The Best Places to have Christmas Lunch in Melbourne with Kids

Though cooking and cleaning may be an unglamorous aspect of Christmas Day lunch, Melbourne, VIC may have the solution. Spanning across the city are plenty of places to have Christmas lunch, ranging from all you can eat smorgasbords to multi-course meals. Whether you’re craving, seafood, roasted meats, sweet desserts, or anything in-between, Melbourne holds plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day to satisfy every member of the family.

Eager to uncover some exciting Christmas lunch ideas? This article will provide a list of places to have Christmas Day lunch in Melbourne.

This list contains both confirmed and unconfirmed Christmas Day lunch options. Please note anything with 2023 next to the name is confirmed, and anything without is not, and displays 2022 information.

Table Of Contents

Aria Lounge 2023
Matilda 159 Domain 2023
Arbory Bar And Eatery 2023
Melbourne River Cruises 2023
Duke of Wellington 2023
Pure South Dining 2023
Eureka 89 2023
The Windsor 2023
Bistro Guillaume 2023
The Taxi Kitchen 2023
The Duke of Wellington Hotel 2023
The Cliveden Bar And Dining 2023
Hophaus German Bar And Grill 2023 – SOLD OUT
Allegro 2023
The Brighton Savoy – Not Hosting in 2023

Aria Lounge 2023

The Aria Lounge of the Langham Hotel delivered families a sweeter Christmas Day lunch, with a spectacular high tea dining experience. Last year, the menu was available from 12 pm and 3 pm and included sandwiches, scones, roast turkey, quiche, pudding, tarts, and much more. Otherwise, the Melba Restaurant was open for Christmas Day breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an extensive menu to suit every member of the family.

Phone: 1800 641 107

Address: 1 Southgate Ave, Melbourne VIC 3006

Website: See the Langham Hotel website here

Matilda 159 Domain 2023

The Matilda 159 Domain is open for Christmas Day lunch. They’ve designed a special Christmas lunch set menu featuring both signature favourites and new dishes to try. Enjoy your Christmas with them at one of two sittings

Phone: (03) 9089 6668

Address: 159 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141

Website: See the Matilda 159 Domain website here

Arbory Bar And Eatery 2023

Christmas Day lunch at the Arbory Bar And Eastery is kicking off again this year. The experience offers visitors 3 shared courses alongside a 2-hour beverage package – including wine, beer, cider, and soft drink. Minimum spend $85pp and $45pp for children under 17 years old (max 1 child per adult).

Phone: (03) 9614 0023

Address: 1 Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: See the Arbory website here.

Melbourne River Cruises 2023

Families can enjoy a delicious Christmas Day lunch while floating along the Yarra River with Melbourne River Cruises. Running from 12 pm to 3 pm, prices start at $265.

Phone: (03) 8610 2600

Address: Berth 2, Southbank Promenade, Southbank VIC 3006

Website: See the Melbourne River Cruises website here

Duke of Wellington 2023

Three courses for adults and two courses for children are available at the Duke Of Wellington for Christmas Day lunch. The menu featured all the favourites, including salmon, tarts, roast turkey, fish, pudding, pavlova, and more. Prices for the event were $145 for 3 courses.

Phone: (03) 9810 0066

Address: 146 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: See the Duke of Wellington website here

Pure South Dining 2023

A special occasion dining experience to be shared with friends & family; driven by quality produce from the best farmers, fishermen and artisan producers of Tasmania, King Island & Flinders Island. They have 2 special offers to enjoy: both of these festive menus from Executive Chef David Hall are paired with a premium
list of beverages, with a few surprises included.

Phone: (03) 9699 4600

Address: 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006

Website: See the Pure South Dining website here

Eureka 89 2023

For families on the hunt for a Christmas Day lunch with spectacular views, Eureka 89’s dining experience is a popular choice. The 4-course meal includes caviar, prawns, turkey, and sticky date pudding. Prices for the experience are $350 for adults, $200 for teenagers, and $110 for children under 12 years of age.

Phone: (03) 9693 8889

Address: Level 89, Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006

Website: See the Eureka 89 website here

The Windsor 2023

Traditional festive fare such as the prawn cocktail, glazed ham and turkey are reimagined, as are the sides of roasted potatoes, glazed carrots and Brussels sprouts. Settle in to a delicious Christmas feast with a twist, over six courses spread over 15 dishes. Free flow beverages including wines, beers and non-alcoholic drinks are included. $129 per person.

Phone: (03) 9633 6000

Address: 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: See the Windsor website here

Bistro Guillaume 2023

Join in with your loved ones at Bistro Guillaume this Christmas Day, with a feast of modern French cuisine to be discovered. Christmas lunch is a five course menu. Lunch will also include a glass of Veuve Clicquot NV.

Adults – $250 | Children – $125

For further information visit the Bistro Guillaume website here.

The Taxi Kitchen 2023

Enjoy a festive banquet that is filled with the magic of Christmas at Taxi Kitchen. Offering a well-crafted five–course menu that has been carefully curated by Executive Chef Tony Twitchett and team.

Enjoy spectacular Melbourne CBD views, a glass of sparkling on arrival, and other additions to create memories of a special day.

Monday 25^th December, from 12pm (last booking at 2.30pm)

Price: $220 adults, $110 Children

Find out more about their Christmas Day lunch here

The Duke of Wellington Hotel 2023

Christmas lunch at Melbourne’s oldest pub is one of the cheapest around, but don’t let the price fool you. The Duke’s menu is a stunning selection of traditional favourites with an exotic twist. There’s a 3-course menu for adults and a pared-down 2-course offering for kids. There’s also a special 3-course vegetarian menu. Seatings are available at 11am and 2pm.

The main menu features:

Starters of oysters, Queensland prawns, Yarra Valley tomato and buffalo mozzarella, and local cold cuts, pork terrine and Mount Zero olives
Bourbon and apricot glazed leg ham
Slow cooked turkey with currant, fig and chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce
Traditional roasted vegetables, summer greens, and a leaf and herb salad
Christmas pudding soaked with cognac and a vanilla bean custard
Little fruit mince pies and new season cherries on ice

The vegetarian menu includes:

Starters of crispy oyster mushrooms, compressed rockmelon, honeydew and crunchy iceberg, Yarra Valley tomato and buffalo mozzarella, and yellow squash and zucchini terrine
Glazed and smoked eggplant, spiced eggplant puree, confit garlic, mustard see sauce
Roasted heirloom pumpkin stuff with puffed grains and seeds, yoghurt, sweet currants, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables and onion gravy
Traditional roasted vegetables, summer greens, and a leaf and herb salad
Vegan Christmas pudding soaked with cognac and a vanilla bean coconut custard
Little fruit mince truffle with fruit and brandy soaked sponge, and new season cherries on ice

Adults – $145 | Children (12 years and under) – $45

Book your place on the Duke of Wellington website or phone (03) 9810 0066.

The Cliveden Bar And Dining 2023

The Cliveden Bar served up a generous Christmas Day dinner for families to enjoy. Though the lobster was a standout option on the menu, visitors could also try the turkey, antipasto, charcuterie, ham, and a chocolate fountain to finish off the meal. Prices for the experience start from $365 per adult.

Phone: (03) 9412 3013

Address: 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Website: See the Clivedan Bar and Dining website here

Hophaus German Bar And Grill 2023 – SOLD OUT

Dining at the Hophaus German Bar And Grill for Christmas lunch will deliver families with plenty of delicious cuisines to enjoy. The menu includes the popular glazed roasted turkey, as well as honey roasted ham. Potential announcements for Christmas Day lunch may be found on the venue’s website later this year.

Phone: (03) 9682 5900

Address: MR5/3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006

Website: See the Hophaus German Bar And Grill website here.

Allegro 2023

For those on the hunt for a Christmas Day dinner, the Allegro restaurant may be a suitable option. Feast on a generous selection of cuisine created to be shared amongst your table. Revel in kingfish ceviche with summer flowers, baked Murray cod in salt crust and for dessert, traditional Christmas pudding with cognac crème anglaise to name a few.

Phone: (03) 9635 2222

Address: The Westin Melbourne, Level 1/205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: See the Allegro website here.

The Brighton Savoy – Not Hosting in 2023

Christmas day at the Brighton Savoy is reviewed as ‘one of the best places for Christmas Lunch in Melbourne’. Entrée is a seafood tasting plate, main is carved meat and dessert includes plum pudding. Prices start at $299

Phone: (03) 9592 8233

Address: 150 Esplanade, Brighton VIC 3186

Website: Click here for the Brighton Savoy website

Best Christmas Lunch Melbourne

Melbourne families are gifted with an abundance of Christmas lunch ideas, with countless restaurants open on Christmas Day to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for a seafood buffet, a 5-course meal, or all the turkey you can eat, there’s an option available to suit every member of the family.

If you’re thinking of heading out for a Christmas Day lunch as opposed to cooking and cleaning, consider visiting one of these venues.