Where to Dine This Christmas: Australia’s Best Festive Menus
Christmas in Australia isn’t just about the backyard barbecue; it’s a culinary celebration filled with sunshine, seafood, and sparkling wine. This year, the nation’s top restaurants are putting their own luxurious twist on festive dining. From coastal degustations to indulgent city feasts, here are a few standout menus that promise to make Christmas Day unforgettable.
1. Quay, Sydney
Few settings rival the magic of Quay on Christmas Day. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, Peter Gilmore’s five-course festive menu combines seasonal produce with artistic precision, think butter-poached lobster, native ingredients, and decadent desserts that rival the fireworks themselves.
2. Vue de Monde, Melbourne
For those craving an elevated dining experience, Vue de Monde transforms Christmas lunch into theatre. Expect a sustainable tasting journey that celebrates native Australian flavours with world-class presentation, all served with panoramic views of the city skyline.
3. Stokehouse, St Kilda
Beachside elegance meets festive flair at Stokehouse. Their coastal menu, featuring King George whiting and locally sourced produce, is designed for long lunches with family and friends, best paired with an Australian sparkling wine chilled to perfection in your Grand Cru Wine Fridge.
Whether you’re dining out or hosting at home, Christmas is the time to indulge and to celebrate the year that was with exceptional food, fine wine, and good company.
