Finding a venue that is open on Christmas Day can be quite challenging as most places take a little break and stay closed over the Christmas period. So finding a place that is open AND kid-friendly is an even bigger challenge. But we’re here to help you and did some serious digging to compile a list of family-friendly venues that will be open on Christmas Day. Just make sure to book well in advance to reserve a table on Christmas Day as these venues are highly sought-after.
Christmas Lunch at Lagoon Beach Hotel
Celebrate Boxing Day with family and friends at Au Bleu Restaurant! Enjoy a fun-filled festive feast featuring our sizzling Kebab Braai and fresh Salad Buffet, cooked to perfection on the deck.
Soak up the lively atmosphere, laughter and joy while making memories over delicious food, all set against the stunning backdrop of the ocean and Table Mountain.
Cost per person:
🎉 Adults: R650
🎊 Children under 12: R325
🎉 Kids under 6: FREE
📩 Reserve your table today: events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za
📞 Call: 021 528 2000
Saddles Steak Ranch in Stellenbosch
Enjoy a delicious festive meal at Saddles Steak Ranch in Stellenbosch. The 3-course Buffet style lunch costs R675 for adults and R375 for children under the age of 12. To book your table, send an email to info@saddles.co.za or phone 021 206 7831
Christmas Lunch at The Doolhof Country House
Escape the ordinary and settle into a summer-Christmas lunch unlike any other. On Thursday, 25 December from 12:00, join us at Doolhof Country House in the heart of the Wellington Winelands for a beautifully curated five-course festive feast.
Every dish celebrates the season’s finest flavours, served amid lush lawns, vine-covered vistas and the warm summer light. Whether you’re dipping your toes by the pool, letting the little ones meander between courses, or simply savouring the moment with friends or family – this is Christmas done differently.
Bring your loved ones (kids under 12 at R600; Adults R1 200) and leave the day’s pace behind. Bookings are essential – to book, please email out team at stay@doolhof.com
Rolling Christmas Menu at De Vette Mossel Hermanus
Don’t delay – book now for our delicious Rolling Christmas Buffet on 25 December – Lunch session at 12:00 or Dinner session at 18:30!
Corkage per bottle of wine R50
Price: R590 per adult | R540 per High school | R330 Primary school | R195 Pre-school | Free under 3
Bookings are essential: https://account.dineplan.com/widgetframe/k6T1tbHm
Phone or WhatsApp: or Email: 064 552 6627/ hermanus@devettemossel.co.za
Moggs Country Cookhouse in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Enjoy a delightful Christmas lunch at this stunning restaurant in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The adult menu is available at R700 person. Children pay R350 for the Junior Menu. To reserve your table, send an email to juliamogg@gmail.com or call 076 314 0671.
Christmas Picnic at Allee Bleue
Join Allée Bleue on 25 December for a joyful Christmas Picnic under our ancient oaks, where festive flavours, family moments, and Cape Winelands charm come together on the lawns. 🎄🍇
Choose between our Standard or Vegetarian double baskets (R1950), beautifully curated with seasonal dishes, local favourites, and sweet Christmas indulgence. Kiddies are treated to their own festive feast for R350.
Bring your blankets, settle into the sunshine, and let the magic of Christmas unfold with live music, laughter, and long-table memories. 🌿✨
📅 25 December | 11:00 – 14:30
👨👩👧👦 Adult baskets R1950 (Veg or Standard) ✨ Kiddies R350
🎟 Reservations required. Book your Christmas experience via Dineplan — limited picnic spots available.
Christmas Lunch at The President Hotel
Celebrate Christmas Day at The President. This Christmas, choose your celebration experience, each filled with flavour, festivity and seaside magic.
Option 1: Christmas Lunch
An elegant buffet dining experience, perfect for adults and couples.
R2,095 per person
Option 2: Family Festive Lunch
A delicious buffet feast made for families and friends.
R1,795 per adult | R650 (ages 4–11)
📍The President Hotel | 25 December | 1pm
Seats are limited, book your table: WhatsApp +27 (0) 71 368 9529 bookings@presidenthotel.co.za
Blockhouse Kitchen at Constantia Uitsig
Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch at BlockHouse Kitchen at the Constantia Uitsig Wine Farm while the kids can play at the shaded playground directly attached to the restaurant. So you can enjoy your food and watch the children play right next to you. They do offer a kiddies menu, high chairs and excellent food.
Smul Restaurant at Diemersfontein in Wellington
Head to this family-friendly spot in Wellington: Diemersfontein offers a fabulous Christmas Lunch Menu filled with delicious food, good company, and true Christmas spirit. The festive luunch includes a welcome glass of bubbly (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and they’ve got a special kids’ menu available — including a cookie decorating kit and more!
Lunch starts at 12:30pm and mains will be served at 1:00pm on the 25th of December.
Price: Adults – R750 | Kids under 12 – R380
Each table will be beautifully decorated and include a traditional luxury Christmas cracker, ensuring the festive spirit shines bright. With breathtaking views, world-class wines, and mouthwatering cuisine, this is a Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss!
Book now to secure your table: 069 687 5904 / info@smulrestaurant.co.za
Christmas Lunch at Millhouse Kitchen at Lourensford
This festive season, gather your loved ones and celebrate a South African Christmas Lunch like no other — filled with warmth, tradition, and the comforting flavours of home.
Begin your meal with a welcome drink and freshly baked bread served with Marmite and seaweed butters, setting the tone for a nostalgic culinary journey. Relive Memories of Summers at the Coast with sea-foraged arancini, alikreukel, and linefish, paired with a fresh carrot and cucumber ribbon salad.
From The Home Kitchen, enjoy hearty favourites such as leg of lamb off the braai with rosemary baby potatoes, Cape Malay chicken sosaties, and brandy & coke glazed gammon — all accompanied by vibrant sides like beetroot, feta & rocket salad and summer vegetables with fennel and lemon vinaigrette.
Finish on a sweet note An Ode to Ouma — with peppermint crisp cups that capture the essence of South African heritage. Little ones will be treated to their own special menu featuring chicken strips, chips, and chocolate brownies with ice cream.
Date: Christmas Day from 12pm
Venue: The Millhouse Kitchen at Lourensford
Price: R795 per adult | R180 per child (excluding beverages and gratuity)
Bookings and enquiries: bookings@millhousekitchen.co.za
Saldanha Bay Hotel
Celebrate Christmas by the sea at Saldanha Bay Hotel! This 25 December, treat your family and friends to a festive buffet lunch at the Mussel Cracker Restaurant, served from 12:00 to 15:00. Feast on seasonal delights while soaking in beautiful coastal views.
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Adult tickets: R520 | Kids under 12: R200. Secure your spot now — make this holiday unforgettable! Call +27(0) 22 714 1264 to make a reservation or send an email to reservations@saldanhabayhotel.co.za.
Vadas Christmas Lunch at Spier Wine Estate
At Vadas Restaurant, guests can choose between two seating times, at 12:00 or 13:00, and enjoy a feast presented as generous family-style platters, perfect for bringing friends and family together around the table to share in the experience.
They will be able to accommodate dietary requirements and kindly ask that you let them know in advance by emailing info@vadas.co.za so that they can prepare accordingly. All bookings are made through their secure online system, where payment confirms your reservation. The Christmas Lunch is R1,350 per person. Children under the age of 10 pay R495. You can book your tickets here: BOOKINGS
Christmas Breakfast, Lunch or Picnic at Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl
This year at Laborie, Christmas is everything you want it to be – fruitful, festive, and full of flavour. Think vineyard views, seasonal dishes made to share, and a seat at the table with the people who matter most.
From pastry trees and lamb with mint sauce to decadent desserts that taste like celebration. Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, Stoep or Suzanne or a picnic on the lawns – it’s Christmas with options, and always with a view.
The Christmas breakfast is available at R320 for adults and R200 for children. The Christmas Lunch and Picnic option is available at R775 per person. For bookings, visit their website: CHRISTMAS AT LABORIE
https://laborieestate.co.za/stoep-restaurant/
Phone: +27 (0) 21 807 3232 / restaurant@laborieestate.co.za
96 Winery Road Restaurant in Stellenbosch
96 Winery Road is a cozy restaurant which is nestled along the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. It will be welcoming families and friends on Christmas Day for a special set menu. It features a lovely play area and lush green lawns outside where the kids can run around and enjoy the happy day. The Christmas Menu is available at R795 per person. Children under 12 will be charged at half price (R395). Find out more: 96 WINERY ROAD
https://96wineryroad.co.za/
Phone: +27 (0) 21 842 2020 / wineryrd@mweb.co.za
Anna Beulah Farm in Durbanville
Anna Beulah Farm is a hidden gem for families, where you’ll find fresh organic produce, the cutest farm animals, and plenty of space for the kids to run wild. It’s a place to get creative, soak up the countryside, or even stay the night in their unique accommodations. Just a quick 30-minute drive from Cape Town, this peaceful spot offers stunning views of Table Mountain and a chance to unwind in nature. And luckily it will be open on Christmas Day! They’ll serve a 3 course plated menu at R395 per person. Find out more: ANNA BEULAH FARM
https://www.annabeulahfarm.co.za/
Phone: +27 (0) 82 296 9601 / info@annabeulahfarm.co.za
La Pineta in Stellenbosch
This wonderful hidden gem will be open for lunch on Christmas Day serving a set menu for adults and children. You can expect spectacular views, an amazing outdoor seating area and a massive playground for the children. They will find everything from a jungle gym, swings and slides, a sandpit, climbing wall and lots of space to play games and run around. Find out more: LA PINETA
The Christmas lunch is a set menu priced at R950 per adult, and includes a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival. For children under 12, the kids’ menu is priced at R270. They are taking lunch reservations from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
https://www.forest44.co.za/
Phone: +27 (0) 21 880 0293 / info@lapineta.co.za
The Lawns in Camps Bay
The Lawns will be open for lunch on Christmas Day serving their a la carte menu from 12:00 – 17:00. You can expect spectacular views, an amazing outdoor seating area and a small playground for the children including a fantastic jumping castle. Reservations are essential. Find out more: THE LAWNS
https://thelawnsct.com/
Phone: +27 (0) 21 438 4347
Tables at Nitida in Durbanville
For those seeking a more casual dining experience, Tables at Nitida offers a charming alfresco setting amidst the vineyards. They feature a cute play area for the little ones while you can enjouy a relaxed Christmas lunch. Bookings via email only: tables.nitida@gmail.com
https://nitida.co.za/
Phone: +27 (0) 21 976 0640 / info@nitida.co.za
Thorfynn’s Restaurant @ Monkey Valley in Noordhoek
The Thorfynn’s Restaurant is part of a beautiful and unique resort nestled under milkwood trees and with stunning ocean views. On their outside seating area, you can sit in tree decks that are naturally sheltered from the wind, you have plenty of shade to protect you from the hot sun and kiddies can explore the jungle gym below the deck. Their Christmas Luch is available at R720 for adults and R360 for children.
https://www.monkeyvalleyresort.com/restaurant
Phone: +27 (0) 21 789 1391 / reservations1@monkeyvalleyresort.com
Christmas Lunch at Avalon Springs Hotel in Montagu
Make This Christmas a Feast to Remember. Gather your loved ones at Avalon Springs and join them for a festive buffet lunch at Cogmans Restaurant.
🍽️ R565 pp (includes welcome drink)
👶 Kids under 3 eat FREE | Under 12 = half price
🕧 12:30–15:00 | Booking essential
📞 023 614 1150 | guestserve@avalonsprings.co.za
Christmas Lunch at Old Mac Daddy
Join Old Mac Daddy for a joyful Christmas celebration filled with good cheer and even better food. Their Christmas Lunch Buffet is a delicious fusion of elegance and indulgence, featuring an abundant spread designed to delight every palate.
From crisp garden-fresh salads to heart-warming mains and decadent desserts, they’ve crafted a feast that’s both festive and inclusive with plant-based, low-carb, and gluten-free options thoughtfully woven into the menu.
Bookings essential: please contact David via email: David@oldmacdaddy.co.za
Restaurant Oude Wellington
Enjoy a family-friendly Christmas lunch at Oude Wellington restaurant. It’s R650 for adults and R300 for children. The price includes a Welcome Cocktail as well as personalised table decoration per family. To book a table, send an email to oudebookings@gmail.com
