Best Hotel Buffets in Metro Manila for Christmas and New Year

Having to cook for the whole family across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day often brings a lot of holiday stress. It's a tradition most of us know (or were raised in), anxiously waiting for the crispy pata or the whole chicken to be perfectly roasted.

But if you're finally ready to let go of old ways and start a new tradition with your chosen family, many hotels in Metro Manila offer buffets on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. While most of them end dinner service at 10 p.m. (they have their own families to go home to, after all), others have special celebrations until Noche Buena or Media Noche. Just think about all the dishes and pans you don't have to wash.

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Guided by Sinagtala, the radiant star of Christmas, Hilton Manila at Newport World Resorts invites guests to celebrate the season with festive feasts, meaningful gatherings, and timeless Filipino touches that make every moment feel like home. Kusina Sea Kitchens has a variety of specialized buffets throughout December. The Weekend Lunch Buffet is available every Friday to Sunday until December 23 and from December 26 to 30. It is priced at P3,100 and includes Salmon Wellington, Smoked Beef Brisket, and free-flowing drinks. The Weekend Dinner Buffet for the same dates is P3,300.

On December 24 and 25, Kusina's special Christmas Lunch Buffet is priced at P3,500, while the Christmas Dinner Buffet is priced at P3,500. Guests can gather over a lavish buffet featuring Rosemary-Roasted Prime Ribs, Honey-Cured Ham, Roasted Turkey, and Lechon, plus a live station of Bibingka and Puto Bumbong. The dinner buffet also caps the night with a dazzling dessert spread and free-flowing sparkling wine, soda, beer, and house wine. A Santa Claus appearance is featured during the Christmas Day Lunch.

On December 31, the New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet is priced at P3,500. The buffet features Rosemary-Roasted Prime Ribs and the signature Housemade Lechon, alongside a bubbling Cheese Raclette. Filipino holiday traditions are celebrated with a live station of Bibingka and Puto Bumbong, and the night ends with a sparkling, sweet dessert selection. This buffet also includes free-flowing sparkling wine, soda, beer, and house wine.

Guests can celebrate the first day of the year on January 1 with a New Year's Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. The brunch is priced at P2,500 and features a Charcuterie Island Buffet and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Hua Yuan offers premium Shanghainese cuisine as a festive set menu for six persons. On December 25 and January 1, the restaurant offers a Premium Yum Cha for P2,500 per person, which includes free-flowing sparkling wine, soda, beer, house wine, and Chinese tea.

Hilton Manila is located at Newport World Resorts, Pasay City.

Grand Hyatt Manila sets the stage for an enchanting holiday season, welcoming guests to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with buffet dining following its theme of "Gold, Gilded, Grand."

For Christmas Eve (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), The Grand Kitchen will serve a Dinner Buffet for P4,688, followed by a special Noche Buena Buffet for P3,688 (11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.). On Christmas Day, they will offer a lavish Lunch and Dinner Buffet (12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), both priced at P4,800. Expect traditional feasts that include freshly shucked oysters, Atlantic salmon gravlax, roast beef, lechon, traditional Christmas turkey, and local desserts like bibingka and ube halaya.

For the New Year countdown on December 31, The Grand Kitchen will host a grand New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet (6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) for P5,688, featuring specialty items such as Beef Wellington and grilled rib eye steak. Guests can start the new year on January 1 with a special New Year's Day Lunch or Dinner Buffet, both priced at P4,288.

Guests looking to ring in the New Year in elegance can head to The Lounge on December 31, where they can indulge in a lavish dinner and sip on premium wines from the open bar. The event, featuring live music from The Velvet Jazz and DJ Micky Suzuki, runs from 11:00 p.m. until 2 a.m. The rate for the New Year's Eve celebration is P10,000 net per table.

For non-buffet services, No. 8 China House has a curated sharing set menu for P40,880 for a minimum of 10 guests on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (both from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Christmas Day and New Year's Day (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.).

Grand Hyatt Manila is at 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The Peninsula Manila continues its nearly five-decade tradition of holiday splendor, transforming into a festive landmark with its signature 45-foot Christmas Tree at The Lobby. Beyond the grand decorations and classic events like the much-loved Christmas Concert at The Pen held last December 7, the hotel offers a sophisticated selection of holiday feasts across its celebrated dining venues.

On December 24, The Lobby serves a Dinner Buffet for P7,400 per adult (P3,700 for children under 12) from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. On Christmas Day (December 25), a la carte Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be available from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. For the New Year, The Lobby hosts a glamorous "1976 Disco" New Year’s Eve Gala Ball and Buffet Dinner on December 31 for P17,888 per adult (P8,888 for children under 12) from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. The Lobby returns to a la carte service for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on New Year’s Day (January 1) from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Escolta offers extensive holiday buffets throughout the season. On December 24, guests can choose from a Lunch Buffet for P3,800 per adult (P1,900 for children) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and a Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet for P5,600 per adult (P2,800 for children) from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day (December 25) features a Lunch Buffet for P5,600 per adult (P2,800 for children) from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and a Dinner Buffet for P3,800 per adult (P1,900 for children) from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

New Year's dining includes a Lunch Buffet on December 31 for P3,800 per adult (P1,900 for children) from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and a New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet for P6,500 per adult (P3,250 for children) from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. On January 1, Escolta serves a Breakfast Buffet for P1,750 per adult (P875 for children) from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., a Lunch Buffet for P5,600 per adult (P2,800 for children) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and a Dinner Buffet for P3,800 per adult (P1,900 for children) from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Peninsula Manila also offers a la carte dining at the Asian-themed Spices, set dinner menus at Old Manila, and handcrafted cocktails at The Bar.

The Peninsula Manila is at Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati.

Discovery Primea invites guests to celebrate the season with "A Heartfelt Christmas: Warmth & Elegance," a thoughtfully curated collection of holiday offerings designed for connection and joy.

Tapenade offers two exclusive dinner buffets for the holidays. On Christmas Eve, starting at 6 p.m., guests can enjoy a special Spanish menu called "A Symphony of Flavors" for P2,800++ per person. On New Year's Eve, the restaurant serves a special Mediterranean menu called "The Eve of New Beginnings," also priced at P2,800++ per person.

For those seeking an unforgettable holiday dinner that isn't a buffet, Flame presents masterfully curated menus. On Christmas Eve (December 24), guests can savor "12 Cuts of Christmas," featuring twelve premium beef cuts. For New Year’s Eve (December 31), the "Feast of the Seven Steaks" is offered for P6,500++ per person, requiring a minimum of two guests.

Discovery Primea is at 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila.

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas offers classic Filipino-Spanish holiday dining at Richmonde Café. The yearly Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on December 24 (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and the New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet on December 31 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) both feature a generous spread of well-loved Fil-Hispanic dishes, each priced at P1,950 nett. Additionally, the special breakfast feasts on both Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1), filled with traditional Yuletide breakfast items, are available for P1,250 nett each.

The hotel’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party offers a night of revelry complete with a bar chow buffet, three rounds of drinks, and a live band performance from 9 p.m. until midnight for just P1,450 nett. They also have the NYE Celebration Bundle, combining the New Year’s Eve dinner buffet and the countdown experience, which is available at P2,850 nett.

All buffet and countdown offerings are half price for children 6 to 12 years old and free for those 5 years old and below.

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is located at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

I'M Hotel invites guests to savor the season with their special Holiday Buffet Dinner at The Common Good Restaurant, offering a delectable spread of festive favorites and seasonal treats every weekend throughout December.

The buffet service runs from Friday to Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pricing is as follows: the buffet is P2,744 for solo adult diners, or P2,599 per person for adult couples. For children, the buffet is P1,372 for kids aged 5 to 12 years old, and is complimentary for those 4 years old and below.

I'M Hotel is at 7862 Makati Avenue, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila.

Sheraton Manila Hotel, also within Newport World Resorts, invites guests to celebrate the holidays at S Kitchen, which offers special, all-inclusive buffets for both Christmas and New Year, priced at P3,900 nett per person.

For Christmas Eve Dinner (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Christmas Day Lunch (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.), highlights include a carving station with Roasted Stuffed Turkey, Ribeye, and leg of ham, along with a Golden Suckling Pig (Cochinillo). Guests can also indulge in an abundant seafood paluto selection, featuring fresh lobster and other ocean favorites.

The New Year's Eve Dinner and New Year's Lunch offer an indulgent festive buffet. Highlights include US Roast Beef Ribeye and leg of ham, signature Lechon Paella, and Crispy Bagnet. A seafood paluto spread featuring fresh lobster and premium catch is also available.

Sheraton Manila Hotel is at Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel brightens the season with "Shining Feasts" at Eastwood Café+Bar, offering a collection of standout holiday dining events and an upbeat countdown party. The holiday dining begins with the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet (December 24) for P2,250 nett, which includes festive flavors and holiday giveaways. The following morning, the Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet (December 25) is available for P1,399 nett. To welcome 2026, the hotel offers the New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet (January 1), served at the ballroom, for P1,699 nett. Children 6 to 12 years old get a 50 percent discount on buffet rates, and toddlers 5 years and below eat for free.

On December 31, the Decades & Dancing New Year’s Eve Countdown Party for P2,250 nett features a festive celebration complete with a cocktail buffet, free-flowing beverages, live music, and family-friendly games.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is located at 17 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City.

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, celebrates the season with the theme, "Enchanted Wonders of Voyage," inviting guests to discover a collection of meaningful experiences, from holiday stays to a vibrant culinary journey across its dining destinations.

High Street Cafe is confirmed to present festive buffets inspired by global and local traditions on Christmas Eve, with a Dinner Buffet (P4,250 nett) from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Noche Buena (P3,250) from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Christmas Day Lunch Buffet is at P3,250, while Christmas Day Dinner Buffet is at P2,850. The latter applies to Buffet Dinners from December 26 to 27 as well. New Year's Eve Festive Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m., with a per-head price of P4,500 nett. New Year's Day Lunch and Dinner Buffet are both at P2,850.

Canton Road offers refined Cantonese set menus for family-style feasting, Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar has special festive dishes served as a set menu, Samba highlights Peruvian-inspired festive set menus, and High Street Lounge offers an elegant Festive Afternoon Tea.

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is at 30th Street, corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria is offering special festive buffets at Seven Corners, which is known for its seven interactive stations featuring global cuisine.

On Christmas Eve, the dinner is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for P3,750 nett per person. A late-night Noche Buena Buffet is also offered on December 24, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. for P2,500 nett per person. On Christmas Day (Dec 25), the Lunch Buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for P3,750 nett per person.

The celebrations continue on New Year's Eve (Dec 31) with a Dinner Buffet from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for P3,750 nett per person. Guests can join the "Golden Countdown to '26" event, with tickets available for P4,250. Guests can also book the stay-and-party package for P13,026 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria is located at Ortigas Center, Quezon City.

Conrad Manila invites guests to embrace the spirit of celebration with its theme, "Bright Holidays, Brilliant Memories." The hotel offers a luxurious culinary journey, primarily at its award-winning all-day dining restaurant, Brasserie on 3. Highlights include carving stations with herb-crusted roast beef with red wine jus, honey-glazed ham with pineapple chutney, lemon-rosemary roast lamb with tzatziki, roasted turkey with sage & chestnut stuffing, and lechon.

The Blazing Festive Buffet is available daily until December 30. The Lunch is priced at P3,188 nett per person from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., while Dinner is P3,588 nett per person from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The holidays come with premium pricing. For December 24, the Sparkling Buffet Lunch is P3,188 nett, while the Dinner is P4,888 nett per person. For Christmas Day, they are serving a long brunch from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for P4,888 nett per person (buffet only), with an option for P5,888 nett (buffet with selected alcoholic drinks).

On New Year's Eve (Dec 31), Manila's Longest Brunch is repeated from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then, the Radiant New Year Feast Dinner Buffet offers two rates: P4,799 nett for a Standard Table and P4,899 nett for a Bay View Table.

C Lounge features a Festive Afternoon Tea Buffet from December 20 to 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for P3,288++ per person.

Conrad Manila is located at Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The Bellevue Hotel in Alabang offers a warm and flavorful dining experience at QSina, where global cuisine meets Filipino hospitality.

On Christmas Eve, the Dinner Buffet runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for P2,900 nett per person. On Christmas Day, the Lunch Buffet is available from 12:00 nn to 2:30 p.m. for P1,800 nett per person, while the Dinner Buffet is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for P2,500 nett per person. The spread includes festive holiday staples such as Rib Eye, Cured Ham, Roasted Chicken, Seafood Paella, Bouche Noel, and Fruit Cake.

For guests seeking a fine dining experience, Johnny's Steak & Grill is offering a special Christmas Set Menu available from December 22 to 30, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., priced at P6,388 nett for two persons.

The Grand Ballroom will host a Christmas Eve Mass and a New Year's Eve Mass, both at 6:30 p.m.

The Bellevue Hotel is located at North Bridgeway, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Summit Hotel Greenhills' all-day dining restaurant, Cafe Summit, is serving a Cocktail Buffet on December 31 to ring in the new year. Price is at P1,499 per adult. Countdown Party, meanwhile, is at P688 if you're going for the unlimited house wine; and at P999 for the unlimited sparkling wine.

Festive platters, ranging from P3,000++ to P4,000++ for six people, are available on Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner, and New Year's Eve Dinner.

Summit Hotel Greenhills is at 13 Annapolis Street, San Juan City.

Seda Manila Bay, located in Aseana City with front-row views of Manila Bay, is offering holiday buffets at its all-day dining restaurant, Misto.

For Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch, expect a festive setting with live entertainment. Buffet is served on December 24, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for P2,900 nett; and on December 25, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for P2,500 nett. Discounted prices are available for kids 7 to 12.

The New Year's Eve buffet features indulgent flavors, live stations, and festive favorites prepared for the celebration. It's from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for P2,900 nett.

Seda Manila Bay is located at Abueva corner Asean Avenue, Tambo, Parañaque.

Hotel Okura Manila welcomes friends and family with the warmth of Japanese hospitality this holiday season. Its flagship restaurant, Yawaragi, offers a unique festive experience with its "Kisetsu" (Seasonal) buffet that blends Japanese precision with global flavors.

Yawaragi offers two distinct Christmas and New Year Kisetsu Buffets, both of which include free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Christmas Kisetsu Buffet features Kakiage Tempura wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma, assorted fusion nigiri, sushi, maki, and a luxurious Wagyu carving station. The Christmas Buffet is available on Christmas Eve (December 24) for dinner at P4,600++ per person and on Christmas Day (December 25) for lunch or dinner at P3,500++ per person.

For a Japanese farewell to 2025, the New Year Kisetsu Buffet celebrates wagyu around the world, highlighting broiled wagyu sushi, wagyu tartare tartlet, wagyu shabu-shabu, wagyu tempura, and more. This spread is available on December 31, 2025, for dinner at P4,600++ per person (Full Buffet), and on January 1, 2026, for lunch and dinner at P2,800++ per person (Chef’s Selection Buffet).

Hotel Okura Manila is located at 2 Portwood Street, Newport World Resorts, Pasay.

EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, known for its lush gardens and luxurious service, invites guests to celebrate the season at HEAT. Christmas Eve Dinner is from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for P3,900 net, HEAT Noche Buena is from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. for P2,850 net, New Year's Eve Dinner is for P4,200, and HEAT Media Noche is for P2,850. On Christmas Day and New Year's Day, Lunch is for P3,900 net, while Dinner is for P3,300.

Celebrated as one of Manila's most loved luxury hotel buffets, HEAT, features premium selections from fresh seafood on ice (including lobsters, crabs, and oysters), international cuisines (such as Louisiana-style seafood boils and Singaporean laksa), a dedicated Japanese station (for sushi, sashimi, and tempura), and extensive Asian favorites (like Indian, Chinese, and Filipino specialties).

EDSA Shangri-La, Manila is located at 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Centre, Mandaluyong City.

Solaire Resort Entertainment City invites guests to Fresh International Buffet, which offers lavish feasts for the holidays at P3,999+ per person.

The Noche Buena feast features an indulgent spread of holiday favorites such as crispy pata hamonado, whole charcoal-roasted pork lechon, roast beef, boneless lamb leg, chicken and cranberry terrine, and unlimited lobsters. On Christmas Day, Fresh continues the festivities with lunch and dinner offerings, savoring a global lineup of specialties—from traditional Beijing duck and freshly shucked Irish Gallagher oysters, to a mixed seafood sisig station, lobster in kare-kare sauce, samgyupsal, and the festive Vincotto-glazed Butterball turkey. An equally abundant New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet is offered, featuring an array of holiday classics and celebratory dishes perfect for welcoming 2026 in style.

Beyond Fresh, the resort offers elegant set menus at signature restaurants like Finestra, Yakumi, and Red Lantern, and a "Holiday Salu-Salo" at Waterside. The season culminates in a spectacular “Symphony of the Stars” New Year’s Eve Gala at the Grand Ballroom.

Solaire Resort Entertainment City is at 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila.

City of Dreams Manila welcomes the season with curated festive flavors across its signature dining venues, highlighting the interactive show kitchens of the Hyatt Regency and the world-renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion of Nobu.

The Café at Hyatt Regency offers a grand interactive buffet for Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec 25), featuring a celebratory Lunch (12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and Dinner (5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.). The spread features a variety of premium meats at the churrasco counter, a live teppanyaki station, and a carving station showcasing Herb-crusted Striploin for lunch and Slow-roasted Angus Prime for dinner. Seafood lovers can indulge in Whole Tuna (lunch), Whole Salmon (dinner), and an abundance of prawns, Chilean mussels, blue swimmer crabs, slipper lobsters, and curacha. The buffet also includes international favorites from Italian, Indian, Chinese, and Filipino cuisines, alongside Christmas-themed desserts and an indulgent chocolate fountain.

The lunch buffet is priced at P3,150, while Dinner is P4,288 on Dec 24 and P3,250 on Dec 25. All holiday buffet rates at The Café include free-flowing house red and white wines, draft beer, soda, iced tea, juices, coffee, and tea. Guests who settle reservations in full by December 20 can avail of a 20% early bird discount, bringing rates as low as P2,520 for lunch and P3,430.40 for Christmas Eve dinner.

For a unique Japanese-style celebration, Nobu Manila offers a lavish Yuletide Brunch on December 21 for P4,388 net per person. The spread highlights Nobu’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, including Black Cod Butter Lettuce, a sashimi trio of Yellowtail Jalapeño, Salmon Karashi Su Miso, and Sashimi Salad, alongside local favorites like Nobu-style Kinilaw and Sisig Cup Sushi. The brunch also features carvings of Roasted Lamb Leg and Crispy Pork Belly, an array of oysters and blue crabs at the Chilled Seafood Bar, and kushiyaki (skewers) prepared a la minute.

Beyond the buffets, City of Dreams features premium set menus and a la carte specials. Crystal Dragon offers a seven-course Festive Season Family Set Menu for Cantonese specialties, while Haliya serves reimagined Filipino holiday classics like Morcon Embotido and Tuna Pistachio Ensalada. Nobu Manila also offers a special five-course Christmas Omakase dinner on December 24 and 25.

City of Dreams Manila is located at Aseana Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque.

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