The Best Spots In Sydney For Christmas Day Lunch And Dinner
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Presents? Great. Mariah? Essential. But if you ask us, the real star of Christmas Day is what’s on your plate—and let’s face it, not everyone’s built for the hosting life.
From seaside long lunches to festive feasts with all the trimmings, these Sydney/Eora spots are doing the hard work for you this Christmas Day 2025—so you can sit back, sip bubbly, and soak up the good vibes.
Here are Urban List's top picks for Christmas Day lunch and dinner this year.
Bennelong
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney CBD
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For a Christmas Day meal to remember, nothing says Sydney-style indulgence like a lunch service under the sails of the Opera House. For the first time, Bennelong is running a festive lunch—you'll be welcomed with a glass of champagne and an amuse-bouche, followed by a three-course choice menu.
For bigger groups or something a little more formal, dine in at the restaurant—but if it's just you and your SO this year, book the counter for a more intimate vibe.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, starting from 12pm.
What you get: Welcome drink and amuse-bouche, three-course set menu.
Cost: Adults from $545pp, children from $150pp.
Poetica Bar & Grill
Mezzanine Level/1 Denison Street, North Sydney
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A North Sydney restaurant and bar with fire, wood and charcoal at its heart, Poetica Bar & Grill is a refined but relaxed spot to settle in and get looked after for Christmas lunch or dinner.
Leaning into what they do best, the menu will focus on all things grilled—premium cuts, seafood, dry-aged rib eye and share plate sides. For dessert, you can't skip the dark chocolate torte with salted blackberries.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, starting from 11am.
What you get: A three course set menu.
Cost: $195 per adult, $50 per child.
Delta Rue
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61, 101 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
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If you're keen for a buffet this Christmas Day, Delta Rue is delivering in excess. While you'd normally find Vietnamese-French fusion at this CBD hotspot, their festive feast is going all out traditional. Grab a plate and load up on Sydney rock oysters and king prawns from the raw bar, or opt for a classic lamb shoulder with mint.
The sweets are just as good—opera cake, pavlova with chantilly cream, and white chocolate cheesecake. Finish things off with a selection of French and local cheeses (and perhaps a champagne or two). There's a three-hour drinks package included in the booking fee, so you certainly won't go thirsty.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, starting from 12pm.
What you get: A leisurely buffet lunch and a three-hour drinks package.
Cost: $249 per adult, and $99 per child.
Etheus
Bondi Pavilion, Shop 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
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Seafood and bubbles are Christmas Day non-negotiables, so a leisurely 12-course Greek feast at Etheus ought to fit the bill. There'll be charcoal-grilled fish, slow-braised lamb with garlic and lemon, and kritharaki with orzo and king prawns—the makings of a festive homestyle family meal, without a million dishes to do or hours of hosting prep.
Bookings are available between 11am and 2.45pm, and there's a dedicated kids menu—so you won't be stressing about feeding the extended fam.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11am–2.45pm
What you get: A 12-course Greek feast.
Cost: $299 per adult, $99 per child.
Bather's Pavilion
4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach
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For a quintessential Sydney Christmas by the water, Bathers’ Pavilion is serving up stunning views and festive dining across its three venues. Whether you’re after a relaxed breakfast or a long, indulgent lunch, there’s something for everyone.
At the Bathers’ Pavilion Restaurant, start your morning with a breakfast spread featuring fruit and pastries for the table, your choice of main, plus coffee and juice. Breakfast sittings run for 1 hour and 45 minutes from 8:30am and 8:45am.
Over at the Bathers’ Bistro, a more casual but equally delicious breakfast is on offer, featuring fruit and pastries to share, a main dish, coffee, and juice. The bistro’s three-course lunch features a choice menu and freshly baked bread, perfect for a relaxed festive feast.
Upstairs, in The Balmoral Room, you’ll find a more intimate, family-style lunch experience with a set three-course menu served share-style.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025: Breakfast 8am, 8:15am, 8:30am & 8:45am; Lunch 11:30am–3pm
What you get: Breakfast includes fruit, pastries, main, coffee and juice; Lunch offers a three-course choice menu or a set family-style feast with bread and sides.
Cost: Restaurant: Breakfast $160 per adult, $95 per child (under 10); Bistro: Breakfast $110 per adult, $70 per child; Lunch $270 per adult, $140 per child ; Upstairs: Lunch $250 per adult, $130 per child.
Continental Deli
210 Australia Street, Newtown
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Newtown’s beloved Continental Deli (home of the “Mar-Tinny”) is open 364 days a year, including Christmas and New Year’s Day. If you are stopping by, we'd opt for their $95pp banquet menu, and settle in for a long, boozy lunch.
The spread kicks off with their signature Gilda (olive, lemon, anchovy, guindilla), a charcuterie plate and Nardin white anchovies, with the option to add steak tartare topped with Parmigiano Reggiano and gaufrette potato chips, or pork sausage wrapped in lemon leaves.
From there, dive into dishes like stracciatella with citrus and lemon-leaf honey, roast beetroot with hazelnut and salted plum dressing, and braised beans with cavolo nero and smoked labneh. The pork belly chop with black garlic glaze, pickles and mustard seals the deal, before dessert rounds out the feast.
THE DETAILS
When: From 12pm, daily
What you get: Shared banquet menu with optional add-ons
Cost: $95 per person (+ add-ons from $7–$10)
The Charles
66 King Street, Sydney CBD
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Elevate Christmas lunch at elegant CBD restaurant The Charles. They’re putting on a three-course Christmas spread packed with classics like oysters, prawn cocktail, roasted duck and Black Forest cake, with their award-winning range of wines and cocktails on hand for added Christmas cheer.
The details
When: From 11am
What you get: Three-course shared menu
Cost: $195pp ($75 childrens menu available)
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD
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If you’re looking to take Christmas lunch to the next level, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is delivering the goods with an indulgent, all-you-can-eat buffet in the heart of the city.
This lavish spread covers all the festive favourites and then some—think fresh prawns, oysters, and chilled seafood on ice, plus a carvery station stacked with roasted turkey and smoked ham.
You’ll also enjoy Lobster Thermidor served at your table, a decadent dessert bar piled high with Christmas treats, and a three-hour beer and wine package to keep the good times flowing. Little ones won’t miss out either, with a kids’ gift pack and a visit from Santa himself.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12:30pm–3:30pm
What you get: Grand Christmas Day buffet with seafood, carvery, dessert bar, Lobster Thermidor, three-hour drinks package, live entertainment, and Santa visit
Cost: $415 per adult (includes beer and wine) | $210 per child (4–12 years)
Gowings
QT Sydney, 1/49 Market Street, Sydney CBD
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If your ideal Christmas involves indulgence and zero cleanup, Gowings has your name on a seat. Chef Sean Connolly is serving up A Feast To Remember—a decadent, multi-course Christmas Day lunch that blends festive classics with the restaurant’s signature flair.
Kick things off with cured salmon crowned with roe, oysters Venetian, and reggiano with olives and grissini before moving into seasonal entrees like bresaola with figs and goat’s curd, burrata with peach and heirloom tomato, and king prawns with citrus mayo.
Feeling extra festive? Upgrade your feast with half a grilled lobster in Champagne beurre blanc or a Chauvel wagyu rib eye on the bone, carved to share. A cheeky drinks upgrade is also on the cards—with free-flowing prosecco, premium white, red, and rosé for $89pp.
The grand finale is a duet of cherry chocolate tiramisu and Gowings gingerbread—because no Christmas is complete without dessert.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11:30am–2:30pm
What you get: Multi-course Christmas Day feast, optional beverage upgrade, and festive extras
Cost: $289 per adult | $189 vegetarian | $100 per child (ages 6–12, under 5s dine free)
Sails
2 Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point
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Christmas lunch doesn’t get much more scenic than this. Sails on Lavender Bay is serving up a three-course festive feast right on Sydney Harbour—complete with sparkling water views and all the trimmings.
This year’s menu celebrates the season’s finest produce with a refined set menu and thoughtful touches throughout. Expect a series of elegant snacks and sides to start, followed by beautifully plated mains that showcase fresh, seasonal Australian ingredients. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and soak up the view while the team at Sails takes care of everything.
THE DETAILS
When: From 11:30am, Christmas Day 2025
What you get: Three-course set menu with snacks and sides
Cost: $365 per adult | $110 per child (under 12 years)
BrewDog South Eveleigh
Bay 1 Locomotive Workshops South, Eveleigh
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Swap the kitchen chaos for craft beers and good vibes this Christmas at BrewDog. Whether you’re swinging by for a cheeky pint before the family festivities, settling in for a laid-back lunch, or going all in on their three-course Christmas spread, BrewDog’s got your day sorted.
Their $149pp Christmas Shared Set Menu is all about comfort food done right—think hearty roasts, all the trimmings, and a festive arrival drink to kick things off. Prefer to keep it casual? There’ll also be a relaxed beer garden atmosphere perfect for soaking up the sunshine and keeping spirits bright.
They’re open from noon till 6pm, with walk-ins welcome until 5pm, and set menu sittings at 12pm–2:30pm and 3pm–5:30pm.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12pm–6pm (set menu sittings: 12pm–2:30pm & 3pm–5:30pm; walk-ins until 5pm)
What you get: Shared Christmas set menu with a festive arrival drink
Cost: $149 per person
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Me-Gal
Taronga Zoo, 2A Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
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Set amongst the magical backdrop of Taronga Zoo, Me-Gal offers a festive feast with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.
The four-course shared menu is absolutely stacked with dishes like roast turkey with pancetta, cranberry, sage and pistachio stuffing, squid ink tapioca cracker with lemon cream and salmon roe, and white peach and cherry trifle with vanilla sponge, cherry jam, lemoncello custard and champagne poached peaches.
THE DETAILS
When: 12pm–8.30pm
What you get: Four-course shared menu with a glass of champagne on arrival
Cost: $265 per person, $65 for children 4–12 years, free for children under 4
Woodcut
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
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If you’re after a Christmas Day experience that’s equal parts indulgent and unforgettable, Woodcut’s got you covered. With its open kitchens, fire-fuelled cooking and prime waterfront setting, this is festive dining done in true Sydney style.
At lunch, settle in for a four-course menu showcasing premium Australian produce, crafted by Chef Ross Lusted and his team. Think flame-licked seafood, perfectly roasted meats, and seasonal dishes that capture the spirit of the day—all served with a side of harbour views. Dinner takes a more relaxed approach, with an à la carte menu available for smaller groups and set menus for tables of ten or more.
THE DETAILS
When: Lunch from 12pm | Dinner from 6pm
What you get: Four-course festive lunch or à la carte dinner (set menus for groups of 10+)
Cost: $420 per adult | $130 per child (12 and under, or kids can order from the Woodchippers menu)
Soluna
3/168 Walker Street, North Sydney
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One of our favourite North Sydney restaurants, Soluna, is bringing its signature Italian flair to Christmas Day with a relaxed, family-friendly festive lunch. Think Mediterranean warmth, fresh Aussie ingredients, and all the good vibes you want on the 25th.
The three-course set menu ($125pp) celebrates the season’s best flavours—expect generous shared plates, Italian comfort food, and plenty of festive cheer. Kids under 12 can tuck into their own menu, and the spacious dining room means there’s room for groups of all sizes to celebrate together.
THE DETAILS
When: From 11am, Christmas Day 2025
What you get: Festive three-course set menu ($125pp) | Kids’ menu available (under 12)
Cost: $125 per adult, $50 per child
A’mare
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
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Leave the cooking to Alessandro Pavoni and his team at swanky Italian restaurant a’Mare this Christmas Day, where they’re doing Christmas lunch and Christmas dinner.
Guests can choose from specially curated festive menus featuring a’Mare signatures like Trofie al pesto—pasta tossed tableside in a fresh basil, macadamia, and pine nut pesto—or Cotoletta Milanese ‘Elephant Ear’, a golden veal cutlet with a grissini crust and semi-dried cherry tomatoes. To finish, dive into Pavoni’s signature Tiramisù al cucchiaio or the tableside summer gelato experience, complete with all the trimmings.
It’s the kind of celebration that makes you wish Christmas came twice a year.
THE DETAILS
When: Lunch from 11:30am | Dinner from 5:30pm, Thursday 25 December 2025
What you get: Lunch: Four-course festive menu – $295 per adult | Three-course menu – $60 per child (12 and under), Dinner: À la carte or Experience Menu
Cost: Minimum spend of $295 per adult | $60 per child
Chiosco By Ormeggio
D'Albora Marina, Spit Road, Mosman
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A’Mare isn’t the only spot serving up la dolce vita this Christmas—Pavoni's waterfront gem Chiosco by Ormeggio is also joining in the festivities. For a relaxed, family-style lunch on the north side, it doesn’t get better than this.
Skip the cooking (and cleaning) and let the Chiosco team take care of the feast. Expect a generous shared menu packed with Italian favourites, perfect for grazing, toasting, and celebrating by the marina. A condensed kids’ menu is also available, so the whole family can dig in.
THE DETAILS
When: From 11:30am, Thursday 25 December 2025
What you get: Shared Italian-style Christmas lunch feast
Cost: $275 per adult | $90 per child (three-course menu, under 12)
The Fenwick
2-8 Weston Street, Balmain East
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If there’s one spot that perfectly captures the magic of a Sydney Christmas, it’s The Fenwick. With its stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, this Dawes Point favourite is the ultimate setting for a festive long lunch done right.
This year, The Fenwick is hosting a special Christmas Day lunch featuring a three-course set menu plus snacks and sides. Expect elegant, seasonal dishes that spotlight premium Australian produce—like QLD spanner crab with fennel, nashi pear, chive and yuzu on brioche; Wollemi duck breast with parsnip, red cabbage, parfait, muntries and duck jus; and a tropical coconut and pineapple dessert to finish.
THE DETAILS
When: From 11:30am, Thursday 25 December 2025
What you get: Three-course set menu with snacks and sides
Cost: $295 per adult | $95 per child (under 12 years)
Sailmaker
Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD
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Make Christmas Day one to remember with a full day of festive dining by the water at Sailmaker in the Hyatt Regency Sydney. From sunrise to sundown, they’re serving up indulgent buffets featuring the freshest sustainably sourced Australian seafood, traditional holiday favourites, and all the Christmas spirit you can handle.
Kick off the day with a festive Christmas breakfast—a generous buffet spread with hot and cold stations, freshly baked pastries, a live egg station, and festive touches like carved Christmas ham. Juices, filter coffee, and barista-made coffee are included, plus mimosas for those starting the day with a sparkle.
At Christmas lunch, enjoy a two-hour premium beer and wine package alongside a seafood showcase of Queensland prawns, Sydney rock oysters, and more, followed by slow-roasted turkey, pineapple-glazed ham, slow-cooked beef, seafood paella, and hand-rolled sushi. The dessert station will be brimming with Christmas treats, and Santa himself will be stopping by with gifts for the kids.
Come dinnertime, the celebrations continue with a bountiful seafood buffet, live cooking stations, and all your traditional favourites, from glazed ham to decadent desserts.
THE DETAILS
When: Breakfast 6:30am–8:30am, Lunch 12pm–2:30pm, Dinner 6pm–10pm
What you get: Festive buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with premium drinks at lunch and optional beverage package at dinner
Cost: Breakfast $75 per adult, $35 per child (6–12 years); Lunch $289 per adult, $120 per child; Dinner $199 per adult, $89 per child
Atelier by Sofitel
Sofitel Sydney, Darling Harbour
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Take in the sweeping views of Darling Harbour this Christmas Day as Atelier by Sofitel hosts a festive dining experience made for slowing down and celebrating in style.
For lunch, enjoy a lavish shared menu brimming with Christmas classics like a fresh seafood platter, roast pork roulade, and whimsical chocolate snowmen for dessert. Vegetarians and vegans are also in for a treat, with a specially curated plant-based menu featuring dishes like lentil parfait and Swiss mushroom bourguignon—so everyone can join in the Christmas cheer. A $49 kids’ menu is available too, making it perfect for the whole family.
Prefer to wind down later? After the wrapping paper settles, Atelier’s Christmas Day dinner offers an elegant, refined set menu crafted by Sofitel’s chefs, designed to capture the spirit of the season with premium ingredients and a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
THE DETAILS
When: Lunch from 12:30pm, Dinner from 5:30pm
What you get: Lunch – shared festive menu with vegan and kids’ options; Dinner – refined Christmas set menu
Cost: Lunch $300 per adult, $49 per child (under 12); Dinner $150 per adult (12+), à la carte children’s menu available for 5–11 years
Luke's Kitchen
339 Pitt St, Sydney CBD
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Spend Christmas Day in the heart of the CBD with a festive long lunch at Luke’s Kitchen, where good food, great wine, and even better vibes take centre stage.
For $195 per person, you’ll be welcomed with a festive cocktail or mocktail before sitting down to a five-course feast created by Chef Luke Mangan. Expect a spread that reimagines Christmas favourites—think tuna sashimi with aged soy and ginger, poached coral trout in fragrant broth, and a show-stopping whole roast porchetta with peach and tarragon salsa. Sides include duck fat roast potatoes and radicchio salad with almonds and port-soaked currants, while vegetarians can dig into sake-glazed eggplant and roast cauliflower with saffron yoghurt.
To take things up a notch, add oysters, Queensland prawns, or an extra round of Christmas cocktails. With live beats from DJ Sheba and a festive, social atmosphere, this is Christmas lunch done right.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12pm–3:30pm
What you get: Five-course festive menu with cocktail or mocktail on arrival, plus live DJ entertainment
Cost: $195 per adult, $70 per child
OTTO Ristorante
Ovolo Hotel, Woolloomooloo
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Nothing says Sydney Christmas quite like long lunches by the water—and OTTO delivers just that, with an indulgent festive dining experience on Woolloomooloo Wharf.
In the main restaurant, enjoy a glass of Champagne and assaggi, followed by a refined four choice menu—house-made fresh pasta, wood-fire grilled seafood and classic Italian flavours.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, from 11:30am
What you get: Main restaurant: four-course choice menu with assaggi and Champagne on arrival
Cost: Main dining $395 per adult, $120 per child
Quay
Upper Level Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks
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For a truly unforgettable Christmas Day, dine at one of Sydney’s most iconic restaurants—Quay. Overlooking the sparkling harbour, this world-class dining experience by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore combines breathtaking views with exquisite fine dining for the ultimate festive indulgence.
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne before enjoying a five-course menu that captures Gilmore’s signature balance of innovation and elegance. Expect dishes like caviar and seaweed tart, raw Abrolhos Island scallops, and roasted beef fillet—each course crafted to highlight the best of Australian ingredients with a luxurious twist. To take the experience up a notch, opt for the wine pairing and let the sommelier team guide your Christmas journey sip by sip.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, from 12pm
What you get: Five-course festive menu with Champagne on arrival, optional wine pairing available
Cost: $550 per person
BTWN
W Sydney, Sydney CBD
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Swap the traditional roast for something a little more spectacular this Christmas at BTWN, where festive dining meets sky-high sophistication. Perched above Darling Harbour, this elegant restaurant is turning the day into an immersive culinary experience—complete with Champagne on arrival and stunning city views.
Start at the Cold and Raw Pod, where the freshest Australian seafood is shucked, sliced, and served in a jaw-dropping display. Then, move through to mains featuring festive favourites like steak and turkey with all the seasonal trimmings. Finish on a sweet note at the Dessert Pod, where Christmas classics get a playful BTWN twist.
Each booking includes a 2.5-hour beverage package featuring curated wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options—because celebrations this good deserve a toast.
THE DETAILS
When: Wednesday 25 December 2025, sittings from 12:30pm, 12:45pm or 1pm
What you get: Champagne on arrival, Cold/Raw seafood bar, shared mains, dessert pod, and 2.5-hour drinks package
Cost: Adults & 12+ $365 per person, kids 4–12 $165 per person (includes non-alcoholic drinks), kids under 3 dine free
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
36 College Street, Darlinghurst
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For a Christmas Day that ticks every box—seafood, sweets, Santa, and zero dishes—Pullman Sydney Hyde Park has you covered. Gather the family for a festive buffet bursting with fresh seafood, a loaded charcuterie spread, and a hearty carving station, before diving into a dessert lineup featuring chocolate and raspberry lamingtons and other Christmas classics.
Kids will be kept entertained with face painting, a 360° photo booth, and a visit from Santa, complete with special gifts for every little guest. Meanwhile, adults can add a two-hour beverage package featuring beer, wine, and soft drinks for an extra splash of holiday cheer. With multiple sittings across lunch and dinner, there’s something for every schedule—and every appetite.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025: Lunch 11:30am–1:30pm or 2:30pm–4:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm–7:30pm
What you get: Festive seafood buffet with charcuterie, carving station, desserts, kids’ entertainment, and a special Santa visit (lunch only)
Cost: $239 per adult (13+) | $140 per child (6–12) | Free for kids under 6
Harbord Hotel
29 Moore Rd, Freshwater
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ather your loved ones and head to Harbord Diggers for a festive all-you-can-eat Christmas buffet that’s perfect for families, friends, and food lovers alike. Expect a warm, welcoming vibe with ocean views, Christmas theming, and a relaxed atmosphere made for making memories.
The buffet will be loaded with all your seasonal favourites—from roast meats and fresh seafood (both hot and cold) to a sushi and sashimi station, vibrant salads and sides, decadent desserts, and plenty of festive treats to finish.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11:30am–2:30pm
What you get: All-you-can-eat Christmas buffet with roast meats, seafood, sushi and sashimi, salads, sides, and desserts
Cost: $115 per adult
The Winery
285A Crown Street, Surry Hills
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Surry Hills’ favourite urban wine bar is turning on the charm this Christmas with a long lunch made for sharing, laughter, and festive cheer. Forget the kitchen chaos—just bring the good company and let The Winery handle the cooking (and the drinking).
You’ll be greeted with a glass of Champagne on arrival before diving into a three-course shared-style Christmas set menu packed with seasonal favourites. Expect hearty, festive dishes designed to be passed around the table, perfectly paired with good vibes and even better wine.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, seatings at 11am and 2:30pm
What you get: Three-course shared-style Christmas set menu with Champagne on arrival
Cost: $185 per adult | $50 per child (kids’ menu available)
Kingsleys
10/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
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After last year’s sold-out success, Kingsleys Woolloomooloo returns with another unforgettable Christmas Day celebration on the waterfront. This iconic steakhouse is serving up an indulgent four-course sharing menu, thoughtfully designed to bring friends and family together over incredible food and stunning harbour views.
You’ll be welcomed with a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival before tucking into a festive feast that celebrates premium Australian produce and Kingsleys’ signature seafood and steak.
Choose between two exclusive sittings at 11am or 2:30pm, each offering a relaxed 2.5-hour dining experience. For an extra splash of luxury, upgrade to the deluxe beverage package for $75 per person, featuring a selection of premium wines and beers.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11am or 2:30pm (2.5-hour sittings)
What you get: Four-course shared menu with a glass of Moët on arrival, optional $75 deluxe beverage package
Cost: $259 per person
Loulou Bistro
61 Lavender St, Milsons Point | Corner Elizabeth & Hunter Street, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD
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Add a touch of French elegance to your Christmas Day celebrations at Loulou Bistro, where festive dining feels like a long lunch in Paris—without leaving Sydney. Executive Chef Ned Parker has crafted a three-course shared-style menu ($195pp) that captures the spirit of a classic French feast with an Aussie summer twist.
Expect refined yet relaxed dishes like scallop cru with summer berries and verjus, an assiette of lamb with petite pois à la Française, and peaches and cream for dessert. Those looking to elevate their meal can add luxe extras like oysters or Yamba prawns for a little extra indulgence.
This year, you can celebrate at Loulou Milsons Point (which books out every year) or be among the first to experience Christmas at their brand-new Martin Place location.
THE DETAILS
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, from 11:30am
What you get: Three-course shared-style festive menu with optional seafood add-ons
Cost: $195 per adult | $50 per child (children’s menu available)
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