Eat, drink and be merry at The Star’s dining destinations on Christmas Day

Nov 28, 2024, updated Nov 28, 2024

Christmas is all about hope, peace and joy – three things that are dangerously at risk after a day spent squashed in the kitchen. With your family. In the steamy summer heat. Thankfully, The Star’s many dining destinations are offering a well-deserved break from all the toil and tension this Christmas. With more than four restaurants to choose from, swap the piles of dirty dishes and home-cooking clangers for a feast amidst The Star’s epicurean paradise. Keep reading to find at what’s in store …

Be spoiled for choice at Harvest Buffet
Gold Coast’s favourite cornucopia of culinary classics will once again be firing up its chafing dishes with a decadent menu of Christmas classics. Prepare your appetites and don your stretchy pants for a feast with all the trimmings and a three-hour beverage package. Be spoilt for choice this Christmas with the likes of Hervey Bay scallops and Sydney rock oysters as well as a sumptuous spread of Asian flavours (think: dumplings, laksa and hot chilli crab) and Christmas roast staples like baked glazed ham, roast turkey and cranberry stuffing. Christmas Day lunch is already sold out but spots are still available for Christmas dinner. Book here

Indulge in dumplings and dim sum at Uncle Su
Swap your classic Christmas feast for a yum cha-style lunch, brimming with a delicious array of dishes from different regions of China. Curated by chef Song Yao Su, this exclusive festive menu offers a blend of Cantonese-style favourites with a selection of signature Beijing and Szechuan dishes. The set menu includes the likes of delectable dumplings, chu mai with truffle, stir-fried prawn, fried live coral trout and more. If you’re hankering for your favourite Uncle Su dish, you can order off the al carte menu as well. Book here

Celebrate Christmas with good company at Kiyomi 
Escape to the bustling culinary scene of Japan at Kiyomi for Christmas dinner. The Japanese dining destination will serve up its coveted menu of sashimi, sushi and sake. Kicking off at 5:30 pm, Kiyomi offers the perfect spot to celebrate with friends and family after a day of festivities and formalities. Close out your Christmas Day with a feast that includes the likes of tuna umami, tempura bay lobster and wagyu yakitori. Book here.

Salute the season at Cucina Vivo
Bring a touch of la dolce vita to your Christmas Day with Cucina Vivo’s Italian feast. Settle in for a leisurely Christmas lunch, as Cucina Vivo’s team of culinary masters serve up a four-course menu of Italian delights. From house-baked focaccia, gooey stracciatella and platters of fresh seafood to Tasmanian salmon and Christmas pudding, The Star’s little slice of Italy will be taking you on a culinary tour of the motherland. Parents can toast to the season with Cucina Vivo’s three-hour beverage package, with a kid-friendly menu available as well. Book here

Discover more about The Star’s Christmas Day dining options here.

This article was created in partnership with our friends at The Star Gold Coast. The Star practices responsible service of alcohol.