Christmas By the Water: Holiday Dining Options at Dockside Restaurant

Christmas By the Water:
Holiday Dining Options at Dockside Restaurant

Granville Island Hotel’s dining room overlooking False Creek has cozy options, December 24 – 25

Celebrate with family and friends this December 24 and 25 at Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel. Enjoy seasonal west coast dishes, crafted to make your holiday gatherings unforgettable. Whether for a festive brunch or dinner, guests will find a warm and inviting atmosphere for sharing the season’s spirit. Featured drink offerings, including Mulled Wine and Smoked Eggnog Bourbon, will be available from 5 pm onward on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, adding a cozy holiday touch to the evening.

On Tuesday, December 24, a special, one-night Christmas Eve Table d’Hôte menu will kick off the festivities (5 to 7:30 pm). It includes a choice of Beet Salad with cashew cream or Butternut Squash Soup to start, a main course of Triple-A Slow Roasted Sirloin with all the trimmings (including mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, roasted vegetables and gravy) and Apple Crumble for Dessert. The regular menu will also be offered, including everything from seafood specialties to pastas and sandwiches, and from mains like duck breast and steak to shared dining experiences like cheese fondue or a decadent seafood boil for two. Christmas Eve reservations are available through Open Table, with the Table d’Hôte menu offered at $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

On Wednesday, December 25, an elegant, hearty Christmas Day Brunch Buffet (11 am to 1:30 pm) will include Continental offerings (yogurt, granola, fruit, baked goods and jams), Brunch Necessities (eggs, frittata and waffles), a Butcher station (sausage, bacon plus roasted ham and prime rib), Salad Bar and Charcuterie stops, plus Accompaniments (vegetables, potatoes, soup and decadent forno-baked macaroni and cheese) and, of course, a Sweets and Treats dessert station, including macarons and a chocolate fountain. Offered for $99 per adult and $40 for children age 5 to 10, plus tax and gratuity (children 5 and under are complimentary), reservations are available through Open Table.

That evening, a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet will be offered (5 to 7:30 pm) and will include a variety of appetizers, from pork belly, crab cakes and arancini to pierogi, spring rolls and soup. Progress through a Seafood Bar (including prawn cocktail, crab legs, lobster tail, cured and smoked fish, and more), and a Carving Station for turkey, ham, porchetta and prime rib for all the holiday favourite hits. Don’t forget the Salad Bar (Caesar, Greek, beet and a fun DIY Cobb option) plus Accompaniments (vegetables, potatoes, stuffing, and macaroni and cheese). Topping it all off, a spectacular Dessert Station includes a picture-perfect Gingerbread House, a chocolate fountain, cakes and macarons, plus Crème Brûlées. Offered for $149 per adult and $68 for children age 5 to 10, plus tax and gratuity (children 5 and under are complimentary), reservations are available through Open Table.

About Dockside Restaurant
Discover the perfect blend of stunning waterfront views and fresh west coast flavours at Dockside Restaurant, nestled in the Granville Island Hotel. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch, Dockside is more than just a restaurant — it’s a must-visit destination offering a quintessential Vancouver experience. Whether you choose to dine in the bright, airy, open-concept dining room, or on the spacious 200-seat patio (open May to October), you’ll see why this spot has been a beloved favourite among locals and visitors for more than two decades. docksidevancouver.com

Media release and image provided by Laura Serena, Serena PR.