Christmas Day Brunch

Christmas tree with palm tree in the background

Events

Christmas Day Brunch

Dec 25, 10am - 3pm

Create cherished holiday memories and celebrate Christmas at The Del with a holiday feast in the beautifully restored Crown and Coronet rooms. Gather around the table with those you love most for an elegant buffet decked with all the trimmings and a few gourmet surprises.

The resort’s 2024 "Lights, Camera, Holiday!" season will feature the famous Skating by the Sea® beachfront ice rink, thousands of holiday lights, and decor that dazzles with Hollywood glamour.

Pricing

Adult: $185* (On Dec 9, price increases to $205)
Child (Ages 5-12): $100*
Young Child (Ages 0-4): Complimentary with paying adult
Members receive their member discount.

*Prices shown do not include 7.75% sales tax, 18% prepaid gratuity, and 1.88% Historic Preservation Fund charge.
Please call 619-522-8100 to reserve at the prices above.
Online reservations are subject to an additional 6% online booking fee.

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Holidays at the del

All holiday events are by reservation only and must be prepaid to confirm. Event details are subject to change. Priority is given to overnight hotel guests. If you are staying at the hotel and do not see online availability, please call 619-435-6611.

Christmas Day Brunch Menu

Our talented culinary team creates everything from scratch using only clean-label and sustainable ingredients, which are locally sourced whenever possible.

Starters

Fresh Fruit and Berry Display GF VE

Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait, Mint, Candied Pecans
GF VEG (Contains Nuts)

Greek Citrus Yogurt Parfait GF VEG Toasted Pistachios (Contains Nuts)

Chia Seed Pudding
GF VE

Blueberry Oatmeal GF
Caramelized Walnuts, Brown Sugar
(Contains Nuts)

Brown Sugar Waffles VEG

Buttermilk Polynesia
Vanilla Pancakes VEG

Warm Cinnamon Rolls VEG
Caramelized Bananas
Whipped Butter
Whipped Cream

Artisan Croissants VEG
Danishes & Muffins
Whipped Butter

Traditional Breakfast Fare

Scrambled Eggs GF
Applewood Bacon GF

Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes GF

Classic Omelet Station

Cage Free Eggs, Egg Whites, Egg Beaters GF VEG

Protein:
Ham, Bacon, Turkey, Smoked Salmon GF

Additions:
Cheddar, Crumbled Feta, Crumbled Goat Cheese,
Spinach, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers
GF VEG

Cheese and Charcuterie Station

Cheese

Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Toma,
Sage Derby, California Drunken Goat Cheese, Marin County Camembert, Stilton Blue Cheese GF

Artisan Cured Meats

Porchetta, Wild Boar Salami, Speck Alto Adige, Fennel Soppressata, Milano Salami, Shaved Coppa, House Made Pate
GF

Accoutrements

Local Fruit Chutney, House Made Pickles and Preserves, Cornichons, Toasted Nuts, Assorted Mustards
GF VEG (Contains Nuts)

Artisan Bread Stations

Fougasse, Belgian Loaf,
French Baguette, Epi Baguette, Seedy Baguette, Fig Sourdough, Caramelized Onion Sourdough, Focaccia, Assorted Crackers, Cultured Butter
VEG (Contains Nuts)

Live Sliced Prosciutto Action Station

Artisan Prosciutto, Assorted Fresh Breads, Extra Virgin Olive Oil,
Micro Herbs, Seasonal Fruit & Melon

Baked Brie Action Station

Peach Jam, Dijon, Puff Pastry, Rosemary
VEG

Salad Station

Fall Harvest Pasta Salad

Penne Pasta, Sweet Potato, Broccolini, Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts, Red Onions, Goat Cheese, Poppy Seed Vinaigrette VEG (Contains Nuts)

Spinach & Pecan Salad

Baby Spinach, Shaved Frisée, Radicchio, Mandarin oranges, Blueberries, Candied Pecans, California Goat Cheese Crumbles, Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette GF VEG
(Contains Nuts)

Brussels Sprout Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Maple Glazed Walnuts, Fine Herbs, Crispy Pancetta, Apple Cider Vinaigrette GF
(Contains Nuts)

Classic Caesar Salad

Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes,
Focaccia Croutons,
House Made Caesar Dressing

Fall Cali Potato Salad

Red Bliss Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Caramelized Red Onion, Crispy Bacon,
Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette GF

Coastal Treats

Chilled Seafood Display*

Shucked Oysters, Snow Crab Claws, Poached Jumbo Shrimp, Poached Clams, Poached Mussels, Yellow Tail Escabeche Tiradito, Thai Mango Scallop Salad, Bloody Mary Baja Shrimp and Serrano Ceviche GF

Condiments:
Classic Cocktail Sauce, Louis Dressing, Mignonette,
Fresh Horseradish,
Lemon Wedges, Drawn Butter GF

Sushi and Poke Station

Assorted Hand Rolled Sushi*

Spicy Tuna Roll, Veggie Roll, California Roll, Hamachi Roll GF

Condiments:
Soy Sauce, Tamari, Wasabi, Ponzu, Pickled Ginger, Eel Sauce, Siracha Aioli

Poke Action
Station *

Protein: Classic Tuna Poke, Spicy Orange Salmon
Tuna Poke, Vegan Poke,
Base: Seasoned Brown Rice, Forbidden Rice,
Toppings: Wasabi Aioli, Soy Glaze, Sriracha Aioli, Sesame, Seaweed, Scallion, Ginger GF

Soups & Stews

Smoked Pacific Seafood Chowder

Clams, Mussels, Local Catch of The Day, Potatoes, Celery, Bacon, Parsley GF

Smokey Butternut Squash Soup & Roasted Chestnuts

GF VE (Contains Nuts)

Toppings:
Crème Fraiche, Green Onions, Pumpkin Seeds GF VE

Baja California Paella

Sea Bass, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Safran Chicken Broth, Spiced Rice, Chorizo, Bell Peppers, Onions, English Peas,
Jalapeño, Cilantro

Create Your Own
Pasta Action Station

Pasta

Rotini Pasta, Penne Pasta VEG

Proteins

Italian Sausage, Shrimp, Ham, Smoked Salmon GF

Additions

Bell Pepper, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Corn, Baby Squash, Peas GF VE

Toppings

Parmigiano Reggiano, Green Onions, Olives, Crispy Shallots, Chili Flakes GF VEG

Sauce

Marinara Roma Tomato Sauce, Garlic Alfredo Sauce, Basil Pesto GF VEG (Contains Nuts)

Butcher Block

Whole Pepper Crusted Ribeye*

Horseradish Cream, Truffle Demi Glaze
GF

Whole Roasted Turkey

Honey Mustard Sauce, Orange Cranbbery Chutney GF

Maple Glaze Pork Steam Ship

Warm Fruit Chutney, Padres BBQ Sauce GF

Baja California Seabass
Butterfly Style

Mango Salsa, Cilantro

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb

Balsamic & Rosemary Brown Sugar Sauce GF

Sides

Baked Sweet Potato Casserole

GF

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Pickled Mustard Seeds, Agrodulce, Golden Raisin GF VE

Green Bean Casserole

Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Crispy Shallots GF VE

Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Chives GF

Roasted Cauliflower Florets

Panko Breadcrumbs, Crunchy Garlic, Parsley, Olive Oil VE

Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Orange Glaze, Crunchy Garlic, Aleppo GF VE

Grilled Jumbo Asparagus

Crispy Bacon, Sauteed Baby Shiitake, Pecorino Romano GF

Desserts

Coffee Bûche De Noël VEG
Peppermint Candy Cane Chocolate Cones
Pumpkin Tartlets, Maple Whipped Cream VEG
Crimson Blood Orange Curd & Pomegranate Tarts
Chestnut Milk Chocolate Chouquettes (Contains Nuts)
Eggnog Cheesecake, Nutmeg-Dusted White Chocolate
Cranberry and Citrus Verrine, Toasted Marshmallow GF
Pecan Dulce De Leche Chocolate Tarts VEG (Contains Nuts)
Warm Stollen Bread Pudding, Buttered Rum Anglaise VEG (Contains Nuts)
Valrhona Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta, Cocoa Meringue VEG GF
Peanut Butter Fudge Chocolate Truffles VEG (Contains Nuts)
Vegan Pistachio Strawberry Cake VE GF (Contains Nuts)
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries VEG GF
Assortment of Holiday Cookies VEG
French Macaron GF (Contains Nuts)
Pâte de Fruits VE GF
Vintage Candy Jars
Warm Gingerbread Cookie Action Station, Cookie Butter Gelato, Crushed Pfeffernüsse VEG
Mexican Hot Chocolate Action Station, Flaming Cinnamon, Mini Marshmallows, Warm Churros For Dunking


Mexican Hot Chocolate Action Station

Flaming Cinnamon, Mini Marshmallows
Warm Churros for dunking


GF Gluten-Free | VEG Vegetarian | VE Vegan
Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry,
or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.

Items may be subject to change.

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