Your Guide to Dining Out in Auckland on Christmas Day

From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.

Concrete Playground
Published on December 21, 2017
Updated on December 21, 2017

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Christmas is a time for giving and eating — and sometimes, the best gift you can offer someone is a great meal in a nice restaurant. Thankfully, plenty of places around Auckland are helping make those festive food dreams come true. From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.

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Hotel Debrett’s Kitchen

2 High Street, Auckland

Hotel DeBrett truly has to be one of my favorite spots in Auckland to wine and dine. An old hostel which was transformed into a luxury boutique hotel a few years ago thanks to a multi million dollar refurbishment – the space is simply exquisite.

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Restaurant
Eight

83 Symonds St, Grafton

Eat your way across eight time zones at this buffet to rule them all.

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Gusto at the Grand - CLOSED

90 Federal Street, Auckland

Gusto is a place to enjoy the finer things in life – good food, wine and company – with vigour.

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Indochine Kitchen - CLOSED

42 Fort Street, Auckland

The ideal spot for a casual-yet-artsy date and curating some Instagram food porn.

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The Grill - CLOSED

90 Federal Street, Auckland

This Federal Street staple still provides one of the best meat experiences in Auckland.

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Masu

90 Federal Street, Auckland

Contemporary Japanese restaurant Masu proves a culinary force to be reckoned with.

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Restaurant
Fish

Hilton Auckland, 147 Quay Street, Auckland

Ex-Clooney chef Des Harris and Aussie Josh Seeds have reinvented the look and feel of this city stalwart, with a new focus on sustainability and an ethically-responsible supply chain.

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Bar
The Bluestone Room - CLOSED

9-11 Durham Lane, Auckland

Over 150 years of serving Auckland's thirstiest.

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Restaurant
Aria

128 Albert Street, Auckland

This well-oiled hotel restaurant offers servings the size of your head.

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Restaurant
Lava Dining - CLOSED

21 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland

Situated on the Viaduct Harbour, Lava Dining forms part of the 5-star Sofitel - and is a hotspot of delicious cuisine.

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Restaurant
Orbit Revolving Restaurant

Federal Street, Auckland

Located atop Auckland's Sky Tower, this rotating haven boasts both visual and culinary delights.

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