Crown Casino Melbourne Christmas Lunch
Whatever your usual festive traditions are - whether your family does a roast, a BBQ or platters of fresh seafood for lunch on Christmas day—it's completely unavoidable that the person responsible for getting it all onto the table doesn't tend to have the most relaxing of Christmas mornings. So this year, why not sit back and let somebody else worry about filling your little elves' tummies?
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Here are our top picks for Melbourne venues putting on a great 'do for families this Christmas Day 2020. Oh, and a heads up, due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, bookings are absolutely essential across all of our recommendations. Get in quick!
Brighton Savoy
With multiple seating options available—all boasting spectacular views of the gorgeous Port Phillip Bay, you can bet your bottom dollar that Christmas lunch at the Brighton Savoy will be fit to bursting with festive cheer. The menu boasts all of the traditional fayre you'll fancy—seafood, turkey and plum pudding to name just a few of the suspects!
Where: 150 Esplanade, Brighton
When:12.30pm - 4.00pm on the 25th December 2020
Cost: Adult $199.00, Child 12 and under $99.00, Child 4 and under $48
More information here.
Melbourne Meat Market
Relish in all things meaty this Christmas at a three-course sharing style lunch with all the trimmings, serving traditional Australian Christmas favourites like turkey, ham and seafood. Start off the feast by sipping on a glass of Mumm champagne on arrival—before sitting back, relaxing and leaving the cleaning up to someone else this year.
Where: Meat Market South Wharf, 53 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf.
When: Two-hour sittings from 12 pm - 3 pm, December 25, 2020
Cost: Adults: $129, Children: $55
More information here.
The Duke of Wellington, Flinders St
Bring all of your loved ones together over a three-course lunch full of your favourite Christmas classics at The Duke of Wellington this year. We're talking leg ham or turkey for main, plus roasted veg on the side and Christmas pud for dessert! There are two sittings, 11 am and 2 pm to accommodate social distancing measures. The cost is $95 per adult for 3 courses, and $35 per child (12 and under for two courses). Cheers to that!
Where: Level 2, 142 Flinders Street, Melbourne
When: Seatings available at 11 am and 2 pm, December 25, 2020
Cost: Adults: $95, Child under 12: $35
More information here.
Pomelo Online - Restaurant quality Christmas at home
Relax at home on Christmas Day, undulging in the ultimate festive fare, with none of the hard work. Pomelo Online is a luxury delivery service offering restaurant quality, pre-prepared meals. With two specially curated, limited edition Christmas menus on offer, a stress-free fine dining experience full of family favourites is ready to be delivered. The Traditional Christmas Pack features a festive feast of ready to roast boneless leg ham and whole chicken roulade stuffed with pistachio and cranberry, and the Seafood Christmas Package includes a stuffed roasted salmon fillet and spencer gulf king prawns. Both packs also has an array of delicious mains, sides and dessert and comes in two sizes for 4-10 people. Each Christmas pack includes home delivery, instructions and Christmas colour-in kits to keep kids entertained.
Cost: Starting at $199 for up to six people
Find out more and order your Christmas package at Pomelo Online.
Melbourne River Cruises
Take the stress out of Christmas and spoil your family with a relaxing 3-hour lunch (from 12 pm to 3 pm) cruising along the scenic Yarra River. The lunch boasts all of your festive favourites from a hot buffet (roast turkey, roast ham, roast veg etc...) plus a cold buffet of salads and cold meats as well as a dessert bar. Drool!
Where: Southbank Promenade
When: 12 pm - 3 pm, December 25, 2020
Cost: Adult: $189.00, Child 14 - 17: $119.00, Child 2 - 13: $99
More information here.
The Windsor Hotel
Known for serving up one of the best Christmas feasts in Melbourne, The Windsor Hotel is serving up a delectable degustation dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to help you celebrate with your loved ones. Taking over The Windsor, SUNDA_ will be offering all of your Christmas favourites, imbued with SUNDA_'s trademark smattering of Southeast Asian flavours and native Aussie ingredients.
Both the Christmas Eve degustation dinner and the Christmas Day lunch are 6-course affairs; including 15 dishes from a tasting menu and free-flowing wine and beverages. While it's a gorgeous spot for a festive lunch; it isn't the most kid-friendly in our list—so definitely one for treating older kids and teenagers who love their grub, as opposed to your little ones!
Where: 111 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
When: Christmas Eve 7pm, Christmas Day 12pm
Cost: Set price of $388 for adults and children
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The Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner in Australia is a time-honoured family activity based largely on the traditional practice in the UK and US. Whether you choose to dine on festive familiars like ham and turkey, go seafood with prawns, crays and oysters or put on a barbeque with steaks and wings, the Christmas meal is an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy time together. As more dining venues tap into the festive season and serve up a wide variety of Christmas Day meals, more people are choosing to sit back, relax and leave the cleaning up to someone else. Whether you decide to dine affordably or in fine style, here are 10 top places to enjoy lunch or dinner in the world's most liveable city on Christmas Day.
GG
Located in the heart of East Melbourne and overlooking Fitzroy Gardens, GG offers the enjoyment of the shared table and food inspired by European flavours. The local European restaurant is serving up a 4-course set menu featuring traditional festive treats. Choices include shaved Christmas ham with torn figs and buffalo mozzarella, pea tortellini with grilled prawn and lentil sprouts in tomato broth, turkey rotisserie with duck fat potatoes, honeyed pumpkin and cranberry jus, profiteroles with cherry ice cream, sugared almonds and hot chocolate sauce, and many more. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 8415 0411 to book a table.
Price: Adult $130, Child (under 12 years) $65
Address: GG restaurant & Bar, 150 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Merchant Osteria Veneta
Guy Grossi's Italian 'osteria' is best known for its relaxed and informal dining environment with good food, wine and great company. Merchant Osteria Veneta will be celebrating Christmas Day with some of the most popular Venetian dishes. You can enjoy a 4-course lunch menu that includes a chicheti to share with your choice of entrée, main and dessert. Keep an eye out for Santa. Children under 13 years can order from the 'a la carte' menu available on the day. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 9614 7688 to make reservations.
Price: $195 per person
Address: Merchant Osteria Veneta Restaurant, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Steakhouse 66
This modern Australian restaurant offers views of Melbourne's waterways and a large variety of steaks on the grill in Docklands. You can take in the views of Victoria Harbour while enjoying a Christmas Day Lunch consisting of a starter, entree, main and dessert. The selection include seafood roulade of spanner crab, Tasmanian smoked salmon and prawns with avocado and sweet corn, 220 grams Southern Black Angus eye fillet with buttered potato mash and truffled mushroom sauce, twice cooked Berkshire pork belly with kipfler potato, apple and balsamic cider sauce, traditional Christmas pudding and many more. There are 2 sitting times starting from 11.30am to 2pm and 2.30pm to 5pm. Phone 03 9640 0808 or visit the website to make your booking.
Price: Adult $89, Child (4 - 12 years) $39, (0 - 3 years) free
Address: Steakhouse 66, 66 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3008
World Restaurant & Bar
Overlooking the banks of the Yarra River, World Restaurant & Bar offers a relax atmosphere with an internationally inspired menu, extensive drinks selection and live local music. On Christmas Day, you can enjoy city views on the open-air river terrace or dine in the restaurant for lunch or dinner. The lunch menu features 3 courses and a glass of bubbles from 12pm while dinner features a limited a-la-carte menu from 5pm till late. Kids age 10 years and below can enjoy a menu and activity pack. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 9690 6999 to reserve your seats.
Price: Adult $90, Child (10 years & below) $25
Address: World Restaurant & Bar, Shop 4 Building 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria 3006
Hilton on the Park Melbourne
Located in East Melbourne, directly opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens is Hilton on the Park Melbourne. The hotel is serving up a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet will all the trimmings of seasonal seafood, carving and hot stations, salads and festive desserts from 6pm to 10pm. Highlights include fresh prawns, oysters and crab, honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey, slow-cooked wagyu bourguignon and many more. Phone 03 9419 2000 for more information or visit the website to book your seats.
Price: Adult $180, Child (5 to 12 years) $79, (under 5 years) free
Address: Hilton on the Park - Melbourne, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Crown Casino Melbourne Christmas Lunch Menu
One of the city's most luxurious hotel with history and character is serving up a lunch buffet and 3-course set dinner on Christmas Day. Head over the Alluvial Restaurant in InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto where lunch from 12.30pm to 3pm features festive favourites including roast turkey, fresh seafood and Christmas pudding along with beverages. Dinner from 6pm to 10pm offers choices of traditional dishes, seafood and vegetarian options with accompanying beverages. Phone 138 388 or visit the website for more information and bookings.
Price: Lunch - Adult $185, Child (4 - 12 years) $85, (under 4 years) free / Dinner - Adult $120, Children menu available
Address: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Located at the 'Paris end' of Collins Street is Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, home of No. 35 restaurant. This is where you can arrive in style with a glass of Taittinger Champagne and enjoy stunning views of the city from level 35 of the hotel along with your Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. The restaurant serves up an extensive lunch buffet with prestige beverages, live music and a gift for the kids while dinner features a 4-course menu. Phone (03) 9653 0000 for more information and to make reservations.
Price: Lunch - Adult $305, Child (6 - 12 years) $90, (under 6 years) $60 / Dinner - Adult $135
Address: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Langham Melbourne
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner are festive indulgences at The Langham in Melbourne. Its Melba restaurant is serving up a 5-star gastronomical journey for lunch filled with fresh seafood, Japanese sushi, European recipes and festive desserts prepared in open kitchens. Be entertained by roving performers, Christmas carollers and Santa will visit the kids with gifts from 12.30pm to 4pm. Dinner is not less extravagant with over 40 different festive and cultural dishes including Italian, Japanese, Indian and Western, and a visit from Santa and carollers. Both lunch and dinner are accompanied by a wide selection of sparkling, red and white wines, beers and soft drinks. Phone 1800 641 107 for more information and to book your table.
Price: Lunch - Adult $349, Child (4 - 12 years) $149, (under 3 years) free / Dinner - Adult $249, Child (4 - 12 years) $149, (under 3 years) free
Address: The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne 3006
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo Events provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy restaurant quality meals in unique wildlife inspired venues. Head over to Melbourne Zoo this Christmas Day with family and friends to experience lunch in its manicured gardens and worldwide habitats that are home to a wide variety of animals.
The special occasion includes 3 hours of premium beverages to accompany a 3-course lunch, coffee, tea, petit fours and a visit from Santa from 12pm to 3pm. Your lunch also includes FREE entry into the zoo from 11am onwards. Phone 03 9285 9440 for more information or email melbournezoofunctions@compass-group.com.au to make reservations.
Price: Adult $175, Child (4 - 12 years) $95
Address: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Ave, Parkville, Victoria 3052
Christmas Day Picnic - FREE
If all the costs of a Christmas Day feast is weighing on your wallet or purse, there's always the annual Christmas Day Picnic in Queen Victoria Gardens by the Melbourne Social Club and Newcomers Network. While you'll have to organise your own food and festive paraphernalia, this community event is FREE for everyone to attend from 12pm to 3pm. It is also an opportunity to share the festive cheer and make new friends by sharing food and stories. The event is located in Queen Victoria Gardens just opposite the National Gallery of Australia and can be identified by a Melbourne Social Club or Newcomers Network sign hanging from the tree in the gardens. Phone 03 9111 0121 for more information. Booking is essential via the website.
Address: Queen Victoria Gardens, St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
Having read that I decided not to go bc you wouldnt get a car park and there might be queues everywhere.
I drive around everywhere last year trying to find somewhere to eat or buy food to get into the Spirit but the only place I found was Red Rooster locally.
Yep I appreciate it costs to open and might be a bother but if you wanted to eat out it costs a lot of money plus you have to book in now!
Is there an updated list of cafes or restaurants or eateries open on Christmas Day in Melbourne Sth East or St East or other places that don't cost a fortune and perhaps welcomes single diners for Christmas 2016?
Crown Casino Melbourne Christmas Lunch Menus
I'd just like one or two courses.