Christmas on Kloof Street already feels special, but The Sanctuary Restaurant has decided to make the day even more delicious with a festive feast that brings all the comfort, colour and cheer of the season straight to the table.
Their Family-Style Christmas Lunch is the kind of celebration that turns December 25 into a warm, slow, joy-filled afternoon where no one has to cook, clean, or argue about who forgot the stuffing.
Guests are welcomed with a festive atmosphere, glowing décor and holiday music drifting through the restaurant.
- The chefs set the tone early with a Harvest Table spread that reads like a love letter to all things indulgent. Think curated cheeseboards, truffle treats, teriyaki chicken wings, cranberry-glazed turkey medallions, maple-chilli gammon bites and caprese rosette skewers. It is the perfect start for anyone who believes Christmas calories simply do not count.
Once everyone has sampled their favourites, the main event arrives. The Sanctuary serves Christmas lunch the way it should be done — with options so tempting that choosing only one becomes the hardest decision of the day. Their trio of mains includes:
• Herb-crusted lamb with hasselback potatoes, chargrilled broccolini and glossy red wine jus.
• Beef Wellington, rich and tender, with burnt-butter broccolini and aromatic garlic jus.
• Bacon & fennel stuffed pork belly, paired with hasselback potatoes and a sweet-spicy apple sauce.
It is the kind of menu that makes even the most disciplined diner loosen up and settle happily into the festive spirit. Dessert is no afterthought either. Guests can choose between Classic Christmas Cake with crème anglaise and festive trifle or a decadent Black Forest Gateau with a trifle twist — both guaranteed to leave the table smiling.
Running from 12:00 to 16:00, the lunch is designed for long conversations, shared plates, and that content, slow exhale that only comes with truly good food. With limited seating, early booking is strongly recommended, especially for families and Christmas-loving groups who want the ultimate stress-free, joy-filled day.
The Sanctuary Restaurant turns Christmas lunch into something warm, generous and surprisingly easy — exactly what the holiday should feel like.
Kloof Street Hotel
021 300 0707
sanctuary@lionroars.com
