If you’d like to dine out this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day on the Central Coast, you’ve got options in both Monterey County and SLO County! As your Central Coast real estate agent, allow me to fill you in on some of your best options. Make reservations as soon as possible, these do fill up!
Monterey County Restaurants
1. Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel in Carmel-by-the-Sea is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy a four-course dinner menu, with or without wine pairings, from 5 to 9 p.m. $205 per person, $145 extra for wine pairings. Call 831-624-8578 for reservations.
2. Carmel Valley Ranch is open on Christmas Day with a special brunch and an array of family activities, including face painting, balloon artist, crafts and a visit from Santa. Brunch takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $85 for adults, $40 for children 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. Call 831-626-2599 for reservations.
3. Fandango Restaurant in Pacific Grove offers a four-course holiday menu with prime rib, lobster tail, rack of lamb, salmon, sea scallops and more. Plenty of options! This is served Christmas Eve 5-8 p.m. and Christmas Day 3-8 p.m. $65 per person. Call 831-372-3456 for reservations.
4. Esteban in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa in Monterey will serve up a four-course prix fixe Spanish-inspired meal, along with a children’s menu and a tapas menu. Enjoy on Christmas Eve from 5-9 p.m. and Christmas Day 3-8:30 p.m. $65 per person. Call 831-324-6773 for reservations.
SLO County Restaurants
1. Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo is decked out for the holidays every year! Enjoy the food and décor from 12-9 p.m. on Christmas Day or their regular breakfast menu from 7-11 a.m. Dinner pricing ranges from $40-45 for adults and $23 for kids 12 and under. Free eggnog! Call 805-544-6100 for reservations.
2. Madonna Inn features special holiday decorations and special menu offerings on Christmas Eve from 3-10 p.m. Christmas Day special menu offerings are from 12-10 p.m. Both meals cost $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids 12 and under. Call 805-543-3000 for reservations.
3. Cello Ristorante & Bar in Paso Robles is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 5-8:30 p.m. each evening. Enjoy your favorite dishes from their regular menu, or enjoy special holiday dishes, each priced separately. Call 805-369-2500 for reservations.
4. SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach has a special Christmas menu from 1-6:30 p.m. Enjoy an appetizer like turkey pot pie or seared ahi, an entrée like honey ham or prime rib, and a dessert buffet. Adults cost $49, children under 12 cost $25. Call 805-773-4994 for reservations.
For more options, check out this list in Monterey County and this list in SLO County. Be sure to call and make a reservation before they fill up!
Enjoy your Christmas celebration next week! Happy Holidays from your Oak Shores Realty team! As always, when ready to accomplish your Central Coast real estate market goals, we’re here for you, now and in the New Year. Don’t hesitate to give us a call!
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