It's the season to eat. And to make life even easier, we have put together a list of where to do just that. Treat the family to a delectable Christmas Eve dinner or a long and lazy Christmas Day lunch – suffice to say, booking is essential for all. 

RAND CLUB
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, because Christmas is in the air at the Rand Club with their Christmas dinner on Sat, Dec 7, 2024, from 19:00 – 23:00. Enjoy a glamorous evening in this historic venue, featuring a special performance by Tamara Dey and her jazz trio. Tickets are R500 for members, R600 for non-members, and R250 for children younger than 12. With a festive black-tie dress code, it’s your chance to embrace the grandeur of a bygone era. You can book here.

CYRA AT THE HOUGHTON HOTEL
Make Christmas Eve and Christmas Day unforgettable at Cyra inside The Houghton Hotel with a delightful seven-course tasting menu that's as elegant as it is delicious. Every dish is beautifully crafted, with the option of perfectly paired wines to elevate your festive feast. Priced at R1,950 p.p, this exclusive dining experience takes place on Tue, Dec 24, 2024, from 18:30 – 20:30, and Wed, Dec 25, 2024, from 12:30 – 13:30. Book your table here.

54 ON BATH
Voted Best Boutique Hotel in the Best of Joburg Awards 2024, 54 on Bath's Level Four restaurant offers a five-course Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feast with a welcome drink, Christmas crackers, and a special gift. From starters like seared tuna and oysters to show-stopping mains like beef Wellington and turducken, and decadent desserts including Baileys trifle and bûche de Noël, it's a holiday indulgence not to miss. Christmas Eve dinner is on Tue, Dec 24, 2024, from 18:30 and Christmas Day lunch is on Wed, Dec 25, 2024, from 12:30 and is priced at R1,350 per person (R395 for kids younger than 12). Booking is essential. You can email 54onbath.reservations@southernsun.com to make a reservation. 

THE TROYEVILLE 
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive lunch buffet at The Troyeville on Wed, Dec 25, 2024, from 12:00 – 16:00. Enjoy a lively atmosphere, hearty mains like piri-piri chicken and prawns, and indulgent desserts including Casa Das Natas' famous pastéis de nata. Priced at R435 per adult, R335 for pensioners and teens, R235 for kids aged six–11, and free for children younger than six. A R200 deposit per person secures your booking, so don’t miss out and book here.

THE CONSERVATORY AT BALALAIKA
Indulge in festive starters, hearty mains, indulgent sweets, and a showstopping carvery station at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton's Conservatory restaurant for their Clockwork Christmas Holiday event on Wed, Dec 25, 2024. Choose between two time slots: 12:00 – 14:30 or 15:30 – 18:00. Priced at R695 p.p. (half price for kids younger than six). Booking and prepayment is essential. Email merecia@balalaika.co.za or call +27 11 322 5000 to book your spot now. 

MAXIMILLIEN RESTAURANT
Get into the holiday spirit at Maximillien restaurant on Wed, Dec 25, 2024 from 12:00 – 16:00 with a festive Christmas lunch full of joy and magic! Watch your kids' faces light up as they meet Father Christmas, share their wish lists, and receive a special gift. Don't forget to capture the moment at the holiday-themed photo booth. Enjoy a delicious Christmas feast for only R795 per adult and R250 for kids younger than 10. You can book here.

ROAR BISTRO & BAR
Roar Bistro & Bar is giving you the chance to focus on friends and family this Christmas and enjoy a relaxed, festive lunch on Wed, Dec 25, 2024 from 12:00 – 17:00, complete with a welcome drink, live music, and a delicious three-course feast featuring glazed gammon, tasty sides, and irresistible desserts. All this for just R850 for adults and R435 for kids. Book your spot now via email roar@roarbistroandbar.co.za or call +27 11 245 4846.