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TAMPA, FL -- Don't add the stress of cooking a large meal to your already packed holiday to-d0 list. Break from tradition, and enjoy Christmas dinner at one of the Tampa Bay restaurants that will open on Christmas Day.

* Sirata Beach Resort at 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, will offer its annual Christmas buffet in the resort's eighth-floor Royal Palm Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The buffet will feature six different food stations including Soup and Salad; Seafood; Greens and Charcuterie; Carvery; Entrees & Sides and Desserts.

Guests can enjoy Dijon-tarragon crusted filet of salmon, leg of lamb and bourbon-Dijon glazed ham and entrees such as the Carolina turkey, seared chicken breast and roasted striploin. Dessert is a must-have including some holiday favorites such as pumpkin, pecan and apple pies.

Resort guests and locals of all ages are welcome with pricing per person ranging from $49.95/adult, $39.95/seniors to $19.95 for children ages 5- 12 (exclusive of tax and service charge).

For reservations, call 1-888-361-0671 or click here.

* Élevage at the Epicurean Hotel, 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, is presenting a three-course, prix-fixe menu for Christmas Eve from 5 to 10 p.m. and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The menu includes:

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· Choice of Spinach & Endive Salad, Shrimp & Hubbard Squash Bisque, Black Pepper Bucatini
· Choice of entrée, including Filet Mignon ($64), Blackened Monkfish ($56), Herb & Tomato Stuffed Poblano Pepper ($48), Duck Confit ($53)
· Choice of dessert, featuring Chocolate Chess Pie, Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Tasting of Triple Crème Cheese

Children's portion available ranging from $15 based on choice of entrée.

Reservations via OpenTable or 813-999-8726

* Hew Parlor & Chophouse at the Fenway Hotel, 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin, is offering a three-course, family-style, prix-fixe feast on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Christmas Day menu includes:

· Family-style Salad and Bread Service, featuring signature Fenway House Salad with homemade Parker Rolls and whipped butter

· Choice of entrée, including Christmas Ratatouille, Roasted Tomato, Basil ($45); Roast Pork Roulade with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary ($55), Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Lemon, Herbs ($60); Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib ($65); Holiday Roast Goose with Pan Gravy ($85); and 32 oz Beef Prime Tomahawk Ribeye for two ($105).

· Family-style sides, including Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Shallot, Lardons, Sherry Vinegar, Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon & Orange, and Carrots with Harissa Maple Glaze.

· An array of decadent desserts including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie and assorted holiday cookies will be showcased on a tableside vintage dessert cart. Live music, warm apple cider and eggnog, coffee and tea service will also be available.

Children's portion available ranging from $25 - $30 based on choice of entrée.

Reservations: 727-683-5990

* Shula's Steak House at the Westshore Grand, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will offer a three-course menu on Christmas Day from 2 to 8 p.m. with seasonal beverages including Baked Pear and Spiced Hot Chocolate, Burrato Salad or Lobster Bisque, 16-ounce Prime Rib Au Jus or Garlic and Herb Parchetta, mashed potatoes, asparagus, sauteed mushrooms, apple pie a la mode or sweet potato cheesecake.

$75 per person.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Ruth's Chris Steak House at 1700 N. Westshore Blvd., will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from noon to 8 p.m.

Diners can choose the Holiday Surf & Turf featuring two perfectly prepared cold-water lobster tails served alongside your choice of aged USDA Prime ribeye steak or a 6-, 8- or 11-ounce filet starting at $49.95.

Or diners can choose the three-course holiday menu will feature a choice of a 6-ounce filet with shrimp, stuffed chicken breast or barbecued shrimp along with with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with nutmeg crème, Blackened Coconut Snapper with an annatto beurre blanc sauce, a choice of sweet potato fritters, roasted root vegetable, garlic mashed potatoes or creamed spinach topped off with Salted Caramel Cheesecake.

Starting at $49.95.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Rusty Pelican, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, is offering its annual Champagne Buffet featuring Holiday Ham, Crab Legs, Decadent Desserts, Bottomless Mimosas and More. Regular a la carte menu will not be available.

Adults $70, children $35.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Waterside Grill at the Tampa Marriott Watersideat 700 S. Florida Ave., Tampa, will be open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant will offer a three-course meal featuring Oak Grilled Heritage Pork Chop, Grass-Fed Prime Rib or Butter-Poached Maine Lobster finished with desserts from the restaurant's pastry chef.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Shephard's Ocean Flame Interactive Buffet at 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, will offer its bountiful Christmas Day Buffet with all of the holiday favorites and chef's creations from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

$42.95 adults, $14.95 children 3-10.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Ocean Hai Restaurant at the Wyndham Hotel, 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, will offer a Christmas Day Grand Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a special Omakase dinner.

Adults $48, kids $20.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Kobe Japanese Steakhouse at Regency Square in Brandon, 28775 U.S. 19, Clearwater, and 14401 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa will open at 4 p.m. Christmas Even and Christmas Day

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Bon Appetit, 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin will serve a lavish buffet in the Crystal Ballroom from noon to 6 p.m. or a four-course plated dinner with a choice of six entrees in the dining room from noon to 8:30 p.m.

Both are priced at $65 person and children $12.95

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Columbia Restaurant at 1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, and at 2117 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, will open at 11 a.m. Christmas features include roasted pork or roast turkey for $22.95. The regular dinner menu also is available all day.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Romano's Macaroni Grill at 14904 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Carrollwood and at 2302 Tyrone Blvd. N., Pinellas Park, will offer a three-course menu for $25 as well as the classic Italian fare.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

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* Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse at 1108 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, serving its dinner menu all day.

To make reservations and check availability, visit OpenTable.com.

* Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi, 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Call 813-277-0112.

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