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Christmas Dinner On Gold Coast

Ideas for Christmas Dinner on Gold Coast

Seafood Christmas Dinner is popular in Australia.
Seafood for Christmas dinner - Yum!

Eating out for Christmas dinner is a little less popular than Christmas lunches, but you still need to plan ahead if you want to eat out as there are even fewer places open for dinner on Christmas day than there are at lunchtime.

Xmas lunches often have entertainment and visiting Santas, however, Christmas dinners are generally just food! This can be quite an important factor, if you are deciding between whether to go out for lunch or dinner on Christmas Day,

Whether you live in the Gold Coast or are just visiting over the Christmas and New Year holidays, planning where to have your Chrissie dinner, researching and booking EARLY helps avoid disappointment and stress!

Relative to lunchtime, many restaurants and cafes are closed for dinner on Christmas night, which leaves a much higher demand for those that are open.

Bookings are taken ahead of time and many offer buffets (traditional, hot and cold seafood or themed), a set menu or limited choices and usually an all inclusive price. Deposits or full payments are also often required.

Below you will find a selection of links to more information about each of the options. I research this topic myself, and pick out the main ones. This list is NOT exhaustive, there will be many I haven't listed.

You should find a good cross section and if they aren't what you are looking for, they will certainly give you ideas for other options.

As well as listing the different options, I have made some suggestions for the common questions I get asked about Christmas Dinner on Gold Coast - let me know if you have any other questions. I have not listed every single option, but a selection that best fit the criteria. You should find more information by scrolling down the page.

* Please Note - All prices quoted are approximate and may change. Please check with each venue before booking. Many venues require full payment on booking to secure your place. Check the specific terms and conditions when you book. Disclaimer: I don't get paid to do this research, so if I have made a mistake or two, please forgive me and let me know so I can fix it up for the next person. Happy Christmas dining!

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Christmas Dinner on Gold Coast Options By Category

# Adults Only - is my classification. Some are TRULY adults only, whilst other are in my opinion obviously designed for adults and are priced accordingly with no children's prices. Check the details and you will find out which are truly Adult only christmas dinner venues.

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Christmas Dinner on Gold Coast - More Options

Here are some more options that I don't have as much detail for, but you can check them out for other Gold Coast Christmas lunch options:

  • Paradise Resort Poolside Cafe has Christmas day menu (no bookings) and is open for Breakfast 6am to 10.30am Lunch and dinner 11am to 8.30pm - good to know! But check as may be restricted to hotel guests.
  • Jupiters Gold Coast Broadbeach. Has more options for lunch than dinner but you can still eat here on Christmas night.
  • Sofitel in Broadbeach - Bistro On3 is putting on a Christmas Dinner
  • Watermark Hotel Surfers Paradise. Waves Restaurant Christmas Dinner from 6.30pm onwards includes seafood buffet, drinks package and christmas trimmings. Adults $110 Teenager (13 to 17 years) $70, Child (4 to 12 years) $55, Infant (0 to 3 years) $20
  • Four Winds 360 Restaurant Crowne Plaza - Revolving restaurant in Crowne Plaza with awesome views and a fabulous buffet. One of the few places offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the Gold Coast this Christmas! Dinner In two sittings 5.30pm to 7.30pm and 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Adults $120, children (5 to 12 years) $60 includes seafood buffet and welcome glass of mulled wine on arrival. Bookings call 07 5592 9906
  • Relish Restaurant at Crowne Plaza - Offering Christmas Day dinner from 6.00pm to 9.00pm for seafood buffet, entertainment and glass of mulled wine on arrival. Adults $85, children (5 to 12 years) $45 Bookings call 07 5592 9906
  • Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa - Christmas Dinner in Citrique International Restaurant 6pm to 9.30pm. Traditional Buffet dinner with beverage package. Adults $155 per person | Children (13 to 17 years) $89 | Children (6 to 12 Years) $73 | 5 & Unders Complimentary. Benihana Japanese Teppanyaki and Steakhouse serving dinner Japanese with Christmas theme from $79 per person.
  • Terraces at Sheraton Mirage - TBC
  • Oskars at Burleigh - Closed Christmas Day
  • Moo Moo's Bar and Restaurant - TBC

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And the ones I am still waiting on information from ... but they had Christmas dinners last year, so I would expect them to have something this year too!

  • The Shoreline Restaurant Sea World Resort Main Beach. 2010 had Dinner 6pm to 9pm at Shoreline Restaurant, Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant and the Lobby Cafe in Sea World Resort.

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Jupiters Gold Coast Christmas Dinner Options

Jupiters Gold Coast Hotel and Casino is located in Broadbeach near Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. If you want to stay at the Jupiters over the Christmas holiday period you will need to book in early. Or you could check out other nearby Broadbeach accommodation options.

Food Fantasy at Jupiters

Location: Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast (Broadbeach)
Date: Sunday 25 December 2011
Time: 5.30pm to 10pm
Food Style: Selection of hot and cold food, salads, carvery and desserts
Beverage Package: Excluded.
Entertainment: None specified
Theme of Event: Christmas
Family Friendly: Yes - Children aged 1 to 13 receive a gift from Santa
Approx. Prices*: Adult $99 | Child (13 to 17) $50 | Child (6 to 12) $40 | Child (3 to 5) $25 | Under 3s Free
Booking details: Check the Jupiters Gold Coast website or call 5592 8100 for more information.

Other Comments: It was the only option I could find for Jupiters on Christmas night for dinner, so could be busy.

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Palazzo Versace Christmas Dinner On Gold Coast Options 2011

Palazzo Versace, the only 6 Star hotel on the Gold Coast is located in Main Beach right next to Marina Mirage. It is an iconic hotel that is worth visiting for the sheer art of it. Lavishly decorated and appointed, events here are very chic and stylish. Expect Christmas dinner at Versace to be decadent, delicious and truly memorable. There are only 2 restaurants at Versace offering Christmas dinner Il Barocco Restaurant and Vanitas.

Vanitas Restaurant Christmas Dinner

Location: Palazzo Versace, Sea World Drive, Main Beach
Date: Sunday 25 December 2011
Time: 7pm to 10pm (reservations time)
Food Style: 4 course set menu
Beverage Package: Only mentions a welcome glass of sparkles!
Entertainment: None mentioned - I guess the food will be the entertainment!
Theme of Event: Christmas
Family Friendly: Adults Only.
Approx. Prices*: Adult $220 per person
Booking details: Check the Palazzo Versace website or call reservations +61 7 5509 8000

Other Comments: Adults only, food in this restaurant is an opulent experience and is especially for gourmands. Reservation time between 7pm and 10pm.

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Il Barocco at Versace Christmas Lunch

Location: Palazzo Versace, Sea World Drive, Main Beach
Date: Sunday 25 December 2011
Time: 7pm till 10pm
Food Style: Buffet including seafood.
Beverage Package: Included.
Entertainment: None stated.
Theme of Event: Christmas
Family Friendly: Yes - caveat see comments.
Approx. Prices*: Adult $250 | Child (9 to 17) $135 | Child (4 to 8) $100
Booking details: Check the Palazzo Versace website or call reservations +61 7 5509 8000

Other Comments: No mention of children under 4. Not sure if they are not welcome or free. You will need to check if this applies to your Christmas party.

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RACV Royal Pines Resort Christmas Lunch Options 2011

RACV Royal Pines Resort is located in Ashmore which is about 20 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach towards the hinterland of the Gold Coast. Whilst there are 4 venues for Christmas lunch, it only looks like Kalinda Restaurant will be hosting a Christmas dinner. If you want to stay at this resort over the Christmas holiday period you will need to book in early.

Kalinda Restaurant Christmas Lunch

Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Ashmore
Date: Sunday 25 December 2011
Time: From 6pm
Food Style: Seafood Buffet
Beverage Package: Included.
Entertainment: None stated.
Theme of Event: Christmas
Family Friendly: Yes
Approx. Prices*: Adult $165 | Child (13 to 17) $82.50 | Child (5 to 12) $59 | 4 & Under Free
Booking details: Check the RACV Royal Pines website or call reservations +61 7 5597 8700

Other Comments: I have eaten in this restaurant at Royal Pines (just not at Christmas) and the food is fabulous. This is located next to the resort pool. Dessert buffet is fabulous too, should be a good dinner.

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Sofitel Broadbeach Christmas Dinner Options 2011

The Sofitel Gold Coast is located in the heart of Broadbeach near the Oasis Shopping Centre. Bistro On3 will be serving dinners on Christmas night. If you want to stay at the Sofitel over the Christmas holiday period you will need to book in early.

Bistro On3 Christmas Lunch Seafood Buffet

Location: Sofitel Broadbeach
Date: Sunday 25 December 2011
Time: From 12 noon
Food Style: Seafood Buffet
Beverage Package: Included
Entertainment: Santa for kids.
Theme of Event: Christmas
Family Friendly: Yes - children 11 and under receive gift from Santa.
Approx. Prices*: Adult $190 | Child (12 to 17) $95 | Child (5 to 11) $69 | Infant (Under 5s) Dine for FREE
Booking details:Check the Sofitel Gold Coast website or call reservations 5570 0396

Other Comments: Sumptuous seafood buffet with a stunning sounding dessert selection! Includes beverage package. Definitely family friendly christmas lunch at the Sofitel Gold Coast. You can stay at the Sofitel over Christmas.


 

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