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Dining with Santa in New York City 2024

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NYC Dining with Santa 2024

There are plenty of chances to meet Santa around New York City this holiday season. Why not enjoy a meal with your family while you do?

We’ve rounded up some of the best dining with Santa options around the city for you and your family to check out this year!

Manhattan

Brunch with Santa at Malibu Farm New York

Malibu Farm, 89 South St., Downtown Manhattan
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 am – 3 pm
All Ages
Menu pricing

Santa will be stopping by to hand out candy canes and spread some holiday cheer. Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table brunch with your loved ones, snap a festive photo with Santa, and make some magical memories.

Psst… Check out Where to Take Photos with Santa In and Near New York

Breakfast With Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria

Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W 34th St., Herald Square
Nov. 29-Dec. 24; see website for complete schedule
All Ages
$55-$75

This holiday season, give your family a magical morning in the very same store where the movie “Miracle on 34th Street” was filmed. Begin your day with a fabulous breakfast celebration accompanied by views of the iconic Empire State Building. Enjoy the melodies of holiday carolers and engage in joyful activities specially crafted for the little ones, while grown-ups are treated to complimentary mimosas.

Breakfast with Santa

Hard Rock Cafe New York, 1501 Broadway, Midtown
Sunday, Dec. 15, 10 am – 12 pm
All Ages
$31.15; $14.76 for ages 3-12

Start the morning with a delicious breakfast buffet packed with all your favorite breakfast treats. As you enjoy your meal, Santa will make a special appearance, ready to greet each child, hear their holiday wishes, and pose for photos. Festive coloring sheets will be provided to spark creativity, and kids can get hands-on with holiday fun by decorating their own cookies.

Tea with Santa Claus

Let’s Dress Up, 345 East 85th St., Upper East Side
Sunday, Dec. 22, 1 – 3 pm
All Ages
$70

Drop off your little ones in for Tea with Santa. This will be a dress-up and a holiday-themed tea party. Plus children will have an opportunity to take a picture with the big guy (and whisper some wishes in his ear).

Bronx

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Fordham Plaza

Applebee’s Grill + Bar Fordham Plaza, 4750-4758 Third Ave., Belmont
Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, a raffle, and some holiday fun! Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Brooklyn

Breakfast with Santa at Doherty-owned Applebee’s Brooklyn

Applebee’s Grill + Bar Gateway Center, 448 Gateway Drive #Building M, Spring Creek
Sunday, Dec. 15, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy a yummy breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Bed Stuy

Applebee’s Grill + Bar Bed Stuy, 1360 Fulton St., Bed Stuy
Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Queens

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Queens Center

Queens Center, 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Astoria

Applebee’s Grill + Bar Astoria, 38-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Saturday, Dec. 21, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and some holiday fun.  Each breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Staten Island

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Expressway Plaza

Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30 – 10 am

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s at Staten Island Mall

Sunday, Dec. 8, 8:30 – 10 am

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s New Dorp

Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30 – 10 am
All Ages
$15

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a photo with Santa Claus, raffle, goodies and support a worthy cause. Each breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage and a choice of coffee or orange juice.

Breakfast with Santa

Dave and Buster’s – Staten Island, 2655 Richmond Ave., New Springville
Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 – 11 am
All Ages
$27.91-$32.62

Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to the store. Your kids can play games & get a photo with Santa. Tickets Options Include 1. Santa Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, $10 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play, personal photo with Santa and more!

Breakfast with Santa

Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terr., Great Kills
Saturday, Dec. 14,  10 – 11 am
All Ages
For admission, please bring a gift to be donated to the local Staten Island Salvation Army

Hurry down the chimney to have breakfast with Santa!

Brunch with Santa at the Greenbelt Recreation Center

Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Ave., Mid-Island
Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 am – 2 pm
All Ages
Free

Join NYC Parks for a light brunch and meet and greet with Santa. Santa and friends are taking over Greenbelt Recreation Center for a magical day filled with holiday spirit. Bring a phone or camera to take a picture with Santa and participate in crafts and games in theme-based rooms.

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About the Author

Shara Levine

Shara Levine, originally from Brooklyn, is the Events Manager for New York Family Magazine. As a lifelong New Yorker, and mom of four raising her kids on Long Island, Shara knows her hometown well and brings her love of all things fun to New York Family by sharing the best in kid friendly events, festival, concerts, and performances in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Westchester. When not helping parents plan their family’s day out, Shara enjoys making random Seinfeld references and going on late-night Target runs.

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