Celebrate Christmas Day Lunch Gold Coast with your loved ones at The Island Gold Coast.
Embrace the festive spirit with a sumptuous Christmas feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Enjoy the magical atmosphere and the natural beauty of The Island as you indulge in a Christmas lunch that caters to every taste. Choose from two Christmas events:
Christmas Day Family Buffet
Experience our traditional buffet, featuring the freshest hot and cold seafood, succulent roast meats, seasonal roasted vegetables, refreshing summer salads, and indulgent desserts—perfect for everyone, including the little ones! Beverages are available for purchase from the bar throughout the day.
Choose from Two Sittings:
- First Sitting: 11am – 2pm
- Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm
View the Island Glasshouse here.
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Family Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns, cocktail sauce (df, gf)
- Natural oysters, mignonette dressing (df, gf)
- Beetroot salmon gravlax, crème fraîche, capers, dill (gf)
- Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (df, gf)
Fresh Seafood
Served Warm
- Baked whole sides of market fish (df, gf)
- Oysters Kilpatrick (df, gf)
- Steamed mussels, provencal sauce, olives, parsley (df, gf)
Roast Meats
Served Warm
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (df, gf)
- Roast chicken, pan jus (df, gf)
- Sirloin steak, herb mustard crust (df, gf)
Salads
- Potato salad, crispy bacon, chives, capers, mustard mayo (df, gf)
- Roast pumpkin salad, quinoa, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon dressing (df, gf, v, ve)
- Mixed leaf salad, maple dressing (df, gf, v, ve)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad, yuzu vinaigrette (df, gf, v, ve)
Vegetables
- Herb and garlic roast potatoes (df, gf, v, ve)
- Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt(df gf, v, ve)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf, v)
- Roast root vegetables, thyme, garlic (df, gf, v, ve)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Artisan bread rolls with butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum pudding, custard (v)
- Christmas meringue, passion fruit, mango, raspberries (gf, v)
- Fresh seasonal fruit (df, gf, v, ve)
- Housemade trifle (v)
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
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Perched on the top level of the Island with spectacular views over the Surfers Paradise CBD and coastline. The Island Penthouse – Christmas Buffet & Beverage Package includes cold and cooked fresh seafood, traditional roast meats, seasonal vegetables and salads, sides, accompaniments, desserts and a three-hour drinks package with Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, premium wines, beers, Christmas sangria and spritz, softdrinks and juices. Tickets to the Penthouse Christmas Day Buffet are limited.
Tickets $229 + booking fee. There is one ticket price for the Penthouse lunch and every ticket includes the three-hour beverage package. There will also be a range of softdrinks and juices available as part of the package.
Choose from Two Sittings:
- First Sitting: 11am – 2pm
- Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm
This is an 18+ event with only one ticket level available and includes the drink package.
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Penthouse Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns, cocktail sauce (df, gf)
- Natural oysters, mignonette dressing (df, gf)
- Beetroot salmon gravlax, crème fraîche, capers, dill (gf)
- Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (df, gf)
Fresh Seafood
Served Warm
- Baked whole sides of market fish (df, gf)
- Oysters Kilpatrick (df, gf)
- Steamed mussels, provencal sauce, olives, parsley (df, gf)
Roast Meats
Served Warm
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (df, gf)
- Roast chicken, pan jus (df, gf)
- Sirloin steak, herb mustard crust (df, gf)
Salads
- Potato salad, crispy bacon, chives, capers, mustard mayo (df, gf)
- Roast pumpkin salad, quinoa, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon dressing (df, gf, v, ve)
- Mixed leaf salad, maple dressing (df, gf, v, ve)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad, yuzu vinaigrette (df, gf, v, ve)
Vegetables
- Herb and garlic roast potatoes (df, gf, v, ve)
- Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt(df gf, v, ve)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf, v)
- Roast root vegetables, thyme, garlic (df, gf, v, ve)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Artisan bread rolls with butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum pudding, custard (v)
- Christmas meringue, passion fruit, mango, raspberries (gf, v)
- Fresh seasonal fruit (df, gf, v, ve)
- Housemade trifle (v)
*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.
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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.