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Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Eve Dinner Seafood & Grill Buffet

Wednesday, 24 December

Enjoy a festive seafood buffet dinner the night before Christmas with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and live entertainment | 5:30pm - 7:30pm or 8:00pm - 10:00pm. more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Lunch Seafood & Grill Buffet

Thursday 25th December

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive seafood & grill buffet lunch. Boasting live cooking stations, a three hour premium beverage package, free-flowing Moet & Chandon Champagne, live entertainmen... more
Citrique

Citrique

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Surfers Paradise

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Dinner Seafood & Grill Buffet

Thursday, 25 December

Finish Christmas Day with a festive seafood & grill buffet dinner including lobster, live cooking stations, a two hour premium beverage package plus a glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne on arrival a... more
Luci

Luci

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Lunch

Indulgent 5-course feast

Join us this Christmas Day for a spectacular five-course menu. An indulgent Italian-inspired feast including seafood & antipasto sharing platter on arrival, choice of mains with sides and a decaden... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Eve Dinner at Miss Mi Melbourne

2-course menu + sparkling

Looking for an unforgettable Christmas Eve dinner in Melbourne? Experience the festive season with a vibrant Southeast Asian twist at Miss Mi Melbourne, located in the heart of the CBD. On Tuesday ... more
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Lunch at Miss Mi

3-courses + Xmas cocktail

Located in the heart of the CBD, Miss Mi Melbourne is serving up a vibrant Christmas Day dining experience. Indulge in a feast that celebrates bold Southeast Asian inspiration and Chef Migo Razon's... more
Wildflower

Wildflower

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Lunch at Wildflower

Christmas at Wildflower

Indulge in the festive spirit with a luxurious five-course Christmas Day lunch at Wildflower. Celebrate the season in style, savouring each carefully crafted dish alongside an optional curated w... more
The Wintergarden

The Wintergarden

European   $$$$$

Medlow Bath

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Lunch at Wintergarden

Bookings now open

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in timeless style at the iconic Hydro Majestic, where festive spirit meets endless panoramas of the stunning Blue Mountains. Indulge at the elegant Wintergarden ... more
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day on the Bay

Traditional Festive Feast

Celebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai... more
Coya Sydney

Coya Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$

St Leonards

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Celebrating Christmas at COYA

Christmas Dinner or Lunch

A Christmas lunch or dinner unlike any other. We invite you to celebrate with your loved ones over this festive 5 course dining experience by Chef Ashraf Saleh. Enjoy this exquisite menu in our war... more
Penny Blue

Penny Blue

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Eve Dinner

Festive Specials!

Traditional Penny Blue a la carte menu with festive specials Wednesday 24 December Sitting 1 - 6:00pm – 8:00pm Sitting 2 - 8:00pm $140 per adult minimum spend (all inclusive) Children Menu $4... more
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Lunch at Marmor

SOLD OUT

Celebrate this Christmas at Marmor with a set Christmas lunch featuring seafood, beef, turkey and a dark chocolate gateau. more
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge

Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Circular Quay

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Lunch

25th December

Celebrate Christmas Day with a special lunch. Enjoy a fresh seafood tower, choose from a selection of mains, and finish with a delicious desserts buffet. Book your table today and make this Christm... more
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge

Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Circular Quay

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Dinner

25th December

Join us for a special Christmas Day at Silvester's Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and make it extra festive with a two-hour beverage package for $55 per person. Book your table t... more
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Eve Dinner

Wednesday, December 24

Celebrate the onset of the 'Silly Season' with a lively Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Chef de Cuisine Marco Putzolu has prepared a rich share-style menu of festive favourites compleme... more
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch

Thursday, December 25

We wish you a Merry Christmas on behalf of the team at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Join us on Christmas Day for an expansive Christmas Day Buffet for lunch or dinner - experience festive flavours and the f... more
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Day Buffet Dinner

Thursday, December 25

We wish you a Merry Christmas on behalf of the team at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Join us on Christmas Day for an expansive Christmas Day Buffet for lunch or dinner - experience festive flavours and the f... more
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Lunch

Bookings are now open

Christmas Lunch 2025 Celebrate Christmas with a special lunch at The Boathouse Restaurant in Daylesford. Indulge in a delicious meal by the lake. Adults: $260PP (12+ years) Children: (4-11 ye... more
Pialligo Estate by Create Catering

Pialligo Estate by Create Catering

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Pialligo

14 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas Lunch

Thursday, 25 December

Celebrate Christmas Day 2025 with a festive five-course lunch at Pavilion Restaurant, Pialligo Estate from 12:00pm. Enjoy seasonal delights, a glass of sparkling on arrival, and holiday cheer in a ... more
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Christmas at Bommie

Xmas Eve & Xmas Day

Celebrate Christmas in style at Bommie. Enjoy a sophisticated degustation menu, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon arrival. (Available for guests 16 years and over) more