One of the busiest times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during the holidays so planning ahead is vital for a great stress-free vacation.
Whether you are dining as a family, couple, or solo, here are a few delicious options for Christmas eve or Christmas day in Orlando!
Looking for fun things to do during your Christmas vacation?
See my must-do Orlando Christmas events 2023 list for light displays, boat parades, family activities, and much more.
And if you are ditching the theme parks this trip, check out my list of favorite things to do in Orlando besides Disney and unique day trips from Orlando that you must check out.
Christmas Dinner in Orlando 2023
Most of the restaurants are also offering delivery and take-out as well.
And don’t forget to plan ahead and make reservations!
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Upscale Options ($75 per person and above)
Bull and Bear at Waldorf Astoria – Orlando
The award-winning Bull and Bear restaurant is offering a four-course holiday dinner on Christmas Eve and Day.
- Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
- Price: $140 per adult; $65 per child (12 and under)
Tuscan Ballroom at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – Orlando
Enjoy live music and a face painter on Christmas Day at the Italian-themed Trattoria del Porto.
The buffet will include various food stations with a wide range of options including salads, soups, cheese, chilled seafood, Italian cured meats, pasta, chafing dishes, a carving station, and desserts.
For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
- Time: 12 pm – 8 pm
- Price: $80 per adult, $37 per child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3.
The Kitchen at the Hard Rock Hotel – Orlando
The Kitchen inside the Hard Rock Hotel is offering a Christmas Day buffet with breakfast classics like biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and french toast, and a Christmas day family-style dinner with parmesan risotto, sea scallops, and roasted duck.
Brunch also comes with a long list of yummy desserts.
For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
Christmas Day Brunch
- Time: 7 am – 2 pm
- Price: $75 per adult; $35 per child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3
Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms – Kissimmee
The Mediterranian-themed restaurant will be serving up a buffet with holiday traditions and carving stations under the glassed-in atrium of the beautiful hotel on Christmas Day.
- Time: 12:00pm – 6:30pm
- Price: $80 per adult; $40 per child (ages 4 – 11); children under 3 eat free
Moderate Options ($75 per person and below)
Fogo de Chao – Orlando
Fogo de Chao is open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, serving a brunch, lunch, and dinner menu all day.
- Time: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm on Christmas Eve and 11:00 am – 9:00 pm on Christmas Day.
- Price: Lunch $44.50 per person, Brunch $48.50 per person, and Dinner $63.50 per person.
Mama Della’s Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – Orlando
Opera singers and strolling musicians will keep you entertained at Mama Della’s Ristorante on Christmas Day. A special Christmas Day meal will be offered or you can order from the regular menu as well.
For reservations, call 407-503-1200.
- Time: 5:00 pm – 10 pm
- Price: $65 per adult, $25 per child (ages 3 – 9), and complimentary under age 3.
Islands Dining Room in Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Orlando
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet
Adults can add all-you-can-drink mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more. For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
- Time: 11 am – 4 pm
- Price: $75 per adult, $35 per child (ages 3 – 9), kids eat free under age 3.
Amatista Cookhouse in Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – Orlando
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet includes a salad bar, raw bar, smoked fish, charcuterie, ceviche, churrasco, a variety of entrees and sides, a carving station, and an omelete and waffle station.
For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
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- Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
- Price: $75 per adult; $35 per child (ages 3 – 9); and free under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-can-drink mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more.
Pirates Dinner Adventure Tour – Kissimmee
Open Christmas Eve, the Pirate Dinner Adventure Show is an entertaining way to spend the holidays. If you’re visiting Orlando with the family, why not enjoy dinner and an action-packed show?
Your feast is a three-course meal with a choice of soup or salad, main entree, dessert, and soft drink.
- Time: 2:45 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:15 pm, 6:45 pm and 8:00 pm
- Price: $69.24 per adult, $41.95 per child (ages 3 – 10) and children under 2 eat free.
Medieval Times Dinner & Show – Kissimmee
Running Christmas Eve, the Medieval Times Dinner and Show is another entertaining way to spend the holidays. Book an adventure filled with shining knights, sword fights, and heroic horses.
Your feast is a four-course meal with a choice of soup or salad, main entree, dessert, and soft drink.
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Price: $65.90 per adult, $49.02 per child (ages 3 – 10) and children under 2 eat free.
Rosen Plaza – Orlando
Celebrate the holidays with a gourmet Christmas Day buffet inside a grand ballroom featuring carving, seafood, pasta, and ice cream stations, along with other entrees and desserts.
- Time: 11:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Price: $55.95 per adult; $23.95 per child (ages 3 – 11); children under 2 eat free
Budget-Friendly Options ($40 per person and below)
Amatista Cookhouse in Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – Orlando
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet
For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
- Time: 7 am – 11 am
- Price: $29 per adult; $16 per child (ages 3 – 9); and free under age 3
Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-can-drink mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $21 more.
Boston Market – Kissimmee & Orlando
There are four participating Boston Market locations in Orlando open on Christmas day offering traditional holiday meals or an entire feast pick up with whole pies and hot side dishes.
Cafe Tu Tu Tango – Orlando
Located on International Drive, Cafe Tu Tu Tango offers a Christmas Day bottomless brunch. 2023 times TBD.
- Time:
5pm – 10pm - Price:
Denny’s – Kissimmee & Orlando
Denny’s locations nationwide are open 24/7 throughout the year including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It happens to be one of the busiest times of the year.
Euphoria at Margaritaville Resort – Kissimmee
Throw on your fanciest flip-flops and enjoy Christmas day breakfast or brunch at Euphoria inside the Margaritaville Resort. 2023 Times & Price TBD.
- Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Price:
Jake’s American Bar in Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Orlando
Christmas Day Breakfast Buffet
Adults can add all-you-can-drink mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $21 more. For reservations, call 407-503-3463.
- Time: 7 am – 11 am
- Price: $29 per adult, $16 per child (ages 3 – 9), kids eat free under age 3.
La Luce in Signia Hotel by Hilton – Orlando
Guests can choose from the chef’s holiday Italian specials like spaghetti con aragosta, risotto ai fungui and zuppa di pesce or order off the a la carte menu.
- Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
- Prices vary.
T-Rex Café – Lake Buena Vista
Located at Disney Springs, the hands-on prehistoric dining experience is a great option if you are looking for a Christmas dinner in Orlando that the kids will love.
Why not make your family vacation a little more exciting by adding life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and simulated meteor showers!
T-Rex Cafe is open regular hours on Christmas Eve and day from 11 am to 11 pm.
Valencia Restaurant at The Grove – Orlando
The Valencia Restaurant at The Grove Resort and Water Park is having a Christmas brunch buffet with
- Time: 8:30 am – 3 pm
- Price: TBD
Do you have another recommendation for Christmas dinner in Orlando 2021? Or know what restaurants are open on Christmas Day in Orlando? Let us know in the comments below!
Richard Read
Nice one. My experience in 2010 was that everywhere was very crowded and nowhere allowed bookings so it was a queue outside which wasn’t ideal. I hope it has changed now.