Christmas Day Lunch At Crown Casino Melbourne
Rosetta Ristorante Crown Casino, Southbank. Rosetta is one of Australia’s most elegant and sophisticated Italian restaurants, which combines impressive interiors with professional and authentic service, and a seasonally driven menu of exquisite regional recipes. Known for serving up one of the best Christmas feasts in Melbourne, The Windsor Hotel is serving up a delectable degustation dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to help you celebrate with your loved ones. Crown Melbourne Restaurants In line with the Victorian government’s easing of restrictions, we have commenced taking bookings for sittings at selected restaurants. Celebrate the festive season in Crown luxury. With an enticing culinary offering boasting menus from all the restaurants you love such as Nobu, Conservatory, Bistro Guillaume and more, we invite you to share your special moments with us. Or, for the ultimate festive dining experience, book Christmas Lunch or Dinner at Crown Aviary. 29 November 2020 - 4 January 2021 10-minute show plays every 15 minutes Visit Crown this festive season to experience our amazing animatronic Christmas Spectacular show and display located in The Atrium, Crown Towers.
The Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner in Australia is a time-honoured family activity based largely on the traditional practice in the UK and US. Whether you choose to dine on festive familiars like ham and turkey, go seafood with prawns, crays and oysters or put on a barbeque with steaks and wings, the Christmas meal is an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy time together. As more dining venues tap into the festive season and serve up a wide variety of Christmas Day meals, more people are choosing to sit back, relax and leave the cleaning up to someone else. Whether you decide to dine affordably or in fine style, here are 10 top places to enjoy lunch or dinner in the world's most liveable city on Christmas Day.
GG
Located in the heart of East Melbourne and overlooking Fitzroy Gardens, GG offers the enjoyment of the shared table and food inspired by European flavours. The local European restaurant is serving up a 4-course set menu featuring traditional festive treats. Choices include shaved Christmas ham with torn figs and buffalo mozzarella, pea tortellini with grilled prawn and lentil sprouts in tomato broth, turkey rotisserie with duck fat potatoes, honeyed pumpkin and cranberry jus, profiteroles with cherry ice cream, sugared almonds and hot chocolate sauce, and many more. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 8415 0411 to book a table.
Price: Adult $130, Child (under 12 years) $65
Address: GG restaurant & Bar, 150 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Merchant Osteria VenetaGuy Grossi's Italian 'osteria' is best known for its relaxed and informal dining environment with good food, wine and great company. Merchant Osteria Veneta will be celebrating Christmas Day with some of the most popular Venetian dishes. You can enjoy a 4-course lunch menu that includes a chicheti to share with your choice of entrée, main and dessert. Keep an eye out for Santa. Children under 13 years can order from the 'a la carte' menu available on the day. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 9614 7688 to make reservations.
Price: $195 per person
Address: Merchant Osteria Veneta Restaurant, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Steakhouse 66
This modern Australian restaurant offers views of Melbourne's waterways and a large variety of steaks on the grill in Docklands. You can take in the views of Victoria Harbour while enjoying a Christmas Day Lunch consisting of a starter, entree, main and dessert. The selection include seafood roulade of spanner crab, Tasmanian smoked salmon and prawns with avocado and sweet corn, 220 grams Southern Black Angus eye fillet with buttered potato mash and truffled mushroom sauce, twice cooked Berkshire pork belly with kipfler potato, apple and balsamic cider sauce, traditional Christmas pudding and many more. There are 2 sitting times starting from 11.30am to 2pm and 2.30pm to 5pm. Phone 03 9640 0808 or visit the website to make your booking.
Price: Adult $89, Child (4 - 12 years) $39, (0 - 3 years) free
Address: Steakhouse 66, 66 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3008
World Restaurant & Bar
Overlooking the banks of the Yarra River, World Restaurant & Bar offers a relax atmosphere with an internationally inspired menu, extensive drinks selection and live local music. On Christmas Day, you can enjoy city views on the open-air river terrace or dine in the restaurant for lunch or dinner. The lunch menu features 3 courses and a glass of bubbles from 12pm while dinner features a limited a-la-carte menu from 5pm till late. Kids age 10 years and below can enjoy a menu and activity pack. Visit the website for more information or phone 03 9690 6999 to reserve your seats.
Price: Adult $90, Child (10 years & below) $25
Address: World Restaurant & Bar, Shop 4 Building 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria 3006
Hilton on the Park Melbourne
Located in East Melbourne, directly opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens is Hilton on the Park Melbourne. The hotel is serving up a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet will all the trimmings of seasonal seafood, carving and hot stations, salads and festive desserts from 6pm to 10pm. Highlights include fresh prawns, oysters and crab, honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey, slow-cooked wagyu bourguignon and many more. Phone 03 9419 2000 for more information or visit the website to book your seats.
Price: Adult $180, Child (5 to 12 years) $79, (under 5 years) free
Address: Hilton on the Park - Melbourne, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
One of the city's most luxurious hotel with history and character is serving up a lunch buffet and 3-course set dinner on Christmas Day. Head over the Alluvial Restaurant in InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto where lunch from 12.30pm to 3pm features festive favourites including roast turkey, fresh seafood and Christmas pudding along with beverages. Dinner from 6pm to 10pm offers choices of traditional dishes, seafood and vegetarian options with accompanying beverages. Phone 138 388 or visit the website for more information and bookings.
Price: Lunch - Adult $185, Child (4 - 12 years) $85, (under 4 years) free / Dinner - Adult $120, Children menu available
Address: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Located at the 'Paris end' of Collins Street is Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, home of No. 35 restaurant. This is where you can arrive in style with a glass of Taittinger Champagne and enjoy stunning views of the city from level 35 of the hotel along with your Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner. The restaurant serves up an extensive lunch buffet with prestige beverages, live music and a gift for the kids while dinner features a 4-course menu. Phone (03) 9653 0000 for more information and to make reservations.
Price: Lunch - Adult $305, Child (6 - 12 years) $90, (under 6 years) $60 / Dinner - Adult $135
Address: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Langham Melbourne
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner are festive indulgences at The Langham in Melbourne. Its Melba restaurant is serving up a 5-star gastronomical journey for lunch filled with fresh seafood, Japanese sushi, European recipes and festive desserts prepared in open kitchens. Be entertained by roving performers, Christmas carollers and Santa will visit the kids with gifts from 12.30pm to 4pm. Dinner is not less extravagant with over 40 different festive and cultural dishes including Italian, Japanese, Indian and Western, and a visit from Santa and carollers. Both lunch and dinner are accompanied by a wide selection of sparkling, red and white wines, beers and soft drinks. Phone 1800 641 107 for more information and to book your table.
Price: Lunch - Adult $349, Child (4 - 12 years) $149, (under 3 years) free / Dinner - Adult $249, Child (4 - 12 years) $149, (under 3 years) free
Address: The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne 3006
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo Events provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy restaurant quality meals in unique wildlife inspired venues. Head over to Melbourne Zoo this Christmas Day with family and friends to experience lunch in its manicured gardens and worldwide habitats that are home to a wide variety of animals.
The special occasion includes 3 hours of premium beverages to accompany a 3-course lunch, coffee, tea, petit fours and a visit from Santa from 12pm to 3pm. Your lunch also includes FREE entry into the zoo from 11am onwards. Phone 03 9285 9440 for more information or email melbournezoofunctions@compass-group.com.au to make reservations.
Price: Adult $175, Child (4 - 12 years) $95
Address: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Ave, Parkville, Victoria 3052
Christmas Day Picnic - FREE
If all the costs of a Christmas Day feast is weighing on your wallet or purse, there's always the annual Christmas Day Picnic in Queen Victoria Gardens by the Melbourne Social Club and Newcomers Network. While you'll have to organise your own food and festive paraphernalia, this community event is FREE for everyone to attend from 12pm to 3pm. It is also an opportunity to share the festive cheer and make new friends by sharing food and stories. The event is located in Queen Victoria Gardens just opposite the National Gallery of Australia and can be identified by a Melbourne Social Club or Newcomers Network sign hanging from the tree in the gardens. Phone 03 9111 0121 for more information. Booking is essential via the website.
Address: Queen Victoria Gardens, St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
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Having read that I decided not to go bc you wouldnt get a car park and there might be queues everywhere.
I drive around everywhere last year trying to find somewhere to eat or buy food to get into the Spirit but the only place I found was Red Rooster locally.
Yep I appreciate it costs to open and might be a bother but if you wanted to eat out it costs a lot of money plus you have to book in now!
Is there an updated list of cafes or restaurants or eateries open on Christmas Day in Melbourne Sth East or St East or other places that don't cost a fortune and perhaps welcomes single diners for Christmas 2016?
I'd just like one or two courses.
Melbourne’s pulse never truly stops so although Christmas Day is quieter, there are still things to see, do and eat. Find out how to get the most out of the city with our guide to what’s open on Christmas Day.
Where to eat
Cafes and restaurants
If it’s a Christmas meal you’re after, see our list of restaurants offering special Christmas Day dining. Make sure you contact individual venues for booking availability. Some restaurants will be open in Chinatown,Crown Entertainment Complex, Docklands, Lygon Street and Southgate.
The following venues are open on Christmas Day:
- La Petite Creperie kiosks at Swanston St and La Petite Creperie in a Vintage Caravan at QV will be open from 12pm – 10.30pm.
- The Butchers Diner is open for some carnivore style sustenance from breakfast to dinner and later into the evening.
- Auction Rooms in North Melbourne will have their kitchen open from 7.30am – 3.30pm but they’ll still be serving coffee and cakes until 5pm.
- Tim Ho Wan on Bourke Street is open from 10am – 10pm to cater for all your dumpling needs
- Square and Compass in East Melbourne are open 7.30 – 10am for coffee.
- Transport Hotel is open from 11am until late
Things to do
Christmas light shows and decorations
Santa will be taking a well-earned break on Christmas Day, but Christmas Square is still open. This is your last chance to see the twinkling lights of the 16 metre tall LED Christmas tree at Federation Square. The spectacular Christmas Projections also finish on Christmas night. See this year’s feature show, a ‘Very Melbourne Night Before Christmas’. Written by Marieke Hardy and narrated by Lee Lin Chin it’s on at the State Library Victoria. After that, move on to the Melbourne Town Hall and this year’s new location, Princes Bridge.
Christmas Square at Fed Square
Section 8’s Christmas orphan’s party
Finish off their 8 Days of Christmas festivities with a free Christmas day BBQ party at Section 8. Whether you’re riding solo or you want to take Nan for post-pav kick ons, they’ve got the ultimate food, bev and music lineup to make your day merry and bright. On from 2 to 11pm.
Attractions
Keep the family entertained at one of these great Melbourne attractions.
- Eureka Skydeck 88, 10am to 5.30pm
- Melbourne Zoo, 9am to 5pm
- Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, 9.30am to 6pm
- Crown Entertainment Complex, open from 12pm
- Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, 1pm to 9.30pm
Cinemas
Catch a Christmas Day flick at a city cinema.
- Village Cinemas, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank
- Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton
- Hoyts Melbourne Central, Melbourne Central, Cnr Latrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne
Architecture and public walks
Take advantage of the city being quieter to explore Melbourne’s laneways, waterfront and architectural gems. See our street art walking guide and public art sites to map your journey.
Parks and gardens
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Bring a picnic and hope for good weather at these lovely parks and gardens.
See a full list of Melbourne parks or find twelve gardens close to the CBD.
Guilfoyles Volcano at the Royal Botanic Gardens
Supermarkets
If you’re desperate for milk, bread, a sandwich or a coffee, some 7-Eleven stores will be open. These include Federation Square, Swanston Street, Elizabeth Street and Bourke Street. The IGA Express stores in Queen and Collins streets will also be open.
Chemists
The Health Smart pharmacy within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is open 24 hours, every day of the week.
Public transport
Public transport is free on Christmas day and operates to a Sunday timetable.
V/Line (regional trains) are free and operate to a Sunday timetable. Some services may require bookings.
Airport transfers
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Skybus and Starbus services to Melbourne Airport operate as normal.