{"id":20384,"date":"2026-10-28T13:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=20384"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:03:24","slug":"christmas-eve-dinner-at-eclipse-restaurant-brings-festive-fine-dining-to-hotel-sky-sandton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-eve-dinner-at-eclipse-restaurant-brings-festive-fine-dining-to-hotel-sky-sandton\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Eve Dinner at Eclipse Restaurant brings festive fine dining to Hotel Sky Sandton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/sandton-specials\/\">Sandton<\/a> in Johannesburg is hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-dinner-johannesburg\/\">Christmas Eve Dinner<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/thursday\/\">Thursday<\/a>, 24 December 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00. Priced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/specials\/\">R690 per person<\/a>, the festive dining experience includes a glass of Cap Classique on arrival, sourdough with whipped brown butter, a selection of starters, a choice of five main courses, a Christmas dessert, and tea or coffee served with mince pies, macarons and chocolate truffles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Christmas Eve calls for a little sparkle, a special meal and time around the table with loved ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton is setting the scene for a festive evening on Thursday, 24 December 2026, with a Christmas Eve Dinner featuring carefully prepared dishes, seasonal touches and a menu designed for a celebratory occasion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Running from 18:30 to 22:00, the dinner costs R690 per person and begins with a glass of Cap Classique on arrival, followed by homemade sourdough served with whipped brown butter, smoked salt and fig preserve. From there, guests can look forward to a selection of starters, a choice of main courses and a dessert that brings a distinctly festive finish to the meal. The menu at Eclipse Restaurant combines classic ingredients with refined restaurant-style preparations, giving guests plenty to anticipate throughout the evening.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The starter selection features <strong>Beef Carpaccio<\/strong>, made with aged beef fillet, truffle aioli, Parmesan shavings, rocket, crispy capers and balsamic reduction. The other listed starter is <strong>Burrata &amp; Heirloom Tomato<\/strong>, paired with basil emulsion, roasted peppers, aged balsamic and toasted pine nuts.<\/li>\n<li>For the main course, guests can choose from five dishes. <strong>Grilled Beef Tenderloin<\/strong> is served with potato dauphinoise, charred tenderstem broccoli, confit onion, bone marrow butter and Cabernet Sauvignon jus. The <strong>Herb-Crusted Lamb Loin<\/strong> comes with sweet potato pur\u00e9e, baby carrots, asparagus and redcurrant jus.<\/li>\n<li>Seafood lovers can opt for <strong>Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon<\/strong>, accompanied by saffron potato mousseline, wilted greens, asparagus and Champagne beurre blanc. Alternatively, <strong>Duck Breast<\/strong> is served with fondant potato, caramelised baby vegetables, orange gastrique and port wine jus.<\/li>\n<li>The vegetarian option is <strong>Charred Cauliflower Steak<\/strong>, served with wild mushroom fricass\u00e9e, Parmesan polenta, charred onion pur\u00e9e and hazelnut gremolata.<\/li>\n<li>Dessert brings the festive flourish with a <strong>White Chocolate &amp; Vanilla Dome<\/strong>, featuring cherry comp\u00f4te, pistachio sponge, a salted caramel centre and Christmas spice ice cream.<\/li>\n<li>To round off the evening, tea and coffee are served with Christmas mince pies, macarons and chocolate truffles, providing a sweet ending to the occasion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Christmas Eve Dinner at Eclipse Restaurant costs <strong>R690 per person<\/strong>. The menu includes a glass of Cap Classique on arrival, homemade sourdough with accompaniments, the listed starter selection, a choice of five main courses, dessert, and tea or coffee with festive treats. The dinner takes place on <strong>Thursday, 24 December 2026<\/strong>, from <strong>18:30 to 22:00<\/strong> at Eclipse Restaurant, Hotel Sky Sandton.<\/p>\n<p>With its choice of beef, lamb, salmon, duck and a vegetarian main course, followed by a festive dessert and classic sweet treats, Eclipse Restaurant offers a polished setting for a Christmas Eve gathering. For those looking to bring loved ones together over a thoughtfully prepared festive menu, the evening provides a chance to slow down, enjoy the occasion and let the celebrations begin around the dinner table. <strong>Reserve a table in advance through Dineplan or by calling the restaurant on 010 880 4449.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20386\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_865753012_18113901197163631_4612370521003400398_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_865753012_18113901197163631_4612370521003400398_n-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_865753012_18113901197163631_4612370521003400398_n-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_865753012_18113901197163631_4612370521003400398_n-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_865753012_18113901197163631_4612370521003400398_n-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20388\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_866580221_18113901188163631_3655041460721305867_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_866580221_18113901188163631_3655041460721305867_n-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_866580221_18113901188163631_3655041460721305867_n-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_866580221_18113901188163631_3655041460721305867_n-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_866580221_18113901188163631_3655041460721305867_n-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20387\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_869573674_18113901185163631_4123451190541061321_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_869573674_18113901185163631_4123451190541061321_n-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_869573674_18113901185163631_4123451190541061321_n-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_869573674_18113901185163631_4123451190541061321_n-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.App_869573674_18113901185163631_4123451190541061321_n-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Christmas Eve Dinner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, 24 December 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 18:30 to 22:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> R690 per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>On arrival:<\/strong> A glass of Cap Classique and homemade sourdough with whipped brown butter, smoked salt and fig preserve<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starters:<\/strong> Beef Carpaccio and Burrata &amp; Heirloom Tomato<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main course options:<\/strong> Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Herb-Crusted Lamb Loin, Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon, Duck Breast or Charred Cauliflower Steak<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dessert:<\/strong> White Chocolate &amp; Vanilla Dome<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tea and coffee:<\/strong> Served with Christmas mince pies, macarons and chocolate truffles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bookings:<\/strong> Dineplan or 010 880 4449<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How much is the Christmas Eve Dinner at Eclipse Restaurant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas Eve Dinner costs R690 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When does the Christmas Eve Dinner take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It takes place on Thursday, 24 December 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is included in the Christmas Eve Dinner?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The menu includes a glass of Cap Classique on arrival, homemade sourdough with accompaniments, the listed starter dishes, a choice of five main courses, a White Chocolate &amp; Vanilla Dome dessert, and tea or coffee served with Christmas mince pies, macarons and chocolate truffles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are vegetarian options available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. The menu includes Charred Cauliflower Steak with wild mushroom fricass\u00e9e, Parmesan polenta, charred onion pur\u00e9e and hazelnut gremolata.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can guests book a table?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reservations can be made through Dineplan or by calling 010 880 4449.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is Eclipse Restaurant located?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eclipse Restaurant is at Hotel Sky Sandton in Sandton, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton in Johannesburg is hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner on Thursday, 24 December 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00. 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