A Complete Guide to Christmas Day Dining in Adelaide 2024

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Want to know which restaurants open Christmas Day in Adelaide? Then you’re in the right place. We’ve hunted around and put together a list of restaurants open on Christmas Day to suit all palates and all budgets.

How to use this Christmas dining guide:

I have broken the list into Christmas Eve, Christmas Day breakfast, Christmas Day lunch and Christmas Day dinner. Then I have further categorised my list into

  • budget friendly options – under $100 per adult
  • mid-range – between $100 – $200 per adult
  • expensive – over $200 per adult

All you have to do is choose your preference and make the booking!

READ NEXT: Dressing up for the occasion? Find a gorgeous Christmas Day dress and Christmas shirt to wear out to your meal. If you are decorating find the best Christmas shops in Adelaide to get your in the Christmas spirit here.

Restaurants open Christmas Eve for dinner

Do you traditionally celebrate on Christmas Eve? Perhaps you just want to start celebrating early. Whatever your reason, these restaurants open Christmas Eve in Adelaide with festive feasts to tantalise your taste buds.

Midrange – $100 – $200

Restaurants open for Christmas breakfast

If you can’t be bothered cooking and cleaning with a big day ahead, or perhaps would rather start the day with a big meal instead of Christmas lunch, then you’ll be looking for Christmas breakfast options. These restaurants open Christmas Day for breakfast in Adelaide.

Budget friendly – under $100

Best Christmas Day lunch Adelaide has on offer

Christmas bubbles on table

When it comes to Christmas lunch Adelaide is spoilt for choice. From pubs to historic buildings and everything in between, there are plenty of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Adelaide. There are set menus, buffets, and amazing feasts, and a lot of restaurants offer children’s menus and vegan or vegetarian alternatives. Here are some of our favourite Adelaide restaurants open Christmas Day.

Mid-range – $100 – $200

Expensive – Over $200

Christmas dinner Adelaide

Prefer to celebrate Christmas in the evening? These Adelaide restaurants open on Christmas night for dinner.

Mid-range – $100 – $200

Expensive – Over $200

Restaurants open as normal on Christmas Day

Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and not everyone wants the big Christmas feast at a premium price. If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed, these Adelaide restaurants open Christmas Day for normal trade.

Restaurants open on Christmas Day

Whatever your dining desires, there are plenty of Adelaide restaurants open on Christmas Day and across the festive season. We hope our article helps you find the perfect location for your Christmas celebrations.

Find out where you can get a Christmas Day lunch in the middle of the year because some Australians celebrate Christmas in July across the country. But if you are planning a Christmas party in Adelaide and need a venue, or want to sing some Christmas carols this December, we’ve got you covered for that too!

Celebrating Christmas in Adelaide starts in mid November, with a range of Christmas events and of course gorgeous Christmas markets. Then, at the end of the month, we often enjoy a great Christmas meal with our family and friends. So, whether you’re looking for Christmas breakfast or a casual bite, or want someone to do the heavy lifting and host Christmas lunch in Adelaide, above you will find a variety of options to meet your culinary needs.

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Regina Gleeson

Regina is a fan of all things Christmas! As the Listings Editor of the popular Families Magazine she was instrumental in putting together the Christmas content in the print publication and on their website since its inception in 2013. She is extremely community-minded and makes it her personal mission to contribute content that is low cost (or free!) and suitable for families. This thirst for knowledge and desire to experience the things she writes about makes her an irreplaceable member of the team.

3 thoughts on “A Complete Guide to Christmas Day Dining in Adelaide 2024”

  1. Looking for a suitable place for Christmas Day lunch in Adelaide or Adelaide Hills for 8 adults and 1 child (3yrs) with some vegetarian options. Around the $100 pp mark. Any suggestions??

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