Christmas is the time to eat, drink and be merry! Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Christmas meals (brunch, dinner, buffets) this year.
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- Restaurants Serving Christmas Brunch, Lunch and Dinner in Metro Vancouver 2019
- Restaurants Open on Christmas in Metro Vancouver 2019 (Regular Menu)
- Festive Lunches and Afternoon Teas in Metro Vancouver 2019
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- Christmas Turkey Dinner to Go in Metro Vancouver 2019
- Holiday Party Trays in Metro Vancouver 2019
- Holiday Cocktails in Metro Vancouver 2019
- Holiday Desserts/Treats in Metro Vancouver 2019
- Vancouver Christmas Events and Festivals 2019
- Where to go Christmas Shopping in Metro Vancouver
- Christmas Beyond Vancouver
- New Year’s Eve Dinners/Galas and Brunch in Metro Vancouver 2019/2020
Restaurants Serving Christmas Eve and Day Brunch, Lunch and Dinner in Metro Vancouver 2019
Here are restaurants serving special menus on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Vancouver.
| Restaurant | Type | Price* | Description | Date/Time | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIXT Lobby Lounge @ Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel | Brunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet | $63 (Adult - Brunch) $51 (Senior - Brunch) $32 (Child - Brunch) $77 (Adult - Dinner) $65 (Senior - Dinner) $39 (Child - Dinner) | Details, Details | Dec 25 (Brunch 11:30 am & 12:30 pm; Dinner 4 pm or 4:30 pm; 7 pm) | Surrey |
| Notch 8 @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Prix-Fixe Dinner (Dec 24 & 25), Brunch Buffet (Dec 25) | $99 (Adult - Christmas Eve Dinner) $49.50 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Eve Dinner) $129 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch) $64.50 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Day Brunch) $109 (Adult - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) $54.50 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) | 3-Course Prix-Fixe Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, 4-Course Christmas Day Dinner | Dec 24 (5 pm - 9:30 pm); Dec 25 (Brunch 10 am - 2 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9:30 pm) | Vancouver |
| The Observatory @ Grouse Mountain | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $90 | 3-course Christmas Day dinner (inclusive of mountain admission). Reservations can be made online or via Chalet Reception at 604.998.5045. Details | Dec 25 | North Vancouver |
| Pacific Ballroom @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Dinner Buffet | $169 (Adult - Christmas Eve Buffet) $89 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Eve Buffet) $199 (Adult - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) $99 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) | Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet, Christmas Day Dinner Buffet | Dec 24 (5 pm - 9 pm); Dec 25 (5 pm - 9 pm) | Vancouver |
| Bacchus @ Wedgewood Hotel | Prix-Fixe Brunch, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $79 (Adult - Brunch) $40 (Child 12 and Under - Brunch) $159 (Adult - Brunch) $75 (Child 12 and Under - Brunch) | Brunch Details, Dinner Details | Dec 25 | Vancouver |
| Cafe One @ Sheraton Wall Centre | Brunch Buffet, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $62 (Adult - Brunch) $65 (Adult - Dinner) $19 (Child 4 - 12 - Dinner) | Christmas Day Brunch and 3-Course Traditional Christmas Dinner. Details | Dec 25 Brunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; Dinner: 5 pm onwards) | Vancouver |
| Diva @ The Metropolitan Hotel | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $99 | 5-Course dinner. Details | Dec 24 (5 pm onwards); Dec 25 (4:30 pm onwards) | Vancouver |
| Yew @ Four Seasons Vancouver | Prix-Fixe Dinner (Dec 24 & 25), Brunch Buffet (Dec 25) | $110 (Adult - Dec 24 Dinner) $55 (Child 12 and under - Dec 24 Dinner) $105 (Adult - Dec 25 Brunch Buffet) $50 (Child 12 and under - Dec 24 Brunch Buffet) $115 (Adult - Dec 25 Dinner) $55 (Child 12 and under - Dec 25 Dinner) | Prix-Fixe Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christma Day. Brunch Buffet on Christmas Day.Details | Dec 24: Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm; Dec 25: Brunch 9:30 am - 2:30 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm) | Vancouver |
| Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar | Brunch Buffet and Dinner Buffet | $88 (Adult) $39 (Child 12 and Under) | Brunch Details, Dinner Details | Dec 25: Brunch 10:30 am - 3 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm | Vancouver |
| Oceans 999 @ Pan Pacific Hotel | Brunch Buffet | $119 (Adult) $115 (Senior) $60 (Child 6 - 12) | Dinner buffet accompanied by Christmas Classic tunes performed by a band. Details | Dec 24: 5 pm - 9 pm | Vancouver |
| Showcase @ Vancouver Marriott | Prix-Fixe Dinner, Brunch Buffet | $65 (Adult - Christmas Eve and Day Dinner) $25 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Eve and Day Dinner) $72 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch) $28 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Day Brunch) | 3-Course Christmas Eve and Day Dinner. Christmas Day Brunch. Details | Dec 24: 5 pm onwards; Dec 25: Brunch 11 am - 1 pm; Dinner 5 pm on wards | Vancouver |
| Dockside Restaurant | Brunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet | $90 (Adult - Brunch Buffet) $45 (Child 6-10 - Dinner Buffet) $100 (Adult - Brunch Buffet) $50 (Child 6-10 - Dinner Buffet) | Call 604-685-7070 to reserve your table soon. Details | Dec 25: Brunch 10 am - 1:30 pm; Dinner: 5 pm and 7:45 pm | Vancouver |
| Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Dinner Buffet, Brunch Buffet | $72 (Adult Dinner Buffet) $36 (Child 6-12 Dinner Buffet) $75 (Adult Brunch Buffet) $36 (Child 6-12 Brunch Buffet) | Kris Kringle Dinner Buffet. Pinnacle Ballroom for Dec 24. Lobby Restaurant for Dec 25. Details Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at the Pinnacle Ballroom. Details | Dec 24 (5 pm - 10 pm); Dec 25 (11 am - 3pm; 5 pm - 10 pm) | North Vancouver |
| Hart House | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $78 (Adult) $30 (Child 3 - 10) | Christmas Night: Early and Late Seatings. Main Floor or Second Floor. All Seating Times 2 1/2 hours. $78 per person. Credit Card Required to confirm a reservation. Cancellations after Dec 17 subject to late cancellation fee of $25 per person. Details | Dec 25 | Burnaby |
| Market by Jean Georges | Prix-fixe Dinner | $120 (Dec 24) $99 (Dec 25 1st seating 3 pm - 4:45 pm) $120 (Dec 25 2nd seating 5 pm - 10 pm) | 5-Course dinner menu featuring Lobster Terrine, Seared Foie Gras and a Roast Turkey with all the trimmings. Christmas Eve Details, Christmas Day Details | Dec 24 & 25 (1st seating 3 pm - 4:45 pm; 2nd seating 5 pm - 10 pm) | Vancouver |
| Globe@ Fairmont Vancouver Airport | Buffet Dinner, Brunch, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $115 (Adult - Dec 24 Buffet Dinner) $57.50 (Child - Dec 24 Buffet Dinner) $112 (Adult - Dec 25 Brunch) $56 (Child - Dec 25 Brunch) $99 (Adult - Dec 25 Dinner) | Christmas Eve Buffet: Indulge in a night before Christmas buffet complete with holiday favourites, plentiful seafood display, traditional carvings and house-made treats. Live music from 5 pm. Details Christmas Brunch: Christmas morning with live music and a decadent brunch of traditional favourites and seasonal treats. Details Christmas Dinner: 3-course holiday dinner prepared by Chef Kishore Rangan and live music entertainment throughout the evening. Details | Dec 24 (Buffet Dinner 5 pm onwards); Dec 25 (Brunch 11 am - 2 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm) | Richmond |
| CAVU Kitchen & Bar (Richmond) | Brunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet | $37 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch) $28 (Child 5 - 12 - Christmas Day Brunch ) $47 (Adult - Christmas Eve & Day Dinner) $25 (Child 5 - 12 - Christmas Eve & Day Dinner) | Christmas Day Brunch Buffet Details, Christmas Eve and Day Dinner Buffet Details | Dec 24: Dinner 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm; Dec 25: (Brunch 11 am & 1 pm; Dinner 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm) | Richmond |
| Mosaic @ Hyatt Regency Vancouver | Brunch Buffet, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $79 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) $25 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Brunch Buffet) $75 (Adult - Christmas Eve & Day Dinner) $65 (Adult - Christmas Eve & Day Dinner Vegetarian Menu) | Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, Christmas Eve and Day 3-Course Dinner, Christmas Eve and Day 3-Course Dinner Vegetarian Menu | Dec 24 (Dinner); Dec 25 (Brunch, Dinner) | Vancouver |
| Hilton Metrotown | Brunch Buffet | $70 (Adult - Brunch Buffet) $37 (Child 6 - 12 - Brunch Buffet) $75 (Adult - Dinner Buffet) $37 (Child 6 - 12 - Dinner Buffet) $57 (A La Carte Dinner) | Christmas Day Brunch Buffet and Dinner Buffet in Crystal Ballroom. A La Carte Dinner at Reflect Social Dining. Details | Dec 25: Brunch 10 am - 2 pm; Dinner Buffet 5 pm - 8 pm; A La Carte 5 pm - 9 pm) | Burnaby |
| Acqua Restaurant + Bar @ Executive Suites Hotel Metro Vancouver | Dinner Buffet | $49 | Details | Dec 25: 5 pm | Burnaby |
| H2 Rotisserie & Bar | Brunch Buffet, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $85 (Christmas Eve and Day Dinner) $75 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) $35 (Child 6 - 12 - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) | 3-Course Christmas Eve and Day Dinner. Details Christmas Day Brunch Buffet. Details | Dec 24: Dinner 5 pm onwards; Dec 25: Brunch 12 pm - 3 pm | Vancouver |
| Federico's Supper Club | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $165 | 5-Course dinner, Prosecco glass welcome, live music & dancing, party favours, midnight bites. Details | 5:30pm till late | Vancouver |
| Pat Quinn's Restaurant & Bar | Buffet | $78 (Adult) $39 (Child under 12) | Details | Dec 25: 4 pm - 8 pm | Delta |
| Arc Restaurant @ Fairmont Hotel Waterfront | Brunch Buffet , Prix-Fixe Dinner | $109 (Adult - Christmas Eve Dinner) $55 (Child 3 - 12 - Christmas Eve Dinner) $99 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch) $45 (Child 3 - 12 - Christmas Day Brunch) $109 (Adult - Christmas Day Dinner) $55 (Child 3 - 12 - Christmas Day Dinner) | Christmas Eve: 3-course dinner with live music. Details Christmas Day Brunch: Holiday buffet featuring carvery and Eggs Benedict stations along with a decadent dessert spread. Details Christmas Day: 3-course dinner with live music. Details | Dec 24: 5:30 pm - 10 pm; Dec 25: Brunch 10 am - 2 pm; Dinner 5:30 pm - 10 pm | Vancouver |
| CIBO Trattoria | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $89 | 7-Course featuring salt cod croquettes (sauce maltaise), caviar capellini (chive crème fraîche), involtini of trout(leek, tomato, celery root purée) and seared octopus (guanciale and chili dressing, caramelized fennel). | Dec 23 & 24 | Vancouver |
| Copper Chimney - Hotel Le Soleil | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $49 (Adult) $25 (Child 10 and under)$49 | 3-Course dinner: Appetizer (Turmeric Pumpkin Soup), Main (Holiday Spice Brined Turkey), Dessert (Mango Cardamom Rice Pudding Kulfi Ice Cream). Details | Dec 24 & 25: 5 pm - 10 pm | Vancouver |
| The Wild Fig | Dinner Buffet | $52 (Adult) $26 (Child 6 - 11) | Details | Dec 25: 2:30 pm & 5 pm | Coquitlam |
| Water Street Cafe | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $49 (Christmas Eve Dinner) $129 (Christmas Day Dinner) | Christmas Eve: 3-course dinner or reduced a la carte. Details Christmas Day: 5-Course dinner. Christmas Eve: $49 Prix-Fixe menu or reduced a la carte. Details | Dec 24; Dec 25: 2 pm - 8 pm | Vancouver |
| Seasons in the Park | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $55 (Dec 24) $85 (Dec 25) | 3-Course Christmas Eve Dinner. Appetizer (Roasted Parsnip & Apple Soup, Harvest Salad, or Mussels Provencal). Main Course (Oven Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon, or Mushroom Ravioli). Dessert (Pumpkin Bread Pudding or Black Forrest Cake). Details 5-Course Christmas Day Dinner. Amuse (Sicilian caponata on polenta). Starter (Roasted parsnikp & Apple Soup, Harvest Salad, Dungeness Crab Cake, or Meatballs). Palate Cleanser (Green apple sorbet). Entree (Slow Roastsed Prime Rib, Oven Roasted Turkey, Ponzu Sablefish, or Mushroom Ravioli). Dessert (Pumplin Bread Pudding or Black Forrest Cake). Details | Dec 24 & 25 | Vancouver |
| Teahouse in Stanley Park | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $55 (Dec 24) $85 (Dec 25) | 3-Course Christmas Eve Dinner. Appetizer (Roasted Sweet Potato Soup, Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms, or Harvest Salad). Main Course (Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Turkey, BC Salmon, or Vegetarian Bolognese). Dessert (Chocolate Hazelnut Tarte or Creme Brulee). Details 5-Course Christmas Day Dinner. Amuse (Roasted Mushroom & Beet Blini). Appetizer (Roasted Sweet Potato Soup, Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms, Meatballs or Harvest Salad). Main Course (Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Turkey, Sablefish, or Vegetarian Bolognese). Dessert (Chocolate Hazelnut Tarte or Creme Brulee). Details | Dec 24 & 25 | Vancouver |
| Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $49 | 3-Course plated dinner. Details | Dec 24 & 25: 5 pm - 9 pm | North Vancouver |
| Sylvia Hotel | Prix-Fixe Dinner, Prix-Fixe Brunch | $34 (Brunch) $65 (Dinner) | BrunchDetails | Dec 24 (Dinner); Dec 25 (Brunch 10 am -2 pm; Dinner) | Vancouver |
| Botanist Restaurant @ Fairmont Pacific Rim | Prix-Fixe Brunch, Prix-Fixe Dinner | $76 (Christmas Eve and Day Brunch) $135 (Christmas Eve and Day Dinner) | Christmas Eve and Day Brunch: A glass of sparkling wine upon arrival, a welcome amuse, and your choice from one of our Late Riser selections below. Includes one punch cocktail. Details Christmas Eve and Day Dinner: 6-Course tasting menu, featuring decadent dishes such as Northern Divine Caviar, Ora King Salmon and 20 Day Dry-Aged Duck Breast, featuring live music. Details | Dec 24 & 25: Brunch 10 am - 2 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 10 pm | Vancouver |
| Forage | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $90 | Family style festive dinner. Reservations up to maximum of 6 guests. | Dec 24 & 25: 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm | Vancouver |
| Bauhaus | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $95 | 4-Course dinner featuring German classic dishes such as Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Truffle; Duck with Red Cabbage, Cranberries and Dumpling; and Spekulatius with Apple, Milkrice and Cinnamon. Details | Dec 24 | Vancouver |
| Five Sails @ Pan Pacific Hotel | Prix-Fixe Dinner | 5-course holiday menu. Details | Dec 24 | Vancouver | |
| Hawksworth | Brunch & Dinner holiday features | For dinner, the seasonal a la carte menu, BC Journey Tasting Menu and festive holiday features are featured. For Brunch, the a la carte brunch menu is available along with festive holiday features. Details | Dec 24 (5 pm - 8:30 pm); Dec 25 & 26 (Brunch 8 am - 2 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 8:30 pm) | Vancouver | |
| La Terrazza | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $76 | 4-Course dinner. Details | Dec 24 | Vancouver |
| Shaughnessy Restaurant | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $65 | 2-course dinner. Details | Dec 24 | Vancouver |
| H Tasting Lounge @ Westin Bayshore | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $89 | An upscale three-course plated dinner with the option to enjoy a traditional roasted and confit turkey served with all the accompaniments, or break away from tradition with a seafood or vegetable linguine. Details | Dec 24 & 25: 5 pm - 10 pm | Vancouver |
| Boathouse | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $50 | 3-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. | Dec 25 | Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, White Rock, Port Moody |
| Honey Salt @ Parq Vancouver | Brunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet | $49 (Adult - Brunch) $20 (Child under 10 - Brunch) $74 (Adult - Dinner) $25 (Child under 10 - Dinner) | Brunch buffet highlights include fried chicken & waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruits & vegetables, continental items, smoked salmon and more. Details Dinner buffet hightlights include turkey, chestnut bread, smashed yams, fresh salads, and a selection of desserts. A Christmas cocktail cart with Egg Nog and Mulled wine will also be available Dinner Buffet | Dec 24 & 25: Brunch 10:30 am - 2:30 pm; Dinner 5 pm - 10:30 pm | Vancouver |
| Brock House Restaurant | Dinner Buffet | $58 (Adult) $25 (Child 4 - 10) | Call 604-224-3317 to book your reservation. Details | Dec 24: 5 pm and 7:30 pm | Vancouver |
| Stages Bistro and Lounge @ Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre | Dinner Buffet | $46 (Adult) $24 (Child 3 - 12) | Details | Dec 25: 4 pm & 6:30 pm | Vancouver |
| Mozza Restaurant & Lounge @ Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport | Dinner Buffet, Brunch Buffet | $66 (Adult - Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet) $40 (Seniors - Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet) $22.50 (Child - Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet) $57 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) $42 (Seniors - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) $22.50 (Child - Christmas Day Brunch Buffet) $66 (Adult - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) $40 (Seniors - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) $22.50 (Child - Christmas Day Dinner Buffet) | Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Details. Christmas Day Brunch Buffet Details. Christmas Day Dinner Buffet Details. | Dec 24 (Dinner); Dec 25 (Brunch, Dinner) | Richmond |
| The Holy Crab | Long Table Dinner | $70 | Please reserve your spot by contacting the restaurant, 604.661.8533 or info@holycrab.ca. One glass of sparkling per guest, Butternut squash seafood soup, Seafood Boil, House-made beignets. Beers add-ons available. | Dec 24: 7 pm | Vancouver |
| Hydra Vancouver @ EXchange Hotel | Holiday Specials | Details | Dec 24: Cafe 7 am - 10 am; Estiatorio 5 pm - 10 pm ; Dec 25: Cafe 7 am - 10 am | Vancouver | |
| White Spot | Christmas Day Lunch Service | The employee-led initiative sees staff and management from both locations donate all net proceeds including wages and tips earned on the day to Variety – The Children’s Charity (Kingsway) and The Richmond Hospital Foundation (Richmond Centre). Details | Dec 25: 11 am - 3 pm | Vancouver, Richmond | |
| Prestons Restaurant | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $45 | 3-Course dinner. Details | Dec 25 | Vancouver |
| 75 West Coast Grill @ Vancouver Airport Marriott | Prix-Fixe Dinner, Brunch Buffet, Dinner Buffet | TBD (Christmas Eve Prix-Fixe Dinner) $52 (Adult - Christmas Day Brunch) $40 (Senior - Christmas Day Brunch) $23 (Child 5 - 10 - Christmas Day Brunch) $60 (Adult - Christmas Day Dinner) $45 (Senior - Christmas Day Dinner) $25 (Child 5 - 10 - Christmas Day Dinner) | Christmas Eve 3-Course Dinner Details, Christmas Day Brunch Details, Christmas Day Dinner Details | Dec 25: Brunch 10:00 am, 10:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm and 2:30 pm; Dinner 5:00pm, 5:15 pm, 7:30 pm, and 7:45 pm. | Vancouver |
Restaurants Open on Christmas in Metro Vancouver 2019 (Regular Menu)
Here are restaurants open on Christmas in Metro Vancouver and offering regular menus.
| Restaurant | Comments | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Carderos | Open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve with a full a-la-carte menu on offer and reservations available online at vancouverdine.com/carderos. | Vancouver |
| Gyu-Kaku | Japanese BBQ U-grill | Richmond, Vancouver (Downtown, West Broadway) |
| Steveston Seafoodhouse | Richmond | |
| Sandbar | Open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve with a delicious array of seafood-focused a-la-carte menu items on offer and reservations available online at vancouverdine.com/sandbar. | Vancouver |
Festive Lunches and Afternoon Teas in Metro Vancouver 2019
Here are restaurants serving festive lunches or afternoon teas through the holiday season in Vancouver.
| Restaurant | Type | Price* | Description | Date/Time | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIXT Lobby Lounge @ Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel | Dickens Lunch Buffet | $37 (Adult) $31 (Senior) $19 (Child 5 - 12) | Details | Dec 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20: 11 am - 2 pm | Surrey |
| MIXT Lobby Lounge @ Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel | Saturday Dinner Buffet | Details | Dec 7 & 21 | Surrey | |
| Notch 8 @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Festive Lunch Buffet | $89 (Adult) $44.50 (Child 6 - 12) | Bring the office to celebrate the holidays with sumptuous festive cuisine, including roasted turkey, stuffing, salmon, striploin, sheppard's pie and more. Details | Dec 6, 13, 16 - 20: 11 am - 2 pm | Vancouver |
| Notch 8 @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Festive Sunday Brunch | $89 (Adult) $44.50 (Child 6 - 12) | Notch8's Sunday Brunch Buffet is taken up a notch with the addition of festive favourites. Enjoy the chef attended carving station featuring prime rib, Fraser Valley Turkey and Rotisserie Porchetta. Includes one complimentary Caesar cocktail. Details | Dec 1, 8, 15, 22: 10 am - 3 pm | Vancouver |
| Notch 8 @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Nutcracker Afternoon Tea | $79 (Adult) $40 (Child 6 - 12) | Details | Nov 21 - Dec 31: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm daily | Vancouver |
| Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar | Prix-Fixe Brunch | $68 | Join us for a prix-fixe holiday brunch menu that offers dishes such as West Coast oysters, heirloom beet salad, classic eggs benedict and Black Forest cake. Details | Dec 21 - Dec 24: 11 am - 3 pm | Vancouver |
| Oceans 999 @ Pan Pacific Hotel | Winter Solstice Luncheon Buffet | $62 (Adult) $58 (Senior) $31 (Child 6 - 12) | Luncheon buffet accompanied by a gifted pianist. Details. | Dec 11, 12, 13 & 18: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | Vancouver |
| Oceans 999 @ Pan Pacific Hotel | Opera Angels Heard on High | $80 (Adult) $76 (Senior) $40 (Child 6 - 12) | Dinner buffet. Details. | Dec 13 & 14: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Vancouver |
| The Lobby Restaurant @ Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Prix-Fixe Dinner | $48 | 3-Course Dinner. Details | Dec 1 - 30: 3 pm onwards | North Vancouver |
| The Lobby Restaurant @ Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Prix-Fixe Lunch | $26 (2-Course) $32 (3-Course) | 2 or 3-Course Lunch. Details | Dec 2 - 20: 11 am - 3 pm | North Vancouver |
| Pinnacle Ballroom @ Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Community Holiday Luncheon | $52 | Book a table of 8 or 10 for a few friends or family and enjoy your own turkey to carve, along with all the fixings, served family style + a chef hat and apron for the carver. Details | Dec 11: 1130 am | North Vancouver |
| Globe@ Fairmont Vancouver Airport | Festive Lunch | $69 (Adult) $62 | 3-Course lunch. Details | Dec 17 - 23 | Richmond |
| Hilton Metrotown | Sunday Brunch Buffet | $50 (Adult) $25 (Child 6 - 12) | Held in Crystal Ballroom. Details | Dec 8, 15, 22: 10:30 am - 2 pm | |
| Hilton Metrotown | Holiday Lunch Buffet | $37 | Held in Reflect Social Dining. Details | Dec 4 - 20: 11 am - 2 pm | Burnaby |
| Hilton Metrotown | Holiday Dinner Buffet | $35 | Held in Reflect Social Dining. Details | Dec 5 - 21: 5 pm - 9 pm | Burnaby |
| Hilton Metrotown | Royal Tea with Elsa and Anna | $98 (1 Adult + 1 Child) $180 (2 Adults + 2 Child) $45 each additional person | Afternoon tea, meet and greet, sing-along and dancing. Details | Nov 16 - Dec 21. Every Saturday 2 pm - 4 pm | Burnaby |
| Morgan's Creek Golf | Mistletoe Lunch Buffet | $30 | Details | Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 20 | Surrey |
| The Paddlewheeler | Fort Langley “Christmas in the Village” Cruise | $125 (Adult) $55 (Child) | This special experience includes a cruise to historic Fort Langley, with a full traditional turkey meal served along the way. In Fort Langley enjoy the “Christmas in the Village” festivities at their famous community hall with opportunities to shop for festive foods, and purchase festive gifts at the BC Arts & Craft stalls. Details | Dec 15: 9:30 am - 5 pm | New Westminister |
| The Paddlewheeler | Family Christmas Cruises | $40 (Adult) $20 (Child) | There will be pictures with “Santa” and Elsa from Frozen, coloring sheets, and Christmas carol sing along. Details | Dec 21, 22: 3 pm - 5 pm | New Westminister |
| The Paddlewheeler | Christmas Carol Evening River Cruise | $35 (Adult) $20 (Child) | Join us on our annual Christmas Carol River Cruise and invite your friends and family for an entertaining evening. Join us on the viewing decks and take in the festive Fraser River scenery, or relax in our comfortable passenger lounge. Listen to traditional Christmas carol songs, and join in with the singing to the festive music. Details | Dec 21 - 23: 7 pm - 9 pm | New Westminister |
| The Paddlewheeler | Christmas dinner cruise | $65 (Adult) $35 (Child) | Enjoy a fantastic seasonal meal featuring a main course of roast carved turkey freshly prepared on board by our chef. Beverages & other refreshments (alcoholic + non) are available for purchase from the Bar. Details | Dec 11, 12, 18, 19: 7 pm | New Westminister |
| Northview Golf and Country Club | Dickens Christmas Lunch Buffet | $25 | Details | Duffey's & Palmer Room (Dec 4 - 6 & 10 - 13); Duffey's only (Dec 17 - 20) | Surrey |
| Forage | Festive Lunch | $40 | 4-course family-style prix fixe complete with turkey and all the festive trimmings. Details | Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20: 11:30 am - 12 pm | Vancouver |
| Bauhaus | Holiday Menu (Duck or Goose) | $84 | Executive Chef Christian Kuehnel has created both a duck and a goose menu for diners to enjoy in December. Traditionally served over the holiday season, both menus require 72 hours advance booking and can be shared between two, four, or more people at $84 per person exclusive of tax, wine pairings and gratuity. Duck and goose menus are three courses with individual starters and desserts in addition to the main event. Holiday Goose Menu for 4, Holiday Duck Menu for 2 | December | Vancouver |
| Fable Diner | Orphan's Dinner | $30 | Reservations are available online. https://www.bookenda.com/fable-diner/?page=1 or by calling the restaurant 604.563.3463 or email dine@fablediner.ca. Enjoy a Roast Beef dinner with horseradish cream, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, house-made gravy and optional bread rolls and fresh salad to start, finish with a personal pavlova for $30 per person. Guests can also enjoy 50% off their new cocktail list for the evening. The Diner is also open for brunch on Tuesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve morning from 9AM to 2PM. | Dec 23: 4 pm - 8:30 pm | Vancouver |
| H Tasting Lounge @ Westin Bayshore | Afternoon Tea | $55 | Indulge in sweet and savoury items served from a delicate golden Ferris wheel served alongside our handcrafted holiday cocktails and Tealeaves seasonal blends. Our festive afternoon tea is complemented with our world-famous cotton candy bonsai tree. Details | Weekend afternoon tea during Nov 23 - 29 | Vancouver |
| Juke Fried Chicken | Christmas Eve Eve Dinner | $25 | A special dine-in-only feast for two to four people for $25 each that includes a half or whole fried chicken as the headliner in addition to a ‘not yo' momma's cheese dip’, Juke's signature coleslaw, skillet-cooked cornbread, fried Brussels sprouts, triple-cooked potatoes and Juke ginger cookies and a warm cocktail for dessert. Reservation at jukefriedchicken.oftendining.com or by emailing info@jukefriedchicken.com. Juke will also welcome walk-in guests if space permits. | Dec 23 | Vancouver |
| H2 Rotisserie & Bar | Festive Brunch Series | $49 (Adult) $15 (Child 6 - 12) | Details | Dec 1 - 22: 12 - 3 pm | Vancouver |
| H2 Rotisserie & Bar | Holiday Movie Nights | Watch your favourite holiday classics and sip from a line-up of half-priced festive cocktails or our elevated hot chocolate cart. | Dec 2, 9, 16, 23: 6 pm & 8:30 pm | Vancouver | |
| H2 Rotisserie & Bar | Holiday Baking with Bopper | $75 | Learn to bake with Chef Brody “Bopper” Paine, and take home a rave-worthy spread of holiday treats. Festive cocktail and appetizers included with registration. Work is done in partners. To book your spot, call 604.691.6966 or e-mail h2restaurantwp@gmail.com. Details | Dec 5 & 12: 6 pm - 8 pm | Vancouver |
| H2 Rotisserie & Bar | Festive Sunday Supper: | $36 (min 2 ppl) | A festive spin on our traditional Sunday Supper Series. 3-course turkey dinner. Details | Dec 23: 5 pm | Vancouver |
| Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel | Holiday Lunch | $36 | 3-Course plated lunch. Details | Nov 25 - Dec 24: 11 am - 2 pm | Vancouver |
| Pier 7 Restaurant @ The Pier Hotel | Holiday Lunch or Dinner | $36 | 3-Course lunch and dinner. Details | Nov 18 - Dec 24 | North Vancouver |
| Mozza Restaurant & Lounge @ Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport | Mistletoe Lunch | $31 (Adult) $20 (Child 6 - 10) | Details | Dec 12 - 19 | Richmond |
| Beetbox | Beetbox Holiday Boxes | $89 (4 ppl) $209 (10 ppl) | Beetbox will be offering the perfect festive alternative to the typical holiday feast this year with a plant-based package filled with their favourite things for groups of four or ten. The box includes their signature chick-un sandwiches, Beetbox burgers, popular tempura onion rings, roasted delicata squash, crispy fried Brussels sprouts, beet salad, Beetbox's vegan gingerbread cookies and a $5 gift card. The box will be available for delivery only and is priced at $89 for four and $209 for 10. To order for delivery go to https://www.beetboxveg.com/ and click 'Order Online'. | Dec 1 onwards | Vancouver |
| Di Beppe | Lunch Service | Di Beppe will add regular lunch service to the menu at the Gastown destination starting on Monday, December 2 with seatings beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. The menu will feature an array of antipasti such as mushroom bruschetta; burrata; kale salad with tuna conservative; and meatballs ‘Di Beppe’; pizze like anchovy & onion; fennel sausage, onion, provolone and rosemary; pepperoni & fungi; and margherita with fior di latte or mozzarella di bufala; and pasta in pomodoro, Amatriciana, carbonara; cacio e pepe; and alici e burro varieties. | Dec 2 onwards: 11:30 - 2 pm | Vancouver | |
| Seaside Provisions | Fireside Christmas Experience | $600 | Details | Month of December | North Vancouver |
Christmas Turkey Dinner to Go in Metro Vancouver 2019
If you want to leave the Christmas cooking to someone else this year, see my post here for businesses that are offering Christmas turkey dinner to go.
Santa Breakfast or Brunch in Metro Vancouver 2019
Check out my post here for a list of places in Vancouver that are offering breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea with Santa in 2019.
Holiday Party Trays in Metro Vancouver 2019
Here are a few places in Metro Vancouver where you can get a holiday party tray.
- M&M Food Market (check your nearest location here) makes your holiday entertaining easy with a variety of specialty frozen foods. Here are their most popular packages:
- Western Lake Restaurant (Vancouver) offers a variety of party trays and combos. Check out my review or visit their site for more information.
- T & T Supermarket (various locations)
Holiday Cocktails in Metro Vancouver 2019
Restaurants/bars in Metro Vancouver serving special holiday cocktails.
| Restaurant | Type | Price* | Description | Date/Time | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fable Diner | Eggnog milkshakes in both boozy and virgin varieties | Fable Diner's Yuletide-themed Eggnog Shake is made with eggnog and vanilla ice cream from Birchwood Dairy, topped with nutmeg-infused whipped cream. Guests who want to feel extra merry will have the option to spike their milkshake with dark rum and local Sunshine liqueur. | Dec 1 - 31 | Vancouver | |
| Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar | Special Cocktail | Bar Manager, Wyeth Maiers has created a delicious holiday cocktail just in time for the cooler weather: Creme de Vie (lemon heart spiced rum, heavy cream, holiday syrup, bruleed ladyfinger) | Vancouver | ||
| Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar | Special Cocktails | House Mulled Wine: Red Wine Blend, Apple Cider, Cloves, Star Anise, Orange Essence A “Kerry” Christmas Tradition: Islay Single Malt, Earl Grey, Cranberry, Charred Rosemary | Vancouver | ||
| Colony Bars | Eggnog | $7 | $7 eggnogs throughout the month of December with 50% of all eggnog proceeds being donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This annual initiative helps provide food and related assistance to those in need during the holiday season. Customers have the option of spiking their holiday eggnog with Bacardi Rum or Evan Williams Bourbon, with a dairy-free eggnog option also available for $7. The holiday nog will be available at all Colony locations (Kitsilano, Main Street, Northwoods and Entertainment District). | December | Vancouver (Kitsilano, Main Street, Entertainment District); North Vancouver (Northwoods) |
| The Charles Bar | Eggnog | $7 | $7 eggnogs throughout the month of December with 50% of all eggnog proceeds being donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This annual initiative helps provide food and related assistance to those in need during the holiday season. Customers have the option of spiking their holiday eggnog with Bacardi Rum or Evan Williams Bourbon, with a dairy-free eggnog option also available for $7. | December | Vancouver |
Holiday Desserts/Treats in Metro Vancouver 2019
Here are desserts spots in Metro Vancouver offering holiday treats.
| Business | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Temper Pastry | From ginger cookies and candy-cane bark, to eggnog truffles and mini chocolate snowmen, this year's holiday lineup includes returning favourites, and brand-new Yuletide-inspired treats, from owner and lead pastry chef, Steven Hodge. Notable showpieces for the 2019 holiday season include an original decorative Advent Calendar that reveals unique chocolate confections behind each door, and Temper's signature sugar-dusted Christmas Stollen - a classic German fruitcake made with orange, marzipan and almonds - available in both small and large sizes. The café will also be serving a selection of made-in-house festive winter drinks, including Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Spiced Apple Cider, and a creamy Eggnog Latte. Holiday items are now available for purchase in store at the Dundrave neighbourhood shop and café throughout November and December. | West Vancouver |
Vancouver Christmas Events and Festivals 2019
Here are some Christmas events and festivals around Vancouver.
| Event | Description | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Christmas Market | This year’s market features more than 80 huts stuffed with sweets, treats, and treasures, coupled with an increased lineup of large-scale activities and live entertainment. Details | Nov 20 - Dec 24 | Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver |
| Glow Gardens | Indoor Christmas festival featuring playgrounds and interactive features that will entertain the kids for hours, while the adults kick back at our licensed bar and enjoy some seasonal beverages, delicious food, and live music. Glow’s illuminated sculptures are the perfect backdrop for selfies and holiday family photos. | Nov 21 - Jan 5 | Harbour Convention Centre, Vancouver |
| Lights of Lafarge | Free lights display | Starting Nov 30 | Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park, Coquitlam |
| Vandusen Festival of Lights | Lights display | Nov 30 - Dec 24, Dec 26 - Jan 5 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver |
| Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain | Experience the magic of Christmas at Vancouver's North Pole. As the snow falls and the lights twinkle around you, explore all that Grouse Mountain has to offer this holiday season. Santa and his reindeer are waiting for you to come up and visit, and if you're lucky you might see the elves who have been hard at work transforming the mountaintop into a Christmas wonderland. | Nov 22 - Jan 5 | Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver |
| Christmas at Canada Place | Experience the nostalgic tradition of the Woodward’s Windows, Canada’s North light display including “Chrismoose,” our 15-foot tall moose light sculpture, the iconic Sails of Light, and the festive Avenue of Trees. | Dec 6 - Jan 1 | Canadian Trail (west promenade) and North Point of Canada Place, Vancouver |
| Canyon Lights @ Capilano Suspension Bridge | e-capture the feeling of wonder and excitement of the holiday season and be amazed by the hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park. The suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, the rainforest and canyon are transformed into a world of festive lights and visual enchantment. | Nov 22 - Jan 26 | North Vancouver |
| Aurora Winter Festival | This holiday season, Hastings Park/PNE will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Experience Canada’s Largest Winter Festival. Escape to a hidden village with a beautiful skating rink, a tube park, massive light displays, a Christmas Market, amusement rides, food gardens, magical characters, and plenty of other exciting activities. | Nov 22 - Jan 5 | PNE, Vancouver |
Where to go Christmas Shopping in Metro Vancouver 2019
Looking for a holiday gift for yourself and your loved ones? Here are some places I recommend for Christmas shopping.
Vancouver Christmas Market: Discover lovingly crafted gifts and treasures from merchant huts to be slipped into stockings and placed under Christmas trees.
Fort Langley Village: The Village of Fort Langley exudes such old-world charm and there you’ll find unique shops and boutiques where you can indulge in some serious shopping. There are no franchises here, just independent locally owned stores offering organic and vegan goods, beautiful home decor, cute clothing boutiques and more.
Potters Nursery: It’s 28,000 square feet dedicated to all things yuletide as Potters Nursery transforms itself into Western Canada’s largest Christmas store. Open now until December 24, The Christmas Store at Potters boasts tens of thousands holiday-related items. You’ll find decor that is tasteful yet unusual – there’s something for everyone! Read about my experience here.
Weirdos Holiday Market: It takes place December 14 and 15 at The Hall at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (154 E. 10th Avenue). The market features a wonderfully peculiar mix of artisan products geared to shoppers looking for gifts that are decidedly left-of-centre. This year, there will be 35 individual vendors, as well as a large cooperative table featuring products from 10 additional artisans.
Wayspa Gift Certificates: Give the gift of relaxation through Wayspa, Canada’s largest spa and wellness marketplace with over 2,000 partner spas. You can buy a Wayspa gift certificate which can be used at any of their partner spas. Enjoy 18% Wayspa gift certificates until December 20, 2019 with this link (affiliate).
Christmas Beyond Vancouver
Looking to celebrate Christmas in another Canadian city? Check out the guides below.
- Whistler, BC
- Victoria, BC
- Banff, AB
- Calgary, AB
- Edmonton, AB
- Saskatoon, SK
- Winnipeg, MB
- Toronto, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- Halifax, NS
New Year’s Eve Dinners/Galas and Brunch in Metro Vancouver 2019/2020
New Year’s in Vancouver: Here is list of restaurants in Vancouver that are offering special New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2019/2020 menus (like brunch, lunch, dinner, and buffets).
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