16 Awesome Spots for NYC Dining with Santa 2024
There are plenty of chances to meet Santa around New York City this holiday season. Why not enjoy a meal with your family while you do?
We’ve rounded up some of the best dining with Santa options around the city for you and your family to check out this year!
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Manhattan
Brunch with Santa at Malibu Farm New York
Malibu Farm, 89 South St., Downtown Manhattan
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 am – 3 pm
All ages
Menu pricing
Santa will be stopping by to hand out candy canes and spread some holiday cheer. Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table brunch with your loved ones, snap a festive photo with Santa, and make some magical memories.
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Breakfast With Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria
Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W 34th St., Herald Square
Nov. 29-Dec. 24; see website for complete schedule
All ages
$55-$75
This holiday season, give your family a magical morning in the very same store where the movie “Miracle on 34th Street” was filmed. Begin your day with a fabulous breakfast celebration accompanied by views of the iconic Empire State Building. Enjoy the melodies of holiday carolers and engage in joyful activities specially crafted for the little ones, while grown-ups are treated to complimentary mimosas.
Holiday Brunch & Toy Drive with Santa
BLACKBARN Restaurant, 19 East 26th St., NoMad
Dec. 8-15, Sundays, 12 – 3 pm
All ages
See menu for pricing plus an unwrapped toy to be donated
This special brunch and Holiday toy drive features a special appearance from the man himself: Santa Claus. Diners will receive a complimentary pumpkin bread and hot apple cider, photo opp with Santa Claus, and a notepad and piece of paper to write your letter to Santa during brunch and have the opportunity to hand-deliver it to him on site!
Breakfast with Santa
Hard Rock Cafe New York, 1501 Broadway, Midtown
Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 am – 12 pm
All ages
$31.15; $14.76 for ages 3-12
Start the morning with a delicious breakfast buffet packed with all your favorite breakfast treats. As you enjoy your meal, Santa will make a special appearance, ready to greet each child, hear their holiday wishes, and pose for photos. Festive coloring sheets will be provided to spark creativity, and kids can get hands-on with holiday fun by decorating their own cookies.
Tea with Santa Claus
Let’s Dress Up, 345 East 85th St., Upper East Side
Sunday, Dec. 22, 1 – 3 pm
All ages
$70
Drop off your little ones in for Tea with Santa. This will be a dress-up and a holiday-themed tea party. Plus children will have an opportunity to take a picture with the big guy (and whisper some wishes in his ear).
Bronx
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Fordham Plaza
Applebee’s Grill + Bar Fordham Plaza, 4750-4758 Third Ave., Belmont
Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, a raffle, and some holiday fun! Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Brooklyn
Breakfast with Santa at Doherty-owned Applebee’s Brooklyn
Applebee’s Grill + Bar Gateway Center, 448 Gateway Drive #Building M, Spring Creek
Sunday, Dec. 15, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy a yummy breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Bed Stuy
Applebee’s Grill + Bar Bed Stuy, 1360 Fulton St., Bed Stuy
Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Queens
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Queens Center
Queens Center, 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Astoria
Applebee’s Grill + Bar Astoria, 38-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Saturday, Dec. 21, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Each breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Staten Island
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Expressway Plaza
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 – 10 am
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s at Staten Island Mall
Sunday, Dec. 8, 8:30 – 10 am
Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s New Dorp
Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30 – 10 am
All ages
$15
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and support a worthy cause. Each breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.
Breakfast with Santa
Dave and Buster’s – Staten Island, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville
Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 – 11 am
All ages
$27.91-$32.62
Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to the store. Your kids can play games & get a photo with Santa. Tickets Options Include 1. Santa Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, $10 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play, personal photo with Santa and more!
Breakfast with Santa
Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terr., St. George
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 – 11 am
All ages
For admission, please bring a gift to be donated to the local Staten Island Salvation Army
Hurry down the chimney to have breakfast with Santa!
Brunch with Santa at the Greenbelt Recreation Center
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Ave., Mid-Island
Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 am – 2 pm
All ages
Free
Join NYC Parks for a light brunch and meet and greet with Santa. Santa and friends are taking over Greenbelt Recreation Center for a magical day filled with holiday spirit. Bring a phone or camera to take a picture with Santa and participate in crafts and games in theme-based rooms.
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