Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eat on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day, this Christmas and New Year in Key West post has you covered.
While most of America bundles up for traditional holiday meals beside crackling fireplaces, Key West offers a distinctly tropical take on festive and fun holiday dining. Palm trees wrapped in twinkling lights and gentle ocean breezes set the scene for an island-style celebration that breaks from mainland conventions.
From historic mansions turned restaurants to waterfront establishments serving fresh-caught seafood, Key West’s Christmas and New Year’s dining scene reflects its unique blend of sophistication and laid-back island charm. Local chefs embrace both traditional holiday fare and innovative coastal cuisine, creating memorable experiences that capture the essence of celebrating in paradise.
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Key West Christmas & New Year Dining Guide
A & B Lobster House
This Key West institution shines during the holiday season with sunset views and a festive atmosphere. Fresh seafood takes center stage on their holiday menu, and New Year’s Eve books up early.
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Antonia’s
Antonia’s does a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner. Call to reserve at (305) 294-6565.
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Azur Restaurant
This Mediterranean-influenced restaurant runs holiday menus, including a Christmas Day brunch, and is open for brunch and dinner on New Year’s Eve. Last-minute shoppers will appreciate the on-site gift options.
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Bagatelle
Bagatelle runs a four-course Chef’s Tasting Menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, starting with an amuse-bouche and a champagne toast. The full menu is available as well. Call for reservations.
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Banana Cafe
Enjoy Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at Banana Cafe. I recommend this restaurant for any meal, all day long. You are going to get something delicious! For the holidays they serve a Special Christmas Plate, and the full menu runs every day from 7:30 am until 9 pm.
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Bel Mare Restaurant
Bel Mare, the waterfront coastal Italian restaurant, does a multi-course New Year’s Eve dinner.
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The Bent Prop
The Bent Prop opens on New Year’s Eve. Call to book your reservation and ring in the New Year on Cudjoe Key.
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Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven does a three-course New Year’s Eve menu, with supplements such as stone crab, lobster, and pink shrimp. Call to reserve.
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Broil Steakhouse
Broil serves its regular menu on Christmas Eve and a Brunch Buffet on Christmas Day, and opens on New Year’s Eve. All of these are by reservation only, and they fill up early.
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Cafe Marquesa
In addition to the nightly dinner menu, Café Marquesa runs a four-course holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with an optional wine pairing.
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Cafe Sole
Cafe Sole at 1029 Southard Street serves a holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In past years the choice has been slow-roasted goose with homemade stuffing or prime rib with black truffle au jus, with a limited regular menu alongside.
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The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar
A good spot for seafood on Stock Island, open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with reservations taken for all three.
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Duffy’s Steak & Lobster House
Duffy’s helps you ring in the holidays in style. This corner stalwart always has plenty of cheer and a festive, fun atmosphere. We enjoyed dining here on Christmas Eve a few years back. Fantastic food and service leave you not worrying about much during the season. They are open on Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day. Walk-ins are always welcome; reservations are recommended.
Fausto’s
Fausto’s does holiday dinners at home, pre-ordered through either location at 522 Fleming Street or 1105 White Street. Past options have been a turkey dinner for a group and a Cuban pork dinner in two sizes, all fully prepared and ordered ahead.
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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
First Flight throws a ticketed New Year’s Eve party in the garden. Last year’s was a Great Gatsby night with an open bar, champagne toasts, chef-manned stations, a live band and a DJ.
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Flagler’s Restaurant and Dorada at Casa Marina
Flagler’s presents an annual Christmas Day Buffet that’s become a local tradition, and Dorada hosts New Year’s Eve on the Beach. Casa Marina posts the details on its Christmas Event Schedule and New Year’s Eve Event Schedule.
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Four Flamingos
Richard Blais’s restaurant at the Hyatt Centric runs Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus alongside its complete menu.
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Four Marlins at The Reach
The Reach Resort’s signature restaurant at 1435 Simonton Street offers holiday-specific options in a resort setting. Christmas Eve and Day specials and New Year’s Eve and Day specials go with the holiday events at The Reach. Catch one of their happy hours to further top yourself up with cheer.
Four Marlins Christmas Dinner (Eve & Day)
New Year’s Eve including Tide to Table and Four Marlins Dinner
Grand Cafe
Christmas is always memorable at Grand Cafe. The Christmas Day menu has featured baked carved turkey, honey-glazed ham and traditional sides, served from noon until close alongside the regular menu. On New Year’s Eve they do a four-course prix fixe with two seatings, plus an a la carte option; the regular menu is not served that night.
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Hot Tin Roof Restaurant
Hot Tin Roof at Ocean Key, at the top of Duval overlooking the water, runs prix fixe dinners on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
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La Te Da
La Te Da at 1125 Duval Street runs holiday specials, and on New Year’s Eve it hosts La Te Da’s Champagne Cork Pop. Space is limited, so call ahead to reserve for dinner and New Year’s Eve. (305) 296-6706
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Mac’s Place
Mac’s Place has run a surf and turf Christmas special until it sells out. Holiday hours change around Christmas Eve and Day.
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Martin’s
Martin’s does a multi-course New Year’s Eve menu, with classics like Beef Wellington and Grouper Meuniere on it in past years. Drinks are extra.
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Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at the Perry
Matt’s runs three-course dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and again on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with a children’s price. The Perry posts them on its event calendar.
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Milagro Restaurant and Bar
Milagro runs an à la carte holiday menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with the regular menu available too. On New Year’s Eve it is a prix fixe menu only.
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Nine One Five
Nine One Five runs a holiday menu alongside the full menu on Christmas Eve. Reservations are recommended, through OpenTable.
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Ocean Grill & Bar
Ocean Grill runs a special à la carte menu on Christmas Day, with prime rib on it in past years, and the regular menu as well. On New Year’s Eve it does a four-course prix fixe. This location also has free parking.
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Salute! On The Beach
Salute! On The Beach does a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner, and in past years every guest has received a glass of champagne and an hors d’oeuvre. Call 305-292-1117 during normal business hours to reserve.
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Sarabeth’s Key West
Sarabeth’s keeps regular hours with a Christmas menu on Christmas Eve and Day, and does a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner with a glass of champagne: choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert.
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Seven Fish
Seven Fish does a three-course prix fixe on Christmas Eve. Book through OpenTable or call them directly.
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Square Grouper Bar and Grill (Cudjoe)
The Square Grouper and My New Joint Lounge upstairs on Cudjoe Key open on New Year’s Eve, with a party, live music and a champagne toast at midnight.
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Southernmost Beach Cafe
Southernmost Beach Cafe does Christmas dinner beachside: a prix fixe with a choice of starter, main course, and dessert, a welcome glass of prosecco, and an optional wine pairing.
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Tavern N Town
Tavern N Town has holiday special menus on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, with reservations taken. There is a special Christmas Day entree alongside the full dinner menu, and on New Year’s Eve they stay open until the ball drops, with late-night happy hour, a special menu, and the regular dinner menu.
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Tempt Restaurant at The Saint Hotel Key West
Tempt at The Saint serves a Christmas Day dinner, and on New Year’s Eve it hosts a night with live music, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. In December they have also run their Sunday brunch at a holiday price. Call 305-294-3200 for reservations.
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Thirsty Mermaid
Thirsty Mermaid does a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner with a glass of bubbly. The regular menu is not offered that night. Call to book at (305) 204-4828.
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Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin, at the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina (formerly Ocean’s Edge) on Stock Island, serves a three-course holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day alongside the regular menu, a New Year’s Eve dinner with a welcome glass of champagne, and a hangover brunch on New Year’s Day.
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Make Your Key West Christmas or New Year’s Holiday Dinner Memorable
Whether seeking an elegant four-course experience overlooking the water or a casual seafood feast, Key West’s diverse dining landscape delivers something for every holiday dining celebration. The island’s restaurants thoughtfully blend traditional Christmas favorites with local flavors, creating unique interpretations of holiday classics.
As the end of December approaches, these establishments fill quickly with visitors and locals seeking their perfect holiday meal. We recommend securing your reservations to ensure your spot at one of these sought-after holiday tables. Each venue offers its interpretation of festive dining, promising a holiday celebration distinctly Key West.