The holiday season is a magical time of year, when we take a second to share precious moments with friends and family. We give thanks for all of the wonderful things we might usually take for granted, and celebrate long-standing traditions that only come once a year.

However, between putting up decorations, planning holiday vacations, and picking out the perfect gift, sometimes the season can get a bit stressful to say the least. Instead of worrying about preparing the perfect Christmas feast, why not leave it to the professionals and treat you and your family to a mouth-watering Christmas dinner at a celebrated Broward restaurant? Check out these fabulous restaurants and give your taste buds a special holiday treat!

Market 17

A three-course menu will be offered for $65 per person at Market 17. Choose from a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Options include crispy skin duck confit, grilled grass-fed beef tenderloin, butter-poached Maine lobster and wild mushroom and fig risotto. Dessert includes chocolate layer or carrot cake. Enjoy libations such as house-made, colonial-style eggnog or a Miracle on 17th Street (rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, amaro and bitters).

1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; 954.835.5507; market17.net

3030 Ocean

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This restaurant is located in the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. 3030 Ocean is offering a Christmas four-course prix fixe menu for $70 per person. The regular a la carte menu will also be available. It features sea-themed dishes, including Florida lobster bisque shooter, ceviche, grilled swordfish with blue crab rice and fritto misto with crispy calamari, oysters and shrimp.

3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale; 954.765.3030; 3030ocean.com

Ocean 2000

The Pelican Grand Beach Resort’s waterfront restaurant, Ocean 2000, has a five-course menu for $75 per person, starting with creamy Maine lobster bisque and followed by a starter and salad. Main course options include roasted free-range turkey, 14 oz. rib eye, Chilean sea bass and porcini mushroom and tofu risotto. Finish off with dessert offerings of candy cane mousse or Grand Marnier crème brûlée.

2000 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954.556.7667; pelicanbeach.com/ocean2000

Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille

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Enjoy an exquisite buffet with a la carte specials at Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille at the Riverside Hotel for $69 per person and $35.50 for children 12 and under. The Christmas buffet will be available from noon to 9 p.m.

620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954.467.2555; wildsealasolas.com

Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits

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Located at the Ritz-Carlton, Burlock Coast will have a buffet-style Christmas feast starting at noon for $105 per adult and $49 for children. A selection of sweet or savory dishes will be served as well as items from the artisanal cheese and charcuterie display, salad station, raw bar station, carving stations and sushi and dim sum station. Desserts to complete the meal range from popcorn panna cotta to eggnog truffles and a chocolate molten lava cake station.

1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954.302.6460; burlockcoast.com

I sincerely hope that one of these restaurants can make your Holiday culinary dreams come true! I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!