Cleaning and cooking can consume a large amount of time on Christmas Day, leaving less time to catch up with friends and family. Fortunately, thanks to the variety of Christmas lunch venues open, families have the option of dining out on the holiday.
Ranging from fresh seafood to succulent roasted meats, the Gold Coast is home to a wide array of places to have Christmas Day lunch. Whether you’re on the hunt for an all you can eat buffet or a 4-course meal, there’s something to suit everyone.
Eager to head out for Christmas lunch this year? This article will offer a list of places to have Christmas Day lunch on the Gold Coast. This list contains both confirmed and unconfirmed Christmas Day lunch options. Please not anything with 2023 next to the name is confirmed, and anything without is not, and displays 2022 information.
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Celebrate Christmas at VOCO Gold Coast 2023
Join voco Gold Coast for an indulgent Christmas Lunch Buffet featuring an array of fresh seafood and salads, roast carvery, a variety of hot and cold dishes, plus a mouthwatering dessert bar and three-hour beverage package! Kids will be entertained by a face painter and balloon artist, plus there will be a special visit from Santa himself.
Tickets are selling fast and numbers are limited for this annual event, so don’t delay and book today!
Adults $289 per person, 13-17 yrs $189 per person, 5-12yrs $130 per person, 0-4 years FREE.
The event will run from 12pm on December 25th. Bookings can be made via Open Table or alternatively call the hotel direct on 07 5588 8333 during business hours. Find out more here.
Miss Moneypenny’s 2023
How about Christmas lunch with all the classic trimmings? Miss Moneypenny’s presents a Christmas Day feast with two sittings to choose from: 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. 2-hour beverage packages are also available on request. The banquet includes:
- Locally sourced seafood
- Christmas banquet roasts with all the festive trimmings
- Traditional Christmas pavlova.
Miss Moneypenny’s is the place to be this Christmas. They have a feat with two sittings between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. 2-hour beverage packets are available too.
Phone: (07) 5655 0785
Address: 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Southport Sharks 2023
Last year, the Southport Sharks was open for Christmas lunch for the first time, serving up a delicious Christmas Day buffet lunch. The menu consisted of seafood such as oysters and prawns as well as a visit from Santa himself.
Phone: (07) 5532 1155
Address: Olsen Ave &, Musgrave Ave, Southport QLD 4215
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Hyde Paradiso 2023
Hyde Paradise is having a seaside soiree lunch this Christmas. You can expect a full seafood inspired A La Carte menu as well as food and drink Christmas specials. Booking are available between 12pm-4pm.
Phone: (07) 5635 5728
Address: Peppers Soul, Level 2/8 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Cucina Vivo
For those in the mood for something different, Cucina Vivo has offered guests plenty of Italian inspired cuisines to enjoy for Christmas lunch. The events run from 12 pm to 3 pm, with prices are from $199 for adults, $135 for kids between 5 and 12 years, and children under 4 eat for free. Head to the website for potential announcements or updates for a Christmas lunch at Cucina Vivo.
Phone: (07) 5592 8757
Address: The Star Gold Coast, Lobby Level, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Sea World Cruises 2023
Embark on a Sea World Cruise on Christmas Day for extraordinary views of the Gold Coast along with a delicious lunch or dinner. The cruise guides visitors past noteworthy locations, while they can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices for the cruises are $199 for adults, $99 for kids and under 2s are free.
Phone: (07) 5539 9299
Address: 58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Garden Kitchen And Bar – SOLD OUT
Located within the Star Casino, the Garden Kitchen And Bar is offering a Christmas menu for families to taste and enjoy. Running from 12 pm to 3 pm, prices started from $195 for adults, $125 for children between 5 and 12 years, and free for children between 3 and 4 years, while kids under 2 ate for free. Head to the website for potential announcements or updates for Christmas lunch at the Garden Kitchen And Bar.
Phone: (07) 5592 8787
Address: 1, Casino Level The Star Gold Coast, Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Event Centre 2023
Yet another Christmas Day lunch option located within the Star Casino; the Event Centre encapsulates a variety of traditional Christmas flavours. Enjoy a festive all-you-can-eat lunch and a 4-hour beverage package, plus exciting entertainment and a special appearance from Santa.
Phone: (07) 5592 8757
Address: 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Website: click here
Bazaar Marketplace 2023
Also situated within the QT Hotel, the Bazaar is offering a variety of classic Christmas dishes to families. This year, the menu is set to consist of roasted meats, fresh seafood, salads, and more. Head to the hotel’s website for updates on their Christmas Day lunch.
Phone: (07) 5584 1238
Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Mirage Grand Ballroom | SOLD OUT
The Christmas Day buffet lunch at the Sheraton’s Grand Mirage Resort had plenty of traditional dishes for families to enjoy. The menu consisted of roast pork, crackling, roast vegetates, as well as live entertainment and a visit from Santa. Visit the website for potential announcements or updates for Christmas lunch.
Phone: (07) 5577 0000
Address: 71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
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Palazzo Versace 2023
Palazzo Versace on Main Beach offers plenty of festive dining options to suit every member of the family, including buffets, set menus, and degustation feasts. Located within the grand ballroom, the offering included roasted meats, seafood, salad, dessert, and plenty more, with prices TBC. For bookings and more information on Christmas lunch at Palazzo Versace, visit the website.
Phone: (07) 5509 8000
Address: 94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
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The Island Gold Coast 2023
Families looking for a Christmas Day two course lunch can stop by the Island, having offered fresh seafood, roasted meats and vegetables, salad, dessert, and more in past years. Prices for the experience started from $75 per person. Head to the hotel’s website for possible announcements or updates for Christmas Day lunch at the Island.
Phone: (07) 5538 8000
Address: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Website: click here
QT Gold Coast
There are three dining options for a Gold Coast Christmas Lunch at the QT. There is also the option for a Christmas breakfast or dinner.
Experience a masterclass in culinary delights with Yamagen’s indulgent 7-course degustation menu fit for Santa himself. The menu features a range of Japanese seafood dishes with a Christmas twist.
Wanting an intimate lunch with the family opening presents and cheering to the festivities whilst saving yourself for a big Chrissy feast? You will get to overindulge on roasted meats, fresh seafood and decadent desserts and of course, a Christmas lunch wouldn’t be complete without a glass of something naughty, so there’ll be a free-flowing three-hour beverage package.
Finally, enjoy a Christmas feast on your balcony if stay at QT.
Phone: (07) 5584 1200
Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Gold Coast QLD 4217
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JW Marriott 2023
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa will once again host the ultimate seafood indulgence for Christmas Day. Included is a festive seafood buffet lunch with lobsters, live cooking stations, a 3-hour premium beverage package including Moet Champagne, live entertainment, face painting and a visit from Santa. Lunch runs from 12pm – 3pm and will cost adults $339, teenagers (13-17 years) $249, children (4-12 years) $159 and children (under 3 years) free.
Phone: (07) 5592 9800
Address: 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
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Room 81 2023
They served their Christmas lunch within a festive setting, alongside live entertainment and a visit from Santa. The menu consisted of favourites for kids to enjoy, including seafood, a carvery buffet, and more. Prices for the experience were $295 for adults, $225 for teenagers, $125 for kids between 6 and 11 years, and $55 for kids 5 years and under. Otherwise, Room 81 was serving 4-course meals only for adults.
Phone: (07) 5592 2250
Address: 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
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Paradise Resort
Enjoy a Christmas feast at Penguins Restaurant. Lunch includes local seafood, roasted turkey, champagne ham an array of delicious desserts and all of the trimmings. Santa will have gifts for every child and your family will have free access to the Water Park all day. Lunch runs between 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Phone: (07) 5691 0000
Address: 122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Website: click here
The Best Places to Have Christmas Lunch on the Gold Coast with Kids
The Gold Coast is home to an endless stream of restaurants open on Christmas Day, allowing families to sit back, relax, and enjoy each other’s presence as opposed to cooking and cleaning for the entire day. Plus, with the variety available, there’s something to suit everyone.
Ranging from traditional seafood and roasted meats to international cuisines, everyone is sure to be satisfied. If you’re on the hunt for some fresh Christmas lunch venues this year, consider stopping by one of these restaurants.
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