This Christmas, Ginja Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront is unwrapping something spectacular — a festive buffet brimming with flavour, flair, and the kind of seasonal cheer that makes you want to loosen your belt just a little.
On 25 December 2025, locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Ginja’s legendary Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner Buffet.
Priced at R995 per person (and R500 for kids under 12), it’s a celebration that’s worth every bite — and every second of those sea-sparkling views.
🎄 Feast Mode: Activated
The buffet lineup is nothing short of a culinary sleigh ride. Start with a bread display that reads like a carb-lover’s dream: ciabatta, sourdough, baguette, brioche pull-apart wreaths, and all the herb butter and dips you can handle.
Then roll into the salad platters — not your average greens. Think smoked chicken with citrus dressing, gnocchi with lemon-thyme vinaigrette, and biltong-studded Waldorf with pecan praline (yes, really).
Need something cool to balance out the summer heat? The cold cuts section is calling your name with smoked salmon trout, kalahari corned beef, and honey-glazed gammon with apple slaw.
🍖 Let the Mains Take the Stage
Ginja doesn’t mess around when it comes to festive mains. The hot carvery boasts everything from pepper-crusted prime rib with stout gravy to whole roasted turkey with macadamia & sage stuffing and a side of cranberry jus. Not to mention sticky pork neck, tandoori chicken, and deboned leg of lamb.
The hot buffet keeps the party going with Malay-style chicken curry, Saldanha Bay mussels, and oxtail potjie — all served alongside hearty winter vegetables, creamy gratins, and herbed rice.
🍰 Save Room for Dessert
The dessert station is a whimsical wonderland of festive sweets. From dark chocolate yule logs and egg nog cremeux, to traditional mince pies and a live-action candy cane cremeaux station, there’s something for every sweet tooth. Oh, and did we mention steamed Christmas cakes with vanilla brandy anglaise?
Finish off with a trip to the cheese display, featuring local artisan cheeses, candied macadamia, gingerbread compote, and the kind of preserves that make you feel like you’ve just hugged a dairy-loving elf.
📍 The Details
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When: 25 December 2025
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Where: Ginja Restaurant, V&A Waterfront
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Time: Lunch & Dinner (buffet available both seatings)
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Price: R995 pp | R500 for kids 12 and under
This Christmas, skip the dishes and bring your appetite to Ginja, where every course is curated with love, laughter, and a pinch of festive magic. Whether you’re a local foodie or a holidaymaker looking for a true Cape Town culinary experience, this is your sign to book now and unwrap a meal to remember. Because at Ginja, Christmas isn’t just a day — it’s a flavour-packed occasion.
On the Waterfront Pierhead, Noble Square, V&A Waterfront
+27 21 419 6677
