Where are the Best Christmas Day Lunch Venues around Nelson Bay
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Each year, restaurants around Nelson Bay open their doors to celebrate Christmas with fresh local seafood, traditional roasts and decadent dessert bars. It is a good opportunity for people who don't want to cook, or maybe here on holidays, to celebrate the day with loved ones and the local community. But which venue is the best?
As our family is new to the area, we asked several of our friends which one(s) they thought were the best - see their top local picks, below. If you have had Christmas Day lunch at any of these venues, or somewhere else in the region, please leave a comment at the top of this article and let us know which one you think is the best (your comment will appear at the bottom of the article). Often, it is more than just the food that makes the day, it can be the friendliness of staff, the music or the general ambience that can make it a Christmas Day to remember, for years to come.
Which one is
your favourite Christmas Day lunch venue around Nelson Bay?
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For Seafood Lovers...**
Shoal Bay Country Club host a Christmas Day lunch each year, which focusses on fresh local seafood, caught from the waters of Port Stephens. This
popular venue has a holiday vibe each summer, with cold cocktails, delicious food and stunning views over to
Shoal Bay . Enjoy a seafood buffet in style! See
here for this year's event details, under "What's On".
Bannisters hotel is located at
Soldiers Point and has a range of fine dining and casual dining options. It is also the home of the
Rick Stein Port Stephens restaurant, which specialises in fresh, local seafood cooked by fine-dining chefs. This new, attractive venue is popular with hotel guests and locals, and exudes 5 Star luxury. See
here for details.
For Families...
Wests Nelson Bay club is located in between Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay, along Shoal Bay Road. It is a handy location for visitors who are staying at
Little Beach or
Nelson Bay to walk to the club for Christmas Day lunch. This large club hosts their annual Christmas Day Lunch up in the auditorium, with a visit from Santa, as well as more options downstairs in the spacious
Bay Brasserie bistro. Entry to the club is for members, guests and visitors from outside the area. See
here for details.
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For Couples & Groups...**
The Anchorage hotel in
Corlette hosts a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch every year at their waterfront, 5 Star resort. When you walk into The Anchorage, you instantly feel like you are somewhere special, with sweeping views over their own marina and sea breezes which waft through the doors. Enjoy fresh local seafood, cracking roasts, salads, Christmas pudding, Pavlova and more. See
here for details.
The Point restaurant is located upstairs at Soldiers Point Marina and each year they host a seafood Christmas Day lunch, with views over the water. This restaurant is popular with those staying at
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat nearby, as well as locals who enjoy the view. This is another restaurant that specialises in seafood, so ensure you arrive with a good appetite! See
here for details.
It doesn't matter where you go in the Nelson Bay region, the menu for Christmas day is sure to involve plenty of local, delicious seafood! Alternatively, you can also pick up your own seafood from
local outlets and enjoy them on the beach, at local parks or BBQ's along the Nelson Bay Foreshore. Please leave a comment at the top of this article with
your favourite venue to enjoy Christmas Day lunch around the bay - whether it be down at the beach or at one of the most popular restaurants in town.
Merry Christmas!
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