No one likes your lechón? Leave the holiday cooking to one of these Miami restaurants 

The holidays are here, and you know what that means: It’s time to cook.

But you don’t want to go near your kitchen after all the work you put in on Thanksgiving. The leftovers are still haunting you — why oh why did you make green bean casserole — and you never want to see mashed potatoes again.

Don’t worry. You don’t have to cook for Christmas or Nochebuena. Miami restaurants are open, and many of them are offering special holiday meals for 2021.

This is not an exhaustive list, so check with your local favorites if you don’t see them on here.

We just hope Santa brings you a new pair of eating pants.

Christmas Eve

Cafe La Trova

You can enjoy a prix fixe menu and a la carte items (including Chef Michelle Bernstein’s signature empanadas and croquetas). Master Cantinero Julio Cabrera, the king of the bar that was just named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, will serve up a signature Cuban egg nog, too.

Dec. 24; $85 per person; 971 SW Eighth St., Miami; 786-615-4379

Cote

Kick off Christmas Eve with the Christmas Feast with seven cuts of Cote’s USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef and lamb. (You can also order off the regular menu if that’s too much meat for you).

Dec. 24; $142 a person; 3900 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-434-4668; www.cotemiami.com

Fiola Miami

It’s all about the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Fabio Trabocchi’s first restaurant outside Washington, D.C., The five-course prix fixe meal begins with a scallop amuse bouche, continues to blue fin tuna crudo and wood oven roasted octopus to grilled marinated swordfish or black cod alla Calabrese. Fiola will serve its ala carte menu on Christmas Day.

Dec. 24; $165 per person; 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables; OpenTable; 305-912-2639

Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden

If live music is what you seek, look no further than this chic Coconut Grove eatery at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, which offers a five-course Christmas Eve Dinner in the Garden with music and a complimentary glass of bubbly. Appetizers include cold-smoked oysters and roasted chestnut soup, while entrees include beef tenderloin, smoked bacon-wrapped duck roulade or citrus marinated butternut squash “steak.” There’s also a Christmas Day brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with $35 bottomless Bloody Marys and a build-your-own mimosa bar.

Christmas Eve dinner 5-10 p.m.; $165 per adult, $65 kids 5-12; 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami; OpenTable; 305-644-4675; www.isabellescoconutgrove.com

La Mar by Gaston Acurio

Eat your way into Christmas Eve with a traditional Peruvian-inspired holiday menu from executive chef Diego Oka, including family-style fried turkey, seafood rice, scallop and pan con chicharron stations. You’ll also enjoy a stunning view of Biscayne Bay.

Dec. 24; $165 per adult; $95 for 7-20; 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami; www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/lamarmomia

Osteria Morini

Inspired by the Feast of the Seven Fishes, Osteria Morini offers a four-course prix fixe meal that skews toward seafood. But don’t worry — meat lovers will have the opportunity to order a New York strip steak, too. You also get a complimentary glass of prosecco.

6-10 p.m. Dec. 24; $125 per adult, $55 for kids; 1750 Alton Road, Miami Beach; osteriamorini.com/miami

Christmas Day

Ariete

This Coconut Grove restaurant, the brainchild of Chef Michael Beltran, celebrates with a prix fixe holiday dinner that includes choices like black truffle stuffed Green Circle chicken, pork collar ham, yucca and local calabaza with ginger crumble.

6-10 p.m. Dec. 25; $75 per person; 3540 Main Hwy., Miami; OpenTable; 954-765-3030

Boia De

This small but mighty spot hosts a special Christmas Day brunch in partnership with El Bagel featuring specialty bagels and bubbly with indoor seating and an outdoor place to gather.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 25; 5205 NE Second Ave., Miami; reservations on Resy; www.boiaderestaurant.com

Habitat

This kid-friendly José Mendin restaurant at 1 Hotel South Beach is featuring a brunch that lasts later than most, with omelet and chef carving stations as well as special seasonal dishes.

Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 25; $95 adults, $45 kids 10 and under; 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; www.1hotels.com/south-beach

Lightkeepers

This spot at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is offering a Christmas brunch with options like grilled veal loin, braised pork, sea bass, ceviche and butternut squash farro risotto. There’s also a carving station. Dinner will be offered a la carte.

Brunch 12:30-4 p.m.; dinner 6-10 p.m. Dec. 25; 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne; $145 per adult, $49 kids 5-12; reservations required; 305-365-4185 or 305-365-4186.

Reunion Ktchn Bar

At this Aventura restaurant, feast on a five-course prix fixe menu that features mahi ceviche to start and such main courses as Moroccan lamb shank with couscous or vegetarian Moroccan pasilla with phyllo pie. You can also add a wine pairing for $69. Why not? It’s Christmas.

4 p.m. Dec. 25; $89 per person; 18167 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/reunionkb; 305-931-7401

Rusty Pelican

Enjoy a waterfront view of Miami while brunching on stone crabs, oysters or a brunch board for two with lobster Benedict, New York strip, fried chicken and waffles. You can even try a limited-time mimosa flavor, like Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice, Passion Fruit & Tarragon or Dragon Fruit & Watermelon. The Rusty Pelican will also serve Christmas dinner from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 25; 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne; 305-361-3818; www.therustypelican.com

This story was originally published December 13, 2021 at 6:00 AM.