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Christmas Lunch in Adelaide 2023: Where to Book in Your Festive Feast

Save yourself from slaving over the oven and treat yourself to a sumptuous Christmas lunch in Adelaide.

Luma Restaurant & Bar at The Playford MGallery

The idea of the perfect Christmas lunch is enough to get anyone’s stomach rumbling; whether it’s turkey, ham, Christmas pudding or the flavourful vegetarian or vegan option alongside all the trimmings. But for many, the preparation, waiting and time management as you’re juggling sprouts and ensuring the turkey is well-basted gets a little overwhelming. Before you know it, the roasted carrots are burning – and you’ve completely forgotten to make the stuffing!

So, why not try something a little different this Christmas, and let the pros take care of the cooking (and cleaning) for you? Sit down and relax, pour yourself a glass of wine and let us take the weight off your shoulders by helping you find the perfect spot to have Christmas lunch in Adelaide.

Booking for these festive lunches is essential – so make sure you get in early to avoid missing out!

Hotel Alba

ela at Hotel Alba

For a Christmas Day like no other, book into the festive lunch at ela, in the newly opened and oh-so-chic Hotel Alba. Celebrate Christmas with the 'Sip, Dip, Soiree' event, featuring an indulgent three-course shared lunch menu. It's set to be a Med-inspired feast with a twist on Christmas classics, while free-flowing bubbles, wine, beer, and Aperol Spritz will keep the vibes high over a 2.5-hour sitting. Little ones are more than welcome, and can expect a visit from Santa himself, plus their own special menu. After lunch, take a dip in the pool (do we still have to wait 20 minutes before swimming?) and enjoy an afternoon of sunshine, Santa and sipping on your favourite drinks.

$169 per adult and $79 per child 12 & under, 12pm to 2.30pm.

226 South Terrace, Adelaide

Windy Point

Windy Point 

Positioned in the Adelaide foothills, Windy Point has to be one of the most stunning locations available for your Christmas lunch in Adelaide. With views overlooking our beautiful city and the tranquil Australian bush, you will be treated to a three-course masterpiece, accompanied by a premium beverage package.

Dig into a main dish of Riverine beef fillet, sweetcorn and marjoram pie, smoked turkey and cranberry relish served with cherry tomatoes, Persian fetta, basil, mint and baby potatoes. Save room for dessert! It’s a traditional Christmas offering of mince pies and pudding with brandy, yum.

$240 per person, children 12 to 17 $195, children under 12 $65

Windy Point Lookout, 339 Belair Road, Belair

Luma Restaurant & Bar at The Playford MGallery

Luma Restaurant and Bar

Want to spend Christmas Day at a multi-award-winning restaurant? At Luma, you can! This breathtaking space inside The Playford Hotel has taken home several prestigious accomplishments this year alone, from being named ‘Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division’ in the AHA SA Awards for Excellence to gaining the highly impressive title of ‘Best Bar in the World’ in 2023 by the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards, this venue is nothing short of a work of art.

Dine in on a premium Christmas lunch in Adelaide at Luma, where you will be making your way through a 6-course menu of nibbles, mains and desserts paired with premium Yalumba wines, beer and soft drinks. Guests will also get to take home a Santa’s takeaway box to continue the Christmas cheer.

$245 per person, with premium wine package

Book your table here

120 North Terrace, Adelaide

Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu at Sofitel Adelaide

Bring a touch of French elegance and flavour to your Christmas Lunch in Adelaide this year, with a decadent feast at Garcon Bleu, located in the stunning Sofitel Hotel. Take the lift to level 9 and enter the sleek and chic restaurant, complete with sweeping views of the city and far beyond.

Begin your feast with a sumptuous selection of share plates, from a prawn cocktail and oysters, a trio of dips and cheese to a selection of hams, olives and bread. From there, choose your main from beef, barramundi, cheese souffle or roulade de dinde, and complete the meal with a decadent dessert. Our pick from the sweets? The festive macarons are saying Christmas - France style! Joyeux Noël!

$295 per person, children 12-17 $140, children 5-11 $80, children under 5 eat free

Sofitel Adelaide, 108 Currie Street, Adelaide

Coal Cellar + Grill

Coal Cellar + Grill at The Hilton

Get into the festive spirit with a magical 4-course lunch at The Hilton. In-house venue Coal Cellar + Grill is turning up the fun with a feast to remember, using the best South Australian produce on offer. This Christmas lunch in Adelaide is perfect for groups who want to indulge in a meal without the hassle of cooking, with menu options even catering to vegan foodies. Starting with bread, lobster, and smoked duck breast, your mains will be turkey or beef served with delicious sides.

This is also a great option for single and ready-to-mingle people, or those new in town who may not have a set plan for Christmas Day, with the team setting up a communal table for those eating solo – you never know who you might end up next to! We feel a Christmas romcom plot just waiting to happen....

$195 per person including a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV, children 13-17 $149.00, children 5-12 $99.00, children aged 4 and under dine free

Book your spot here

233 Victoria Square, Adelaide

ITL Kitchen

ITL at SkyCity

With its sophisticated interiors and delicious Italian food, there is something very special about Christmas Lunch at iTL in SkyCity. Eat, drink and enjoy this wonderful time of year with a carefully curated Christmas menu from head chef Mario. With oysters, bruschetta, scallops, lamb ragu pasta and coffee panna cotta on the menu, this is one Christmas Lunch in Adelaide that will fill your tummies and hearts with great food and good times.

$145 per person

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SkyCity, North Terrace, Adelaide

Pullman Hotel

Pullman Hotel

Take your Christmas feast to new heights and new limits, with a buffet lunch on level 15 at the Pullman. Eat until your hearts content, with a delectable array of seafood, perfectly carved meats, salads and a drool-worthy dessert bar to finish things off. It’s not all about the food though – a ticket to the Pullman lunch comes complete with a 3-hour drinks package, and even a visit from Santa himself – talk about festive fun!

$225 per person, children 13-17 years $150, 5-12 years $110 and under 4 years free

16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide

The Unley (Image Credit: Aus Venue Co.)

The Unley

For those who don’t need all the bells and whistles - just good company and great food – look no further than The Unley. The team are dishing up a fuss-free Christmas lunch for the whole family, with entrees, mains and desserts! Start your feast with a prawn cocktail and fresh oysters before moving on to Christmas turkey, honey-glazed ham and a mushroom and hazelnut roast before wrapping it all up with Christmas pudding and a selection of cheeses.

$98 per person, children 13 and under $40

Book your table online

27 Unley Road, Parkside

Ayers House

Ayers House

There are multiple options available for a festive feast at Ayers House. With four beautiful rooms to choose from, you can pick the spot to best suit you and your loved ones. Whether you choose to dine in The Library, The Ballroom, The Conservatory or Henry's Table, every guest will be spoilt with a 3-course meal – where you can choose a main from roast turkey, crimson snapper fillet or char-grilled beef fillet - accompanied by a generous 3.5-hour drinks package, because what’s Christmas without a glass of bubbles? Your surroundings will be just as tasteful within the treasured, iconic building.

$250 per person, children under 12 $70

288 North Terrace, Adelaide

Skyline Restaurant

Skyline Restaurant

Fancy a view served alongside your Christmas meal? Ensure you book in asap for Skyline Restaurant as places are always snapped up fast! Enjoy a three-course meal with a 3-hour beverage package, with traditional turkey, glazed ham, fresh seafood and Christmas pudding all featuring on the impressive menu. As if that wasn’t enough, there will be live entertainment from the award-winning Pulse Band.

$189 per person, children 12-17 $129, children 5-11 $79, children under 5 eat free

1 South Terrace, Adelaide

Hardy's Verandah at Mount Lofty House

Mount Lofty House

Prepare yourself to be blown away by Mount Lofty House’s choice between the Festive or Hardy’s Verandah experience for Christmas lunch. While the 4-course feast with 3-hour drink package at Mount Lofty House is perfect for families, for those after something extra special (it is Christmas, after all) it may be hard to resist the six-course degustation menu with matched wines on the stunning verandah at Hardy’s.

Make your way through an exquisite selection of meals, including kingfish, 36-degree south eye fillet Wellington, petit fours and Christmas pudding as you take in the views across the Piccadilly Valley. Once you’re full of delicious food, why not take a stroll through their 30 acres of perfected gardens?

Mount Lofty House - $359 per person, children 11-17 $219, children 5-10 $110

Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant – semi-private $445 per person, verandah $545 per person

1 Mawson Drive, Crafers

Intercontinental Adelaide

Intercontinental Hotel

Indulge the whole family with a Christmas lunch in Adelaide that is steeped in luxury at the Intercontinental Hotel. Step into a Winter Wonderland, with Christmas décor that will surely get a smile out of any Grinch, and take your seat in the opulent ballroom where a buffet feast awaits. From a sushi and sashimi bar, traditional Christmas hams and turkey and meat carvery, a seafood buffet to a wide selection of salads, charcutierie, cheeses, soup, and hot mains. Go free flowing with the drinks, or la carte to find the perfect drink of choice.

Be sure to wear your stretchy pants, because up next is the dessert bar exploding with sweet treats. Go traditional with classic pavlova or Christmas pudding, or dive into the waffle and crepe-making station, chocolate fondant and ice cream selection. A very Merry Christmas indeed!

$410 per person, non-alcoholic option for $260 per person, children 6-12 $130, children under 6 eat free

North Terrace, Adelaide

Brighton Metro Hotel

Brighton Metro Hotel

If you’re down towards the coast this Christmas, the buffet on offer at Brighton Metro Hotel might be for you! Don’t make a fuss about driving into the city, when this suburban local is dishing up its usual buffet at Charlie’s Diner, Christmas style. Bring the whole family for a feast, and see who can eat the most Christmas ham or turkey! There are salads and sides galore, hot mains and international dishes, plus a dessert station that you’ll be eyeing off all throughout mains with both cold and hot treats on rotation.

$149 per person, seniors $99 per person, $59 children 4-12

Book your table here

466 Brighton Road, Brighton

Lunch may be sorted, but what about the gifts that your friends and family will really love? Be sure to check out our foodie gift guide and the best homewares gifts to get your Christmas shopping done ASAP!

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