Christmas dinnerOne Rooftop
Bonapriso. In 2025: Christmas dinner with a live dance show, on 24 and 25 December from 5:30pm, at 55,000 FCFA per person. Google rating 4.3 (766 reviews).
The RAYA JournalHolidays
Christmas and New Year in Douala: where to book, and what it costs
Christmas dinner, a family brunch or a New Year's Eve party: here are eight Douala addresses, with what they offered last December.
Not every 2026 offer is out yet. We read each venue's own December 2025 posts to give you a budget idea, and we'll update this guide as soon as the new offers land.
8
addresses in Douala, from Bonapriso to Bali
55 000 F
Christmas dinner at One Rooftop, per person (2025)
28 déc.
the week « restaurant douala » is searched most on Google
0124 and 25 December
For Christmas
On the evening of the 24th and on the 25th, Douala eats out. Some places put on a special night, others a brunch for the whole family.
Christmas dinner
Family brunchLe Grilladin
Bonapriso. In 2025: a Sunday Christmas brunch, buffet, karaoke and face painting for children, at 5,000 or 10,000 FCFA (the post doesn't say which option is which). Google rating 4.0 (824 reviews).
Christmas moodLa Marquise
Bonapriso, Rue Tokoto. In 2025: Christmas decorations and a raffle all through December. No price published: ask when you book. Google rating 4.3 (693 reviews).
0231 December
For New Year's Eve
On the 31st, tables go fast. In 2025, most places asked you to book and pay part of it in advance.
New Year's EveSORA Resto Lounge
Bali. In 2025: New Year's Eve from 9pm, live band, fire show and a gourmet dinner. Champagne packages at 80,000, 85,000 or 110,000 F per person. Google rating 4.3 (92 reviews).
New Year's EveGAYA
Bonapriso. In 2025: a 31 December party with shows, doors at 6pm, at 99,000 FCFA per couple. Google rating 4.2 (91 reviews).
NYE partyLe Boj
Bonanjo. In 2025: a « New Year Party » with live music, games and an à la carte menu. 60,000 FCFA per person to hold the table, all of it spent on food and drink. Google rating 4.1 (832 reviews).
Live showSaga Africa
Akwa. In 2025: a New Year's Eve showcase with Arsene Fouda, Joël Ewolo, KEN and the Saga Band. No price published. Google rating 3.9 (1,516 reviews).
03To take home
The Christmas log, at home
Celebrating at home? Order the Christmas log ahead.
Christmas logMaison H
Bonapriso. In December 2025, Maison H took orders for Christmas logs (bûches). No price published. Google rating 4.3 (3,127 reviews).
What to remember
- Book early: Google searches for « restaurant douala » peak the week of 28 December; New Year's Eve tables go before that.
- Budget: in 2025, from 5,000 F for a family brunch to 110,000 F per person for a New Year's Eve with champagne.
- Ask what's included: at Le Boj, the 60,000 F held the table and went on food and drink; elsewhere, the package is fixed.
Method and sources
How we picked
- In October 2026, we read each venue's own Instagram and Facebook posts from December 2025. The prices quoted are 2025 prices: the 2026 offers may change.
- Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps (read on 20 October 2026). The search peak comes from Google Trends, Cameroon.
- All eight places are listed on RAYA. None of them paid to be here.
Photos: © the venues.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our answers
Where can I have Christmas dinner in Douala?
In 2025, One Rooftop (Bonapriso) offered a Christmas dinner with a show on 24 and 25 December, at 55,000 FCFA per person. Le Grilladin did a family Christmas brunch.
How much is a New Year's Eve dinner in Douala?
In 2025: 99,000 FCFA per couple at GAYA, 60,000 FCFA per person (spent on food and drink) at Le Boj, and 80,000 to 110,000 F per person at SORA with champagne.
When should I book?
From early December. Searches for restaurants in Douala peak the week of 28 December, and New Year's Eve parties fill up before that.
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