Planning to take the family for a Christmas buffet, festive brunch, or Christmas dinner in Singapore? Here’s our guide to all the best places to enjoy holiday feasting with the family in 2023!
If you are looking to head out for a Christmas buffet, festive brunch, or Christmas dinner in Singapore this year, we’ve got all the intel on where to feast with the family this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Many of these kid-friendly places are celebrating the holiday season throughout the entire month of December so if you are heading off on hols for Christmas you can still have your Christmas pudding in the tropics before you go! These family-friendly restaurants usually go all out with the Christmas feels – expect a big real Christmas tree, festive fare from classic roast turkey with cranberry sauce to Christmas buffets with a spread of seafood and meats, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, log cakes, panettone and more! Some even offer kid-friendly activities like magic performances, face painting and maybe a surprise visit from Santa Claus if you’re lucky.
And if you fancy eating out for one Christmas meal and at home for other festive celebrations check out our guide on Christmas takeaways in Singapore!
Read more: Where to Get Festive Christmas Deliveries & Turkeys
Christmas Buffets, Festive Brunches and Christmas Dinners in Singapore:
Christmas Dinner at Butcher’s Block, Raffles Hotel Singapore
What could be a more fantastic way to mark the year-end holidays than by treating the family to a lavish Christmas dinner or lunch at Butcher’s Block, where the fine art of butchery and contemporary wood-fired cooking come together spectacularly? Look forward to Smoked Sashimi Poke and A5 Saga Beef for Christmas Eve dinner, served alongside Forest, a festive dish consisting of roasted Brussels sprouts, chestnut purée, king oyster and black truffle. Book your Christmas lunch and feast on a 5-course tasting menu featuring wood-fired signatures crafted by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao. Opt for the tailored wine pairing to add to the merriment. We don’t know about you, but it looks like our dining plans for the year-end holidays are officially locked in! Aside from Butcher’s Block, there are lots of other festive dining options within Raffles Hotel Singapore, from a festive Raffles Afternoon Tea experience in The Grand Lobby to dinner at La Dame de Pic or an indulgent Christmas Day buffet at the storied Bar & Billiard Room.
Christmas Eve Dinner: 24 December 2023, 6pm – 9pm, $258++
Christmas Day Lunch: 25 December 2023, 12pm to 2pm, $188++
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Butcher’s Block, 328 North Bridge Rd, #02-02, Raffles Arcade (Accessible via North Bridge Rd Entrance)
Festive Christmas Dinner at LUCE by Davide Giacomelli
This Christmas, InterContinental Singapore transforms into a gastronomical winter wonderland of flavours surrounding the theme: Grandeur Christmas. The specially curated Christmas menu at LUCE by Davide Giacomelli will feature Christmas favourites with an Italian touch. Choose between the à la carte menu, the semi-buffet Christmas lunch, a Christmas brunch or, if you’d prefer a complete Christmas dining experience, opt for the lavish festive buffet! Their festive Christmas buffet spread promises an indulgent feast, with must-try menu items that include an extensive selection of premium seafood-on-ice, Gamberi in Salsa Rosa, festive must-haves like Traditional Roasted U.S Tom Turkey and Dry-aged Grain-fed Angus Bone-in Ribeye. For those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss the signature LUCE-Misu and Chocolate Yule Log Cake! If you’re dining in the evenings of Tuesdays to Thursdays, look forward to special offers to enjoy festive cocktails, bottomless Prosecco, and more.
Christmas lunch and dinner buffets: starts 16 November, from $158++/$48++ per adult/child
Sunday Champagne Brunch: selected dates from 19 November, from $128++/$48++per adult/child
How to book: Online, call (65) 6825 1008 or email [email protected].
LUCE by Davide Giacomelli, Level 1, InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Kids Activities & Christmas Buffet at Silver Shell Café
Enjoy your festive buffet this Christmas in Singapore with a unique seaside dining experience at Silver Shell Café within the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa. We love the island vibes of this hotel – and we reckon you’ll really get that holiday feeling when you tuck into their Christmas buffets complete with loads of family fun! Kids can delight in their very own Christmas buffet experience at the restaurant’s dedicated kids’ buffet zone with lower counters for little ones to help themselves. The kids’ buffet menu includes festive cotton candy, a kids’ festive snack box, a complimentary Santa hat and a DIY cupcake decorating experience. There’ll also be magic performances, face painting and balloon sculpting activities that will take the festive fun up a notch for little ones! For the adults, indulge in festive favourites, including oven-roasted turkey, classic beef Rossini, a selection of fresh seafood, as well as local and international delicacies. Cap off your Christmas meal with a festive cocktail created using Four Pillars Christmas Gin distilled from Christmas puddings and a hint of cinnamon.
Christmas Festive Buffet: adults $168++/188++ with free-flow soft drinks and juices/free-flow house wine and beer; $84++ per child 7 – 11 years old (free-flow soft drinks and juices)
How to book: Online, call (65) 6371 1966 or email [email protected].
Book by 30 November 2023 via email and quote SSCFESTIVE15 to enjoy 15% off the festive buffets at Silver Shell Café on 24, 25 and 31 Dec 2023. Limited to the first 50 redemptions only.
Silver Shell Café, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, 101 Siloso Road, Level 3, Singapore 098970.
Atrium Restaurant’s Christmas Buffet (Halal)
Atrium Restaurant puts on a yuletide feast with its halal-certified Christmas buffet and live stations. Dishes may vary according to dates, but the rotating lineup includes creamy parmesan and shrimp risotto, ratatouille, glazed honey chicken ham with cranberry sauce and more. Favourites such as baby rock lobster, beef cheek provencal, beef wellington and roasted turkey will also be available on selected dates. Don’t miss this buffet’s Christmas puddings, log cakes and cookies! As per tradition at Holiday Inn, kids 5 years old and below dine for free with every paying adult. Santa will also be making an appearance on Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch! Little ones will love exploring the Christmas decorations at the hotel lobby, featuring a Christmas house and a majestic 4.5m tall Christmas tree, which makes the perfect backdrop for family photos! Atrium restaurant also has a new roasted coconut-encrusted turkey with achar, garlic fried rice, cream sauce and curry leaves for takeaway!
Festive Buffet: 20 November 2023 – 1 January 2024, Adult: from $108++*, Child: from $25++
How to book: Online, email: [email protected] or WhatsApp(+65) +65 9114 0258
Adults can dine with a 50% discount through 1 Jan 2024! *Prices shown are before the discount.
Atrium Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075
Christmas Buffets & Festive High-teas at Alley on 25
Alley on 25 has crafted some fantastic Christmas menus to relish all day! Kickstart your day with the Festive Lazy Breakfast offering a choice between delights like Sarawak Black Pepper Crab Eggs Benedict and traditional favourites like Nasi Goreng Kampong. Don’t forget to explore the buffet spread, featuring a variety of seafood, pastries, and breakfast essentials such as Chia Seed Pudding. Reserve your spot at the Festive Tea-Scape ($42 per person), where you can savour specialties like Whiskey-Perfumed English Fruit Cake and Vegetable Tikka Turnover Pie. Plus, diners can also enjoy 1-for-1 on beverages starting from just $20++! For those seeking the ultimate indulgence this Christmas, opt for the Christmas buffets, with highlights such as a Charcuterie Board boasting Wagyu Bresaola and Duck Rillettes, a Carving Station with Honey-glazed Bone-in-ham and Whole-roasted Turkey, and an array of delectable desserts, including Pistachio Panettone, a live French toast station, an ice-cream station, and more!
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner: 24 December, 6:30pm – 10pm, Adults: $158**, Child: $79
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch & Dinner: 25 December, 12pm – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 10pm, Adults: $158**, Child: $79
* top up $58 for bottomless boozy package)
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Enjoy a 20% early bird discount when you dine from now till 10 December! *Prices are before discount.
Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore, Level 25, 5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
Penang-Peranakan Christmas Delights at Princess Terrace Café
The Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore serves up a one-of-a-kind festive feast this Christmas at its acclaimed in-house restaurant, Princess Terrace Café. Look forward to a unique Christmas dining experience that draws inspiration from Penang-Peranakan cuisine. Tuck into traditional favourites like Penang Rojak, Fish Otah Otah and Mutton Rendang. There will be a Nasi Kandar Station as well as Live Stations with chefs cooking up Penang Popiah, Penang Hokkien Mee and Nonya Kueh Pie Tie. As for desserts, kids will be excited to know there will be Ice Kachang, Homemade Pulut Hitam, assorted Nyonya Kuehs, and even Western log cakes!
Yuletide Buffet Lunch: 15 – 30 December (except 25 December), 12pm-2:30pm, Adult/Child: from $68++/$34++
Yuletide Buffet Dinner: 15 – 30 December (except 25 December), 6pm-10pm, Adult/Child: from $78++/$39++
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Princess Terrace Café, 403 Havelock Road, Level 1 Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore, Singapore 169632
Festive Buffets at Cafe 2000 + Santa Visit!
Cafe 2000 in M Hotel is ringing in a white Christmas this season with extensive buffet spreads. In the lead up to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day enjoy the Festive Lunch (from $58++) or Festive Dinner (from $68++). Look forward to mouthwatering carvings such as the Chargrilled Australian Tomahawk with Kampot Pepper and Roast Turkey. Over Christmas, the festive spread will include Bone-in Gammon Ham, Lamb on Rotisserie and Foie Gras with Berries Coulis. Plus seafood lovers don’t miss the array of seafood on ice. To cap off your festive dining experience on a sweet note, there will be a stunning display of desserts, including a ‘live’ Crowaffle and a Flambe Crepes station, so save some room for those! Guests dining in for the Christmas buffets can also look forward to a ‘live’ BBQ station, perfect for meat lovers! P.S. Look out for Santa, who will be making an appearance at the Christmas Dinner Buffet for an exclusive meet-and-greet!
Enjoy 20% off festive buffets when you pay with selected credit cards (valid from 16 November – 29 December 2023)! Excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Buffet.
Christmas Brunch: 23 – 25 December, 12pm – 3pm, $88++ (with Christmas highlights; add on 1 bottle Prosecco at $48++ or 1 bottle Champagne at $78++)
Christmas Dinner: 22 – 25 December, 6pm – 10pm, $98++ (with ‘live’ BBQ and Christmas highlights; add on 1 bottle Prosecco at $48++ or 1 bottle Champagne at $78++)
How to book: Reserve your spot by calling 6500 6112 or email them here.
Cafe 2000, 81 Anson Rd, M Hotel Level 1, Singapore 079908
Crossroads’ Festive Buffet at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
The iconic Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is putting on a phenomenal holiday feast this Christmas! Head over to Crossroads Buffet where a Christmas buffet of hearty traditional classics and modern comforting delicacies await. The delectable seafood feast features 50 to 80 dishes, including an assortment of Sashimi, a Live Station of Barramundi Ceviche, salmon carpaccio and tuna tartare, a selection of Spanish tapas like Grilled Octopus with Chorizo, Gambas al Ajillo, Dry-Aged Irish Skirt Steak with Garlic Puree, and more. There is also the Baked Oyster Florentine and Baked Green Bamboo Lobster with Miso Cheese to elevate your seafood dining experience further. Complete your Christmas dinner with mouthwatering desserts such as the Manjari Chocolate Mousse and Apple Log Cake or the Caramel Popcorn Log Cake which will surely delight the little ones! If you’re there for Christmas Day lunch or Christmas dinner, keep an eye out for the Christmas carolers and a visit from Santa who’ll bring loads of chocolates for the kiddos!
Festive Buffet Lunch/Dinner: 1 – 23 December, 26 – 30 December, from $68/42++ Adults/Kids
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Buffet: 24 & 25 December, from $98/58++ Adults/Kids (top up $40 for free-flow beverage)
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Crossroads Festive Buffet, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Lobby Level, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
Christmas Buffet: Sky22, Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
If you’re after stunning views as you enjoy your Christmas feast, check out Sky22 restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena. The contemporary restaurant sits on the hotel’s 22nd floor and offers delectable semi-buffet lunch and a la carte buffet dinner menus this Christmas season, with a side of Singapore’s panoramic city views. Look forward to festive delights, including champagne gammon ham, traditional roast turkey with chestnut filling, and wagyu beef cheek bourguignon. All-time buffet menu favourites of seafood on ice featuring freshly shucked oysters and poached prawns, cold cuts and a selection of cheese ensure that there’s something for every palate. Don’t miss out on the signature Sky22 tiger prawn laksa lemak, an elevated take on the local delicacy. Be sure to save room for desserts because sweet treats like pavlovas and Lemon Blueberry Trifle are the perfect way to cap off your Christmas feast.
Festive Set Dinner: Sunday – Thursday, 6pm to 10:30pm, $46++ (2-course); $58++ (3-course)
Semi-Buffet Lunch: Saturday – Sunday, 12pm to 2:30pm, $68++ (Adult); $34++ (Child)
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Sky22, Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, 99 Irrawaddy Rd, Level 22, Singapore 329568
The Salon: Christmas Buffet, Meet Santa & Kids Activities
All hands are on deck at The Salon at Hotel Fort Canning to serve an absolute Christmas feast! There will be an exclusive 4-course menu on Christmas Eve, featuring Butternut Squash Bisque, melt-in-your-mouth Braised Beef served with forest mushrooms, and, of course, Christmas Pudding with butter crumble and vanilla ice cream. For Christmas Day, there’s a sumptuous lunch buffet. Feast your way through the chilled seafood, then move on to hearty meats, including the signature Roasted Turkeys and a delicious Maple Syrup-Glazed Gammon Ham at the carving station. International delicacies are always a hit – think French Coq Au Vin, the smokey and juicy St Louis Pork Ribs and the Hungarian Beef Goulash. Save some space for the popular Pistachio Cake, Salted Nut Tartlet and other festive desserts. Kiddos are in for a treat because aside from their favourite dishes, there will be themed arts & crafts sessions and a meet and greet session with Santa at the Christmas Day Buffet Lunch!
Christmas Eve 4-Course Dinner: $118++ per adult, $59++ per child 5 – 11 years old
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet: $128++ per adult, $64++ per child 5 – 11 years old
How to book: Email: [email protected] or contact (65) 6799 8809 / 8849 1248
The Salon, Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881
Festive Christmas brunch at Opus Bar & Grill
Look forward to an indulgent Christmas brunch in Singapore this season at Opus Bar & Grill set within voco Orchard Singapore. Loosen your belts because this Christmas buffet promises a feast — plus afterwards stick around the area to admire the stunning Orchard Christmas lights! Apart from traditional festive favourites, such as Snow Crab Legs, Tiger Prawns and freshly shucked Fin De Claire Oysters, you can look forward to international specialities such as Pan-seared Foie Gras and Escargots, Moroccan Lamb Porterhouse Chops and more. Featuring an array of more than 20 desserts, your Christmas meal is sure to end on a sweet note, especially with desserts such as Brandy-infused Christmas Fruitcake and the D9 Signature Cheesecake Log!
December & Christmas Eve Brunch: 3, 10, 17, 24 December, 12pm-3pm, Adult/Child (6-12 years): from $128++/$64++
Christmas Day Brunch: 25 December, 12pm-3pm, Adult/Child (6-12 years): from $148++/$74++
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Opus Bar & Grill , 581 Orchard Road voco, Orchard, Singapore 238883
The English House: British Christmas Feast
Christmas dinners in Singapore are a classic affair at The English House by Marco Pierre White. We love the cool decor of this popular restaurant brasserie, where you’ll be served up a traditional British Christmas feast that’s crafted with seasonal ingredients. Available daily from 1 – 3 December 2023, diners can look forward to an array of Western and Asian cuisines, including a selection of steamed, fried and baked Dim Sum, Penang rojak, a dedicated vegetarian menu, as well as Lobster Bisque and Te Mana Roast Filet of Lamb from their western menus. A dedicated menu for the little ones also ensures they leave with a full and happy tummy! Do note that the kids eat for free promotion will not be available between 15 – 31 December 2023.
Festive set menus: from $88
Children’s festive menu: a la carte options available from $18.
The English House by Marco Pierre White, 28 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238972
6-course Christmas Set at Lawry’s The Prime Ribs
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore serves up a delectable Christmas set menu that’s sure to satisfy this year-end. Available exclusively on 25 December 2023 for lunch and dinner, the Christmas menu includes a choice of three mains – a Turkey Prime Combo, a duet of lobster tail and cod, or a herb crusted lamb rack. Diners will also be served with a lime sorbet as a palate cleanser, elevating the Christmas dining experience. For dessert, choose between a Festive Spice Delight (vanilla sponge with cinnamon cream chocolate fudge) or Citrus Dream Cake (vanilla sponge with orange cream lemon sauce). Plus reserve your spot by 10 December 2023, and enjoy 10% off!
Christmas Set Menu: $173 per person available for both Christmas Day lunch and dinner.
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore, 333A Orchard Rd, #04 – 01 / 31, Singapore 238897
Christmas Dinner at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
This year, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore offers a myriad of Christmas dining options that will have you spoilt for choice. At 15 Stamford, diners can look forward to an epicurean Christmas feast that blends contemporary Asian flavours with seasonal produce, seafood and meat in the lunch and dinner menus. Look forward to unique menu items like Mangalitsa Pork Ribs with Smoked Miso Espuma and Aka Ebi served with Oscietra Caviar. Dessert items are not forgotten, especially with desserts such as the Grilled Peckham Pear with Peach Gum! Other dining options include a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch, a festive Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge and more.
Christmas dinner and lunch at 15 Stamford: from $68++
Christmas brunch (24 and 25 December 2023): from $208++
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Road Singapore 178906, Tel: 6715 6871
Christmas Platter at Meadesmoore
Meat lovers are in for a treat at Meadesmoore this Christmas. Its Christmas dinner platter features three succulent meat dishes – Berbere Spiced White Pyrenees Lamb Rack, Apricot and Chestnut-stuffed Turkey Breast and the 2GR Full Blood Rump Cap, which boasts an impressive MS8/9 marbling score. Served alongside flavourful condiments, this hearty platter caps off with a signature dessert, The Eton Mess, which combines home-made chestnut ice cream with griottine (cherries in kirsch) and luscious crème Chantilly, topped with swirls of chestnut cream and candied hazelnut.
Christmas dinner platter: Available from 11 to 25 December, $200++ per set
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Meadesmoore, 21A Boon Tat Street, Level 2, Singapore 069620
Christmas Meals for Two at Fat Belly (FBG)
If you’re leaving the little ones tucked up in bed and looking for a perfect place for a date night this Christmas season, check out Fat Belly (FBG). Their 5-course Christmas dinner for a minimum of two pax is only available for four days this year! Featuring a specially curated menu that boasts meats from the land and sea, including a Canadian Primrose Pork Ribeye Cap and a 2GR Full Blood Wagyu Tri Tip ms6/7, there’s no better way to impress your date. For desserts, enjoy a housemade Rhubarb Frangipane Tart paired with a nougat ice cream, spiced dark rum raspberry puree and sprinkled with Speculoos crumbs.
Christmas dinner set course meal: Available from 22 to 25 December, $98++ per person
How to book: Reserve your spot here.
Fat Belly (FBG), 10 Jalan Serene, #01-04 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
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