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Here are the Orlando-area restaurants open on Thanksgiving

A guide to eating a holiday meal prepared by someone else

(Matthew Mead, The Associated Press)

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving, check out these Orlando-area restaurants that will open their doors for a holiday feast.

Why bother with the time-consuming feat of cooking when these local restaurants are willing to whip up a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

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Aurora at the Celeste

Join us for a delicious seasonal celebration with elevated flavors and stunning displays! Our Executive Chef Mike Trudnak, has curated an experience with chef-attended stations, brunch favorites, holiday classics, extravagant desserts, bottomless mimosas, and much more!

Location: 4105 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando

For reservations, click here.

Corazón by Baires

Orlando’s newest culinary hotspot, will be celebrating Thanksgiving this year with a specialty, limited-edition holiday meal. This delectable dish features herb roasted turkey breast with brown butter and sage velouté sauce, complemented by a ginger and cinnamon sweet potato puree and a mushroom, charred corn and green beans casserole.

Location: 8126 International Drive, Orlando

Hamilton’s Kitchen | Alfond Inn

Celebrate with our Family! Join us at our table and enjoy Chef David Ellin’s inspired Thanksgiving feast.

Location: 300 East New England Ave., Winter Park

To purchase tickets, click here.

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

Bring your family together for a rockin’ Thanksgiving dinner at Hard Rock Cafe! Our Turkey Entrée is loaded with slow-roasted turkey breast, roasted fresh vegetables, home-style classic stuffing, creamy sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce, and finished with a traditional turkey gravy.

Location: 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando

To reserve a table, click here.

Mia’s Italian Kitchen

Gather around the table and indulge in our all-day dinner menu and family-style Thanksgiving specials including Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Honey Glazed Turkey Breast, and Herb Roasted Prime Rib.

Location: 8718 International Drive, Orlando

You can reserve a table by clicking here.

Park Avenue Tavern

Looking for a place for the perfect Thanksgiving Feast for you and your family & friends? Look no further than PAT! We are serving up fantastic chef crafted, family style meals to celebrate the holiday.

Our thoughtful Three Course Menu curated by Executive Chef Nibaldo Urdaneta includes perfect Thanksgiving options for both adults and children.

Location: 558 West New England Ave., Winter Park

You can book a reservation by clicking here.

Rosen Plaza Hotel

We welcome you into our home for our best Thanksgiving in Orlando dining experience on International Drive. Gather family and friends and enjoy a cornucopia of delicious delights expertly prepared by our talented chefs.

Location: 700 International Drive, Orlando

For reservations, click here.

Seasons 52

Thanksgiving traditions never tasted this good. Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving classics you know and love.

Location: 7700 Sand Lake Road, Orlando (There is also a Seasons 52 in Altamonte Springs)

To make a reservation, click here.

STK Steakhouse

Join us for a Thanksgiving feast featuring a specially curated menu that showcases the best of seasonal flavors. Savor tender, succulent turkey alongside our signature steaks, delectable sides, and irresistible desserts.

You can book reservations online by clicking here.

Location: 1580 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando

The Capital Grille

Imagine traditional Thanksgiving favorites prepared with The Capital Grille refinement. Better yet, experience them yourself.

Location: 9101 International Drive, Orlando

To reserve a table, click here.

The Tap Room at Dubsdread

Join us for a Thanksgiving Day buffet at the historic Dubsdread Tap Room.

For reservations, call 407-650-0100

Location: 549 West Par Street, Orlando

Yard House

Celebrate Thanksgiving with one epic feast and 100 + beers on tap. No reservation needed.

Location: 8367 International Drive, Orlando


And for a bonus, I give you one of my favorite restaurants where you can eat a holiday feast every day. I’m talking about Cook’s Buffet Cafe Bakery in DeLand.

You can pick from one meat entree, then help yourself to endless salad and vegetables.

Yes, they are open on Thanksgiving.

Location: 704 North Woodland Blvd., DeLand

If you know of a restaurant in Orlando open for Thanksgiving, email us at web@wkmg.com


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