Overview
Can't be stuffed hitting the kitchen on Christmas Day? Or maybe you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a few champagnes after family lunch?
Luckily Auckland's got no shortage of restaurants, bars and wineries that are dishing up the goods — even on December 25.
Here are a few spots that are open and ready to whet your whistle and fill your belly on Christmas Day this year.
Hotel Debrett, Auckland CBD: 7am - 8pm
Onemata at the Park Hyatt, Auckland CBD: 12:30pm – 3pm
Esther at the QT, Auckland CBD: Lunch service from 11am, Dinner from 5:30pm
Satya, Great North Road and Sandringham: 12-2pm
Nineteen at the Rydges Formosa, Beachlands: Lunch service from 12pm - 3:30pm, dinner service from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Boda, Movenpick: First seating 12-2.30 pm, second seating 3-5.30pm, third seating 6-8.30pm.
Cable Bay Vineyard, Waiheke Island: 11am - late
Kingi, Britomart: First lunch seating at 12pm, second lunch seating at 3pm
Fish, the Viaduct: 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Grand Park Chinese Restaurant, Newmarket: 10am - 3pm
The Sugar Club, SkyCity: 11.30am – 6pm
Mudbrick, Waiheke Island: Luch seating at 12pm
The Fable, Ponsonby: Champagne breakfast 7.30am - 10am, lunch from 1pm, dinner from 6.30pm
Poderi Crisci, Waiheke Island: Lunch from 12pm - 5pm
Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant, the Viaduct: Lunch from 10:30am - 2pm, dinner from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Top image: Onemata at the Park Hyatt