Summary: Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town, is hosting a Christmas Eve dinner on 24 December 2026, with arrival from 18:30. For R650 per person, guests can enjoy a festive three-course menu with a strawberry daiquiri sorbet, live entertainment, a welcome drink, Christmas crackers and a small festive gift to take home. Children under 12 pay half price, while children under five dine free.
Christmas celebrations can begin a little early at Au Bleu, the restaurant at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton.
On Thursday, 24 December 2026, guests are invited to gather for a special Christmas Eve dinner featuring a choice of starters and main courses, a festive dessert and live entertainment.
With arrival from 18:30, the evening offers a chance to bring family and friends together over a thoughtfully prepared menu, complete with a welcome drink and a few traditional Christmas touches. Crackers and a small festive gift to take home add to the occasion, making the dinner about more than just what is on the plate.
- The menu begins with a choice of two starters. Seafood lovers can opt for prawn and leek ravioli served with roast garlic West Coast mussel chowder, while the roasted red onion and goat’s cheese tart, accompanied by tomato jam and micro herbs, offers a savoury alternative.
- A strawberry daiquiri sorbet follows, refreshing the palate before the main course. Guests can choose seared linefish served with grilled ratatouille salad and lemon and basil cream, or pepper-crusted beef tenderloin accompanied by maple-roasted root vegetables and cranberry and thyme jus. For a meat-free option, spinach and ricotta gnocchi comes with sautéed wild mushrooms.
- Dessert brings a festive finish with hot chocolate and cherry pudding served alongside eggnog ice cream. It is a comforting, seasonal combination to round off the meal before the evening draws to a close.
The Christmas Eve dinner costs R650 per person, including live entertainment, a welcome drink, Christmas crackers and a small festive gift to take home. Children under 12 receive half-price dining, while children under five dine free. For those who prefer to begin the celebrations around a restaurant table rather than in the kitchen, Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa sets the scene for a festive evening of good food, entertainment and thoughtful seasonal details. It is an invitation to slow down, share a meal and enjoy a little Christmas magic before the big day.
Bookings are open, and festive tables can be secured by emailing events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za or calling 021 528 2000. With a choice of seafood, beef and vegetarian mains, the menu offers options for different tastes, making it a lovely opportunity to bring the family together before Christmas Day arrives.
Quick details
- Event: Christmas Eve Dinner
- Restaurant: Au Bleu
- Hotel: Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
- Location: Milnerton, Cape Town
- Date: Thursday, 24 December 2026
- Arrival: 18:30
- Price: R650 per person
- Children under 12: Half price
- Children under 5: Free
- Includes: Festive dinner menu, strawberry daiquiri sorbet, live entertainment, welcome drink, Christmas crackers and a small festive gift
- Bookings: events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za
- Telephone: 021 528 2000
FAQs
When is the Au Bleu Christmas Eve dinner?
The dinner takes place on 24 December 2026, with arrival from 18:30.
How much does the dinner cost?
The price is R650 per person. Children under 12 pay half price, and children under five dine free.
What is included in the price?
The experience includes the festive dinner menu, a welcome drink, live entertainment, Christmas crackers and a small festive gift to take home.
What are the main course options?
Guests can choose seared linefish with grilled ratatouille salad and lemon and basil cream, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin with maple-roasted root vegetables and cranberry and thyme jus, or spinach and ricotta gnocchi with sautéed wild mushrooms.
How can guests book?
Bookings can be made by emailing events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za or calling 021 528 2000.