Where to make last-minute bookings for Christmas Day feasting
Still haven’t decided what you’re doing for Christmas Day lunch or dinner? Check out these Brisbane options, all with tickets still available.
QLD Taste
Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD Taste. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Pack away the gravy boats and put the lid back on the barbie, because this Christmas there are more options than ever for those of us who like to enjoy Christmas Day feasting a little more relaxed, even if you’ve left the planning to the last minute.
Brisbane’s restaurants, pubs and hotels have come out in force to put on some incredible festive feasts for all tastes, and just weeks out from the big day, there is still plenty of availability, though venues are selling out quickly.
From an adults-only sky-high set menu to all-you-can-eat buffets visited by Santa and his elves there is something for every diner in Brisbane this Christmas Day.
We’ve taken the work out of the search for you, with our complete guide to last-minute availabilities for Christmas Day dining.
Aloria
Level 23/33 William St, Brisbane City
5:30pm to 9:30pm
From $295pp 18+ event
- Four-course set menu and wine pairing
- Fresh seafood platters, baked whole fish, Bone Kidman ribeye and smoked pavlova
- Live entertainment
Click here to book.
Cucina Regina
Level 4/33 William St, Brisbane City
5:30pm to 8:30pm
From $35 – $199pp
- Four-course dinner with three-hour beverage package
- Italian-themed fare including wood-fired flatbreads, prawn ravioli, 12-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, sweet panettone
Click here to book.
The Star Brisbane Event Centre
33 William St, Brisbane City
12pm to 3pm
From $30 – $320pp
- All-you-can-eat buffet with three-hour beverage package
- Chocolate fountain, gelato cart and glazed ham carving station
- Gingerbread decorating station
- Photo booth and entertainment
- Gifts from Santa
Click here to book.
Goldfinch Restaurant,
Pullman King George Square, Brisbane CBD
12pm to 3pm and 5:30pm to 8pm
From $119pp
- Four-course plated alternate drop menu with beverage package
- Traditional mains, including turkey and ham, and dessert options
Click here to book.
Pullman Brisbane King George Square
Brisbane CBD
12pm to 3pm
From $119pp
- Buffet feast with three-hour beverage package
- Five food stations including seafood buffet and cold cured meats, roast turkey and glazed ham, six types of dessert
- Disco, facepainting and gifts from Santa for the kids
Click here to book.
FIRMA Restaurant
Emporium Hotel, 267 Grey St, South Brisbane
12pm to 3:30pm
$329 18+ Event
- Italian banquet and three-hour beverage package, including champagne and rare Italian wines
- Shared menu including Fraser Island spanner crab tagliolini, braised White Pyrenees lamb and roast Gooralie porchetta, and apple strudel.
Click here to book.
Persone
81 N Quay, Brisbane City
11:30am to 2:30pm
From $75pp to $245pp
- Four-course set meal with three-hour beverage package
- Antipasti platters, half lobster, prochetta and panettone on the menu
- Live Christmas carolers and visit from Santa
Click here to book.
Bisou Bisou
Hotel X, 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
From 11:30am
From $89pp to $169pp
- Four-course French banquet
- Sample menu includes jellied ham hock terrine, salmon gravlax, roast turkey breast and roast pork.
Click here to book.
Donna Chang
3/171 George St, Brisbane City
12pm to 2:30pm or 3pm to 5:30pm
From $79pp to $288pp
- Four-course Sichuan banquet with two and a half-hour beverage package
- Sample menu includes drunken prawns, roast goose and deep fried ice cream
Click here to book.
Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
345 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill
12pm to 3pm
From $99pp to $199pp
- Buffet feast and two-hour beverage package
- Includes salads, cold cut meats and salmon, seafood, varied hot food, sweets, treats and cheese.
Click here to book.
Osteria Roma
345 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill
6pm to 9pm
$99pp
- Three-course set menu and drink on arrival
- Each course has three options pork belly and trout, turkey roulade and glazed ham and Christmas pudding and pavlova
Click here to book.
Amora Hotel Brisbane
200 Creek Street, Brisbane City
11:30am to 2pm
From $75pp to $249pp
- Brunch buffet, drinks packages available additional cost
- Grazing, salads, seafood, hot food, festive trimmings and sweets
- Lolly bar
- Gifts from Santa and elves
Click here to book.
Voco Brisbane City Centre
85-87 N Quay, Brisbane City
12pm to 3pm
From $85pp to $275pp
- Seafood buffet and three-hour beverage package
- Fresh seafood, salads, roast carvery, classic Christmas dishes
- Chocolate fountain and ice creamery
- Gifts for kids
Click here to book.
Izakaya Publico
Hotel Indigo, 27/35 Turbot St, Brisbane City
7am to 9am and 9:30am to 11:30am
From $49pp to $99pp
- Buffet breakfast and unlimited barista coffee
- Hot and cold and continental breakfast options
- Live cooking, eggs benedict and boutique dessert stations
- Gifts for kids
Click here to book.
Browns Plains Hotel
64 Browns Plains Road, Browns Plains
11am to 1pm
From $40pp to $140pp
- Buffet lunch including seafood, traditional roasts and ham and traditional Christmas treats
- Playground for the kids
Click here to book.
Brighton Hotel
196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton
12pm to 2pm
From $45pp to $150pp
- Buffet lunch including seafood, traditional roasts and desserts
- Kids playground
Click here to book.
$8.50 supermarket Christmas snack foodies can’t get enough of
From Christmas classics to luxe frozen desserts and bizarre European snacks, Australia’s major supermarkets have a festive feast on offer this year. Watch as three Brisbane foodies share their verdict in this blind taste test.
Naldham House to open new Cantonese restaurant showcasing Qld seafood
An up and coming chef who honed his craft under one of the best in the world has just arrived in Brisbane and is ready to take the reins of the city’s newest restaurant.