Photo: Bennelong Sydney
Gone are the days when not a single business would be open on Christmas Day. In recent times, it has become quite popular to book an extravagant Christmas Day lunch out at a restaurant.
Naturally, most places do shut over Christmas; however, there appears to be a growing number of businesses that remain open for those of us who don’t want to host or don’t celebrate Christmas. To help you secure your Christmas Day plans ahead of time, we’ve found some of the best Sydney restaurants and cafes that are planning on staying open over the festive period this year.
Sydney restaurants that are open on Christmas 2025
Bather’s Pavilion
Mosman
Enjoy a classic Australian Christmas by the beach at Mosman’s favourite seaside restaurant, Bather’s Pavilion. The hatted restaurant on Balmoral Beach will offer a breakfast and lunch service on Christmas Day in both its restaurant and bistro, with its three-course Christmas lunch priced at $390 per person. Bookings are crucial!
4 The Esplanade, Mosman, batherspavilion.com.au
Bennelong
Bennelong Point
For a truly unforgettable Christmas, you’ll want to book Bennelong’s festive three-course lunch. Priced at $595 per person, lunch at the iconic fine dining destination includes champagne on arrival, impeccable harbour views and delectable food.
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, bennelong.com.au
Cafe Sydney
Circular Quay
With its breathtaking views, Cafe Sydney is the ultimate place to enjoy the Christmas festivities with your nearest and dearest, especially visitors to Sydney who are sure to be wowed by the harbour vistas. This year, the Sydney institution is offering a five-course lunch menu at $345 per person.
Level 5 Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney, sevenrooms.com
Lee Ho Fook
Sydney CBD
After landing in Sydney earlier this year, Victor Liong’s Lee Ho Fook has earned rave reviews and is set to keep the tasty food coming on Christmas Day. For $190 per person, Lee Ho Fook will serve up a festive menu that reimagines tradition with a modern Chinese twist.
Level 1/203 Castlereagh St, Sydney, porterhouseprecinct.com.au
Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
Haymarket
Along with a number of other yum cha places around the city, Royal Palace in Haymarket will open its doors on Christmas Day for a Cantonese feast.
393-399 Sussex St, Haymarket, royalpalace.au
Otto Ristorante
Woolloomooloo
If you fancy an Italian lunch on Christmas, consider gathering la famiglia for a festive get-together at Otto. Located on Woolloomooloo Wharf, Otto is the perfect place to dine alfresco with a glass of champagne in hand. Lunch, which includes a four-course menu, is $395 per person.
Area 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo, ottoristorante.com.au
Loulou
Milsons Point & Sydney CBD
Celebrate Christmas French-style, with an extravagant three-course share menu at LouLou. For $195 per person, enjoy indulgent French fare at either Loulou’s Milsons Point location or their new CBD venue. Just make sure you don’t leave booking to the last minute!
61 Lavender St, Milsons Point & Cnr Elizabeth & Hunter St, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney, loulou.sydney
Sydney cafes that are open on Christmas 2025
Lode Pies
Surry Hills, Rozelle, Circular Quay & North Sydney
Lode Pies stays open every day of the year, including Christmas, meaning you don’t have to go without a perfect Lode pastry over the silly season.
487 Crown St, Surry Hills, lodepies.com
Baker Bleu
Double Bay
Beloved bakery chain Baker Bleu will be slinging coffees and baked goods on Christmas morning at its Double Bay location. Based on last year’s Christmas opening hours, you can likely expect the bakery to open at 7.30 and close by 11 am.
2 Guilfoyle Ave, Double Bay
Barrel One
Manly & Brookvale
For those in the Northern Beaches, you’ll be able to get your dose of caffeine from Barrel One, either from their Manly or Brookvale locations.
40 E Esplanade, Manly & 22 Orchard Rd, Brookvale, barrelonecoffee.com.au
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