Where to Book the Best Christmas Day Lunches in Sydney 2024

From decadent seafood buffets to chef-prepared delicacies and Christmas roasts with all the trimmings, our list of where to eat Christmas Day lunch in Sydney for 2024 is sure to tantalise everyone's tastebuds!

Instead of slogging it out in the kitchen for yet another year, why not spoil yourself and your family and dine out at one of the many delicious Christmas lunches on offer? The festive season doesn't need to be a stressful one when you let someone else worry about filling your little elves' tummies for a change!

The Best Christmas Day Lunches in Sydney 2024

1. San Martin Akuna Bay Christmas Lunch

Escape the ordinary and indulge in an unforgettable dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. San Martin Akuna Bay is hosting an abundant festive lunch buffet featuring a thoughtfully curated menu bursting with delightful seasonal flavours and culinary surprises, including seafood, antipasto and salads, plus a selection of hot meat and fish. You will also delight in a selection of Australian cheeses and artisan bread and an array of irresistible desserts.

For the Christmas celebration, the venue will be beautifully adorned ensuring a warm and joyful atmosphere that embraces the holiday magic. Enjoy the enchanting sounds of carollers and a visit from the jolly man himself, as Santa Claus drops by for photos!

See the full menu and book your tickets now for Christmas Day Lunch at San Martin Akuna Bay.

Where:  350 General San Martin Dr, Akuna Bay
When:   Wednesday 25 December | 12 - 3 pm
Cost:     Buffet $260 pp | Buffet + Beverage package $290 pp | Under 12s $50 pp | Under 4 FREE. Booking fees apply.

2. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Celebrate in the city at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and indulge in the true essence of Christmas Day at Atelier by Sofitel. Their exquisite lunch experience promises to delight every palate with thoughtfully curated shared menus that savour the season’s finest flavours.

With a delectable Festive Menu, a specially crafted Vegan Menu and a playful Children’s Menu, your whole family can indulge in a culinary journey that showcases the Atelier's most exquisite dishes.

Make this Christmas Day one to remember with a fabulous festive lunch at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. See the full menu and book your table for Christmas Day Lunch at Atelier.

Where:   Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Dr, Sydney
When:    Wednesday 25 December 2024 | Bookings available from 12.30 pm. Last available booking time is 2.30 pm
Cost:      $300 per adult | $49 per child (12 years and under)

3. Pullman Sydney Hyde Park

Celebrate the season at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, where you can create memorable moments with a festive seafood buffet lunch or dinner on Christmas Day.

There’s plenty of fun to keep everyone entertained—plus, every child will receive a special surprise from a very special guest!

Treat yourself to an incredible menu featuring fresh seafood, classic charcuterie, crisp salads, cheeses, dips, bread, soup, a carving station, and an array of desserts.

The celebration also includes a 2-hour beverage package, a special gift for the kids and exciting entertainment with face painting, a 360-degree photo booth, and even a visit from Santa himself.

Book your Christmas lunch at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park today.

Where:  Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, 36 College St, Darlinghurst
When:   Wednesday 25 December 2024 | 11.30 am - 1.30 pm or  2 pm - 4 pm, dinner 5 - 7 pm
Cost:     $238 per person (13 years old and above) | $140 per child (6 - 12 years old) | Free for children under 6

4. Holiday Inn Potts Point 

Gather your loved ones for a stress-free and affordable Christmas celebration at Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point. Indulge in a festive set menu that combines gourmet flavours with family-friendly pricing, creating the perfect setting for a memorable festive feast.

This Christmas dining experience begins with a sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a refreshing jumbo prawn cocktail. For the main course, choose between succulent roast turkey or double-smoked leg ham, both served with all the classic trimmings. To finish, enjoy a decadent dessert buffet featuring petit fours, pavlova, Christmas pudding, and more sweet treats.

Ideal for families and friends, the event offers a 10% discount for bookings of 10 or more, making it a great value option for larger gatherings. Bookings close on 22 December so secure your spot early.

Where:   Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria St, Potts Point
When:    Wednesday 25 December 2024 | Book now! 
Cost:      $89 per person | $45 for children 12 and under

5. Q Station

Q Station are hosting two fabulous lunches on Christmas Day that will have the whole family rejoicing! Indulge in the exclusive, curated menus and celebrate the season of joy at this stunning historic venue.

The gorgeous Governor Bourke Ballroom will be beautifully adorned to present a Christmas Buffet Lunch, with drinks on arrival and a 2-hour deluxe beverage package. The Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar will welcome you to delight in a 4-course set menu with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a 2-hour premium beverage package.

Where:   Q Station, 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
When:    25 December 2024 with seating options at 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm or 3 pm
Cost:      Governor Bourke Ballroom: Adults $219 | Teens (11-17 years) $120
               Kids (5-10 years) $45 | Under 5s FREE
               Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar: Adults $275 | Teens (11-17 years) $170
               Kids under 11 can enjoy the standard Kids' Menu 

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6. Harvest Buffet

If you're after an all-you-can-eat Christmas lunch in Sydney, book your table at Harvest Buffet asap!

Fresh seafood, succulent roasts, vibrant salads, and indulgent desserts will be ready and waiting for hungry families to feast to their heart's content - you might want to wear stretchy fabric for this event!

Where:  Harvest Buffet at The Star
When:   Seatings available at 12, 12.30 and 1 pm
Cost:     Adults $199.90; Kids $74.90

7. Mode Kitchen & Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel

Gather family and friends on 25 December and celebrate the festive season with a gourmet Christmas Day Buffet lunch at the Four Season Hotel's signature restaurant, Mode Kitchen & Bar.

The Christmas Day Buffet Menu is bursting with seven different buffet selections including breads, seafood and crudité, salads and vegetables, pasta, cheeses and charcuterie, meats, and yummy desserts. The full menu will be released soon. There is a range of beverage packages for you to indulge in, too! 

Where:  Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney
When:   From 11.30 am 
Cost:     $320 pp

8. The Dinner Ladies

This year, The Dinner Ladies are elevating their dining offerings with an exceptional Christmas menu!

Available to order now until Friday 20 December, this menu is crafted to make your Chrissy meals both delicious and stress-free.

Whether you’re looking for ready-to-reheat dishes or options that need a touch of prep, The Dinner Ladies have thought of everything. With their clear, step-by-step instructions, serving up the perfect Christmas lunch or dinner has never been easier.

Where:   Check The Dinner Ladies for delivery options
When:    Order now until Friday 20 December 2024
Cost:      Various

9. The Vineyard

After recently undergoing a major renovation, The Vineyard is the perfect spot for a fancy family feast this Christmas.

A stress-free seafood buffet is on the menu featuring all the succulent seafood you can imagine, plus, a three-hour beverage package. To elevate the festivities even further, there'll be a magical Christmas Village in full swing with twinkly lights, activations, and more to keep the kids entertained. 

Where:   725 Windsor Rd, Vineyard 
When:    From 11.30 am
Cost:     Adults $119 (+$39 for cocktails); Kids (5-12) $45; Teens (13-17) $79; Under 5 go FREE

10. The Ranch

Let The Ranch handle all your cooking, feasting, and cleaning this year!

Book your table for a fuss-free Christmas celebration that's sure to please the whole family. There'll be both cold and hot food selections to tickle your tastebuds with traditional roast turkey, Tasmania smoked salmon, oysters, housemade breads, assorted dips, beef sirloin, caramelised vegetables, glazed ham, seasonal greens, and more. Make sure you save room for pavlova, traditional Christmas pudding, eclairs, and chocolates for dessert!

Where:   Cnr Epping & Herring Rds, North Ryde
When:    Bookings from 11.30 am
Cost:     Adults $135; Kids (4-12) $69; Under 3s go FREE

11. Botanic House

A whopping nine-course Christmas day lunch is on offer at Botanica House this year. 

Gather your family and friends for a stress-free lunch amongst the stunning scenery at Botanic House in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney while your tastebuds go on a seriously festive journey of Nem Nuong lemongrass pork, seared Hokkaido scallops, slow-cooked Massaman lamb curry, tiger prawns, mango pudding and plenty more. A yummy kids' menu will also be available.

Where:  1 Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
When:    25 December 2024
Cost:     Adults $240; Kids $75

12. Nick's Seafood Restaurant

Is it even Christmas in Sydney without overindulging in a smorgasbord of fresh seafood?! Nick's Seafood Restaurant in Darling Harbour are here to make your seafood dreams come true with their irresistible three- and four-course lunches.

Book your table and get ready to dine on the freshest catches of king prawns, lobsters, oysters, and more, plus desserts, a drinks package, and a special kids' menu. Check out their full menu and get ready to start salivating!

Where:  Nick's Seafood Restaurant, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
When:   Bookings from 11 am 
Cost:     Adults $199; Kids $90

13. Penrith Panthers

Penrith Panthers are throwing another magical Christmas day lunch in Sydney for 2024 that includes a delectable menu of market-fresh seafood, traditional roasts, and decadent desserts.

You can also book a three-hour Chairman's package with a choice of beer, wine, soft drink, and juice. And if that isn't enough, there'll be live entertainment and a visit from Santa!

Where:   123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith
When:    From 12-3 pm
Cost:      Adults are $180 for members and $190 for non-members; $95 for kids 5-12; 0-4 go FREE

14. Pilu at Freshwater

If you're looking for a decadent Christmas lunch on the Northern Beaches, book your table at Pilu, stat!

Reservations are essential for a sensational lunch with incredible views overlooking Freshwater Beach. Their lunch menu is nothing short of scrumptious with four courses for the adults and three courses for the kids. 

Where:   Moore Rd, Freshwater
When:    Seatings available at 11.30 am, 12 pm, 2.45 pm and 3.15 pm
Cost:      Adults $345; Kids $150

15. Little Pearl Bar & Dining

Also on the Northern Beaches, Little Pearl Bar & Dining in Manly are throwing a Christmas By The Beach soiree on 25 December.

Enjoy the sounds of Manly Beach nearby as you tuck into a 10-course set menu of charred tiger prawns, smoked barra dumplings, slow-cooked duck, lobster cantonese, freshly shucked oysters, white chocolate cheesecake, and more. They'll also be serving a 2.5-hour drinks package, and a special kids' menu for the little ones.

Where:   The Sebel, 8/13 S Steyne, Manly
When:    Seatings available from 11 am
Cost:      Adults $199; Teens (13-17) $90; Kids under 12 $45

16. Christmas Day Lunch On the Harbour

Why stay on land when you can float around the harbour on Christmas Day?

Captain Cook Cruises want your family to take in the sights from their open observation deck and enjoy the feast on one of three restaurant decks. There are three different packages to choose from, from a premium menu and drinks package with upper deck dining to a platter-style lunch at water-level and standard bar package.

Where:  Departing Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1
When:   From 12 pm
Cost:     From $199 per adult 

17. Christmas Buffet Lunch at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay

Head to Sir Stamford in Circular Quay for a delectable buffet lunch with all the trimmings.

Catering for families, Sir Stamford's Buffet Lunch will be a lavish affair for your tastebuds with succulent oysters, fresh blue swimmer crab, tender beef cheek, roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, and more tasty delights. Plus, parents can enjoy a 2-hour drinks package (included in the price). Merry Christmas!

Where:  Sir Stamford, Circular Quay
When:   From 12-3 pm 
Cost:     Adult $299; Child (6-12) $189; Child (0-5) go FREE

18. Terrace on the Domain

Enjoy a decadent Christmas lunch with stunning city views and the Domain parkland, plus Mumm Champagne on arrival - sublime!

Terrace on the Domain's fabulous menu for their Christmas lunch 2024 is designed to be shared and includes fresh barramundi, tomato salsa with burrata, tuna crudo, pepper berry crusted beef tenderloin, truffle mashed potato, and more delicacies. 

Where:  1 Art Gallery Rd, Sydney
When:    From 12.30 pm
Cost:     Adults $195; Kids (3-12) $65

Other Christmas Day Options in Sydney

While dining out for Christmas Day is a lovely option - it isn't everyone's cup of tea or in everyone's budget. Luckily, plenty of Sydneysider favourites remain open for Chrissy Day, so you don't have to miss out on the festive fun.

Needless to say, beaches are a hotspot for family-friendly frivolity and many people flock towards Bondi for an iconic Christmas-on-the-beach snap. Alternatively, a stroll around Sydney Harbour and through the Botanic Garden will truly allow you to soak up the city. Much of Chinatown remains open on Christmas Day, so yum cha could well be on the menu! And while many cafes close, a lot do remain open on Christmas Day —so you should be able to pick up a coffee and a sanga before hopping on a ferry and visiting Manly, Taronga Zoo or other iconic Sydney locations.

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