Miami’s vibrant culinary scene shines brightest during the holidays, offering unforgettable dining experiences for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. From Mediterranean elegance to French sophistication and waterfront glamour, the city’s top restaurants are rolling out exclusive menus, themed soirées, and indulgent specialties. Whether you’re planning a festive family gathering or a glamorous night out, these restaurants promise to make your holiday celebrations extraordinary.
Miami’s Most Luxurious Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dining Experiences
Discover Miami’s most luxurious Christmas and New Year’s Eve dining experiences at AVA, Claudie, Casa Neos, and MILA—where festive menus and glamorous celebrations await.
AVA MediterrAegean: Coastal Elegance and Mythic Celebrations
Christmas at AVA: A Mediterranean Feast
Location: 2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
AVA MediterrAegean invites guests to embrace the spirit of the season with a celebration rooted in coastal elegance and elevated Mediterranean dining. Open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, AVA welcomes guests to enjoy its full à la carte menu, complemented by exclusive holiday offerings.
Holiday Highlight: The star of AVA’s Christmas menu is a decadent 7oz Beef Filet, layered with winter black truffle, silky artichoke purée, oregano pesto, and a rich pimentón jus. For an extra touch of luxury, guests can add foie gras. This festive specialty captures the warmth and refinement that define the AVA experience, blending Mediterranean traditions with holiday indulgence.
New Year’s Eve at AVA: Step into the Mythic Realm
This New Year’s Eve, AVA MediterrAegean transports guests to the Mythic Realm, a world shaped by legends and luxury. The evening promises a night of radiant celebration, where gods and mortals gather for an unforgettable soirée.
Celebration Options:
First Seating: $125 per person
Second Seating: $250 per person
As the clock counts down to midnight, attendees will be immersed in golden light, flowing champagne, and Mediterranean indulgence. The evening features exquisite cuisine, world-class entertainment, and an ambiance worthy of Olympus itself.
Claudie: French Riviera Glamour in Miami
Christmas at Claudie: Modern French Holiday Magic
Location: 1101 Brickell Ave S-113, Miami, FL 33131
Claudie, a haven of modern French cuisine and heartfelt hospitality, invites guests to celebrate the magic of the season. Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the restaurant offers its full à la carte menu alongside limited-edition seasonal dishes.
Holiday Highlight: This year’s festive centerpiece is a Black Angus Tenderloin, layered with seared foie gras, tender salsify, and finished with a périgourdine sauce. Indulgent, comforting, and steeped in French tradition, this dish exemplifies Claudie’s signature refinement and warmth.
New Year’s Eve at Claudie: St-Tropez 1967
This New Year’s Eve, Claudie invites guests to journey back to the golden age of the French Riviera with St-Tropez 1967, a celebration of effortless glamour and timeless allure.
Celebration Options:
- First Seating: $175 per person
- Second Seating: $350 per person
Guests are encouraged to embrace the luxurious 60s flair dress code and toast to 2026 in true Riviera style—surrounded by beauty, music, and an unforgettable air of celebration.
Casa Neos: Waterfront Elegance and Midnight Mirage
Christmas at Casa Neos: A Festive Waterfront Escape
Location: 40 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128
Casa Neos welcomes guests to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas with its full à la carte menu, offered during normal operating hours. The restaurant’s signature Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is complemented by a standout holiday specialty: the Grilled Strip Loin for Two — the “Rossini”, featuring pomme sarladaise, winter black truffle, and a rich sauce périgourdine.
Designed for sharing and crafted with the season’s most luxurious flavors, this celebratory dish offers a memorable addition to your Christmas dining experience.
New Year’s Eve at Casa Neos: Midnight Mirage
This New Year’s Eve, Casa Neos invites guests to step into Midnight Mirage, an ocean of elegance where the night unfolds in liquid gold and the horizon glimmers with new beginnings.
Celebration Options:
- First Seating (6 PM – 7 PM): $150 per person (indoor), $190 per person (outdoor)
- Second Seating (9:30 PM – 11:45 PM): $390 per person, featuring DJ Carlita
Each seating is designed to capture the shimmering spirit of the evening, with elevated cuisine, flowing champagne, and the magic of the waterfront.
Casa Neos MM Beach Club: Coastal Indulgence
New Year’s Eve at Casa Neos MM Beach Club: Midnight Mirage
Location: 40 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128
For those seeking a complete dining and entertainment experience, Casa Neos MM Beach Club offers a prix fixe menu for $390 per person with a $1,000 beverage minimum, from 9:30 PM to 11:45 PM, featuring music by DJ Carlita.
Guests may also choose the Bar Access Only option for $100 per person, providing standing room access to the festivities, with beverages charged on consumption.
MILA Miami: Rooftop Celebrations and Culinary Magic
Christmas at MILA: A Rooftop Holiday Feast
Location: 1636 Meridian Ave Rooftop, Miami Beach, FL 33139
MILA Miami welcomes guests to celebrate the holiday season with its signature atmosphere of warmth, elegance, and elevated dining. Open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas, MILA offers its full menu alongside special holiday features.
Holiday Highlights:
- 7oz Creekstone Tenderloin with Maine Lobster Tempura, smoked Maldon salt, and imperial sake caviar beurre blanc
- Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream, delicate snowflake coconut tuile, and festive holiday accents
New Year’s Eve at MILA: The Last Flame
This New Year’s Eve, MILA Miami invites guests to welcome 2026 beneath the glow of The Last Flame, a rooftop celebration where the closing of one chapter sparks the awakening of another.
Celebration Options:
- First Seating (6 PM – 7 PM): $250 per person (indoor), $300 per person (outdoor)
- Second Seating (9:30 PM – 10:30 PM): $490 per person (indoor), $490 per person plus $450 beverage minimum (outdoor)
For a more fluid experience, MILA also offers a Bar Access Only Package.
Key Information
- What are the Christmas Day dining options at AVA MediterrAegean? AVA offers its full à la carte menu plus exclusive holiday dishes, including a 7oz Beef Filet with winter black truffle and foie gras.
- How much does the New Year’s Eve second seating cost at Claudie? The second seating at Claudie is priced at $350 per person, featuring a luxurious St-Tropez 1967 soirée.
- What is the signature Christmas dish at Casa Neos? Casa Neos features the Grilled Strip Loin for Two — the “Rossini” — with pomme sarladaise, winter black truffle, and périgourdine sauce.
- Does MILA Miami offer outdoor seating for New Year’s Eve? Yes, MILA offers outdoor seating for both first and second seatings, with prices starting at $300 per person.
- What is the Bar Access Only option at Casa Neos MM Beach Club? The Bar Access Only option costs $100 per person and provides standing room access to the New Year’s Eve festivities.
