Christmas lunch & dinner menus

Feast throughout December!

Festive Dining | SkyCity | 1 NOV - 31 DEC

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 pork roast, to a five‑course Japanese sharing menu at MASU by Nic Watt with sashimi and pavlova paired with sake ice cream, the options are irresistible. The Grill adds its own festive touch with dishes that showcase the best of Aotearoa’s land and sea, including Tuna Carpaccio, Lamb Back Strap, and Angus Eye Fillet.

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Festive Afternoon Tea | Bellini Bar | 4 - 28 DEC

This curated experience offers seasonal sweets and savouries paired with fine teas, set against the panoramic Waitemata harbour. Highlights include Bailey’s Sea Salt Cheesecake, Strawberry Pistachio Tarte, and a Mini Chocolate Yule Log—each crafted to capture the festive flavours of the season.

Three course sharing menu | Trivet | 1- 25 DEC

Celebrate the season at Trivet with a festive three-course sharing menu featuring local ingredients and global flavours—think Aoraki salmon sashimi, green-lipped mussels, Champagne ham, and tiramisu. On Christmas Day, indulge in a four-course feast of Te Matuku oysters, spanakopita cannoli, salmon sashimi, signature flatbread and a curated dessert selection.

DineAid Christmas Drive | Selected restaurants | 1 NOV - 31 DEC

This Christmas, the hospitality industry is once again uniting to support those in need through the 2025 DineAid campaign. Participating restaurants invite diners to contribute by adding $3 to their bill or choosing a DineAid dish, with all proceeds going directly to the City Mission in their local community.

Christmas Eve menus

Festive menus at the waterfront | Onemata | Living Room | 24 & 25 DEC

Celebrate the season at Park Hyatt Auckland’s waterfront, where Onemata and the Living Room chefs present an unforgettable holiday experience. From $175pp, indulge in beautifully crafted three, four, or five-course menus. Onemata will also be serving Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner.

Three course sharing menu | FISH Restaurant | 24 & 25 DEC

Celebrate Christmas with a decadent three-course sharing menu. Enjoy starters like Smoked NZ King Salmon Carpaccio and a Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlet, mains such as Roasted Angus Beef Tenderloin, Market Fish, or Coastal Lamb Cutlets, and finish with Valrhona Chocolate Ganache and Petit Fours, paired with Pommery Champagne.

Christmas Day menus at

Beast and Butterflies | 25 DEC | $160pp

Make Christmas magical at Beast and Butterflies, with sparkling Viaduct Harbour views as your backdrop. For $160pp, enjoy a three-course set menu featuring warm ciabatta with seaweed butter, crispy pork belly, roasted Pure South eye fillet, and a trifle chocolate mousse.

kingi | 25 DEC | $199pp 

Celebrate Christmas Day at kingi the Kiwi way—with sunshine, great company, and a seafood feast. Begin with kingi’s sustainably caught seafood platter, enjoy steamed clams with asparagus, and finish with succulent NZ pork porchetta, all showcasing seasonal ingredients and local flavours.

Esther | 25 DEC | $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, roast porchetta, and grilled asparagus.

The CUT | 25 DEC | $99pp - $215pp

Indulge in an unforgettable Christmas Day buffet, specially curated for pure indulgence. Begin with artisan breads and fresh seafood platters, then savour festive favourites like champagne-glazed ham, roast turkey, prime beef scotch, and Moroccan-spiced chicken. End on a sweet note with Christmas pudding, 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.