The best festive menus and buffets in Singapore for Christmas 2024

Festive meals at the classic New York-style steakhouse Wolfgang’s Steakhouse offer an all-day Christmas set menu beginning with a choice of soups: a comforting soup of the day or a rich lobster bisque. A slew of premium entrées dominate the main course, including a hefty prime ribeye steak, a lean prime filet mignon, a meaty grilled king salmon, and some juicy Colorado lamb chops. And as the lore goes, sides are a must in a steakhouse. At Wolfgang’s, choose from gourmet sides such as mac n’ cheese, fried onion rings, sautéed mushrooms, and creamed spinach.

Of course, you can’t end the meal without Wolfgang’s show-stopping chocolate Yule log, a truly decadent treat. For drinks, the holiday spirit is satiated with the restaurant’s newly crafted cocktail, the White Noel. The velvety number combines vodka, Baileys, caramel toffee, creamy white cacao, and blue curaçao, and is finished with a sprinkle of dry cranberry.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Address: 1 Nanson Road, 02-01, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, +65 6887 5885

Christmas feasts at Edge, where one will be treated to both traditional festive and international delights, are usually unforgettable. The buffet restaurant at Pan Pacific Singapore whisks diners on a tantalising experience featuring premium seafood selections, succulent roasts, and an array of the season’s favourites like slow-roasted black Angus beef prime rib and baked sustainable salmon with creamy polenta and caviar beurre blanc.

From the blade of master butcher chef Haiko Mayer, an extensive variety of cold cuts made in-house, such as the fresh and earthy Christmas citron thyme bratwurst and the spicy and smoky paprika pork lyoner, are must-haves from the spread. Dessert is naturally, the star this Christmas. At Edge, the dessert bar includes the classic English Christmas fruit cake and the rich and flavourful plum pudding.

Edge
Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3 Pan Pacific, S(039595), +65 6826 8240

Christmas feasting is always a good idea at Peppermint, especially for large families or an inclusive festive gathering between friends or colleagues. The bountiful spread at Peppermint’s buffet line headlines with the classic Christmas turkey encased in a shell of salt and stuffed with chestnuts. Cranberry sauce and black truffle sauce are then offered on the side, offering flavour combinations customised to one’s desires. Don’t miss out on the beautifully baked salmon Wellington, where tender flaky salmon fillet and buttery puff pastry are finished with a vibrant yuzu and smoked caviar sauce.

Peppermint
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4 Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, S(039594), +65 6845 1111

Head down to Meadesmoore if you’re looking for exceptional cuts of beef and other unique cuts sourced from award-winning premium producers. The herb-crusted turkey en crepinette is up for grabs, of course, but the hearty Sanchoku Wagyu tomahawk forestiére, adorned with winter truffle, mushroom fricasée, and fragrant sage is just as pleasing. Leave some room for dessert, the strawberry and champagne Eton mess with champagne custard, wine gelée, fraise de bois coulis, and fresh strawberries to end your feast on the right note. For extra decadence, ask for the tiramisu—you’ll thank us later.

Meadesmoore
Address: 21A Boon Tat Street, Level 2, S(069620), +65 6227 2247

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Christmas at Marcy’s is reserved for seafood lovers, where holiday diners seeking a twist on tradition go for innovative creations. The lobster Wellington makes an anticipated comeback, drenched in a floral marigold hollandaise. For dessert, the light and creamy pavlova with cheesecake flan is served with seasonal fruit for the perfect finish. At Marcy’s bar, its festive cocktail menu relishes in playful imaginations of classics, including the Ho-ho Hugo, a riff off the classic spritz that is elegantly herbaceous, thanks to the infusion of rosemary.

Marcy’s  
Address: 39-40 Duxton Road, S(089503), +65 9012 3747

There’s never a dull moment this festive season at Luce at Intercontinental Singapore, presenting not one, but three festive spreads this year. From November 13 to November 30, a pre-festive buffet gets you in the yuletide mood with sumptuous highlights like roasted Angus striploin and truffle ravioli au gratin. The indulgent festive buffet spread begins in full swing from December 1 to January 1 as a dedicated Italian affair. Expect fried eggplant with moreish Neapolitan sauce or braised beef in red wine, complemented by signature roasts like ham and turkey. For dessert, Christmas delights include a Christmas fruit cake and chocolate mint truffle tea Yule log. 

During the same period, diners looking to go big are invited to the enchanting “Banquet of Hoshena: Festive Edition”, a thematic dining experience that showcases a meticulously crafted menu. It begins with a rosemary and olive tartlet before moving on to a comforting and rich chestnut soup. The main event showcases stunning blue crab and nduja sausage, incorporated into a chicken roulade, and sweet endings of decadent chocolate raspberry gâteau. 

Luce
Address: 80 Middle Road, Level 1, InterContinental Singapore, S(188966), +65 6825 1008

The month-long celebration at Estate begins with a spiced winter Norwegian salmon gravlax and ten types of European cheese before concluding with festive treats like Christmas pudding with vanilla rum sauce and eggnog. The crowd-pleasing festive Sunday brunch returns with a festive seafood market studded with boatloads of freshly shucked oysters and Alaskan snow crabs. On to the carving station, look forward to jaw-dropping meats like crispy porchetta and fatty London duck. And finally, on December 24 and 25, a sumptuous spread of ocean-fresh sashimi awaits you. With delights like lobster chowder, live-sliced whole tuna and hamachi, and sous-vide Wagyu beef cheek, one is spoilt for choice.

Estate
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, S(238867), +65 6831 6270

The Italian stalwart is back and better than ever. Carrying the torch of bringing true Italian flavours to your table, Pete’s Place brings with festive party to the basement of the recently opened Grand Hyatt Singapore. Time-honoured Italian favourites are specially curated and presented during Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch buffet. Look forward to an array of hearty dishes that set the tone for festivities; think bountiful cacciucco alla livornese seafood stew, the celebrated Pete’s tiramisu, and vanilla panna cotta.

Pete’s Place
Address: 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore, S(228211), +65 6738 1234

Putting a festive spin to fresh premium seafood from November 15 to December 30, La Brasserie has created exclusive dishes like a rich and buttery pan-seared foie gras with spiced banana on brioche, creamy carbonara with black truffle tossed in a parmesan wheel at a live station, and a devilishly good Mont Blanc for dessert. On Christmas Day, guests of the restaurant are spoiled with freshly carved maple cinnamon roasted gammon ham and pineapple chilli-spiced Iberico pork belly. 

La Brasserie
Address: 80 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, S(049326), +65 3129 8526

For those seeking the familiar tastes of the region, 665 Degrees Fahrenheit’s refined five-course menu highlights Southeast Asian flavours this Christmas. The menu starts with a smoked beef tartlet and a poached tarbouriech oyster adorned with premium Oscietra caviar. For the mains, choose between a spice-infused 45-day dry-aged Galician blond beef striploin from Spain or the tender and sustainably sourced kombu-aged Murray cod. Dessert is whimsical as it arrives as a snow globe-shaped Manuka honey cake.

665 Degrees Fahrenheit
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 38, Andaz Singapore, S(189354), +65 6408 1255

Specialising in Italian cuisine, Acqua e Farina offers a delectable Christmas feast that embodies the diverse flavours of Italy. Kickstart your dinner with the refreshing and tender carpaccio di polipo, a thinly sliced cooked octopus served with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, herbs, and olive oil. The delectable tagliolini agli scampi is where you get to indulge in Italian crayfish bathed in a sumptuous bisque with a hint of cream and accompanied by perfectly al dente pasta. The main course is a six hour slow-cooked and pan-fried dutch veal chop, served with Italian bacon, fragrant sage, and seasonal vegetables and potatoes. To end off the incredible meal, savour a slice of lusciously fruit-studded panettone, served warm.

Acqua e Farina
Address: Multiple locations, 35A Keong Saik Road, S(089142), +65 9105 2377

Two Michelin-starred Saint Pierre is where you’d want to be this Christmas—period. Its stunning seven-course Christmas Eve dinner menu begins with Loire Valley oscietra caviar elegantly nestled atop ginger-infused cauliflower purée and tarragon gelée. The crowd-pleasing tender bresse guinea fowl arrives beautifully stuffed under the skin with a black winter truffle-herb chicken mousseline. The dish is paired with all the good stuff, including a rich Albufera sauce of guinea fowl jus and rich foie gras. For pre-dessert, partake in an irresistible Mutsu apple crowned with Sauternes jelly.

A flashy ornament orb, crafted from Jivara chocolate mousse, filled with Vanuatu vanilla Chantilly, Japanese chestnut compote, and indulgent dark chocolate cake concludes the perfect meal. 

Saint Pierre 
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, 02-02B S(049213), +65 6438 0887

Festive dining at Element is purported to bring a rich tapestry of flavours with buffets featuring gourmet classics with a local twist. From November 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025, be a part of the celebrations and tuck into premium cured meats and artisanal cheeses to start. A traditional Christmas turkey or roasted Turkey with luxurious black truffle butter and cognac gravy, both served with cranberry follows suit as two similar yet contestable main courses. At the dessert station, indulge in a blueberry Yule log cake, the fabulously Peranakan-inspired Ondeh Ondeh Christmas log cake, a classic Christmas English fruit cake, or the decadent red booties with champagne truffles. 

Element
Address: 165 Tanjog Pagar Road, Level One Amara Singapore, S(088539), +65 6879 2626

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