One thing remains true for nearly every Vancouverite, and that is that we love to eat. And what’s the best way to get the most bang for your buck? A buffet, of course.
With the holidays coming up, there’s no better time to go enjoy one of the many special holiday buffets happening in and around the city.
From seafood towers to all the best chef carving stations around, here are some epic holiday buffets happening in and around Vancouver.
Honey Salt
Brunch Buffet
What: Freshly baked pastries, scones, waffles and brioche, hot and cold breakfast items, as-you-like-it egg station with chef-prepared omelettes, sweet and savoury crepes, and desserts.
When: December 24 and 25
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Cost: $58 per adult, $28 per kid 4 to 10, and free for kids under three
Dinner Buffet
What: Hors d’oeuvres (prawn cocktails, herb and cheddar brioche, bacon-wrapped scallops), herb-roasted turkey, roasted striploin chef carving stations, mac and cheese, sourdough stuffing, mashed potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, green bean amandine, roasted carrots, and a variety of sweet dessert treats like chocolate toffee bread pudding and Anglaise, pecan and butter tarts, fruit cake, and more.
When: December 24 and 25
Time: 5 to 9 pm
Cost: $78 per adult, $48 for kids 4 to 10, kids under 3 eat free
Address: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
The Victor
Brunch buffet
What: Choice of a signature brunch item (avocado toast, bananas foster French toast, ahi tuna poke bowl, Shakshuka, hot honey chicken and waffles, Victor Victoria, or Oscar Benedict), in addition to a buffet that includes sushi, pastries, chef carving stations with prime rib, bone-in honey ham, and Rossdown Farms free-range turkey, and a dessert and candy station with treats like dark and white chocolate fondue, candy cane Nanaimo bars, toffee bread pudding, chocolate and caramel tarts, and more.
When: December 22
Cost: $65 per adult, $30 for children under 12
Address: Parq Casino — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Notch8
Festive lunch buffet
What: Prime rib carvery station, cheese fondue, rigatoni short rib ragu, and more
When: December 15 to 20
Time: 11:15 to 3 pm
Cost: $89 per adult, $50 per child 12 and under
Address: 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Globe@YVR
Christmas Eve Buffet
What: Featuring holiday favourites, seasonal dishes, and desserts
When: December 24
Time: Seatings at 4:30 to 5 pm and 7 to 7:30 pm
Cost: $145 per adult, $72.50 per child
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet
What: Seasonal favorites and delightful desserts
When: December 25
Time: Seatings at 10 to 10:30 am and noon to 12:30 pm
Cost: $129 per adult, 64.50 per child
New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet
What: Gourmet dishes, fresh pastries, and classic breakfast favourites
When: January 1
Time: Seatings from 6 to 11 am
Cost: $59 per adult, $29.50 per child
Address: Fairmont Vancouver Airport – 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond
Glowbal
Santa Brunch Buffet
What: Chilled seafood buffet, omelet station, prime beef striploin carving station, eggs Benedict, desserts, and more
When: December 22
Time: 10 am to 2:30 pm
Cost: $85 per adult, $35 per child 12 and under
Address: 590 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Coast
Lobster and seafood Christmas brunch buffet
What: Chill bar (West Coast oysters, poached tiger prawns, Norwegian smoked salmon, chilled snow crab, seared ahi tuna), salads, sushi, herb-rubbed Canadian prime striploin, king salmon wellington, roasted whole turkey, as-you-like-it omelettes, breakfast and brunch faves (lobster and seafood paella, lobster and shrimp rigatoni, pan-roasted cod, braised short rib hash, fluffy pancakes, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon Benedict, and more), and desserts (mini lemon meringue tart, cinnamon carrot cake, triple chocolate are cake, and more).
When: December 22
Cost: $95 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under
Address: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
The Wild Fig
Christmas Brunch
What: Cranberry and pecan salad, pre-carved roasted lamb leg, spinach ricotta cannelloni, saffron basmati rice, matched potatoes, croquembouche, chocolate fountain, and more.
When: December 22
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Address: Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam — 405 North Road #1, Coquitlam
The Lobby
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
What: Fresh baked French bread, dinner rolls, and focaccia, ahi tuna and wild salmon sashimi, black pepper maple glazed smoked sablefish, chef carved 24-hour slow-cooked AAA prime rib roast, roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, roast apple and safe stuffing, roasted root vegetables and Brussels sprouts, Emmenthal and leek potato gratin, white and dark chocolate yule logs, eggnog cheesecake, chocolate orange mouse, and much more.
When: December 24
Time: Seatings at 5, 5:30, 6, and 6:30 pm
Cost: $84 per adult, $42 per child 6 to 12, and $25 per child 5 and under
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet
What: Freshly baked pastries, house smoked salmon, poached prawns, sweet onion marinated mussel towers, black pepper maple glazed smoked sablefish, chef’s omelette station, quiche, cinnamon french toast and waffles, 24-hour slow-cooked striploin roast, roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, roast apple and safe stuffing, roasted root vegetables and Brussels sprouts, lemon and fresh oregano roasted potatoes, fresh baked Okanagan apple pie and pecan pie, beignets, and much more.
When: December 25
Time: Seatings at 11, 11:30 am, noon, and 12:30 pm
Cost: $89 per adult, $44 per child 6 to 12, $26 for children 5 and under
Address: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier — 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
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