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Christmas Day Lunch

Spend Christmas Day at The Island Gold Coast. Gather your family and friends for a memorable Christmas lunch in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Savour a festive feast surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere and coastal charm of The Island. This year, we’re offering two unique Christmas dining experiences to suit every celebration:

Christmas Day Family Buffet

Enjoy our traditional Christmas buffet, brimming with the freshest hot and cold seafood, tender roast meats, seasonal vegetables, vibrant summer salads, and decadent desserts—something for every palate, big and small. Beverages will be available to purchase from the bar throughout the day.

  • Adults: $189
  • Teens (13–17 years): $119
  • Children (4–12 years): $89
  • Children (0–3 years): Free

When: Thursday 25th December.

  • Sitting One: 11am – 2pm
  • Sitting Two: 3pm – 6pm

Where: The Island Glasshouse. View the space here.

Christmas Day Family Buffet Menu

Chilled Seafood

  • Local king prawns with cocktail sauce (df, gf)
  • Natural Pacific & Rock oysters with shallot mignonette dressing (df, gf)
  • Tasmanian Smoked Salmon, Spanish onion, fennel, caper & dill dressing (df, gf)
  • Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (df, gf)

Warm Seafood

  • Baked whole sides of market fish (df, gf)
  • Pacific oysters, kilpatrick sauce (df, gf)
  • Garlic & chilli king prawns (df, gf)

Warm Roast Meats

  • Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (df, gf)
  • Roasted chicken, pan jus (df)
  • Mustard crusted King River Wagyu beef (df, gf)

Salads

  • Potato salad — chat potatoes, seeded mustard mayo, red onion, Grana Padano, crispy bacon, cornichons (gf)
  • Roasted beetroot, baby spinach, hazelnut, goats cheese, salsa verde (gf, v)
  • Mixed Leaves, fennel, radish, chives (df, gf, v, ve)
  • Heirloom tomato, cherry bocconcini salad, basil, aged balsamic dressing (gf, v)
  • Farro salad — radicchio, apple, rocket, walnut, medjool dates, pecorino, moscatel vinaigrette (v)

Vegetables

  • Herb & garlic roasted potatoes (df, gf, v,v e)
  • Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt (df, gf, v)
  • Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay, Grana Padano, parsley (gf, v)
  • Balsamic glazed root vegetables, local honey, cumin seeds (df, gf, v)

Sides & Accompaniments

  • Artisan bread rolls with butter
  • Gravy
  • Red wine jus

Desserts

  • Christmas plum puddings with custard
  • Christmas meringues with passion fruit, mango & raspberries
  • Fresh seasonal fruit plates
  • Lamington roulade
  • Christmas Petite fours

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, 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. Seafood labels: (A) Australian, (I) Imported, (M) Mixed Origin.

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Christmas Day Penthouse Buffet & Beverage Package

Soak up panoramic views of Surfers Paradise from The Island Penthouse this Christmas. Enjoy a festive buffet of fresh seafood, traditional roasts, seasonal vegetables, salads, sides, and desserts, paired with a three-hour drinks package including Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, premium wines, premium beers, Christmas sangria, watermelon spritz cocktails, soft drinks and juices. Tickets are limited.

Tickets $249 + booking fee, all-inclusive. Every ticket includes the three-hour beverage package.

When: Thursday 25th December.

  • Sitting One: 11am – 2pm
  • Sitting Two: 3pm – 6pm

Where: The Island Penthouse. View the space here.

This is an 18+ event with one ticket level available and includes the drink package.

Christmas Day Penthouse Buffet & Beverage Package Menu

BUFFET MENU

Chilled Seafood

  • Local king prawns with cocktail sauce (df, gf)
  • Natural Pacific & Rock oysters with shallot mignonette dressing (df, gf)
  • Tasmanian Smoked Salmon, Spanish onion, fennel, caper & dill dressing (df, gf)
  • Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (df, gf)

Warm Seafood

  • Baked whole sides of market fish (df, gf)
  • Pacific oysters, kilpatrick sauce (df, gf)
  • Garlic & chilli king prawns (df, gf)

Warm Roast Meats

  • Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (df, gf)
  • Roasted chicken, pan jus (df)
  • Mustard crusted King River Wagyu beef (df, gf)

Salads

  • Potato salad — chat potatoes, seeded mustard mayo, red onion, Grana Padano, crispy bacon, cornichons (gf)
  • Roasted beetroot, baby spinach, hazelnut, goats cheese, salsa verde (gf, v)
  • Mixed Leaves, fennel, radish, chives (df, gf, v, ve)
  • Heirloom tomato, cherry bocconcini salad, basil, aged balsamic dressing (gf, v)
  • Farro salad — radicchio, apple, rocket, walnut, medjool dates, pecorino, moscatel vinaigrette (v)

Vegetables

  • Herb & garlic roasted potatoes (df, gf, v,v e)
  • Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt (df, gf, v)
  • Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay, Grana Padano, parsley (gf, v)
  • Balsamic glazed root vegetables, local honey, cumin seeds (df, gf, v)

Sides & Accompaniments

  • Artisan bread rolls with butter
  • Gravy
  • Red wine jus

Desserts

  • Christmas plum puddings with custard
  • Christmas meringues with passion fruit, mango & raspberries
  • Fresh seasonal fruit plates
  • Lamington roulade
  • Christmas Petite fours

*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. Seafood labels: (A) Australian, (I) Imported, (M) Mixed Origin.

DRINKS MENU

3 hour bottomless drinks package

Cocktails

  • Watermelon Cooler – Vodka, Aperol, watermelon, lemon, peach, soda, mint
  • Christmas Sangria – Rosé, apple, pineapple, lemon, strawberry, lemonade, soda, mint

Sparkling Wine

  • Mumm Brut Prestige, Marlborough, NZ

White Wine & Rosé

  • Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
  • Twin Oaks Chardonnay, Langhorne Creek, SA
  • Nomads Garden Rosé, Gippsland, VIC

Red Wine

  • Ross Hill Harry Pinot Noir, Orange, NSW
  • Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz, McLaren Vale, SA

Beer, Cider & Ginger Beer

  • Valley Hops Mid Lager (3.5%)
  • Valley Hops Exhibitionist XPA (4.2%)
  • Valley Hops 21 Pubs Pale Ale (5.0%)
  • XXXX Gold (3.5%)
  • Stone & Wood Easy Pale Ale (3.5%)
  • James Boag’s Premium Light (bottles)
  • The Hills Apple Cider
  • Valley Hops Alcholic Ginger Beer

Other

  • Soft drinks
  • Juices

*Menus are subject to change.

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FAQs

Will my group be seated together? 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.

Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? 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.

Do you have parking? 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.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The Glasshouse Family Buffet is all ages. The Penthouse Buffet is 18+ only and there is only one ticket level available with the inclusion of the beverage package.

What’s the refund policy? 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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