Christmas Eve Seven Fishes Dinner by the Sea

A coastal Italian tradition shapes Christmas Eve at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, where a four-course Feast of the Seven Fishes offers a seasonal menu rooted in classic flavors and simple elegance. With its open kitchen and warm ambiance, the restaurant provides a relaxed setting for a holiday meal centered on seafood and Mediterranean ingredients.

Christmas Eve Seven Fishes Dinner by the Sea begins with grilled octopus served with potatoes, olives and lemon, followed by a seafood risotto made with Vialone Nano rice and a mix of clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and scallops. The main course features Mediterranean branzino baked al cartoccio with vegetables, white wine and fresh herbs. A festive dessert—an eggnog-inspired take on cookies and milk—completes the progression.

Reservations start at 6:15 p.m., and guests staying at the property receive milk and cookies delivered to their room by holiday helpers at the end of the evening. The dinner offers a seasonal, coastal interpretation of an Italian Christmas Eve tradition in the heart of Miami Beach.