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De Anza Ballroom

Portola Christmas Buffet Dinner

Christmas Dinner Buffet

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!

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

Carving Station

  • Free Range Diestel Turkey with Cranberry Sauce & Aioli

  • Harris Ranch Prime Rib with a Horseradish Cream Sauce

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

Desserts

  • Warm Braeburn Apple Crisp

  • Pecan & Pumpkin Pies

  • Truffles, Petit Fours & Holiday Cookies

  • Chef Marco’s Christmas Yule Log

Reservations & Pricing

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!