{"id":19134,"date":"2025-11-24T17:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19134"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T10:24:13","slug":"radisson-blu-sandton-inside-the-chic-christmas-buffet-with-the-best-skyline-views-in-johannesburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/radisson-blu-sandton-inside-the-chic-christmas-buffet-with-the-best-skyline-views-in-johannesburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Radisson Blu Sandton: Inside the Chic Christmas Buffet with the Best Skyline Views in Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"765\"><strong>Christmas in Johannesburg always comes with its own sparkle, but the Radisson Blu Sandton is taking that glow to new heights with a festive feast that promises city views, joyful ambience and a buffet worth loosening the top button for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"765\">Their <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"580\">Classic Christmas Lunch<\/strong>, hosted at the elegant <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"625\">Vivace Restaurant<\/strong>, is designed for families, food lovers, and anyone who prefers their holiday celebrations served warm, flavourful and entirely stress-free.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1084\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>From 12:30 to 16:00, guests step into a setting dressed in holiday cheer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1084\">Think festive d\u00e9cor, sweeping skyline views, and that unmistakable Sandton buzz softened by the comfort of a Christmas afternoon. The buffet invites diners to wander, explore and return for seconds (or thirds \u2014 it is Christmas, after all).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1532\">Vivace\u2019s chefs pull out all the stops with a spread that balances traditional favourites and fresh seasonal surprises. There are bright salads, comforting roasts, colourful veggies, mouth-watering mains, and desserts that seem to have been created with the sole purpose of testing willpower \u2014 or gently destroying it. It is a family feast in every sense, right down to the relaxed atmosphere that keeps conversations rolling and plates refilling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1705\">The best part for families?\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1629\">Kids under 12 enjoy half price, and children under 3 eat free<\/strong>, making it an easy and inviting option for multi-generational celebrations. Whether guests are flying in, driving from just down the road, or turning the holiday into a city-staycation, Radisson Blu Sandton delivers Christmas lunch that feels festive, polished and effortlessly enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2112\"><strong>It is the kind of celebration where no one has to cook, no one has to do dishes, and everyone leaves feeling full, happy and ready for the afternoon nap that Christmas practically insists on. Bookings are essential via <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2176\">info.johannesburg@radissonblu.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0Corner Rivonia Road &amp; Daisy Street, Sandton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0011 245 8000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0info.johannesburg@radissonblu.com<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19135\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-768x1089.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-561x796.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-704x999.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-364x516.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-758x1075.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/585012616_1272733761550559_7198210508292526033_n-608x862.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas in Johannesburg always comes with its own sparkle, but the Radisson Blu Sandton is taking that glow to new heights with a festive feast that promises city views, joyful ambience and a buffet worth loosening the top button for. 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