Orlando Restaurants Open Christmas Day

The Boheme—Orlando

Enjoy a grand Christmas Day brunch buffet with a special dessert room from at The Boheme, located inside the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel. A Christmas dinner is also offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Both brunch and dinner are accompanied by live jazz music. 

Think outside the Christmas box at Cafe Tu Tu Tango.

Café Tu Tu Tango—Orlando

If you enjoy tapas-style, sharable small-plates accompanied by live entertainment, Cafe Tu Tu Tango is the place to go. Menu offerings include duck confit tacos, seared scallop skewers, grilled Korean short ribs, and gingerbread bread pudding. Christmas Day hours are 11am to 10pm.

Go beyond Joe's Crab Shack's crab and try roasted turkey on Christmas Day.

Joe’s Crab Shack—Multiple locations

Joe’s Crab Shack locations across Central Florida are open Christmas Day, serving a special menu of roasted turkey dinner with traditional Christmas sides. Hours vary by location.

Latitude and Longitude—Lake Buena Vista

Located inside the Orlando World Center Marriott, this restaurant celebrates Christmas Day with a buffet complete with a variety of selections, including a hand-carved prime rib. The buffet will be available from 1 to 6pm. Children 3 and under eat free.

Mia's Italian Kitchen—Orlando

Mia's is an Orlando restaurant open on Christmas Day, from 11am to 10pm. This Italian eatery will be offering a prix-fixe menu, including a starter, entrée (pan-seared branzino, steak pizziaola, or Christmas ham) and dessert, all for $39 per person.

Rosen Plaza—Orlando

On Christmas Day, treat the family to a gourmet buffet featuring a variety of holiday favorites. Kids 3 and under eat free. Buffet hours are 11:30am to 4:30pm and reservations are recommended.

Rosen Shingle Creek—Orlando

Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch at Rosen Shingle Creek, and Florida residents receive a 25 percent discount! Advanced reservations are required and complimentary self-parking is available. Hours are 11am-6pm.

Ruth's Chris Steak House—Multiple locations

Central Florida Ruth’s Chris locations are open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests can choose from the full menu or enjoy special holiday items such as Celebration Surf & Turf. A children’s menu is also available. Reservations are recommended. Hours vary by location.

Tapa Toro—Orlando

Celebrate the season for Christmas Day brunch and dinner. Advance reservations are required. Brunch includes a Christmas buffet and live Flamenco dancing from 10:30am to 3pm. Christmas dinner (family-style) runs 4-10pm, with live Flamenco dancing beginning at 7pm. Full menu will also be available a la carte. 

Restaurants Serving Christmas Meals at Orlando Theme Parks and Resorts

Kids can eat Christmas dinner in a whole new way at Chef Mickey's. Photo courtesy of Disney

Chef Mickey’s – Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort

Enjoy Christmas with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at this buffet, located inside the Contemporary Resort. In addition to usual fare, the holiday menu will feature a few specialty items, such as apricot and gruyere stuffed pork tenderloin with classic stuffing. Reservations are highly recommended.

Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous-  Universal’s Islands of Adventure 

Start Christmas morning with the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast, where you’ll also meet Cat in the Hat, the Lorax and other Dr. Seuss characters. Circus McGurkus is a colorful and immersive restaurant located in the Seuss Landing section of the park. As an added attraction, the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride passes overhead every few minutes. Reservations highly recommended.

Rose and Crown Dining Room - Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center

"Travel" to London for Christmas in an old-fashioned pub. Located in the U.K. Pavilion, the Rose and Crown serves traditional British comfort food and pints of ale in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended.

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Hard Rock Cafe - Universal Studios Orlando

Celebrate the holidays with two- or three-course meals from a special holiday menu at Hard Rock Café. There are also holiday-themed cocktails available. Advance reservations are recommended. Hours are 11am-10pm on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

STK Steakhouse - Disney Springs

This restaurant is located in the Disney Springs entertainment district, and is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with turkey and prime rib specials. Holiday hours are 10am-10pm.

Islands Dining Room - Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios Orlando

This tropical themed restaurant, located within the Royal Pacific Resort, offers a sprawling Christmas buffet with main dishes, sides, salads, as well as individual stations for omelets, sushi, dessert, and more.  Available from 11am-9pm, and reservations are recommended.

T-Rex Cafe - Disney Springs

Also located at Disney Springs, this interactive prehistoric dining experience is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11am to 11pm. The Christmas Day plated meal includes turkey, ham, and holiday sides. Kids love the life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and simulated meteor showers. Reservations recommended.

Shark’s Underwater Grill - SeaWorld Orlando

Spend Christmas with sharks at this uniquely designed restaurant which overlooks the massive aquarium from the Shark Encounter attraction. Their seasonal entrees, available through Christmas, include fried turkey breast and smoked ham (both include numerous seasonal sides). Currently Sharks does not accept online or phone reservations, but same-day reservations can be made at the podium, starting at 11am.

Capt. Cooks - Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort

Located within the Polynesian Village Resort, this counter service restaurant will be offering a sumptuous meal on Christmas Day. Guests can feast on a roasted turkey dinner, including cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry relish.

Photos courtesy of the restaurants.

Additional reporting by Tom Stefanchik.