In this article I will show you all the places I have found to go out for a meal to celebrate Christmas in Sydney.
So whether it’s Christmas breakfast, Christmas lunch, Christmas dinner – or just somewhere to grab an ordinary bite to eat on Christmas Day – our article has some of the best venues across Sydney for you to choose from. I have covered Sydney from the CBD out to the suburbs.
Whether it’s a set menu feast or somewhere to just grab a bite to eat without all the festivities we’ve hunted around to find which restaurants are open on Christmas to meet your culinary needs.
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
If you traditionally celebrate on Christmas Eve, or just want to get a head start on celebrations, then these restaurants open on Christmas Eve with festive feasts to tantalise those taste buds.
Midrange – $100 – $200
- Botanic House – Sydney CBD
- Sir Stamford at Circular Quay – Sydney CBD
- O Bar & Dining – Sydney CBD
- The Star – Sydney CBD
- La Boca Bar and Grill – Mascot
Restaurants open for Christmas breakfast
There are plenty of cafés around Sydney opening Christmas morning for coffee, bakery items and traditional breakfast fare. If you’d prefer a full sit-down Christmas breakfast/brunch experience then try these restaurants.
Midrange – $100 – $200
Best Christmas Day lunch Sydney has on offer
When it comes to Christmas lunch Sydney is spoilt for choice. Our list covers a range of budgets and includes high-end restaurants with stunning views, restaurants with a more casual vibe, and venues offering special menus for the kids.
Budget Friendly – under $100
Mid-range – $100 – $200
Expensive – over $200
- Chiosco by Ormeggio – Mosman
- Bathers Pavilion – Balmoral
- Botanic House – Sydney CBD
- O Bar and Dining – Sydney CBD
- Pullman Sydney – Hyde Park
- Otto – Woolloomooloo
- Pilu – Freshwater
- Sir Stamford at Circular Quay – Sydney CBD
- The Star – BLACK Bar & Grill – Sydney CBD
- The Langham – Sydney CBD
Christmas dinner Sydney
For those who’d prefer to celebrate Christmas in the evening, these restaurants offer set-menu Christmas dinners.
Mid-range – $100 – $200
Expensive – over $200
Restaurants open as normal on Christmas Day
Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and not everyone wants a big Christmas meal at a premium price, so we’ve put together a list of a few places you can go on Christmas Day for a normal meal.
- Ho Jiak, Haymarket – open 5pm-10pm
- Saké Restaurant and Bar, Manly – open 12-10pm
- Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Newtown – open 12-5pm
- Chatkazz, Harris Park | Bella Vista
- Shuk, Bondi | Chatswood | Elizabeth Bay
Christmas Day dining
Whatever your dining desires there are plenty of restaurants open Christmas day across Sydney. We hope our list helps you find the perfect location for your Christmas celebrations.
If you are looking for other places open on Christmas Day in Sydney click here. And we can help you 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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