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.

CYRA 
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 CONSERVATORY
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. 

THE BULL RUN
An institution at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, get a taste of The Bull Run's newly unveiled à la carte menu at a Christmas lunch or dinner on Wed, Dec 25, 2024 with seatings from 14:00. From fresh salads and tasty starters to meaty mains prepared exactly to your liking (this restaurant is revered as a steakhouse, of course) to decadent desserts, it's a choose-your-own adventure dining experience. Email info@thebullrun.co.za or book via Dineplan.

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.