Get ready to savour the holiday spirit as we unveil the ultimate guide to the “Top Restaurants for an Unforgettable Christmas Lunch on the Gold Coast in 2023.” Delight your palate and celebrate the festive season in style as we explore the culinary wonders that await you at these carefully selected dining establishments. From lavish buffets to gourmet feasts, embark on a gastronomic journey that promises to make this Christmas a truly unforgettable experience.
VOCO
Join Voco Gold Coast for an opulent Christmas lunch buffet featuring an assortment of fresh seafood, roast carvery, various hot and cold dishes, and a tempting dessert bar with a three-hour beverage package. Keep the kids entertained as there is a balloon artist, face painter, and a special visit from Santa.
Adults – $289 per person, 13-17 yrs – $189 per person, 5-12yrs – $130 per person, 0-4 years FREE.
The event runs from midday on December 25 to 3 PM. Book through Open Table or call 07 5588 8333 during business hours.
Marriott Hotel & Spa
Enjoy three dining options for a Gold Coast Christmas Lunch at the Marriott Hotel and Spa. Experience Chapter & Verse’s festive feast, Critique’s ultimate seafood indulgence, or celebrate in the Ballroom with a festive seafood buffet lunch.
Chapter & Verse: $249 per person
Critique and Ballroom: Adults – $339 | Children (4 – 12 years) – $159 | Children under 3 free
For more details, call 07 5592 9800 or find out more here.
Miss Moneypenny’s
Celebrate Christmas lunch with all the classic trimmings at Miss Moneypenny’s. Choose between two sittings: 11 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-4 PM. A 2-hour beverage package is available on request, and the banquet includes locally sourced seafood, Christmas banquet roasts, and gingerbread trifle.
Adults – $189 | Children (under 12 years) – $99
For more information or reservations, visit their website or call (07) 5655 0785.
Novotel
For a decadent Christmas lunch, Novotel offers a Christmas wonderland in the ballroom with succulent seafood, meats from the carvery, hot and cold dishes, and Christmas sweet treats. Entertainment and a visit from Santa are included.
Adults – $279 | Children (ages 13-17) – $189 | Children (ages 5-12) – $139 | FREE for children 0-4 years
Visit their website or call (07) 5579 3442 for further information.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Enjoy a traditional Christmas Buffet Lunch at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, including all drinks and a special visit from Santa.
Adults – $189 | Teens (13 – 17 years) – $99 | Children (4 – 12 years) – $65 | Under four years – Free
Paradise Resort
Feast at Penguins Restaurant with local seafood, roasted turkey, champagne ham, and delightful desserts. Lunch includes a visit from Santa and a gift for every child (0-17 years). Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and resort-selected wine and beers are also included.
Adults – $190 | Teens (13-17 years) – $115 | Children (4 – 12 years) – $75 | Little kids (0 – 3) FOC
QT Gold Coast
QT offers various options for Christmas, including a family-friendly buffet at Bazaar and a Japanese degustation at Yamagen.
Bazaar Buffet: Adults – $320 | Teens (13-17 years) – $179 | Children (5-12 years) – $59 | Children (0-4 years) – Free
Yamagen degustation: Adults – $295 | Children (under 18 years old) $170
Call (07) 5584 1200 for more information.
Sea World Cruises
Celebrate Christmas lunch with a cruise around the Gold Coast waterways, featuring a 2-hour buffet with fresh local trawler prawns, oysters, maple-baked hams, roasted chicken, salads, damper-style rolls, Christmas pavlovas, and a beverage package. Presents for kids are included.
Adults (14 and over) – $199 | Children (3-13 years) – $99
Visit the website or call (07) 5539 9299 for bookings and information.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Enjoy Christmas lunch at the family-friendly event in the Terraces Restaurant, with a sumptuous seafood buffet lunch, roving entertainment, sparkling wine for adults, and a visit from Santa with gifts for kids.
Seafood experience: Adults & Teens – $299 | Children (5-12 years) – $145
Visit the Sheraton Grand Mirage website or call (07) 5577 0038 for more details.
The Fireplace
For adults only, indulge in a festive-inspired 4-course menu at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s The Fireplace, complete with a 3-hour drinks package. The menu features seafood canapés, barbeque spiced quail, Queensland seafood terrine, turkey ballotine, beef tenderloin, and a chocolate parfait.
$449 per person
Bookings are essential. Visit the website or call (07) 5501 9891 for details.
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Leave the cooking to the chefs at Hilton Surfers Paradise and enjoy a lavish seafood buffet lunch on Christmas Day, complete with premium seafood, traditional Christmas meats, and a 3-hour beverage package.
Adults – $329 | Child – 12 – 17 years – $249 | Child – 5 – 11 years – $189 | 4 years & under – Free
The Island
Hosted at the Glasshouse at The Island, this traditional Christmas buffet lunch includes summer salads, cold and hot seafood, seasonal roast vegetables, succulent roast meats, and decadent desserts. Drinks are additional.
Adults: $179 | Children (4 – 12 years) – $89 | Children (13 – 17 years) – $119 | Children (0 – 3 years) – Free
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at The Island will run from 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM.
The Star
Pick from different drink and meal options at The Star‘s Garden Kitchen & Bar, Harvest Buffet, or Cucina Vivo for a diverse Christmas celebration.
Garden Bar & Kitchen: Adult (over 18)- $195 | Children (5 – 17 years) $125 | (0– 4 years) free
Cucina Vino: Adult (over 18) – $205 | Children (7 –17 years) – $140 | (0 – 7 years) Free
Harvest Buffet: Adult – $280 | Children: (13 –17 years) – $125 | (6 – 12 years) – $65 | (0 – 5 years) Free
Wrapping Up Your Unforgettable Christmas Lunch Experience on the Gold Coast in 2023
As the curtains close on this culinary exploration, may your Christmas Day be filled with the warmth of good company and the lingering flavours of exceptional meals. Whether you choose a seaside feast, a traditional buffet, or a gourmet extravaganza, these top restaurants on the Gold Coast have set the stage for unforgettable memories. Wishing you a delicious and joyous holiday season ahead!