Christmas

Thursday, December 25, 2025 | 2pm to 7pm

Tis' the season to celebrate the holidays in Monterey, CA with a spectacular Christmas dinner buffet at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Enjoy live piano music with David Conley and a delectable Christmas spread in De Anza Ballroom for a holiday buffet your whole family will enjoy!

PRICING & RESERVATIONS

Adults $89.95 | Seniors $79.95 (65 or older) | Children $39.95 (ages 6-12) | Kids under 5 eat free
20% gratuity and tax will be added to all checks.
Reservations required. Please call (831) 649-7870 or email [email protected] and reserve your table today!

the menu

Holiday DISPLAYS

• California Cheeses and Cured Meats with Crusty Baguettes & Crackers
• Primavera Butter Lettuce and Treviso with Spiced Pecans, Cranberries, Goat Cheese & Creamy Sherry Dressing
• Red & Golden Beets with Feta, Marcona Almonds, Cider Vinaigrette

TRADITIONAL FARE

• Alaskan Halibut with Pacific Coast Porcini’s
• Cheese Ravioli with Parmesan in a Creamy Pesto Sauce
• Traditional Stuffing & Gravy
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans with a Balsamic Glaze
• Artisan Breads, Honey-Butter & Toasted Almonds

CARVing station

• Free Range Diestel Turkey with Cranberry Sauce & Aioli
• Harris Ranch Prime Rib with a Horseradish Cream Sauce

DESSERTS

• Warm Braeburn Apple Crisp
• Pecan & Pumpkin Pies
• Truffles, Petit Fours & Holiday Cookies
• Chef Marco’s Christmas Yule Log