Want to know which restaurants open Christmas Day in Melbourne? Then you’re in the right place. Whether it’s a set menu feast or somewhere to just grab a bite to eat on the big day, we’ve found a wide variety of options to suit all palates and all budgets.
Our list will give you plenty of options for the all important Melbourne Christmas Day lunch, and you’ll find suggestions for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day breakfast and Christmas Day dinner as well. Read on to find out what Melbourne restaurants open on Christmas.
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!
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Restaurants open Christmas Eve for dinner
Want to get a head start on celebrations? Perhaps you traditionally celebrate on Christmas Eve. Whatever your reason, we’ve found some great restaurants open on Christmas Eve that should meet your needs.
Expensive – Over $200
Restaurants open for Christmas breakfast
If you’re not planning on a big Christmas lunch, or maybe you just can’t be bothered cooking and cleaning with a big day ahead, you might be looking for somewhere to have breakfast. These options should sort you out.
Budget friendly – under $100
Best Christmas Day lunch Melbourne has on offer
When it comes to Christmas lunch Melbourne has oodles of restaurants to choose from. There are plenty of places to find a traditional meal, or you can mix it up with a wide array of fascinating menus putting a modern twist on Christmas fare. Our selection of restaurants open on Christmas Day has something for all tastes and budgets.
Mid-range – $100 – $200
Expensive – Over $200
- Pan Pacific Melbourne – South Wharf
- Allegro – Melbourne CBD
- Conservatory at Crown – Southbank
- The Windsor – Melbourne
- Transport Hotel – Federation Square
Christmas dinner Melbourne
If you’d prefer to celebrate Christmas in the evening some of these options will surprise and delight.
Expensive – Over $200
Restaurants open as normal on Christmas Day
Melbourne has plenty of restaurants open Christmas Day that aren’t doing Christmas menus at a premium price. So if you don’t celebrate, or just want to grab an easy meal, try one of these.
- Grand Lafayette, Prahran – open 5pm-10pm
- Gold Leaf Restaurant, Sunshine
- Thai Town QV, Melbourne CBD – open 12pm-12am
- Tim Ho Wan, Melbourne CBD – open 10am-9pm
Restaurants open on Christmas Day
Whatever your dining desires, Melbourne has plenty of restaurants open Christmas Day and across the festive season. We hope our article helps you find the perfect location for your Melbourne Christmas celebrations.
If you are looking for other places open on Christmas Day in Melbourne click here. And you can 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.
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Hi,
Do you happen to know of any restaurants open Christmas Day for lunch in the outer eastern/southeastern suburbs of Melbourne? My Google search isn’t helping me at all.
Love your post, very helpful.
Maryanne
Hi Maryanne, Skyhigh in Mount Dandenong is open for Christmas Lunch