Orlando Restaurants Open Christmas Day

1. The Boheme—Orlando

Enjoy a grand Christmas Day brunch 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. 

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

2. 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.

3. 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 11am to 2pm. Children 3 and under eat free.

Dig into a hearty Italian Christmas feast at Mia's Italian Kitchen.

4. Mia's Italian Kitchen—Orlando

Mia's is an Orlando restaurant open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This Italian eatery will be offering a prix-fixe menu, including a starter, entrée (halibut, shrimp, or filet mignon) and dessert.

5. 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.

6. Rosen Shingle Creek—Orlando

Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch at Rosen Shingle Creek. Advanced reservations are required and complimentary self-parking is available. Hours are 11am-6pm.

7. 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 1-4pm. Christmas dinner (family-style) runs 4-10pm, with live Flamenco dancing beginning at 7pm. Full menu will also be available a la carte. 

8. Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando

Indulge in a Christmas Day bottomless brunch at Cafe Tu Tu Tango for $39.22, featuring a carving station and sides, available 11am-3pm. The regular dinner menu offered 4-10pm. The restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve, 11am-midnight, with the regular menus.

9. Chroma - Lake Nona

Chroma serves a delicious Christmas dinner this year, with gourmet appetizers and soup, as well as main course offerings that include duck breast and prime rib, as well as decadent desserts. 

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10. Hollywood & Vine - Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios

Join Minnie and friends for a dazzling holiday dinner party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season. Minnie's Holiday Dine runs until January 4, 2025.

11. 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. Reservations highly recommended.

12. Candlelight Processional Dining - Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center

Epcot's Candlelight Processional retells the Christmas story with Disney pizazz. Families can reserve an accompanying dining package, at Spice Road Table or other participating Epcot eateries, for this special Christmas event.

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13. 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. 

14. 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-4pm, and reservations are recommended.

15. T-Rex Cafe - Disney Springs

Also located at Disney Springs, this interactive prehistoric dining experience is open on Christmas from 11am to 11pm. Kids love the life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and simulated meteor showers. Reservations recommended.

16. Paddlefish - Disney Springs

The iconic Paddlefish, located on a reimagined steamboat with scenic views of Lake Buena Vista, is offering Santa's Good List Boil -- a holiday-inspired seafood feast for $52. Make a reservation.

17. Sharks Underwater Grill - SeaWorld Orlando

Dive into the festive spirit at Sharks Underwater Grill at SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. Enjoy a delicious, all-new holiday menu while sitting amongst the coolest underwater creatures.

18. 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.

19. Terralina Crafted Italian - Disney Springs

Celebrate Christmas Day at Terralina in Disney Springs with the savory, holiday special Porcini Prime Rib and other tasty items. Reservations recommended.

20. Whispering Canyon Cafe - Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Whispering Canyon Cafe offers a special holiday menu from noon to 10pm on Christmas Day. A modified menu will be offered for breakfast as well.

Photos courtesy of the restaurants.

Additional reporting by Tom Stefanchik.