Christmas Day Dining at Dockside 1953
Delight in festive fare on Christmas Day with a delicious champagne brunch buffet! Guests are treated to a mouthwatering spread of bakery and breakfast offerings, made-to-order omelets and waffles, classic dishes such as carved prime rib and ham, and decadent dessert options. Brunch attendees also enjoy a complimentary holiday cruise featuring Santa, carolers, hot cocoa, a cash bar, and activities for kids.
For evening celebrations, reserve your table for a three-course prix fixe dinner with an optional wine pairing. Entrèe choices include surf and turf, grilled Kurobuta pork chop, and steelhead trout. Whether you dine during the day or evening, make memories with your loved ones during these special dining experiences at the Dockside 1953.
For additional questions, please call us at (858) 539-7634
Dine, Cruise and Be Merry
Top off your holiday meal this season with a memorable sightseeing cruise on the waters of Mission Bay complete with holiday music, carolers, and Santa Claus! Featuring treats like espresso coffee bar, hot cocoa, assorted holiday cookies, and a cash bar, this festive voyage is the perfect way to spend quality time with friends or family. Complimentary to dining attendees.
Brunch Cruises: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Dinner Cruises: 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
*Reservations required and all guests must have ticket, regardless of age. Outside food or beverage not permitted. Reservations are limited, subject to availability, are not guaranteed until confirmed, and may change based on other factors. Cruise ticket good for December 25, 2023 only, subject to availability, inclement weather, and other factors. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service based on applicable laws. Christmas Champagne Brunch + Cruise may not be combined with any other discount offers, specials, promotions, value added programs or rates. Christmas Champagne Brunch + Cruise package have no cash value, are not redeemable or refundable for cash, no additional value/credit will be given if cruise ticket is unused, and may be canceled, modified, or discontinued at any time.
A portion of the event's proceeds benefits Mama's Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illness.
A 3% kitchen appreciation fee will be applied to all food and beverage items and shared 100% with our kitchen employees. We believe they should share in the success of the restaurant and strive toward delivering the best guest experience possible. This helps us attract and develop our culinary talent, rewards excellence, encourages creativity, and elevates the expectations for our entire team. We hope you feel its positive impact every time you dine with us.
Please alert your server to any food allergies before ordering. The current sales tax will be added to the price of all food and beverage items served. For parties of 6 or more, a mandatory service charge of 20% (plus current sales tax) will be added to your bill. WARNING: Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, poultry, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of contracting a foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. California State Law prohibits the service or provision of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, to anyone under 21. The hotel reserves the right to discontinue or not serve alcoholic beverages to any customer or guest. WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.