Round up your family, friends, and loved ones and savour the joy of the festive season with a Christmas lunch to remember. These lunches offer something for everyone, from savoury delights to sweet indulgences, showcasing culinary excellence for a truly memorable holiday celebration. Enjoy hearty buffets, festive-inspired menus, and decadent feasts in scenic venues, complete with live music and festive décor that perfectly captures the spirit of the season.
A Christmas Eve lunch celebration at Alto
Gather the group for a family-style, four-course feast set in Alto’s scenic restaurant. The curated menu is built around the concept of sharing and features a range of festive dishes to share.
Tuck into an artisanal breadboard, rare roast beef and gnocchi Romano to start, followed by rolled lamb shoulder, smoked pork belly and seared rainbow trout served with a selection of sides. To end, choose between two options of delectable desserts. Note that the wine farm is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Cost: R695pp including a 4-course menu. Reservations via Dineplan
When: Tuesday 24 December from 12 noon
Where: The Restaurant at Alto Wine Estate, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch
Christmas Day feast at Emerald Restaurant Bar, The Capital 15 On Orange
To top off your festive plans, join the team for a lavish Christmas Day lunch at Emerald Restaurant and Bar. Set against Cape Town’s beautiful backdrop, the harvest-style lunch offers an unforgettable culinary experience, starting with a cheerful welcome drink. Savour each course, crafted to perfection, in a warm, celebratory atmosphere designed to bring friends and family together.
Cost: R1450 per person | R725 per child under 12 | Kids under 6 eat free | Includes a festive welcome drink to set the mood
When: Wednesday 25 December | 12.30pm to 3pm
Where: The Capital 15 On Orange, 15 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
Vegan Christmas lunch with a twist at Radisson RED
The Radisson RED hotel’s signature dining spot, OUIBar + KTCHN, is embracing a vegan twist on classic Christmas cheer. Enjoy a festive feast with “jolly juice” and live music for a unique, plant-based Christmas celebration.
The menu offers inventive dishes like RED vetkoek with wild garlic oil and balsamic, turnip spaghetti with caramelized celeriac velouté, and mistletoe treats with coconut gel and strawberries. Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers, the event includes festive hats, and crackers to round out the good feels.
Cost: R780pp for adults and R440pp for kids aged 5 to 12 years, including a three-course lunch and welcoming drink | Kids under 5 eat free with an adult. Book via Quicket
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024 from 12 noon to 4pm
Where: OUIBar + KTCHN at Radisson RED, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront
Website: Radisson Hotels | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 086 1578
Christmas buffet lunch at Infinity Restaurant with Hotel Sky
Gather your loved ones for a mouthwatering Christmas Buffet Lunch at Infinity Restaurant. Situated high above the city on the 26th floor, Hotel Sky’s restaurant provides diners with panoramic city views from the full glass wall, while the bar areas are perfect to unwind with sundowners and enjoy the Christmas cheer.
Indulge in a sumptuous feast filled with festive favourites, culinary delights, and decadent desserts – all set against a backdrop of stunning Cape Town views.
Cost: R995pp (adults) | R395 per kid (from ages 6 to 12) | R195 for children under 6 | Book here
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024 from 12.30pm to 10pm
Where: Hotel Sky Cape Town, 9 Lower Long Street, Cape Town Foreshore
Christmas Day festive feast: a grand culinary experience at ROOI
On Christmas Day, ROOI at One&Only offers a lavish festive feast for families and friends. Enjoy a cold starter buffet, a hot station featuring seafood and meats, and a dessert selection of seasonal favorites like pavlova and yule log. Designed to bring loved ones together, ROOI’s Christmas Day spread ensures an unforgettable festive experience.
Cost: R2750 per adult | R1750 per child
When: Wednesday 25 December | 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: ROOI, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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