Take the hassle out of meal prepping this Christmas and book in at a restaurant opening up on Christmas Day.
Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale
The award winning Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale has curated a special Christmas Day Lunch and Christmas Eve Dinner. The popular Christmas Day lunch is always a sell out, however there are still some spaces remaining for dinner the night before Santa comes.
Dinner sittings will be held at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. There is a three course dinner specially curated for this event with pickled oysters, Pilton Valley Porchetta, smoked duck breast and sticky date pudding on the menu!
Fourthchild Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Enjoy a delectable Christmas lunch with all the trimmings for $100 per person at Fourthchild.
To start, enjoy grilled scallops served with apple sauce, Spanner crabs with avocado and spicy mayo, bruschetta or baked garlic butter lobster tails.
Mains include braised duck, slow cooked lamb, leg ham and grilled salmon. Finish your meal with strawberry cheesecake, sticky date pudding or homemade cherry panna cotta.
Each guest will also receive a gift to take home.
Mihi Tavern
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet at the Mihi Tavern. Open from 11am the buffet includes sumptuous spread with holiday favourites and gourmet delights.
Adults are $149pp, children 13-15 $95, children 5-12 $54 and children under 5 are free.
Ballistic Springfield
Ballistic Springfield are hosting Christmas lunch at the brewery again this year.
There will be a relaxed buffet style lunch from 11.30pm – 3pm catering to all ages.
Enjoy festive crackers or bon bons at each place setting, a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails – with a special creation available on the day.
Menu will include rum and maple glazed leg of ham, char-grilled beef tenderloin medallions, oven baked barramundi, beer-brined chicken, roasted rosemary sea salt chat potato and broccolini, a gourmet salad selection, Australian cheeses, freshly baked breads and accompanying condiments.
The day will finish with a Christmas plated dessert.
The Cottage Restaurant
On Sunday December 25, Cottage Restaurant will open their doors for an effortless Christmas Lunch. Online bookings have now closed, but the restaurant encourages anyone interested to phone and discuss on 3143 2644.
Lunch is a traditional five course degustation menu with four wines from 11.30am – 3.30pm.
Christmas Day Lunch costs $210pp with wine or beer and $190 without alcohol.
Racehorse Hotel
The Racehorse Hotel has Christmas Day covered with a seafood buffet and drinks package available.
On the menu is fresh seafood including natural oysters, prawns, smoked salmon and marinated mussels. There will also be cold cuts of meat, salads, roast turkey, mustart and herb crusted beef sirlion with Yorkshire puddings, baked leg ham, battered fish fillets, grilled salmon, baked vegetable and crispy chicken. Indulge in a selection of desserts including pavolova, mince pies and pastries, Christmas pudding, trifle, cheeses and fruits.
Adults cost $160, seniors $110, kids aged 13-17 $110, kids aged 4-12 $70. There is a $50 drinks package available also. Book here.
Springlake Hotel
The Springlake Hotel is offering a traditional Christmas lunch buffet with all the family favourites this year.
Tuck into cranberry glazed roast turkey, honey and pineapple glazed ham, local prawns and so much more!
There will also be grilled barramundi, seasoned beef sirloin, summer salads and fresh fruit platters. Then finish with Christmas puddings to pavlova and more.
Adults are $169pp, children 13-17 are $69, children 5-12 are $55 and children under 5 are free. There is also the option to include a three hour standard beverage package for $40pp. Book here.
Yamanto Tavern
The Yamanto Tavern is taking bookings for a seafood buffet lunch on Christmas Day.
On the menu is fresh prawns, natural oysters, smoked salmon and marinated mussels, as well as roast pork, baked ham, cold roast chicken, grilled Barramundi, chicken nuggets and chips, ham and pineapple pizza, cold meats, roast vegetables, a selection of salads, plum pudding, trifle, pavlova, cakes, ice cream and more!
Adults cost $160, seniors $110, kids aged 13-17 $110, kids aged 4-12 $70. There is a $50 drinks package available also. Book here.
Springfield Tavern
You can also book in for Christmas Lunch at the Springfield Tavern again this year.
There will be a seafood buffet, traditional favourites, and maybe a visit from Santa!
Adults cost $160, seniors $110, kids aged 13-17 $110, kids aged 4-12 $70, kids 0-3 are free. There is a $50 drinks package available also. Book here.
