Christmas Eve Dinner at Essensia

A seasonal tasting menu rooted in fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients shapes Christmas Eve at Essensia, where a multi-course dinner highlights the restaurant’s blend of coastal influence and refined holiday flavor. The evening offers a relaxed setting for gathering with family or friends in the warm ambiance of The Palms Hotel & Spa.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Essensia features a welcome selection of organic prosecco or a citrus-forward holiday cocktail before moving into courses that balance comfort with elegance. Guests begin with a carrot-ginger velouté made with coconut milk and toasted pine nuts, followed by a choice of starters such as burrata with prosciutto and figs, grilled octopus with Romesco sauce or Essensia’s signature kale Caesar. Entrée options include pan-seared Florida cobia with winter citrus butter, an 8-ounce grass-fed filet mignon with seasonal vegetables or a porcini and butternut squash risotto. Dessert brings a choice of an apple-cranberry crumble tart, caramel pumpkin pie or a coconut mousse–based Christmas Hat.

Served from 5 to 10 p.m., the dinner offers a festive yet unhurried way to mark the holiday, with a menu designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and the restaurant’s approach to mindful, flavorful cooking.