Festive Lunches, Brunches, and Dinners to Get You Through the Holidays without Lifting a… Spatula

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The holiday season is officially here and everyone knows that there’s no better time to dine than the ho-ho-holidays. If the thought of cooking has you feeling a little grinchy, we bring you good tidings! Jingle all the way to one of these holiday brunches, lunches, and dinners so you can sit back, relax and let the chefs do the cooking.

Duckhorn Wine Dinner at Red O Restaurant

Date: Wednesday, December 12

Time: 6:30pm

Location: 4340 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

$125 per person (not including tax and gratuity)

Email lajolla@redorestaurant.com to RSVP

Holiday Posada Industry Collaboration at Franco on 5th

Franco on Fifth + Baja Wine + Food + Vanguard Culture invite you to celebrate a Christmas tradition in Mexico, the Posada! Expect amazing food by Chef Flor Franco and delicious wines selected by Baja Wine + Food with the fabulous hospitality of the Olga SanchezdelaVega of the O Xperience.

Date: Wednesday, December 12

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 3334 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Tickets: $35 at the door

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Brunch with Santa at Decoy Dockside

Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at Decoy during brunch on Sunday, December 16 and December 23. Kids receive a gift from Santa.

Date: Sunday, December 16 and Sunday, December 23

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Location: 1035 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

$49 per adult (includes Champagne), $19 per child under 12

Click here for more information. Reservations strongly recommended.

Grant Grill Christmas Dinner

Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the legendary Grant Grill with a four-course fine dining menu prepared by Executive Chef, Mark Kropczynski.

Date: Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25

Location: 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

$97 per person, $140 with wine pairings (not including tax and gratuity)

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Christmas Buffet at Tidal Restaurant

Feel the spirit of the holidays and enjoy a Christmas Buffet at Tidal with views of Mission Bay.

Date: Tuesday, December 25

Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Location: 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109

$69 per adult, $34 per child (not including tax and gratuity)

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With Bells On! Christmas Dinner at JRDN

Let JRDN do the cooking this Christmas with a festive three-course dinner.

Date: Tuesday, December 25

Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: 723 Felspar Street, San Diego, CA 92109

$45-60 per adult, $25 per child

Click here for more information. Reservations are recommended.

Happy Holidays Buffet at Marina Kitchen

Date: Tuesday, December 25

Time: 1:30pm – 7:00pm

Location: 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

$42 per adult, $14 per child 12 and under

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Harbor’s Edge Christmas Buffet

Date: Tuesday, December 25

Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

$50 per adult, $25 per child 12 and under (not including tax and gratuity)

Reservations are required. Please call 619-692-2255.