Christmas Day Family Buffet, The Island Gold Coast
Celebrate Christmas Day with those you love at the Island Gold Coast.
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Location
The Island Gold Coast
3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
Channel your inner Christmas cheer with a delicious Christmas Day buffet feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Revel in the magically festive atmosphere as you take in the naturally beautiful Island setting with a delicious Christmas lunch to suit all tastes.
Christmas Day Family Buffet
Experience our traditional buffet, featuring the freshest hot and cold seafood, succulent roast meats, seasonal roasted vegetables, refreshing summer salads, and indulgent desserts—perfect for everyone, including the little ones! Beverages are available for purchase from the bar throughout the day.
- Adults: $179
- Teens (13–17 years): $119
- Children (4–12 years): $89
- Children (0–3 years): Free
Choose from Two Sittings:
- First Sitting: 11am – 2pm
- Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm
View the Island Glasshouse here.
If you would like to book the Christmas Day Penthouse Banquet visit the event page here.
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Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns with cocktail sauce (gf, df)
- Natural oysters with mignonette dressing (gf, dfo)
- Smoked salmon with creme fraiche, capers, dill (gf)
- Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (gf, df)
Warm Fresh Seafood
- Baked whole sides of market fish (gf, df)
- Oyster Kilpatrick (gf, df)
- Steamed mussels, provencal sauce, olives, parsley (gf)
Warm Roast Meats
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (gf, df)
- Roasted chicken, pan jus (gf, df)
- Sirloin steak with herb mustard crust (gf, df)
Salads
- Potato salad with crispy bacon, chives, capers, mustard mayo (gf, df)
- Roast pumpkin salad with quinoa, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon dressing
- Mixed leaf salad with maple dressing (gf, df)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad with yuzu vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)
Vegetables
- Herb and garlic roasted potatoes (gf, df, v, ve)
- Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt (gf, df, v)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf, v)
- Roast root vegetables with thyme and garlic (gf, df, v, ve)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Artisan bread rolls with butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum puddings with custard
- Christmas meringues with passion fruit, mango and raspberries
- Fresh seasonal fruit plates
- Housemade trifle
Kid's Buffet
Kids are welcome to Family Buffet above and the Kids Buffet menu below:
- Chicken Nuggets
- Battered fish goujons
- Hot chips
- Fusilli pasta with napoli sauce
- Condiments: ketchup, bbq sauce
*Menu subject to change based on supply and availability of seasonal produce. gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, dfo – dairy free option, vegan.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we will be seating your group on your own table. If your group is purchasing tickets separately, come up with a catchy table name between yourselves, then include this table name in the field provided at check-out.
We always do our best to cater to your food allergies as long as you include them in the field provided at checkout. We may not, however, be able to cater towards all food preferences e.g. keto, low-carb, low sugar. We have provided this field at check-out for people with food allergies only.
Affordable secure paid parking available at Bruce Bishop Parking, which is adjacent to the Hotel. View the carpark and rates on their website. Please ensure you arrive in time for the start of your sitting.
This is a family event and allows for under 18s under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available throughout the event.
Please note that we do not allow refunds for any reason. Any changes or updates to your booking must be provided 72 hours prior to the event commencing.
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The Island Gold Coast is a newly renovated boutique hotel and is the perfect gathering place for guests of all ages to stay, play and relax.