8 Holiday Buffets to Indulge in This Christmas
Urban Kitchen
The all-day dining restaurant at JW Marriott is offering the standard holiday offerings as part of their semi-buffet lunch and dinner. Turkey, roast beef, ham, seafood and desserts are among the offerings. Larger parties should book a private dining room which includes live entertainment.
Dec. 24 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP338+ adults and MOP168+ children
Dec 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. MOP688+ adults and MOP348+ children
Dec. 25 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP338+ adults and MOP168+ children
Dec 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. MOP688+ adults and MOP348+ children
Dec. 31 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP338+ adults and MOP168+ children
Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. MOP888+ adults and MOP448+ children (includes one drink) Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP338+ adults and MOP168+ children
Jan. 1 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. MOP688+ adults and MOP348+ children
Mezza9
The usual a la carte menu will be swept aside for festive lunch and dinner buffets at this show kitchen eatery inside the Grand Hyatt. Highlights will include seafood and grilled selections, a 12-hour slow-roasted Portuguese-style lamb leg, Thai dishes and pan-fried foie gras.
Dec. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP988+
Dec. 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MOP738+
Dec. 25 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP988+
Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP1,198+ (includes admission to countdown party)
Mistral
Fresh seafood, cheese and cold cuts, turkey and a variety of desserts will be offered at Sofitel’s buffet restaurant. There is also an option to add a free flow wine package!
Dec. 24 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. MOP488+ with MOP168+ for free flow wine package
Dec. 25 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. MOP488+ with MOP168+ for free flow wine package
Feast
Among roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, chestnut and stuffing, Yorkshire pudding also features in the holiday buffet at Feast (take note homesick Brits!). There will also be a selection of fresh seafood, rib eye and beef ribs. For desserts it's Christmas pudding with rum sauce and (our personal favorite) French macarons.
Lunch and dinner buffets are offered on Dec. 24, 25 and 31 with a lunch buffet offered on Jan. 1. Prices vary. Call for more information: (853) 8113 1200
Cafe Esplanada
The tres chic Wynn is hosting a festive dinner buffet at Cafe Esplanada. While you’re there for your festive meal, pick up a few edible holiday gifts which include cookies and gingerbread houses.
Dec. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP568+ adults and 268+ children Dec. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP568+ adults and 268+ children Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. MOP568+ adults and 268+ children
Rossio
If citrus-herb-roasted organic turkey, Caribbean rum-glazed ham and Turkey pie sound tempting, head to the MGM’s buffet restaurant Rossio. Other highlights include a fresh seafood station with Boston lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, freshly shucked oysters and over 30 different desserts including log cake, gingerbread-spiced bread and butter pudding and sticky toffee pudding. Be sure to check out the Christmas market while you’re there.
For times and prices call (853) 8802 2688
Sands Cotai Central
For kids and the young at heart there the DreamWorks Christmas party and King Julien’s New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 are good choices. On top of an international buffet that features a festive menu, DreamWorks characters will join the fun dressed in their festive attire. Don't forget to visit Shrek's Holiday House while you're there!
Dec. 24 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP478+ adults and MOP248+ children
Dec. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP268+ for children
Dec. 25 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP478+ adults and MOP248+ children
Dec. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP268+ for children
Dec. 26 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOP478+ adults and MOP248+ children
Dec. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP268+ for children
Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP268+ for children
Grand Orbit
A range of dishes from all over the world will be on offer at the buffet restaurant in Sands Cotai Central, including Portuguese, Southeast Asian and Indian dishes, as well as seafood on ice. There is also a take home option for those who would like to dine in (pictured above).
Dec. 24 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MOP258+ for adults and MOP129+ for children
Dec. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. MOP458+ for adults and MOP229+ for children; and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP249+ for children
Dec. 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MOP350+ for adults and MOP175+ for children
Dec. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. MOP458+ for adults and MOP229+ for children; and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP249+ for children
Dec. 31 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MOP258+ for adults and MOP129+ for children
Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. MOP458+ for adults and MOP229+ for children; and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP498+ for adults and MOP249+ for children
Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MOP258+ for adults and MOP129+ for children
Jan. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. MOP398+ for adults and MOP199+ for children
Looking for a more upscale offering to celebrate the holidays? Or maybe you would rather stay in this year. We'll be rounding up the best of both so be sure to check back soon.
