Best Christmas dinners and buffets in 2024
As the Christmas season rolls around, we know you’ve got plenty of feasting to do. Still, not all of us enjoy playing host at home and spending hours at the stove whipping up a Christmas spread. If you’re in this camp, we have got you covered with the best Christmas dinners and buffets in 2024.Â
 1. Wolfgang Steakhouse Singapore
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Wolfgang Steakhouse is one of the leading steakhouses in the world, backed by over four decades of expertise and equipped with an in-house dry-ageing facility. Treat yourself this Christmas by taking you and your loved ones out for a special dinner at Wolfgang Steakhouse. Indulge in their Christmas Set Menu, available all day from 1 December to 31 December 2024. The menus are priced at $428++ for two guests, or $828++ for four guests, suitable for occasions where you want an intimate festive dinner or a special yuletide feast with the family.
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The spread begins with a choice of either the Soup Of The Day or a rich Lobster Bisque. Following that, choose between the 100% USDA Prime 28 Days Dry-Aged Ribeye Steak, 100% USDA Prime Filet Mignon, Grilled King Salmon, and Lamb Chops for your main course. Pair your choice of meat or fish with an array of side dishes, from their signature Mac N’ Cheese to Fried Onion Rings, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Creamed Spinach. As the delectable meal draws to a close, delight yourself with Wolfgang’s Chocolate Yule Log, served to your table in a trolley for added festive pizzazz.Â
Truly capture the holiday spirit by ordering the White Noël ($25++), an exclusive creamy festive cocktail featuring Vodka, Baileys, and Caramel Toffee, as well as a hint of dried cranberries to finish off.
Reserve a table online at Wolfgang Steakhouse Singapore here.
Address: 1 Nanson Road, Robertson Quay, #02-01, InterContinental Singapore, 238909
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 11:30pm
Tel: 6887 5885
Website
Wolfgang Steakhouse Singapore is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
2. Osteria MozzaÂ
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Osteria Mozza is a Michelin-starred restaurant offering a modern Californian spin on well-loved Italian classics, from wood-fired pizzas, to handmade pastas, and more. This Christmas, they are introducing their Four-Course Menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas day, priced at $148++ per adult for a minimum of 2 diners. The menu is available for dine-in from 5pm to 10pm on 24 and 25 December 2024. Â
Tuck into a spread of Linguini tossed with clams, white wine, and Calabrian chillies, as well as the Maple-Glazed Iberico Secreto and Chargrilled Beef Ribs, among other seasonal specials. Additionally, you enjoy wine pairing with your nosh for $100++ per person.Â
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 3pm to 10pm
Tel: 6831 6271
Website
Osteria Mozza is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
3. Acqua E Farina
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Savour the best of what an Italian Christmas has to offer with Acqua E Farina’s festive dine-in specials! The main event here is sure to impress: the Costolette di Vitelo ($54++), a six-hour slow-cooked and pan-fried Dutch veal chop served with pancetta, atop a bed of potatoes and vegetables.Â
Favourites such as the Tagliolini agli Scampi ($46++) which features fresh and moreish scampi AKA Italian crayfish, accompanied by house-made egg tagliolini pasta will also be available to order. The Carpaccio di Polipo ($34++), which stars tender octopus sitting in a medley of fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, herbs and olive oil, is another must for seafood lovers.Â
The meal ends off with their Panettone ($14++), a delicious Italian brioche perfect for marking the special occasion. The Christmas menu will be available for dine-in all day at both the restaurant’s Keong Saik and The Rail Mall outlets on the 24 and 25 December 2024.Â
The Rail Mall outlet
Address: 400 Upper Bukit Timah Road, The Rail Mall, Singapore 678050
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8499 7156
Keong Saik outlet
Address: 35A Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089142
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 9105 2377
Website
Acqua E Farina is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Chingu Dining
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If you’re hoping to switch things up for Christmas this year, consider indulging in Chingu Dining’s festive spread, which marries the best of both Korean and classic festive flavours! Their seasonal menu will be available at their Rochester and The Oval outlets from 7 December to 31 December 2024. Whether you’re bringing your partner, your family, or even your pet, the space accommodates groups of all sizes.Â
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Start your meal with the Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Romesco, which puts a tangy spin on the simple vegetable dish. Move on to the Sticky Gochujang Corn Ribs, which boast an explosion of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavours. Not forgetting the star of the show, the juicy melt-in-your-mouth Black Angus 200 Days Barley Fed MS4 OP Beef Ribs served with a Gochujang Butter Compote. This glorious centrepiece is served alongside a variety of tantalising sides: Kimchi Slaw, Perilla Chimichurri, and Oven-Roasted Garlic Confit.Â
End off the festive meal with a go at the Jingle Sure & Win Wheel and stand a chance to win exciting prizes thoughtfully curated by the team at Chingu Dining! These include dining vouchers, complimentary drinks, and a variety of Christmas gifts. Do note that guests have to spend $200 or more in a single bill to spin the sure-win wheel.
The Oval outlet
Address: 7 The Oval, Singapore 797865
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm
Tel: 9690 8007
Rochester outlet
Address: 2 Rochester Park, Rochester Commons, Singapore 139213
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 11pm
Tel: 9690 8002
Website
Chingu Dining is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Publico Ristorante & Garden
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If your idea of a perfect Christmas dinner involves digging into a hearty slice of pizza or a comforting bowl of pasta, this is for you! Publico Ristorante & Garden is an award-winning Italian restaurant that offers diners true Italian cuisine away from Italy. Come Christmas, Publico is introducing A Festive Soirée dinner sharing set menu available from 15 November to 29 December 2024.
Priced at $108++ per person, with a minimum booking of eight diners, the sharing set boasts a range of festive specials accompanied by Publico’s signature dishes. These include Publico’s famed Guanciale Pizza, as well as seasonal specials such as the Confit Duck Tortelli, and Chestnut & Sausage Porchetta. Italians are also renowned for their desserts, so close off your meal with their Fruit Cake with Zabaglione and Cannoli.
Otherwise, savour A Holiday Feast, a Sunday brunch buffet priced at $128++ per adult and $68++ per child. Start with their selection of family-style antipasti, cured meats, and imported cheeses served right at the table. Then, have your pick from a delightful spread of fresh seafood, carved slices of Christmas Turkey, and house-made Porchetta. Seal the deal with freshly tossed pasta in a Parmesan wheel, among other exciting offerings. End off your meal on a sweet note with a slice of Yule Log Cake, Panettone, and Stollen. This buffet is available on 22 December 2024 only, from 12:30pm to 4pm. Top up $90++ per person for their Free-Flow Rituals, which entails bottomless Prosecco, wine, rosé, beer, and Tanqueray gin & tonic, or go all out with the unlimited pours of Champagne Collet Brut for $140++ per person.Â
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Lastly, don’t forget to make a special festive toast with their Christmas Cocktails ($22++ each), created exclusively with the Campari group: the Pink Squirrel and the Black Forest Negroni. The former is concocted with limoncello, Aperol, and strawberry puree, while the latter is a mix of gin, Campari, and maraschino cherry liqueur. These cocktails are available all day, from 15 November to 29 December 2024.Â
Address: 1 Nanson Road, Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 11:30pm, Sun 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8725 2800
Website
Publico is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Estate
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As the festive season approaches, consider a buffet reservation at Estate for an elevated Christmas spread. Pile your plates to your heart’s content during their Festive Lunch Buffet ($82++ per person), held from 2 December to 31 December, 12pm to 3pm. Expect a selection of fresh, premium seafood such as New Zealand Green Mussels, Tiger Prawns, as well as their signatures: Crispy Pork Knuckle and Crustacean Tomato Dashi!Â
Else, go for their Festive Dinner Buffet ($118++ per person), which runs from 6:30pm to 10pm. Plus, they even have a Sashimi Station with tuna and salmon available exclusively at their dinner buffet!Â
For something a little more extravagant, they also have the Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch on 24 and 25 December 2024 priced at $198++ per person. Feast on fresh Sashimi, Tempura Foie Gras, Wagyu Beef Cheek, as well as carvings of Whole Roasted Turkey and Honey-Glazed Ham!Â
Book the Festive Dinner Buffet here.
Book the Festive Lunch Buffet here.
Book Christmas Eve Dinner & Christmas Day Brunch here.Â
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6831 6270
Website
Estate is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
7. Meadesmoore
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Relish the festive season at Meadesmoore with their signature Christmas favourites. The steakhouse is known for their expertise with steaks and other cuts of meat, so expect elevated Christmas roasts here. If dining in a group, have your pick between the Sanchoku Wagyu Tomahawk Forestiere ($320++) or the Herb Crusted Turkey en Crepinette ($150++). The former is dressed with winter truffle, fragrant sage, and mushroom fricasee, while the latter is stuffed with winter truffle and chestnut. As the meal draws to a close, enjoy the Strawberry & Champagne Eton Mess ($18++) as the finishing touch to this homely Christmas meal. The dessert is composed of champagne custard, wine gelee, fraise de bois coulis, and fresh strawberries. The Christmas menu is available all day from 9 December to 31 December.Â
Address: 21A Boon Tat Street, Level 2, Singapore 069620
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sat 5:30pm to 11pm
Tel: 6227 2247
Website
Meadesmoore is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Fat Belly
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Fat Belly sets itself apart from other steakhouses in Singapore by specialising in uncommon cuts of meat, offering a meat-centric dining experience like no other. From 23 December to 25 December, book yourself a table at the restaurant for their special Christmas five-course menu. The price you pay depends on whether you pick a Primrose Butcher’s Pork Steak ($98++) main, or the 2GR Wagyu Tri-Tip ($116++) main.
The meal starts off with the Mushroom Cannoli, filled with an earthy ricotta and truffle mouselline. A savoury White Asparagus Souffle follows. Thereafter, dig into the Roasted Scottish Hake which is paired with a delightful black onion barley risotto. After your main course, a Black Forest Savarin awaits. This dessert is composed of various dark chocolate and cherry elements, akin to the black forest log cakes that are a festive staple.
Address: 10 Jalan Serene, #01-04, Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 4pm, 5pm to 10pm
Tel: 6314 2247
Website
Fat Belly is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
9. 665 Degree Fahrenheit
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Look no further than 665 Degrees Fahrenheit at Andaz Singapore for an extravagant Christmas meal. For $198++ per person, you are treated to a five-course Christmas Set Menu for lunch or dinner on 24 December or 25 December. The meal begins with a Smoked Beef Tartlet with winter truffle, as well as a Poached Tarbouriech Oyster with premium Oscietra caviar. These are followed by two appetisers: Lightly Cured Hiramasa Kingfish and 665 Degrees Fahrenheit Crab Fritter.Â
Moving onto the star of the show, choose from a 45-Day Dry-Aged Galician Blond Beef Striploin or the Kombu-Aged Murray Cod. Lastly, conclude with a sweet treat in the form of the Christmas Nostalgia, a snow-globe shaped Manuka honey cake with spiced kumquat, almonds, and gingerbread.Â
Book by 15 December for a 15% early bird discount.Â
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 38, Andaz Singapore by Hyatt, Singapore 189354
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6408 1255
Website
665 Degrees Fahrenheit is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Market Bistro
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For an affordable Christmas meal, take your loved ones to Market Bistro. Order their Turkey Piccata Set, where three courses will set each diner back by $38++, while two courses will cost each diner $30++. The menu is available from 11am onwards from 1 December to 31 December. To start, pick between the rich and comforting Roasted Pumpkin Soup, or the vibrant Roasted Pumpkin & Feta Salad to whet your appetite for what’s to come.Â
As for the piece de resistance of the meal, pick between the Turkey Piccata served with wilted spinach, mushroom, roasted potato and jus, or the Steak Diane (top-up $6++) with broccolini, brandied mushrooms, and mustard cream. End of the spread with a slice of their Christmas Chocolate Truffle Cake as well as a glass of Mulled Wine ($8++).
Address: 12 Marina Boulevard, #01-03, Tower 3 Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore 018982
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 9pm
Tel: 8399 1912
Website
Market Bistro is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
Christmas dinner and buffets for 2024
We hope that our list of restaurants with Christmas dinners and buffets will make planning meals this festive season easier for you. For more festivities, check out our feature on Christmas Wonderland 2024, a huge Christmas fair with close to 20 F&B kiosks! Else, check out Delicato’s Christmas Bundles at Fairprice for affordable, gourmet meats!Â
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Feature image adapted from Wolfgang Steakhouse Singapore, Chingu Dining, Publico Ristorante & Garden, Fat Belly, Osteria Mozza, and Market Bistro.
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