Your guide to Christmas Day dining in Melbourne
Before you know it, the big day will be here. Discover the best Melbourne restaurants open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day 2025.
The best Christmas day dining
Journey to Thailand Christmas Day Lunch at BangPop
Celebrate Christmas with vibrant Thai flavours at BangPop.
Christmas Day Lunch at The Windsor
Enjoy a cherished Christmas tradition at Melbourne's 142-year old heritage hotel.
Christmas Day Lunch at Melbourne Town Hall
Celebrate a traditional Christmas feast in the heart of Melbourne.
Christmas Day Lunch at Salted Egg
This Christmas Day, dial up the flavour and enjoy a vibrant Southeast Asian feast.
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet at Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Enjoy a Christmas Day buffet by the Yarra River, with seasonal favourites and festive entertainment.
Christmas Day at Pascale
Celebrate Christmas at QT with a decadent feast, festive classics and live entertainment.
Christmas Day Dining at Langlands Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy your Christmas Day lunch or dinner at Langlands Restaurant & Bar.
Christmas Day Dining at the Alexander Bar
Indulge in a lavish Christmas lunch or dinner at the Savoy on Little Collins.
Christmas Day Lunch at Elevate Club Lounge
Enjoy a lavish Christmas lunch with all the trimmings in the award-winning Elevate Club Lounge.
Christmas Day Lunch at Rendezvous Hotel
Experience old world grandeur and new world charm this Christmas.
Christmas Day Lunch at Storehouse Docklands
Celebrate Christmas in style with a festive buffet lunch in Docklands.
Christmas Day Lunch at Botanical Hotel
Enjoy a beautifully curated festive lunch, where warm hospitality meets exceptional dining.
Christmas Omakase at Warabi
Celebrate Christmas at Warabi with a 14-course omakase crafted for the season.
Christmas Day Lunch at Taxi Kitchen
Bring the family for a festive long lunch with panoramic city views.
Christmas Day Dining at One Queen
Join the team at One Queen restaurant for a joyful celebration brimming with holiday cheer.
Christmas Day Festive Buffet at Essence Restaurant
Indulge in a buffet lunch or dinner this end-of-year festive season.
Christmas Day Lunch at Lollo
Enjoy a long festive lunch that’s equal parts celebration and indulgence.
Christmas Day Dining at Blossom Rooftop
Celebrate with a festive three-course menu featuring shared entrees, pizza and dessert.
Christmas Day Lunch at From Here By Mike
This Christmas, gather, laugh and savour the simple magic of being together at From Here by Mike.
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Blacksmith Bar & Grill
Gather and celebrate with a premium lunch buffet with city views.
Christmas Day Dining at Gaylord
Enjoy a special festive set lunch and dinner menu to make your celebration truly memorable.
Christmas Day Lunch at South Wharf Cargo Sheds
A festive riverside Christmas lunch with live stations, panoramic views and family-friendly fun.
Christmas Day Lunch at Aru
Enjoy your Christmas lunch at Aru, the native Australian x Asian modern wood fire restaurant.
Christmas Day Lunch at Antara
A celebration of Australian Christmas with a sophisticated twist, alongside Antara signatures.
Christmas Day Lunch at Ruby Riviera
Enjoy a Mediterranean Christmas Day lunch by the river at Ruby Riviera.
Christmas Day Lunch at Luci
Celebrate your Christmas at Luci with a five-course Italian-inspired feast.
Christmas Day Dining at Koko
Celebrate Christmas Day the Koko way with an exceptional Japanese-inspired four-course menu.
Christmas Day Dining at Conservatory
Enjoy Christmas Day dining at Conservatory with a lunch and dinner buffet and live entertainment.
Christmas Day Lunch at Aerial
Enjoy your Christmas Day lunch with a live string quartet and a visit from Santa.
Christmas Day Dining at Marmont
Celebrate Christmas Day with a specially curated festive menu for lunch or à la carte for dinner.
Christmas Day Lunch at The Royce
Enjoy your Christmas celebrations at the luxury boutique hotel The Royce.
Christmas Day Dining at Nobu
Let Nobu curate your Christmas celebrations this festive season with a lavish six course set menu.
Christmas Day Grand Luncheon at Dolly
An indulgent European buffet with free-flowing Champagne at the luxury Le Méridien Melbourne hotel.
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Central Club Hotel
Great craft beer and delicious market-to-table food, opposite the Queen Victoria Market.
St Andrews Beach Brewery
Located in Melbourne Park, with indoor and outdoor dining, and a diverse family-friendly menu.
The General Assembly
Bar and restaurant with live acoustic music, street art and a simple, delicious menu.