Season’s Eatings! Where To Book Your Christmas Day Feast In Brisbane
Merry munching
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With Christmas only a few weeks away (yep, you read that right), we’re busier than Santa’s elves as we lock down our big day plans. But hey, why not just leave it to the pros?
This Christmas Day, enjoy the festive spirit without the hassle and book a spot at one of the many Brisbane restaurants serving up a delicious spread for you and yours. With a seat around these dining tables, you can expect more than a backyard barbecue – think seafood buffets, seven-course banquets, and merry desserts to leave you feeling extra sweet. It really is the most beautiful time of the year!
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
The Crown Hotel
Lutwyche
Indulge in the festivities this Christmas Day at The Crown Hotel’s Christmas Day Buffet Lunch. With an indulgent buffet lunch on offer, featuring delicious seafood, succulent roasts, savory sides, and delish desserts, you can choose from two sittings – 11am or 2pm – with the option to add on a beverage package, pouring up beers, bubbles, and wines. Grab the gang and spend Christmas Day amongst amazing food and the people who matter most – trust us, it’s the perfect way to take the load off while still enjoying all the festive fun!
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The Port Office Hotel
Brisbane City
The Port Office Hotel is dishing out a delish’ array of seafood and festive favourites this Christmas Day, specially curated by their talented chefs. An all-inclusive lunch spread featuring slow-roasted sirloin, baked ham and roasted turkey is on the cards, alongside a decadent prawn and oyster station guaranteed to knock your silly socks off. The little ones will receive a surprise visit from Santa himself with gifts in tow, while the grown ups can indulge in a three-hour long additional drinks package – aka the perfect recipe for Christmas magic!
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The Boundary Hotel
West End
Fancy a fabulous and festive family feast? Bid farewell to the stress of hosting the family and book yourself in Christmas Day Lunch at The Boundary for a three-hour all inclusive spread. With fresh seafood, an array of roast mains, and cheerful cheese platters all on the menu for the big day, everyone will have their Christmas cravings curbed. This iconic West End watering hole is sure to provide you and your loved ones with a Christmas Day to remember, so get in quick and secure your spot!
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Rydges South Bank
South Bank
Create memories you’ll cherish for years to come as the highly acclaimed Rydges South Bank team channel their inner elves for a truly magical Christmas Day! Whether you indulge in the annual Christmas Lunch Buffet or Christmas Day Dinner, you can expect fabulous food, exceptional service, and delightful family entertainment. The lavish spread will feature an array of festive delights – from bountiful seafood to traditional roasts and decadent desserts carefully crafted by the talented chefs – with the lunch seating accompanied by a three-hour beverage package and a visit from Santa himself. In other words, Rydges South Bank has you completely covered this Christmas!
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QT Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Christmas spirit is set to soar at QT Gold Coast with festive feasts and merry traditions that are far from ordinary! It all starts on Christmas Eve at Bazaar Marketplace, as you crack bonbons and dig into an indulgent spread – including QT’s famous chocolate fountain – with sittings available from 5.30pm. Or gather around the table on Christmas Day for jolly offerings catered to the naughty and nice! With roasted meats, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and all the trimmings on the cards, both lunch and dinner at Bazaar will feature free-flowing liquid libations and a special visit from Santa. Meanwhile, the QT Ballroom will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland for a lavish lunch filled with flavour, live entertainment, and gingerbread house decorating, or head to Yamagen for an exquisite seven-course degustation showcasing the best in Japanese dining with a festive twist!
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voco Brisbane City Centre
Brisbane City
Back by popular demand, voco Brisbane City Centre is dishing up a festive spread on Christmas Day, sure to be the highlight of your holiday season! Indulge in an unforgettable seafood buffet lunch, featuring fresh flavours, classic Christmas dishes, mouthwatering roasts, and an irresistible dessert bar complete with a chocolate fountain. Kicking off at 12pm, the grown ups will love the three-hour beverage package and there’ll also be gifts on hand for the kids. Alternatively, start your Christmas morning right next door at Hotel Indigo’s Izakaya Publico with a Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet full of brekky delights and merry moments – served in a stylish setting.
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Bar Gusto
Bowen Hills
Make like Santa’s sleigh and take a quick trip to Italy on Christmas Day with Bar Gusto’s lavish buffet lunch! Expertly curated to help you embrace la dolce vita, the unforgettable feast will feature all your favourite Italian classics, like aromatic seafood pasta, freshly shucked oysters, gourmet pizzas, and decadent desserts. With your nearest and dearest gathered under the fig tree, the buzzing atmosphere will serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable and festive day – with a whole lot of panettone, of course! Or, if you’re feeling extra merry, start your Christmas morning right by staying the night at Rydges Fortitude Valley. Buon Natale!
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Surfers Pavilion
Surfers Paradise
Get ready to feast and frolic this Christmas at Surfers Pavilion! Dive into a waterfront spread packed with festive faves, from Aussie seafood to honey-roasted ham. Start your day with a scrumptious brunch of maple-glazed bacon, waffles, and pastries, or go all out with the all-day seafood buffet featuring Mooloolaba prawns and Yarra Valley caviar. For lunch, indulge in roast turkey, sirloin beef, duck-fat potatoes, and more. At $179 per adult, it’s the ultimate holiday treat!
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Six Acres Restaurant
Bowen Hills
Nothing says Christmas Day like a succulent seafood spread, which is exactly what Six Acres Restaurant is dishing up to have you and the family in the festive spirit! The modern Australian steakhouse is back with their Christmas Day Seafood Buffet, so you can dive into fresh prawns, bugs and oysters, baked fish, a selection of meats, and all the trimmings. Kicking off at 12.30pm, you’ll be welcomed by a premium beverage before settling in for the works. We even hear Santa is stopping by with a gift for the kids! Of course, all that feasting will make getting home a chore, so why not treat yourself to a stay at Rydges Fortitude Valley for a magical day?
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