HOLIDAY ’22 RESERVATIONS
UPDATED 12/20/2022 – 11:18am
I cannot believe Christmas is only 10 days away and some of us are scrambling to make Holiday ’22 Reservations! Where has this year gone?! Losing the month of November due to illness didn’t help me much. Many folks will be heading “home” for the holidays, and many will enjoy the warmer temps right here in The Villages®. If you’re not traveling and looking for a wonderful meal on Christmas Eve, below are a few suggestions. I will be updating the list as I get more info, but didn’t want to keep waiting any longer. Who knows…I may see you out and about since I’ll be flying solo this year.
Christmas Eve Dinner, Call Now For Reservations:
BELLE GLADE COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-8208 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (6oz filet w/lemon-brandy shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $34.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage, and herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
BLUEFIN GRILL & BAR: (352) 571-5344 DINNER SPECIALS: 1lb Snow Crab Legs (drawn butter, choice of 2 sides) $44; Ham Dinner (brown sugar-cherry glazed, baked sweet potato, green bean casserole) $30; Twin Lobster Tails (drawn butter, seasoned rice, roasted vegetables) $54. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 205-7455 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (roasted tenderloin w/fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $32.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage & herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
CHOP HOUSE: (352) 750-6000 DINNER SPECIALS: Filet & Prawns (5oz filet, parmesan buttered king prawns, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $55; Ham Dinner (pineapple-cherry glazed, mashed potato, parmesan green beans) $30; Prime Rib (14oz angus, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, au jus) $48. Regular menu will also be available. Closed on Christmas Day.
COASTAL DEL MAR: (352) 268-3701 DINNER SPECIALS: Whole Lobster (1-1/4 lb whole lobster, drawn butter, seasoned rice, roasted vegetables) $54; Ham Dinner (pineapple-brown sugar glazed, baked potato, roasted carrots) $30; Shrimp & Scallop Gnocchi (lobster brandy cream, spinach, tomato, gnocchi) $34. Regular menu will also be available. Closed on Christmas Day.
EVANS PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 750-2225 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (6oz filet w/lemon-brandy shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $34.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage and herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE: (352) 693-2008 Christmas Eve Menu: Traditional Christmas Eve 7 Fishes $34 (shrimp, sea scallops, lobster tail, grouper, calamari, vongolette, and mussels served over linguine. Choice of red or white sauce); Surf & Turf $38 (60z Filet Mignon and 60z Broiled Lobster Tail w/garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus); Paccheri Allo Scoglio $30 (shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and vongolette sauteed w/roasted cherry tomatoes in garlic white wine sauce, tossed w/paccheri pasta); Wild Salmon $30 (Atlantic salmon w/shrimp & scallops in lobster bisque sauce, w/wild mushroom risotto); Veal $25 or Chicken $22 (Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata or Saltimbocca served over capellini); Lasagna $20. (Entrées include choice of soup or salad).
GLENVIEW COUNTRY CLUB: (352) 753-0077 (hours: 12-8pm) Christmas Eve Menu: https://www.glenviewcountryclub.com/christmas-eve-menu
HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR: (352) 571-5514 DINNER SPECIALS: Filet & Prawns (6oz filet, parmesan buttered king prawns, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $55; Ham Dinner (pineapple cream sauce, baked potato, green bean casserole) $30; Prime Rib (14oz angus, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, au jus) $48. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
ORANGE BLOSSOM HILLS CC: (352) 751-4501 DINNER SPECIALS: Surf and Turf (roasted tenderloin w/fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables) $32.95; Holiday Feast (roasted turkey w/gravy, baked ham, mashed potatoes, sausage & herb stuffing, greenbean casserole, cranberry sauce) $27.95. Regular menu will also be served. Closed on Christmas Day.
PASTA FAIRE: (352) 347-3100 SPECIAL MENU (served w/cup of homemade soup or garden salad, and warm focaccia bread): Seven Fishes (fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, cod, haddock, whitefish, and calamari in your choice of red or white sauce over Linguine – for one $23; for two $42.95. Prime Rib 10oz served w/roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, and au jus $25. Kris Kringle – Chicken Cutlet parmesan, stuffed shells, homemade lasagna $17. Also serving holiday menu.
REDSAUCE: (352) 750-2930 (hours: 12-8pm) Christmas Eve Menu: https://www.redsaucethevillages.com/christmas-nye-menus
ROBERTO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA: (352) 626-1059 Christmas Eve Menu. APPETIZERS: Seafood Salad OR Bruschetta w/Fresh Mozzarella; FIRST COURSE: Feast of Seven Fishes (shrimp, scallops, lobster, calamari, little necks clams, mussels & grouper – white or red sauce over linguini), OR Braciole (Italian tradition rolled steak), DESSERTS: Tiramisu OR Cannoli – $55 (served w/1 glass of house wine); $60 (served w/1 glass of premium wine). Also serving regular menu.
THE BACK PORCH MULBERRY: Ham Dinner w/apple raisin sauce $25; Turkey Dinner $33.95.
Christmas Feast To Go
CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE: Christmas Feast To Go! Serves Four $60: 1lb of Roast Tom Turkey, 1lb of Baked Sugar Cured Ham, Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cody’s Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce, Pineapple Sauce, Cody’s Famous Roadhouse Salad, Fresh Baked Sweet Yeast Rolls & Cinnamon Butter. Make it a Double Order – $120; Add 1lb of Turkey or Ham for $12. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 23rd and must be picked up between 10am & 2pm on Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve).
Closed on Christmas Day
Most restaurants will be closed on Christmas day so their staff may enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. Please note this is not an all-inclusive list, so call ahead if your restaurant of choice is not listed here to confirm if they are open/closed and check out the Sunday Daily Specials page for updates.
Amerikanós Grille
Augustine’s 1812 House
Belle Glade CC
Bluefin Grill & Bar
Bonifay CC
Chop House at Lake Sumter
Coastal Del Mar
Evans Prairie CC
Fenney Grill
Gators Dockside (Spanish Springs & Brownwood)
Glenview CC
Harvest Restaurant + Bar
Lazy Mac’s Taco Shack
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
Margarita Republic
Orange Blossom Hills CC
R.J. Gators – Lake Sumter
Redsauce
Tierra Del Sol
Looking To The New Year
There are plenty of opportunities to ring in the New Year! Stay tuned and I will post more info on where you can celebrate.
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