Sure, the reindeer pull the sleigh, but a man’s gotta eat. And at these nine venues, Santa Claus will be on hand for buffets, bottomless Bellinis and bacon. Don your holiday best, clean those camera lenses and bring your gift wish list for the big guy.
Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano’s Tysons Corner
Dec. 7, 8-10 a.m.
The Italian restaurant in the Tysons Galleria mall will have a breakfast buffet plus opportunities for photos with Santa. Kids can also write him letters and decorate holiday cookies. Santa’s elves will be on hand to help children make “magic reindeer food” to encourage Rudolph and friends to swing by their homes on Christmas Eve. The cost is $40 per child and $30 per adult. // 2001 International Drive, McLean
Breakfast with Santa at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The annual event welcomes the man in red with a hot breakfast and time to create Christmas crafts. It’s free and open to the public. // 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church
Santa Brunch at the Tower Club Tysons Corner
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jolly Old St. Nick will be on hand as you enjoy a gourmet brunch and bottomless mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys. Tickets cost $113.40 per adult and $50.40 per child ages 6-12. // 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Vienna
Santa Brunch at Ireland’s Four Provinces
Dec. 8, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The restaurant continues its long-running tradition of dining with Santa. At each of the three seatings, you can expect a brunch buffet, live holiday music and carols, and time with the Clauses. Reservations are recommended. // 105 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Brunch with Santa at SER
Dec. 8 and 15, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Choose Spanish holiday dishes from a special three-course menu while the kiddos chat with Santa. For adults, options include bechamel croquettes, Manchego cheese grits with chorizo and shrimp, braised short ribs, and flan. Bellinis and mimosas will also be available. Little ones can choose from a grilled hanger steak with fries, salmon or pancakes. The brunch costs $65 per adult and $25 per child. // 1110 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus
Dec. 14, 9-10a.m.
The menu includes breakfast pastries, brioche French toast with fresh berries, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and applewood-smoked bacon. Kiddos can sip cocoa, OJ or apple juice, while adults caffeinate with coffee or chill with a mimosa. Santa Warren of Santa’s Just Like Me, which provides Santas of color, will visit Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m. to take photos and gift requests. // 2255 International Drive, McLean
Milk and Cookies with Santa
Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Why should Santa get all the cookies? Enjoy some with him, do some snow-themed crafts and sip cocoa. Tickets are $20 or $15 for McLean residents. // 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Brunch with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The real star of this holiday breakfast buffet is the Man in Red. Reservations are required, and tickets cost $139 per adult and $59 per child ages 4-12. // 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean
Jake’s Ice Cream
Dec. 22, 12-2 p.m.
OK, so this isn’t technically breakfast, although arguments can be made. Make your list, check it twice and then hand it over to Santa at this scoop shop. Check out the holiday flavors like eggnog and pumpkin pie and hot cocoa bombs while you’re there, too. // 6353 Columbia Pike, Falls Church (Barcroft Plaza)