday Experiences (on property): Letters to Santa (Nov 28–Dec 25); Hot Chocolate Station (Dec 19–25); Holiday Cookie Decorating (Dec 23); Champagne Toast & Sweet Treats (Dec 31); New Year Bliss Yoga (Jan 1).


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Courtesy of Zaytinya



  • Address: 151 NE 41st St, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137

  • Instagram: Le Jardinier

  • Holiday Offerings:

    • Christmas Eve Dinner: Four-course prix-fixe (5:30–10 p.m.)

    • New Year’s Eve Dinner: Five-course prix-fixe with live DJ (6–10:30 p.m.; DJ from 7 p.m.–midnight)

  • Price Range:

    • Christmas Eve: $165 per person; optional five-course wine pairing $135

    • New Year’s Eve: $175 per person; optional six-course wine pairing $165

  • Menu Highlights:

    • Christmas Eve: Chestnut velouté; seared diver scallops; braised beef short rib; The Ornament dessert.

    • New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Eve: Tuna crudo (optional Kaluga caviar +$40); conchiglie pasta with mushroom ragù (optional truffle +$30); salmon confit; crispy skin duck breast; chocolate cocoa pod dessert.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Michelin-starred, design-forward dining in the Miami Design District, offering polished and celebratory holiday experiences with elevated tasting menus.


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Courtesy of Le Jardinier



  • Address: 151 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

  • Instagram: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

  • Holiday Offerings:

    • Christmas Eve Dinner: Five-course prix-fixe (5:30–10 p.m.)

    • New Year’s Eve Dinner: Five-course tasting menu (6–10:30 p.m.)

  • Price Range:

    • Christmas Eve: $305 per person; optional wine pairing $135

    • New Year’s Eve: $325 per person; optional wine pairing $350

  • Menu Highlights:

    • Christmas Eve: Foie Gras Royale; Norwegian King Crab with caviar; truffle soufflé; olive oil–poached halibut; venison saddle or Japanese A5 Wagyu (+$75); spiced white chocolate Ornament dessert.

    • New Year’s Eve: Foie Gras Royale; King Crab with caviar; foie gras with braised cherries; halibut with champagne emulsion (caviar +$40); bison en croûte; chocolate cocoa bean with coffee and caramel.

  • Experience / Atmosphere:An ultra-luxury, two-Michelin-starred holiday celebration offering meticulous French technique, elevated tasting menus, and an intimate chef-driven dining experience.


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Courtesy L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon



  • Address: 49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

  • Instagram: CARBONE Miami

  • Holiday Offering:

    • Christmas Day: Four-course prix-fixe (4–10 p.m.)

    • New Year’s Eve: Four-course prix-fixe with two seatings. First seating: 5:45–7:45 p.m. Second seating: 8:30–10:45 p.m.

  • Price Range:

    • Christmas Day: $295 per person

    • New Year’s Eve: $295 (first seating) | $395 (second seating)

  • Menu Highlights: Caesar alla ZZ; Spicy Rigatoni Vodka; Prime Rib; Shrimp Fra Diavolo; Veal Parmesan; Dover Sole; Panettone Anglaise; Rice Pudding; Chocolate Hazelnut Terrine; Lemon Cheesecake.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: High-energy, old-school Italian glamour with iconic dishes and a festive, see-and-be-seen holiday setting.


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Courtesy of CARBONE Miami



  • Address: 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

  • Instagram: CARBONE VINO

  • Holiday Offerings:

    • Christmas Day: Lunch (11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.) and Dinner (5–9 p.m.)

    • New Year’s Eve: Prix-fixe dinner with two seatings. First seating: 6–7:30 p.m. Second seating: 8:30–10:30 p.m.

  • Price Range:

    • Christmas Day: À la carte; Prime Rib for two at $95

    • New Year’s Eve: $185 per person (first seating, four courses) | $225 per person (second seating, five courses)

  • Menu Highlights: Prime rib for two; Caesar alla ZZ; Spicy Rigatoni Vodka; Jumbo Shrimp Fra Diavolo; Veal Parmigiana; Caviar Stracciatella Toast; Tortellini Tartufo Nero; Filet con Salsa Funghi; desserts including Guava Cheesecake, Mocha Tiramisu, and Uncotto Cookies.

  • Experience / Atmosphere: Refined yet relaxed Italian dining in Coconut Grove, blending CARBONE classics with a celebratory neighborhood feel for the holidays.


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Courtesy of CARBONE VINO


Holiday Performances & Unique Experiences


Seasonal ballets, concerts, and theatrical productions add cultural depth to the holidays. These performances provide classic traditions alongside uniquely Miami interpretations of festive entertainment.


List of venues will be added here soon!


Practical Tips & What to Know


Advance reservations are strongly recommended for dining and performances. Outdoor events are popular and weather-friendly, but holiday crowds increase closer to New Year’s, so early arrival and planning improve the overall experience.


List of venues will be added here soon!



By ML Staff. Photos/Provided by each participating venue. Top beach model photo: Julie-Sd/Unsplash






 
 
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