Celebrate Christmas Day with Dining Highlights Across Orlando
Indulge in classic holiday cuisine and creative alternatives at Orlando’s Christmas‑day dining spots.
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate with family and friends than over a delectable Yuletide feast – a bounty of options awaits at restaurants open on Christmas in Orlando. From celebrated resort eateries to stand‑alone favorites, traditional dishes to innovative twists, this guide outlines what Orlando is serving for Christmas 2024.
Thanks to enhanced cleaning protocols that include mask‑wearing, social‑distancing and additional safety measures, you can enjoy these feasts with confidence. Many venues also offer open‑air seating under the cooler, clear skies, as well as take‑out and delivery services. Combined with special holiday events, it’s a merry and memorable Christmas experience.
Please note: Depending on your visit’s timing, some experiences may be temporarily modified or closed. Learn more about healthy travel and what’s open in Orlando, and check with your favorite restaurants for their current status.
Christmas Dining Throughout Orlando
The Table Is Set for Wondrous Christmas Day Dining in Orlando
See how Orlando’s acclaimed restaurants are setting the table for Christmas 2024. More eateries and resorts will be added in the run‑up to the holiday, so be sure to check back often!
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, all Christmas dining offers are only available on Dec. 25, 2024. Prices do not include taxes, service charges and gratuities. Reservations are recommended for dine‑in options.
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Six of Universal Orlando Resort’s official hotels will serve Christmas Day fare with a mix of traditional favorites, and two will also host special Christmas Eve dining. Highlights include:
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando: Christmas Eve Prix‑Fixe Dinner (5–10 p.m., Dec. 24) and a Family‑Style Dinner (4–9 p.m., Dec. 25) in Trattoria del Porto™. Pricing: $58 per person – Christmas Eve; $62 per person – Christmas Day; featured bottled wine special $40 both days.
- Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando: Prix‑Fixe Dinner (5–11 p.m., Dec. 24) and Family‑Style Breakfast (7–11 a.m., Dec. 25) and Prix‑Fixe Dinner (5–11 p.m., Dec. 25) at The Kitchen. Pricing: $59 per person – both evenings; $29 adults, $15 children ages 3–9 (free under 3) – Christmas Day Breakfast.
- Loews Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando: Family‑Style Dinner in the Islands Dining Room (11 a.m.–9 p.m., Dec. 25). Pricing: $49 per person.
- Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Bayliner Diner’s Christmas Day Meal Special (noon–11 p.m., Dec. 25). Pricing: $18.99 adults, $9.99 children 3–9 (free under 3); $3.75 dessert add‑on.
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites: Beach Break Café offers a Traditional Christmas Day Meal (noon–10 p.m., Dec. 25). Pricing: $13.99 adults, $7.99 children 3–9 (free under 3).
- Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites: Pier 8 Market hosts a Traditional Christmas Day Meal (noon–10 p.m., Dec. 25). Pricing: $13.99 adults, $7.99 children 3–9 (free under 3).
The Capital Grille
At The Mall at Millenia location, the restaurant offers Holiday Butcher Box Sets (Surf & Turf and Porcini Rubbed Ribeye) and gift card and wine specials until Dec. 30. Pricing: $170 per set; add four lobster tails for $50.
deep blu Seafood Grille & Sushi
During Dec. 24–25, Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek’s deep blu serves a holiday feature menu: Dried Aged Prime Ribeye with Hasselback fondant potatoes, creamed kale, anise‑scented carrots and a Barolo reduction. Pricing: $55.
Encore Resort at Reunion
Families can choose from a variety of dining options, including family meal packages at Finn’s Restaurant. Meals are available for pickup, dine‑in or delivery to your private residence; delivery requires a five‑day advance order.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Several venues at the resort will feature Christmas Day dining, starting with Breakfast With Santa at Unreserved Food Bazaar (7–11 a.m.) and holiday‑themed menus at Unreserved (10 a.m.–7 p.m.). The JW Market offers treats from 6 a.m.–2 p.m. The signature restaurant, Sear + Sea, will present a four‑course dinner (5–10 p.m., Dec. 24–25) and a three‑course a‑la‑carte menu for children. Pricing: varies.
Knife & Spoon
Chef John Tesar’s new restaurant at The Ritz‑Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, offers a prix‑fixe Christmas Day menu for adults and an a‑la‑carte selection for children. Reservations are required. A Christmas‑to‑Go package for four to six guests is also available; order before Dec. 22 and pick up between 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Dec. 25. Pricing: $125 per person (dine‑in); $450 (Christmas‑to‑Go).
Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Enjoy an island‑inspired brunch at Euphoria (11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Dec. 24–25) featuring holiday favorites, seasonal soups, salads, protein stations, savory entrees, decadent mains, sides, and a chef’s display of traditional holiday desserts. Resort guests can also order a gourmet, chef‑prepared meal for five to seven people delivered to their cottage home (order five days in advance).
Orlando World Center Marriott
Latitude & Longitude offers a Christmas Day Buffet (1–6 p.m.) with a carving station, gourmet sides, breads, salads, soups and desserts. Pricing: $39.95 adults; $21.95 children ages 4–12 (free under 4).
Paddlefish
At Disney Springs, indulge in “Santa’s Got a Brand New Crab” boil, featuring snow crab and Dungeness crab clusters. Pricing: $45.
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Located at Disney Springs, Raglan Road offers a socially‑distanced Christmas dinner (11 a.m.–closing) with a prix‑fixe meal of butter‑and‑herb roasted turkey and gourmet sides, plus live music and a dance show from 4:30 p.m. onward. Pricing: $28.95 adults; $14 children under 10 – prix‑fixe; regular menu varies.
Rosen Plaza
Enjoy a Christmas Day Buffet with socially‑distanced seating in the festive ballroom, featuring roast turkey, prime rib, ham, pastas, chilled shrimp, oysters, desserts and more. Pricing: $39.95 adults; $18.95 children ages 4–12 (free under 4).
Rosen Shingle Creek
Hosted in the Panzacola Ballroom, this AAA Four Diamond resort offers a Christmas Day Buffet with bottomless mimosas, traditional fare and upscale upgrades. Pricing: $59.95 adults; $24.95 children ages 4–11 (free under 4).
Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill
At JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek, Sear + Sea presents a four‑course Christmas dinner (5–10 p.m., Dec. 24–25) and a three‑course a‑la‑carte menu for children. Reservations required. Pricing: $125 per person – four‑course dinner; $65 children ages 4–12 (free under 4); $39 wine pairing.
Terralina Crafted Italian
At Disney Springs, the restaurant offers a Christmas Day special: Braised Lamb Ragu ($32) and Santa’s Spice Martini ($14) alongside its regular menu.
Tropicale
Caribe Royale Orlando’s Tropicale serves a three‑course, prix‑fixe Christmas Dinner (6–10 p.m., Dec. 25) with options including Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Smoked Pork Loin. Pricing: $38 adults; $15 children ages 4–12 (free under 4).
The Venetian Chop House
At Caribe Royale Orlando, the Venetian Chop House offers a three‑course, prix‑fixe Family‑Style Christmas Dinner featuring Venetian Short Rib Beef Wellington or Slow Smoked Pork Loin. Add an unlimited bubbles option for bottomless champagne, mimosas and peach Bellinis. Seating at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Pricing: $68 adults; $20 children ages 4–12 (free under 4); $20 Unlimited Bubbles.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Beyond the deep blu special, the resort offers a‑la‑carte holiday fare at Back Bay Pool Bar & Grill, including Mistletoe Margarita ($12) and Very Merry Colada ($12). From Dec. 24–27, a Smoked Pork Sandwich ($17) and Eggnog Cheesecake ($9) are available.
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