It’s that time of the year again! Santa is doing his annual culinary tour of Atlanta’s restaurants for Santa Brunch. For children and adults alike, these spreads offer curated menus and photos with the big guy himself. Call for reservations, as these breakfasts will fill up.
Date: December 7
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Reserve: 404.907.3469
The Ansley Mall location hosts a Breakfast with Santa featuring menu highlights such as ham and cheese quick, chicken cheddar biscuit and challah French toast. Souvenir photos with Santa will be taken throughout the morning.
Date: December 7
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reserve: online
Milton’s Cuisine brings carolers and Santa to the homey restaurant space during Santa brunch. Guests must reserve their spot ahead of time and Milton’s will call to confirm a time. Currently the 11 and 11:30 a.m. seatings are full. Blencoe & Co. Photography will capture photos and guests will receive one image via email to share with friends.
Date: December 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reserve: 404.946.9070
Decorate gingerbread cookies, take photos with Santa, and sip on steaming creations inspired by Southern Art’s hot chocolate bar. The atmosphere takes on a winter appearance with snowflakes swirling through the restaurant from a snow machine. A local choir will perform carols. If you dine with Southern Art, admission is free, otherwise the fee is $10 per child.
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Date: December 13 & 14
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Reserve: 404.262.3336
For the restaurant group's 22nd Breakfast with Santa, the big guy will arrive at the diner at 9 a.m. on his second sleigh (a fire truck) with his "reindeer", firefighters from Atlanta Fire Department's Station 21. Face painting, a magician, and Atlanta Ballet Company's ballerinas will all make appearances. The children's breakfast includes chocolate chip waffles and bacon, hot chocolate and marshmallows, adult items include steak egg Benedict, grilled ham and parmesan grits.
Date: December 13
Time: 10 a.m.
Reserve: 404.373.3331
Bring your lists for Santa at Wahoo! Grill and indulge in their signature brunch buffet. Expect choices Charleston shrimp and grits, hash brown casserole, smoked salmon and fresh baked muffins. Parents should bring their cameras for photos with Santa, because he will not have his own photographer.
Date: December 13 & 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reserve: 770.777.6490
The Santa brunch menu includes crab cake Benedict, brie and bacon omelet, French toast and adults can order Bloody Marys or Mimosas. Parents should bring their cameras for photos with Santa. At 11 a.m., Santa will read “The Night Before Christmas”.
Date: December 14 & 21
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reserve: 404.897.5000
Chef Michael Semancik is serving up a Southern-style buffet with choices such as Applewood smoked bacon, brioche French toast, crispy fried chicken and collard greens with smoked ham. Santa will make an appearance for photos from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Plus, guests who use the discount code SANTA receive 10 percent off matinee showings of Fox Theatre's The Nutcracker on both Sundays.
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