20 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Orlando: Thanksgiving Meals at Orlando Theme Parks

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orlando offer families the chance to relax when it comes to cooking and cleaning. Whether your family is taking a Thanksgiving vacation in Orlando or you live local and want a traditional Thanksgiving meal without the stress of prep, we’ve rounded up the best, family-friendly Orlando restaurants that are serving Thanksgiving menus for the holiday. Gobble ‘til you wobble at these yummy restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orlando, as well as tasty spots at Orlando theme parks and resorts.

Because Orlando can get very busy during Thanksgiving, we recommend making advance reservations to ensure your family has a spot—in fact, it may be impossible at some Orlando restaurants to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without the reservation! That sentiment goes toward the theme park restaurants as well!

Do Thanksgiving in style at the gorgeous Boheme restaurant. Enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch buffet (10am-2pm) or dinner (5:30-10pm) on November 28, 2024. The daytime brunch includes live music and unlimited mimosas; the evening dinner is a three-course, prix-fixe menu.

2. 7593 Chophouse & Lobby at Reunion Resort & Golf Club — Kissimmee

$73 per adult (children’s menu available)

Start your Thanksgiving feast with savory appetizers like roasted butternut squash soup and harvest salad. Then choose one of the following: oven-roasted turkey, slow cooked prime rib, grilled redfish, or vegan meatloaf. Finish up with tasty desserts! Served 2pm-7pm, reservations recommended.

3. The Capital Grille – Orlando

The Capital Grille’s Pointe Orlando location offers Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey with stuffing, green beans with almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, and mashed potatoes. The full menu is also available. The restaurant is open 5-9pm, reservations recommended. Takeaway menu available.

4. The Alfond Inn– Winter Park

$138 per adult; $60 per child 3-12; children under 2 free

Orlando restaurants open on Thanksgiving include The Alfond Inn at Rollins College. Enjoy a chef-inspired Thanksgiving buffet featuring a variety of traditional holiday selections. Reservations required (two time slots available: 12pm and 3pm).

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5. Rodizio Grill – Orlando

$59.99 per person; salad bar only $49.99

Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse at Pointe Orlando. An expanded Thanksgiving menu includes traditional foods such as turkey, stuffing, sweet mashed potatoes, and more. As an added bonus, every family will receive a coupon for a “buy one, get one free” dinner that can be used in 2025. The restaurant opens at noon on Thanksgiving Day.

6. Rosen Centre Hotel – Orlando

$64.95 per adult; $27.95 per child 4-11; children 3 & under free

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Rosen Centre Hotel with a buffet featuring classic holiday foods as well as global cuisine. Choose from traditional favorites, such as turkey and mashed potatoes, and exotic dishes, like Spanish paella and potato gnocchi. A kids buffet is also available. Buffet is available from 11am-7pm. Reservations can be made online or by phone.

Feast on Thanksgiving favorites without having to lift a finger at Rosen Shingle Creek. 

7. Rosen Shingle Creek – Orlando

Brunch: $89.95 per adult; $37.95 per child; children 3 and under free

Dinner: $89.95 per adult; $37.95 per child

Choose from a bottomless Thanksgiving brunch (11am-6pm) or a three-course Thanksgiving dinner (5:30-10pm) at Rosen Shingle Creek. The buffet offers a plethora of foods, such as omelet and waffle stations, make-your-own pasta station, breakfast pastries, Thanksgiving desserts, and more. Three-course dinners includes soup or salad, turkey or filet mignon with traditional Thanksgiving sides, and dessert. Reservations recommended.

Enjoy a holiday dinner at Bayliner Diner at Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Photo courtesy of Universal

Orlando Theme Park Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Meals

9. Liberty Tree Tavern at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom – Lake Buena Vista

$44 per adult; $24 per child

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast at this charming colonial New England Inn. Feast on the sumptuous and bountiful Patriot’s Platter, which includes roasted turkey, Pennsylvania pot roast, and oven-roasted pork, with traditional sides. Available 11am-8pm, advanced reservations highly recommended.

10. Islands Dining Room at Universal Orlando’s Royal Pacific Resort – Orlando

$80 per adult; $40 per child 3-9; children 3 and under free

In addition to turkey, stuffing, and the usual Thanksgiving fare, the sprawling menu at this tropical-themed restaurant features a raw bar, charcuterie display, stir-fry station, and more. Entertainment for kids includes a balloon artist and hula dancers. Available 11am-9pm, reservations recommended.

11. Whispering Canyon Café at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge – Lake Buena Vista

Available from 12-10pm, Whispering Canyon Café offers a special Thanksgiving feast. Guests start with a house salad and a Thanksgiving skillet featuring all-you-can-eat, oak-smoked turkey and barbecue. Complete the meal with a seasonal dessert sampler. Advanced reservations recommended.

12. Bayliner Diner at Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Orlando

Enjoy your holiday dinner in this vibrant, retro-style restaurant.  Their Thanksgiving Day meal special comes with traditional favorites, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more. For dessert, add pecan or pumpkin pie for an additional fee. Available 12-11pm, reservations are recommended. 

13. City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs – Lake Buena Vista

$35 per adult turkey dinner; kids menu available

Located at the Disney Springs entertainment district, City Works serves Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey, stuffing, corn casserole, mashed potatoes, and more. Dessert options include baked cookie dough and peanut butter snickers pie. Reservations can be made online.

14. The Kitchen at Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel – Orlando

The Kitchen at Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel serves a Thanksgiving Day buffet with items like chilled seafood bar, carving station with turkey and ham, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and more. Kids can enjoy chicken tenders, mac and cheese, French fries, and baked rigatoni. An expansive selection of desserts are available on the buffet. Available 11am-9pm, reservations highly recommended.

15. California Grill at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort – Lake Buena Vista

The Contemporary Resort is an attraction in itself, as the monorail glides right through the expansive 4-story lobby. This signature restaurant, located on the top floor of the hotel, affords spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom and surrounding lagoon. The Thanksgiving menu will feature braised turkey leg and thigh, cornbread dumpling, and butter whipped potatoes.  Reservations highly recommended.

16.  Mama Della’s Ristorante at Universal Orlando’s Portofino Bay Hotel – Orlando

$70 per adult; $25 per child 3-9; children 3 and under free

Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Day buffet at Mama Della’s Ristorante with all your traditional holidays favorites.  For those who prefer to go Italian, their regular menu items will also be available. Diners will enjoy live music from opera singers and strolling musicians. Available 5pm-10pm, reservations recommended.

17. Citricos at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Lake Buena Vista

Easily accessible via monorail, this fine dining restaurant was re-imagined with a subtle “Mary Poppins Returns” theme. For Thanksgiving, feast on roulade of heritage turkey with corn cake stuffing, cranberry gastrique, and sweet potato casserole. Reservations highly recommended.

18. Garden Grill at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center – Lake Buena Vista

Garden Grill is one of Walt Disney World’s most unique restaurants. It offers a character meal with Mickey and friends in farmer garb. And the entire restaurant rotates, giving diners a view of scenes from the Living with the Land attraction. For Thanksgiving, holiday favorites are added to the menu that includes grilled beef, mashed potatoes, and Southern-style spoon bread. Available 11:30am-8pm, advanced reservations highly recommended.

19. Hollywood & Vine at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios – Lake Buena Vista

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Mickey and friends in seasonal attire at this all-you-can-eat buffet. In addition to delightful dishes like herb-crusted tenderloin steak, seared salmon, and roasted pork, Thanksgiving add-ons include turkey breast, turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry relish. Available 11:30am-8pm, advanced reservations highly recommended. 

20. Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs – Lake Buena Vista

$69.95 per person

Enjoy California vibes under the Florida sun at Summer House on the Lake. This Disney Springs restaurant offers a three-course, prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving day.

Additional reporting by Tom Stefanchik

Unless noted, photos courtesy of the restaurants