This Christmas why not relax and let someone else do the shopping, cooking, decorating and cleaning up for you at your annual Christmas celebration?! Visiting one of these delicious Christmas buffets in Brisbane this year is the perfect way to finish off December in style.
Brisbane offers a fantastic selection of restaurants and hotels putting on Christmas buffet lunches, dinners and often breakfasts, but you will have to be quick to secure a booking – many venues book out months in advance!
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Breakfast Christmas Buffets in Brisbane
Izakaya Publico at Hotel Indigo
Location: 27/35 Turbot Street, Brisbane City
Get the day off to a good start at the sumptuous buffet breakfast at Izakaya Publico from 7am to 11.30am. With two sittings, diners can feast on eggs benedict, crispy bacon, fluffy pancakes and even enjoy a live cooking station. Of course there will also be coffee, juice and desserts. The kids will even receive a present. Bookings required at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre.
Motion Dining at Marriott Brisbane
Location: 515 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Make Christmas morning extra special by enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast at Motion Dining. With two sittings (7am – 8.30am and 9am – 11am) families can fill their bellies ready for a day of festive fun afterwards. Included in the buffet is the likes of waffles, pancakes, eggs, bacon, salmon, fruits, cereals, bakery items and more. There is also the option of a Christmas Eve buffet breakfast! Bookings essential via Motion Dining.
Vintaged Bar & Grill at the Hilton Brisbane
Location: Level 6, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
This festive buffet breakfast includes all your Christmas favourites, such as seasonal summer fruit, cereals, yoghurts, fruit mince pies and freshly baked breakfast pastries, Danishes and Panettone. You’ll also find glazed Christmas ham and sliced turkey breast served from the hot buffet. Two sittings are offered:- 7am – 8.30am and 8.30am – 10am. Bookings essential via Vintaged Bar & Grill.
Lunch Christmas Buffets in Brisbane
Bistro Suzette at Sofitel Brisbane Central
Location: 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane
Enjoy your Christmas lunch in style and with a view to match at Bistro Suzette. Showcasing a variety of food stations full of fresh seafood, meats, salads, hot dishes, desserts, and more, there is no chance you will go hungry this Christmas. You will have to be super quick though, a lunch like this will sell out quickly. Bookings can be made at Sofitel Brisbane Central
Brisbane Golf Club
Location: 70 Tennyson Memorial Avenue, Yeerongpilly
Prepare to be wowed at this gorgeous Christmas Day buffet lunch at the Brisbane Golf Club. The very popular buffet has two sittings (11.45am and 12.30pm) and features local seafood, glazed ham, salad, roast turkey and more. The dessert station includes mini pavlova’s, tiramisu and an assortment of cakes and biscuits. Get in early to secure your place at Brisbane Golf Club.
Darling & Co.
Location: 157 Given Terrace, Paddington
If you are seeking a delicious Christmas Day lunch without having to cook it yourself, head to Darling & Co in Paddington to enjoy their seafood buffet. Enjoy fresh seafood, and a selection of Christmas favourites between noon and 2.30pm. Kids under five eat free. Bookings essential at Darling & Co.
Hotel West End
Location: 10 Browning Street, South Brisbane
‘The Westie’ offers a full and festive seafood buffet lunch, with cold cuts, carvery, salads and sides. Held on Christmas Day from 11.30am – 2pm, your lunch comes complete with all the trimmings and a 3-hour drinks package of beer, wine, bubbles, juice and soft drinks. Your Christmas lunch is definitely going to be a good one at Hotel West End. Bookings essential via Hotel West End
Izakaya Publico at Hotel Indigo
Location: 27/35 Turbot Street, Brisbane City
Prepare to fill your bellies at the amazing seafood buffet on Christmas Day at Izakaya Publico. From noon to 3pm guests can dine on fresh seafood, roasts, and a variety of other hot and cold dishes. The adults will also enjoy a three hour drinks package. Finish the meal off at the dessert bar complete with chocolate fountain and ice cream. Oh. and the kids will even receive a little present. Bookings required at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre.
La Boca Bar & Grill at Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Location: Corner Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane
Take in the festive atmosphere before enjoying a scrumptious buffet lunch on Christmas Day at La Boca between 12.30pm – 3pm. With fresh, local seafood, and a variety of hot and cold dishes, as well as an indulgent dessert selection, there is something for everyone at this gorgeous venue. A Christmas Eve buffet lunch is also available. Bookings essential via La Boca Bar & Grill.
Pullman Brisbane King George Square
Location: Corner Ann and Roma Street, Brisbane City
Take your seat in the Presidential Boardroom at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square to enjoy a delicious seafood buffet lunch. The seafood component of the buffet will feature oysters, prawns, mussels, fish and smoked salmon, while non-seafood options include rib eye roast, Yorkshire puddings, turkey, risotto and more.
To accompany your lunch there will be live entertainment and activities for the kids including a disco and face painting. There will even be. a visit from the guy in the red suit with a gift for every child. Bookings can be made at Pullman Brisbane King George Square.
Rydges South Bank
Location: 9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
Rydges Hotel in the heart of South Bank offers a traditional seafood, salad, meat and dessert Christmas Day lunch buffet, as well as an all-inclusive beverage package. There is even a dedicated kids buffet. The lunch sitting is from noon until 3pm, ensuring there is plenty of time for rest and relaxation before and after. Book at Rydges South Bank.
Spice Central Kitchen & Bar at The Novotel Brisbane South Bank
Location: 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane
Celebrate with your loved ones in the light and leafy surrounds of Spice Central Kitchen & Bar with their Christmas buffet lunch from 12pm – 3pm on Christmas Day. Feast on the seafood, carvery items and a live risotto station, as well as a three-hour drinks package. As an added bonus, every child under the age of 17 receives a gift. Limited seating available. Bookings essential via The Novotel Brisbane South Bank.
Springwood Hotel
Location: Corner of Springwood & Rochedale Roads, Springwood
Sit back, relax and leave the cooking to someone else for lunch this Christmas. Offering a full hot and cold buffet, including seafood, turkey, ham and a dessert bar, as well as drink packages available. Once you’ve booked the Springwood Hotel, the only thing left to do is dust off those Santa hats! Bookings available at Springwood Hotel.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Located: Cnr Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane City
Renowned for their extra special events, Stamford Plaza Brisbane has multiple offerings for Christmas dining this year. Their lunch and dinner buffets on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day include all the trimmings like seafood, festive hot food and dessert, whilst you can opt for the ‘Christmas Extravaganza on Christmas Day lunch for a truly magical festive spread. Bookings can be made via the Stamford Plaza Brisbane website.
The Brook Hotel
Location: 167 Osbourne Road, Mitchelton
There is no shortage of delicious morsels when feasting from The Brook Hotel Christmas Day buffet. Featuring an oyster station, salads, roast turkey, baked ham and more, the options are endless. Just make sure you save room for the yummy desserts such as yule log, Christmas pudding, pavlova and donuts. Find out more at The Brook Hotel.
The Glen Hotel
Location: 24 Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains
With a large adventure playground, The Glen Hotel caters extremely well for big families who are keen to enjoy a long, delicious buffet lunch without having to worry about children getting tired or bored. From 11.30m to 3pm, guests can enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch with a 3 1/2 hours drink package. Oh, and all kids under 12 get a pressie from Santa! Bookings and enquiries can be made at The Glen Hotel.
The Kenmore Tavern
Located: 841 Moggill Road, Kenmore
The Kenmore Tavern’s Christmas Day buffet lunch includes a wide selection of cold food options such as oysters, prawns, bugs, as well as hot foods such as roast turkey, glazed ham, salmon and more. The buffet also features a selection of desserts including traditional Christmas pudding, a chocolate fountain and the Aussie favourite – pavlova! Bookings can be made at The Kenmore Tavern,
Dinner Christmas Buffets in Brisbane
Bistro Suzette at Sofitel Brisbane Central
Location: 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane City
Enjoy your Christmas dinner with city views! Bistro Suzette will be serving up a special buffet dinner on Christmas Day. Featuring festively-inspired plates of fresh seafood, international hot dishes and meats, as well as decadent desserts, this is the height of luxurious Christmas dinner. This also includes a 2 1/2 hour drinks package. Bookings essential at Sofitel Brisbane Central
La Boca Bar & Grill at Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Location: Corner of Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane
Enjoy a scrumptious buffet dinner on Christmas Day (or Christmas Eve) beside the river at La Boca Bar & Grill. Feast of the freshest local seafood (including fresh Pacific Rock oysters, Mooloolaba prawns and Balmain Bugs), carving station, and a variety of hot and cold dishes. Save room for the indulgent desserts too. A three hour beverage package is also included for adults. Bookings essential via La Boca Bar & Grill.
Spice Central Kitchen & Bar at The Novotel Brisbane South Bank
Location: 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane
The light and leafy atmosphere of Spice Central Kitchen & Bar is the perfect place to spend dinner on Christmas Day. From 6pm to 9pm feast on seafood, traditional, devour roast turkey, and enjoy the live risotto station. Don’t forget to save room for the delicious desserts – pavlova, Christmas cake and a flowing chocolate fountain. Limited seating is available. Bookings essential via The Novotel Brisbane South Bank.
Other Christmas Dining Options
If a buffet is not quite your thing, there are also plenty of other options which offer a sit-down menu for Christmas Lunch in Brisbane, as well as for dinner.
These places often provide set menus, with limited selections on offer, however they may be just the trick if you have allergies to seafood in the family (most, if not all of the Christmas buffets above feature seafood).
Let us know if we have missed your favourite place for a Christmas Buffet in Brisbane in the comments below and we will add it to our list!
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