Whether you’re riding out the holidays solo, or hanging with the whole family in town, sometimes the key to a holly jolly Christmas is getting out of the house for a little bit. And luckily, while most spots close up shop for the occasion, there are a handful of excellent restaurants and bars that will be open on Christmas Day in St. Pete this year, Monday the 25th.

If you need a good meal, or just somewhere to have a drink with loved ones at the end of the day, we’ve got you covered with options. In 2021, I spent Christmas afternoon with my toes in the sand at Postcard Inn. In 2020, I started Christmas off with pancakes and a Guinness at Hollander Hotel (Merry Christmas to me). Back on Christmas Day 2016, it was even warm enough to go for a swim at The Vinoy and enjoy some snacks from Paul’s Landing.

It may be a little chilly for a dip in the pool this year, but if you’re looking for a bite to eat or somewhere to hang, these are some of the best choices in town. And of course, be sure to tip the staff working on Christmas. Hours and openings may change. And if you feel like trying something new on Christmas, check out the list of Tampa restaurants open for the holiday.

• Tap Room at The Hollander Hotel – reservations recommended
• The Galley
• Postcard Inn on the Beach – Stamps (indoor) and beach bar
• The Vinoy
• Concrete Jungle – 9 pm – 3 am, downstairs only
• Localz Sports Bar
• Sunset Grille
• The Reef Madeira Beach
• Five Bucks Drinkery
• Lost and Found St. Pete – 9 pm – 3 am
• Cassis Market – Main restaurant and bar closed
• Paradise Grille
• Paisano’s Pizza and Pasta 
• Ferg’s
• Bongo’s Beach Bar and Grille
• The Blend Coffee
• 82 Degrees – 12-8 pm
• Sloppy Joe’s
• Dog Bar – 4-11 pm (with Porchettoni food truck)
• Crafty Squirrel
• Cocktail – 5 pm – 3 am
• The Exchange Hotel Restaurant and Bar
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• One Night Stand
• Pour Judgement
• Hurricane Seafood Restaurant – 12-6 pm
• Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar and Grill
• Where’s Jubes
• The Drunken Taco
• Skidder’s St. Pete Beach
• CJ’s Backstage – 11 am – 7 pm
• JJ’s Market and Deli – 8 am – 6 pm

Know a spot we missed? Send us an email and let us know! info@ilovetheburg.com.