50 Christmas Dinners in Shanghai, From A-Z

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year in Shanghai, it’s cold, gray and smoggy… that means it must be Christmas! If you’re planning on sticking around town this holiday there are lots of great options for Christmas dinner.

PRE-CHRISTMAS DINNER

The Bull and Claw

Address: 466 Xikang Lu, by Kangding Lu

When: Nov 14-Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

A proper English Christmas dabbed with their signature Bull and Claw style. They’re offering a three course menu for RMB 348, add RMB 188 for the free flow and make it a boozy merry Christmas. Offer runs now until Dec 24.

TGI Friday's

Address: TGI Fridays, 16 Fucheng Lu, by Huayuan Shiqiao Lu 

When: Dec 20-Jan 2

Tel: [phone]

All through the prime holiday season, TGI Friday’s is rolling out their surf and turf limited edition menu for RMB 268. 

Mr & Mrs Bund

Address: Mr. and Mrs. Bund, 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 

When: Dec 21-Jan 1

Tel: [phone]

Every day from Dec 21 until Jan 1, Mr. and Mrs. Bund offers special Christmas dinner menus from 5.30-10.30pm. There are a la carte options, as well as a sharing menu at RMB 888 per person. 

PIe Society

Address: Pie Society, No. 102 Bldg 5, 67 Xingfu Lu (next to Dada) or 381 Panyu Lu (opposite 390), by Fahuazhen Lu 

When: from Dec 1-Jan 31, Pies from RMB 50-60,

Tel: [phone]

Who said pies have to be sweet? Pie society has those for sure, but this Christmas they’re also offering ‘Merry Berry pie’ which includes turkey, bacon, stuffing, cranberry, and a whole lotta love. There’s also a vegetarian options for those who are weak willed and concerned with animal welfare.

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

Big Bamboo

Where: All locations

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

Big Bamboo’s got a three-course Christmas menu for the whole family this year. Dinner is RMB288 per person, RMB 138 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 eat free. Price includes a free drink of your choice, they’ll also have happy hour specials including shots and mulled wine at RMB 30 a glass.

Blue Frog

Address: Numerous locations

When: Dec 25

Tel: [phone]

That’s right, they do much more than Monday burger deals! This Christmas day they have a kick-ass enormous lunch. There’s Turkey, soup, cheesecake, booze and a whole lot of western people. RMB 248 per person. 

The Brew

Address: The BREW, The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 

When: 7:30pm-late, Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

The BREW has a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner with free flow juice and craft brew for RMB 428 per person (RMB 215 for kids). 

Cachet

Address: Cachet, 1F, The Langham Xintiandi, 99 Madang Lu, by Taicang Lu 

When: 6-10:30pm, Dec 24, 6-9:30pm, Dec 25

Tel: [phone]

For RMB 1288 you get your choice of boozy drink along with their extensive Christmas Eve dinner buffet. The next day you can rock their RMB 488 Christmas day buffet that includes free flow booze and amazing food. Kids are RMB 244 so make sure they’re gonna eat if you bring em. 

Cafe Reign

Address: Cafe Reign, 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Long Tan Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel:[phone]

Quite the holiday spread over at Café Reign this Christmas Eve. Their buffet includes roast beef salad, mixed mushroom soup in truffle oil, foie gras, ficus, French oysters, citrus and herb-cured salmon, cream lobster soup, roast rib eye steak, and turkey with spices. You get the idea, awesome food, for the very reasonable price of RMB 888 per person plus 10% service fee. 

Chi-Q

Address: Chi-Q, 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

Tel: [phone]

RMB598 per person plus a 10-percent service charge gets you a signature Koren appetizer, an enormous ‘grand basket’ and a dessert. 

The Cook

Address: The COOK, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 

When: 5:50-8pm, Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]*6321

Family fun and a bunch of incredible food, the buffet goes from 5:50-8pm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Adults eat for RMB 428, kids RMB 215.

Cupola

Address: The Cupola, 7/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

Tel: [phone]

A whole bunch of spectacular goodies await you this Christmas at Cupola. Their dinner includes chilled Gillardeau oysters, beluga caviar, New England clam chowder, foie gras, scallops, baked half Maine lobster risotto, wagyu beef and chocolate chestnut mousse. The dinner will run you RMB 2,800 per person. If you up it to baller level you can pay RMB10,000 to get the dinner as well as one bottle of champagne, wines, a violin session and flowers. 

The Cut

Address: The Cut, 6/F, IAPM Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu 

When: Dec 24-31.

Tel:[phone]

A pair of two-person menus are available at the Cut this Christmas, both outstanding. RMB 888 gets you and a buddy salad bar plus five spice shredded duck confit, sesame yellow fin tuna tataki, Australia black angus tenderloin, seared black cod warp prosciutto, panacotta, sesame ice cream and more. Up it to RMB 1,088 and get everything from the first menu, as well as 1.2kg dry aged 30 days Australian grain fed tomahawk. Glasses of Champagne will run you RMB 100. 

Epices & Foie Gras

Address: 309 Hankou Lu (near Shandong Zhong Lu)

Tel: [phone]

When: Dec 24, 5:30pm

Epices & Foie Gras serves up their signature French bistro cuisine in the form of a Christmas set with two choices of starters, mains and desserts for RMB 495 per person.

Four Seasons Pudong

Address: 210 Century Avenue (near Pucheng Lu)

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Yearning for Christmas dinner with free flow prosecco? Four Seasons has you covered. They’ve got a buffet dinner available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day that includes roasted meats, pasta, oysters and a whole bunch of other amazing stuff, RMB 888 (or RMB 1,088 if you want free flow champagne). For RMB1,288 you can get ‘The Executive Club's Christmas Eve set with a bottle of Champagne. Early bird 15% discount applicable if you pay before Dec 15.

Husk

Address: 218 Fengxian Lu (near Nanhui Lu)

When: Dec 24, 5pm

Tel: [phone]

Buffet dinner at Husk will not leave you disappointed this year, roasted stuffed turkey, grilled half lobster, honey herb roasted ham, char-grilled Australian wagyu, and much more, for RMB 498. Add RMB 128 for free flow wine, kids eat for RMB 128 unless they’re under 3, in which case they’re free.

Jade on 36

Address: Jade on 36, 36F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 

When: 5:30-7:30pm (first seating), 8-10:30pm (second seating), Dec 24.

Tel: [phone] ext 6888

Enjoy a specially crafted menu from Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Biasiol, paired with amazing handpicked wines. The 8-course degustation dinner is RMB 688 per person or RMB 988 with the wine pairing. We recommend the wine pairing. 

Jean Georges

Address: Jean Georges, 4F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

When: 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-10pm, Dec 24 & 25

Tel:[phone]

Michelin starred chef Jean Georges’ gives you perfect Christmas dishes in their classy Bund location. There’s a 6 course Christmas lunch for RMB998, a 4 course early bird dinner for RMB 998 and a 6 course dinner menu for RMB1,498. All prices subject to a 10-percent service charge.

JR Recipe

Address: JR Recipe, 1F, Building 2, 3 Fenyang Lu, by Nanchang Lu 

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Norway cod, Canadian ribeye steak, Christmas wine and  some chocolaty  dessert.

Kabb

Address: KABB, North Block House, 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu 

When: 4pm, Dec 24 & 25

Tel:[phone]

Get your potato bacon chowder, pan-seared sea scallop salad, Christmas turkey, grilled angust beef rib-eye steak or pan-seared Norwegian salmon filet and of course, a dark chocolate cake. RMB 388 per person.

Kafer by Binjiang One

Address: Youlong Garden, Shibu Street, Fucheng Lu

When:  Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

They’ve got you covered on Christmas Eve, as well as Christmas Day. The 24th you can get a 5 course meal for RMB 788 (add RMB 250 for free flow boooooze). Sunday you can get your fill of their huge brunch buffet and free flow drinks for RMB 428. 

Kathleen's Waitan

Address: 200 Huangpu Lu (near Qingpu Lu)

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Celebrate Christmas with a view at Kathleen's Waitan. The waterfront restaurant will be serving a four-course dinner menu for RMB788/pax on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On offer are names like seared scallops, angus beef carpaccio, lobster bisque, beef fillet rossini, roasted codfish and more. Also comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

La Bota

Address: The Cool Docks & Dagu Lu

When: Dec 25

Tel:[phone]

Get down this Christmas Day at either one of La Bota’s 2 locations. Their buffet includes roasted pumpkin soup, roasted suckling pig, honey glazed baked ham, tapas, and  baked apple pie for dessert. It's RMB 248 per person and a great deal if you ask us. 

Marc

Address: MARC, Top Floor, 538 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu 

When: Dec 24

If you’re more interested in an elegant affair this Christmas Eve, hit MARC for a candlelight dinner with French Cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Marc Meneau. Expect oyster in seawater jelly, Wellington beef and other deliciously outlandish offerings. It’ll run you RMB 2,888 for two people, including two goblets of Perrier-Jouet. You can also opt for the RMB 4,988 dinner, which has the same food with the addition of special wine pairings. 

Maya & Mayita

Address: Maya, Grand Plaza Club House 2/F, 568 Julu Lu, by Shanxi Nan Lu. Mayita, Level 6, 98 Shouning Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 

When: December 24 & 25

Tel:[phone]

Maya and sister restaurant Mayita will be laying down the Mexican spread for Christmas this year. Head to either spot and they’ll hook you up for RMB 295 per person. Includes roasted chestnut soup with chorizo and pepitas, crispy cod bacalao, chipotle rubbed turkey with poblano mash and roasted carrots, and jalapeno cornbread stuffing with mole gravy. You’ll also get a welcome drink and dessert.

Mercato

Address: Mercato, 6/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

When: 5:30, Dec 24 & 25.

Tel: [phone]

Really amazing Italian cuisine with their Christmas Sharing menu on the 24th and 25th. RMB 598 per person. 

Mr & Mrs Bund

Where: 6/F Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Nanjing Dong Lu)

Tel: [phone]

When: Dec 24 & 25

Mr & Mrs Bund is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner running from 5:30pm to 11pm, and a late Christmas Eve dinner after, plus a Christmas day dinner as well, that starts at 5:30pm. Festive set menus start at RMB888/pax, but they're also offering regular a la carte options.

M1nt

Where: 24/F 318 Fuzhou Lu (near Shandong Lu)

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

M1NT is up to its usual business of offering elegance, luxury, and usually a model slipped in somewhere. 5 course dinner menu with La Boudeuse Oyster no.3, Foie Gras Terrine, Black ink spaghetti, pan fried turbot fish, Beef Wellington and Panettone Christmas cake for RMB588 per person.

Nadaman

Address: Nadaman, 1/F, Grand Tower, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 

When: 6-10:30pm, Dec 24

Tel:[phone] ext 6888

Japanese style Christmas is as good as any other! Nadaman has a great set menu available for RMB 318.

Nong Cafe

Address: NONG Café, 2F, New World Shanghai Hotel, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Changning Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone] * 8212

NONG Café has an intriguing dinner buffet on offer with roasted turkey with truffle sauce, honey ham, barbecue suckling pig, tom yam seafood, yule log cake and panettone. For RMB 298 you’ll get that, as well as a free flow on beer and soft drinks. Bounce it up to RMB 328 and get free flow wine, beer and soft drinks. 

Park Cafe

Address: Park Café, 1F, Park Café, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Changfeng Park, 158 Daduhe Lu, by Guangfu Xi Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

The JW Marriott’s Park Café has an elegant evening of enternatinment and a lavish dinner buffet, RMB 888 per person. 

Paulaner

Where: Expo Avenue, Xintiandi, Binjiang Avenue

When: Dec 24, 5pm

Tel: [phone]

Paulaner will be hosting Christmas Eve dinners at all three of their Shanghai locations. Their Expo Avenue one costs RMB 398, offering 3 courses along with live music and a lucky draw. The Binjiang location asks RMB 788, which gets you a four-course set menu and all-you-can-drink Paulaner beer, house wine, Glühwein and selected non-alcoholic beverages. The Xintiandi location is RMB 958, and gets you four-courses with two drinks.

Pelhams

Address: Pelham’s, 1/F, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

When: 5:30, Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

Chef Jean-Philippe Dupas and his talented culinary team prepare you a five-course menu from the window encased kitchen. The price is RMB1,488 per person.

Pelikan

Address: Pelikan, 225 Xikang Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu 

Tel: [phone]

The bleak midwinter seems like a fitting time of year to feast on hearty Nordic cuisine, no? Pelikan will be filling guests with a smorgasbord of artisanal fare for RMB295 per person. On the table will be cured salmon with cucumber and dill, baked cod with nuts, apples and brown butter, hay-smoked pork belly with figs and honey mustard, roasted duck breast, glazed roast potatoes and much more. The price also includes cheese and dessert to finish.  

Pentalounge

Address: pentalounge, 1 F, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Changning Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

Pentalounge at Pentahotel has a hell of an offering this Christmas Eve, holiday music, free WiFi, pool tables and Nintendo Wii. It’ll run you RMB 228 for a four course dinner with pan seared scallops, pumpkin chowder and chestnuts, Shiraz infused braised beef shank with porcini mushrooms and caramelized baby carrots, Kahlua Chocolate crème brulee with anise spiced apple pie and free flow soft drinks, beer and house wines. 

POP American Brasserie

Address: POP Brasserie, 7F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

When: 5pm, Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Head over to POP’s for their special 3 course Christmas dinner at RMB 398 per person. There’s also a 4 course with a glass of champagne for RMB 588.

Pudong City Bistro

Address: Pudong City Bistro, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East, 2F, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu,by Hongfeng Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

RMB398 per person gets you fresh seafood, a smattering of Asian and western fare, succulent roasted turkey and a big selection of Christmas-themed desserts. Rumor has it there will also be magic shows and clowns, so don’t go if you’re afraid of clowns. Diners will also be eligible to win a 3-night stay at a 5 star resort in Sanya of Marriott Group as part of their lucky draw.

Qube

Address: Qube, 5500 Chuansha Lu, by Xiuchuan Lu 

When: 5:30-8:30pm dinner, 8:30pm-12am

Tel: [phone]

A lavish seafood buffet with turkey and imported alcohol, Qube’s Chrismas dinner will also have a DJ Sexy Show (whatever that is) and a bunch of prizes you can win. It’s RMB 1,588 for a ticket, also gets you one night complimentary stay in one of their rooms to go along with the buffet and show. 

Raw

Address: RAW Eatery and Wood Grill, 2/F, 98 Yanping Lu, by Xinzha Lu

When: 5:30pm, Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

Chef Juan Campos serves up a four-course menu at RMB 538 per person, including Chilean Wagyu Strip Loin and a incredible Valrhona Chocolate Layer Cake with coconut ice cream and berries, as well as a welcome drink. Children under 12 can get a three course menu and soft drink for RMB 198. 

Scena

Address: Scena, 52/F, The Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu

When: 5:30-10:30, Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong’s Scena will be hosting a luxurious Christmas dinner on the 24th and 25th. You can take full advantage of Scena’s oyster seafood bar and the 4-course dinner that will come with it. There’s also holiday music to go with your free flow red and sparkling wine, just RMB 1,698 per person.

Shanghai Slim's

Where: 523 Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Sinan Lu)

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

A bombastic American-style feast awaits you at Shanghai Slim’s. A 4 course set menu with free flow wine for RMB 488, get it on the 24th or 25th. Dishes include Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp Ceviche, Roast Butterball Turkey, BBQ Pork Ribs, Jumbo Lump Crab Mac & Cheese and Christmas Chocolate Log Cake, among others. RMB 488.

Jing'an Shangri-la

Where: 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu (near Tongren Lu)

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

Shangri-La has a wonderful Christmas Eve in store for us, with all of their amazing restaurants. Their Café Liang has an international buffet for RMB 458 (RMB 299 for kids). Summer Palace has an 8 course meal for RMB 888. 1515 WEST Chophouse Bar has a five-course wine-pairing set menu for RMB 1,288. Calypso is offering their five-course menu for RMB 688. Lastly, Japanese restaurant TSURU has a Christmas Eve Kaiseki for RMB 900.

T'ang Court

Address: T’ang Court, 5F, 99 Madang Lu, The Langham, by Huaihai Zhong Lu

When: 5:30-10pm, Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

T’ang Court is renowned as China’s only 3 Michelin star restaurant, this Christmas Eve they’ve got a dinner set by executive chef Tan for RMB 1,188 per person.  

The Penninsula Hotel

Where: 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Beijing Dong Lu)

When: Dec 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Yi-Long Court will have a dazzling eight-course Chinese Christmas dinner for RMB 1,688 per person. Sir Elly's will also have a Michelin-starred spread with a six-course dinner with live music for RMB 2,688. The Lobby is also an option, offering a five-course dinner with sensual live jazz music for RMB 1,298.

Unico

Address: Three on the Bund, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu

When: Dec 24-31 

Tel: [phone]

Beginning on Christmas eve and going until December 31, UNICO has a special ‘Festive Week Menu’ available. There are three menus to be specific: Festive Set for RMB 788, Prestige Set for RMB 1288, and a COCO Kids Menu for RMB 248. There are also a la carte options available. Menus have items like pan fried foie gras, Argentinean beef tenderloin, Boston Lobster ravioli, and baked Alaska Flambeed with Cointreau… you get the idea, amazing food so just go.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Address: 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu)

When: Sat Dec 24, 6pm

Tel: [phone]

Extravagance you’d expect with a name like Waldorf, their Christmas Eve dinner is RMB 988 per person (RMB 488 for a child) and includes traditional Christmas fare along with live jazz, magic and SANTA!!!!!! Apart from their main menu, there’s also authentic local flavors at Wei Jing Ge, Waldorf Astoria. Chef Sam Yuen offers up a 9 course menu for RMB 688 per person. 

Whampoa Club

Address: Whampoa Club, 5F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 

When: December 24 & 25

Tel: [phone]

Whampoa Club has you covered this Christmas, on the 24th and 25th with double boiled fresh abalone soup and pan-fried beef shoulder chops, Shanghainese style smoked fish and preserved plums. It’s RMB 588 per person and we’re guessing it will be worth every yi mao.

Yi Cafe

Address: Yi Cafe, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, Level 2, Grand Tower, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel:[phone]

Yi Café has 11 culinary stations and they’ll all be firing up to offer roasted turkey, honey baked ham, duck confit and desserts. You can also get free-flow Christmas cocktails, wines, beer and juices. Head They offer brunch or dinner service.

Yue1525

Address: YUE1525, 2F, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Changning Lu 

When: Dec 24

Tel: [phone]

YUE1525’s Hong Kong Chef offers up a smorgasbord of of lobster dumplings, abalone tarts, sea urchin pork dumplings and much more. The dinner is on Christmas Eve and will run you a cool RMB 598. Price includes a bottle of sparkling wine.

Related Articles