Celebrating Christmas Day at Auckland restaurants is the perfect solution to enjoying 25th December without having to contend with a mountain of washing up. If you're a fan of eating out it makes sense to spend Christmas Day at some great Auckland restaurants - after all why have an average meal when you can enjoy food prepared by a professional chef? Whether you enjoy a traditional turkey with all the trimmings or something more unusual, Christmas Day at Auckland restaurants is always memorable.
An Auckland instituition, Annabelles Restaurant in Mission Bay is offering Christmas Day lunch dining from 11.00 till 4.00.
409-411 Tamaki Drive,
Auckland,
Head to Auckland’s Waitakere Estate
to celebrate your 2011 Christmas function. The Estate provides a stunning setting with magnificent views, great three and four course menu options, activity options and a special bed and breakfast package.
573 Scenic Drive,
Auckland,
What better way to celebrate Christmas than dining at one of Auckland's most popular restaurants. Christmas degustation lunch $150 without wine, $220 with wine matches. 11.30am-2.15pm, bookings essential.
SKYCITY Auckland,
Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets,
Auckland,
1010
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Enjoy Christmas at The Langham's newest culinary destination Eight.
On 25 December, Eight's breakfast, lunch and dinner fare will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland ensuring a memorable Christmas for all.
The Langham,
83 Symonds Street,
Auckland,
Enjoy an extensive selection of seafood, live cooking, freshly baked breads, Asian specialities plus unlimited espresso coffee and tea. If that doesn't get you going then the rotisserie chicken, glazed champagne ham and fantastic range of fresh salads and vegetarian dishes will. Still not convinced? Did we mention the extensive selection of desserts and ice cream...
Fortuna is perfect for a number of occasions, especially for large groups that want to indulge in a wide range of delicious cuisine that is exceptional value for money.
SKYCITY Auckland,
Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets,
Auckland,
1010

Sean Connolly’s The Grill is an established dining favourite of ‘in the know’ Aucklanders, with a taste for great quality food. The premise is good honest fare with a distinctly Kiwi accent, created from the fresh local produce, including pasture-fed meat and sustainable seafood. If you’re simply looking for a delicious meal out with friends, The Grill by Sean Connolly should be high on your list of top dining spots.
SKYCITY Grand Hotel,
90 Federal Street,
Auckland,
1010
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Seafood and Christmas celebrations go hand in hand - if a seafood inspired Christmas meal is what you're after, Kermadec in the Viaduct is your Christmas dining alternative.
1st Floor, Viaduct Harbour,
Level 1/204 Quay Street,
Auckland,
1010
Located just off Queen Street, The Occidental Hotel was opened on 2nd July 1870 by American sailor Edward Perkins, and became renowned as one of Auckland’s finest hotels. In 1999 the historic building was transformed into the first authentic Belgian Beer Café in the Southern Hemisphere. We proudly serve extensive selection of finest Belgian beers & some of the best wines from NZ & Australia, complimented by authentic Belgian cuisine. We recommend you try our signature steaming mussel pots, or our famous mussel platters. Enjoy a slice of Europe in the heart of Auckland.
6-8 Vulcan Lane,
Auckland,
1010

Give yourself the chance to spend time with your loved ones over a delectable Christmas day lunch in this idyllic setting. At Christmas the roses are in full bloom and care is taken to provide you with the quality service your family deserve.
From scrumptious glazed ham or succulent Turkey breast to cold selection of fresh salmon, king prawns and gourmet salad, this menu reflects the traditional fare we all love on this special day.
85 Gladstone Road,
Parnell,
Auckland,
1052