Christmas Day Dining in the City Centre

Celebrate with SkyCity

Festive Dining | SkyCity

Make SkyCity Auckland your festive tradition this Christmas. With award‑winning dining, sparkling city lights, and the iconic Sky Tower as your backdrop, there’s no better place to gather, indulge, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

From a Pacific‑inspired feast at Metita featuring oysters and steamed snapper, to a five‑course Japanese sharing menu at MASU by Nic Watt featuring sashimi, wagyu sirloin steak, and a strawberry yoghurt mousse with burnt cream ice-cream; the options are irresistible. Orbit 360° adds its own festive touch with its menu offering Akaroa salmon wellington, kumara and parmesan gnocchi and more hearty meals worthy of a festive feast.

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Festive Feasts

Three course sharing menu | Trivet | $195pp

Celebrate the season at Trivet with a festive three-course sharing menu featuring local ingredients and global flavours— freshly shucked Te Matuku oysters, spanakopita cannoli, salmon sashimi and their signature flatbread with coconut butter.

Christmas at Park Hyatt | Onemata | Living Room | $259 - $299

Celebrate the season at Park Hyatt Auckland’s waterfront, with Onemata's luxurious 5-course lunch and dinner offerings and the Living Room 's unique station-based experience.

Four-course feast | FISH Restaurant | $249pp

Embrace the magic of Christmas with a decadent four-course sharing menu crafted for festive indulgence by the harbour. Featuring mouthwatering dishes such as tortellini, wagyu beef cheek, and charred cauliflower steak.

Christmas at Bistro Saine | Bistro Saine | $230pp

Celebrate Christmas with a relaxed and festive evening at Bistro Saine, with a carefully curated 3-course dinner menu made to share with family and friends.

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Beast and Butterflies | $185pp

Make Christmas magical at Beast and Butterflies, with sparkling Viaduct Harbour views as your backdrop. For $185pp, enjoy a four-course set menu featuring warm ciabatta with seaweed butter, crispy pork belly, pan-roasted snapper, and a dark chocolate ganache.

kingi | $199pp

Celebrate Christmas Day at kingi the Kiwi way—with sunshine, great company, and a Christmas lunch. Gather your friends and whānau and ease into the day with a Christmas Mule on arrival, then share in a menu that showcases the finest flavours of Aotearoa’s oceans, forests and fields.

Esther | $249pp

Let Chef Sean Connolly and his award-winning team handle Christmas Day with a festive feast you won’t need to lift a finger for. Start with chilled Perrier-Jouët Champagne, then enjoy signature puff bread and baked Saganaki, followed by festive favourites like clam risotto, rib eye off the bone, and grilled asparagus.

The CUT | 25 DEC | $99pp - $215pp

Indulge in an unforgettable Christmas Day lunch, specially curated for pure indulgence. Start with artisan breads and fresh seafood platters - including oysters - before indulging in the classics like champagne-glazed ham and traditional roast turkey. To finish, there’s a sweet spread with Christmas pudding, classic Kiwi pavlova, cheesecakes and more.

Harbour Society | 25 DEC | $189pp

Celebrate Christmas Day 15 floors above the city with a lavish feast. Wander from one indulgent station to the next — fresh seafood and a raw bar, charcuterie, a roast carvery, a hot station, pasta cooked to order, Wild Wheat breads, vibrant salads and a decadent dessert spread. With so much to choose from, everyone will find something to love.

Advieh | 25 DEC | $125 - $249

Delight in a truly memorable Christmas Day feast at Advieh, where festive flavours meet Middle Eastern-inspired magic. Indulge in exquisite dishes like Wagyu Beef Wellington, pancetta-stuffed turkey and a perfectly crafted Kiwi pavlova to finish - each plate bursting with seasonal flair and culinary artistry.