We all want to eat and drink to our heart’s content during the holidays, but when it comes to who will do the cooking — not to mention the cleaning! — many of us might feel far less eager. Luckily, you don’t have to be stuck in the kitchen all day to dig into a lavish Christmas Day meal, because there are plenty of delicious options to enjoy in Brisbane.
1. Blackbird Bar & Grill
Because sharing is caring — especially around the holidays — Blackbird is offering a festive banquet-style lunch, perfectly paired with a 3.5-hour premium beverage package. Soak in the spectacular view overlooking the Brisbane River as you tuck into a perfectly cooked turkey “Wellington”, their own take on the classic. Secure your booking here.
📍123 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
💲$269 for adults, $99 for kids
2. Bonny View Hotel
For a relaxed atmosphere and a classic pub Christmas lunch, head to Bonny View Hotel. Their buffet lunch is sure to satisfy all festive appetites with hot and cold selections of all your seasonal cravings and a range of desserts. Take advantage of the (hopefully!) nice weather and let the kids play in their outdoor playground! Secure you place here.
📍2077 Gympie Road, Bald Hills
💲$140 for adults, $115 for seniors, $70-$40 for kids
3. Browns Plains Hotel
While the little ones enjoy the play area next to the outdoor terrace, you can indulge in a delicious buffet lunch that will fill all Christmas appetites with entrees including oysters and prawns, hearty main options like turkey, pork and even curry, and mouth-watering traditional desserts. Get a spot here.
📍64 Browns Plains Road, Browns Plains
💲$140 for adults, $70-$40 for kids
4. The Boundary
One of West End’s most iconic watering holes, The Boundary will be serving up a 3-hour all-inclusive family feast, featuring fresh spins on the traditional favourites like maple and paprika ham and ratatouille lasagna. Parents can also relax after the hustle and bustle of the leadup to Christmas while the kids enjoy their indoor playground. Book here!
📍137 Boundary Street, West End
💲$180 for adults, $60-$35 for kids
5. C’est Bon
Ooh la la! Showcasing classic French flavours, C’est Bon has a decadent banquet-style meal awaiting you. The menu features all the staples you might expect, along with French-inspired dishes like pâté en croûte and artichokes à la barigoule, plus a glass of bubbly upon arrival! Joyeaux Noël and secure your place here.
📍609/611 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
💲$195 per person
6. Cucina Regina
The end of the year brings new beginnings with Brisbane’s newest Italian destination, Cucina Regina. Their four-course lunch features absolutely delicious Italian staples like cured meats, ravioli and risotto, and it’s rounded out by a mouth-watering pistacchio panettone. Book your place here.
📍The Star, 33 William St, Brisbane CBD
💲$199 for adults, $100-$35 for kids
7. Donna Chang
Go for a less traditional Christmas feast with a modern Cantonese twist at Donna Chang. The restaurant is serving up a luxurious four-course banquet, accompanied by a 2.5-hour premium beverage package featuring champagne. Forget ham or turkey and opt for their gorgeous roast goose with five treasure rice. Book your spot here!
📍171 George St, Brisbane CBD
💲$288 for adults, $79 for kids
8. Emporium
Is there anything more glamorous than celebrating Christmas Day in a ballroom? Emporium’s premium buffet answers that question with a resounding no, as they offer a 3-hour beverage package, gifts from Santa, live entertainment, and all the seafood, Christmas classics and decadent desserts on your wish list! Grab a spot here.
📍267 Grey St, South Brisbane
💲$319 for adults, $199-$109 for kids
9. Firma
Firma’s adults-only Christmas Day Italian banquet will have you saying, “Mamma mia, che buono!” Between Fraser Island spanner crab tagliolini, braised White Pyrenees lamb and a Northern Italian apple strudel for dessert your tastebuds will be transported to the Mediterranean. Book you seat here.
📍267 Grey St, South Brisbane
💲$329 per person
10. Goldfinch
Goldfinch’s light-filled, airy space gets dressed up for the holidays and invites you to an exclusive four-course plated menu complete with a free-flowing beverage package. Enjoy an amuse bouche upon arrival followed by a seafood platter to share, delectable main courses to choose from and an unmissable pavlova or Christmas pudding to end on a sweet note. Secure your place here!
📍Corner Ann & Roma St, Brisbane CBD
💲$259 for adults, $119 for kids
11. The Lex
This Christmas, Santa won’t be the only one with a jolly belly because The Lex is cooking up a storm! Start with snacks upon arrival, followed by a three-course lunch, petit fours and 3-hour beverage package to match! With live music and stunning dishes like Christmas ham on house-made focaccia, Bay lobster tartlets and date pudding with caramel, it’ll be a holiday to remember! Book your spot here.
📍The W, 81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD
💲$299 for adults, $200-$95 for kids
12. Persone
Revel in the festivities with Persone’s delightful four-course Christmas Day Lunch. Kick off the feast with an antipasti platter followed by much-loved Persone dishes like porchetta with roasted potatoes and finish the most traditional Italian seasonal dessert: panettone. All this plus a 3-hour wine, beer and soft drink package, live Christmas carollers and a magical appearance from Santa himself! Have a buon Natale and book your seat here.
📍Brisbane Quarter, 81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD
💲$245 for adults, $125- $75 for kids
13. Port Office Hotel
Port Office Hotel will be serving up a shared-style feast of a carefully curated menu that includes every Christmas must-have. And what would the holidays be without a visit from Santa and a little gift for the young ones? Don’t miss out and secure your spot here.
📍40 Edward Street, Brisbane CBD
💲$190 for adults, $50-$140 for kids
14. Pullman Brisbane King George Square
Pullman took the words “Christmas feast” literally and is ready to fulfill your holiday dreams with five separate food stations — including an ice bar with fresh seafood, a cold selection of cured meat platters, several salads, some Christmas favourites and more! Plus, over 6 different types of desserts, live entertainment, a disco, face painting, and a special visit with gifts for the kids from the man himself! Don’t miss out and secure your seat here!
📍Corner Ann & Roma St, Brisbane CBD
💲$319 for adults, $169-$119 for kids
15. Tenya Christmas Buffet Lunch
Did somebody say all-you-can-eat? Tenya is serving up a sumptuous buffet on Christmas Even and Christmas Day, with everything from sashimi platters, sushi rolls and prawn tempura to Christmas ‘must-haves’ like fresh king prawns, roast turkey and ham with honey glaze. Book your feast here!
📍Brisbane Quarter, Shop 1/300 George St, Brisbane CBD
💲$140 for adults (plus $50 for a 3-hour drinks package), $70 for kids 6-11
16. Vintaged Bar & Grill
This year’s festive menu at Vintaged Bar & Grill features a selection of premium Australian beef, sustainably sourced seafood and a selection of cheery themed desserts like a Yule Log, Papa Noel hats and a festive dessert snow globe. Get your seat now!
📍The Hilton, 190 Elizabeth Street, Level 6, Brisbane CBD
💲$325 for adults, $105 for kids