Instead of spending Christmas Eve chopping and basting, enjoy perfectly prix-fixed menus sure to make the whole family happy.
Atlantic Grill For the seafood-loving family, the $59 three-course prix-fixe menu is full of favorites including the Feast of the Seven Fish Winter Seafood Stew. You guessed it, seven fishes in a light saffron broth. Splurge and add wine pairings for $79. You can always take advantage of prix-fixe lunches during the week for $28 and dinners every day but Sunday for $48 from 5-7 p.m. Kids will be happy with chicken fingers for $9 and ice cream sandwiches for $4. Barraca Spice up your festivities with delicious Spanish tapas at Barraca. For $45 you have several choices for your four-course dinner, like paella (seafood, vegetarian and a chicken, rabbit and pork meat lover’s dream). The churros are filled with Nutella and toffee caramel. From 5-7 p.m. on weekdays sample more than a dozen tapas for $5 as well as sangria, beer, wine and cocktails. Add $15 to your brunch entree on weekends for two hours of unlimited sangria. Il Bastardo I am a sucker for the homemade gnocchi that is part of the four-course $59 dinner at this Italian trattoria. They handle large groups very well and always provide a party atmosphere. Brunch on weekends is $39 and includes a liter of Bloody Marys or mimosas, or a bottle of bubbly (two-hour limit). Bring your rowdy loud relatives here so they feel right at home. Monica DiNatale is a Deals Expert and Author of 365 Guide New York City, a treasure trove of restaurant deals and bar specials in New York. Monica has been featured as the Dining Expert for PIX 11and Good Day New York and has hosted segments for The New York Chocolate Show and The New York City Craft Beer Week Festivals. It’s available in paperback and e-book.
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