Christmas Lunch in Southbank, Melbourne

Christmas,
the Greek way.

The best spot for a Christmas lunch by the river. Charcoal-grilled Greek feasts for families, friends and work Christmas parties — private dining at Southgate, right on the Yarra.

🎄 Festive Feasts 🏢 Work Christmas Parties 🌊 Riverside at Southgate 🥩 Halal Certified
Why Yassas Southbank

A Christmas lunch worth gathering for.

Yassas is a riverside Greek restaurant at Southgate, a few minutes' walk from Flinders Street and the Arts precinct. Over the festive season we host everything from family Christmas lunches to full work Christmas parties — shared Greek feasts, charcoal off the spit, and a room with a view of the Yarra.

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Festive group feasts

Shared, family-style Greek menus made for a table full of people — meze and dips, charcoal-grilled meats, and something sweet to finish. Enquire for this season's festive set menu.

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Riverside private dining

Private and semi-private areas overlooking the river at Southgate. A memorable setting for a Christmas lunch, a family celebration or an end-of-year team night out.

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Halal certified & all diets

Every meat is sourced from halal-certified butchers, with vegetarian and vegan options too — so the whole table, and the whole team, can share the same feast.

End of Year

Work Christmas parties at Southbank.

Wrap up the year with your team on the river. Yassas Southbank runs work Christmas parties and corporate end-of-year celebrations with tailored Greek feast menus, drinks packages and space to suit your headcount — from a small team lunch to a big December night out.

🎅 December books out fast. Prime festive dates go early. Enquire now to lock in your Christmas lunch or work party at Southbank.
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Christmas at Southbank — your questions.

Where is the best spot for Christmas lunch in Southbank?
Yassas The Greek Way at Southgate is one of the best spots for Christmas lunch in Southbank — a riverside Greek restaurant on Level M, 3 Southgate Ave serving charcoal-grilled festive feasts for families, groups and work Christmas parties. All meats are halal certified and private dining areas are available. Enquire at eat@yassas.com.au or 0481 997 779.
Can I book a work Christmas party here?
Yes. We host work Christmas parties and end-of-year team celebrations with private and semi-private areas, shared Greek feast set menus and drinks packages. Tell us your headcount and we'll match you to the right space — enquire via our Southbank functions page.
How many people can you seat for a Christmas function?
Everything from intimate family lunches to large work parties, with semi-private areas and whole-venue options for bigger groups. Share your group size when you enquire and we'll confirm the best space and seating.
Is the Christmas menu halal?
Yes. All meats are sourced from halal-certified butchers, so our Christmas feasts are halal friendly. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too — just let us know when you book.
When should I book Christmas lunch in Southbank?
December is our busiest month and prime festive dates book out early. We recommend enquiring in October or November to secure your preferred date and space.
Does Yassas Southbank do Christmas Day lunch?
Festive Greek lunches and dinners run through the December Christmas period. For Christmas Day trading hours and any special Christmas Day menu, please contact us directly, as festive dates are confirmed each year: eat@yassas.com.au / 0481 997 779.

Make this Christmas a feast to remember.

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