Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Many local restaurants are open on the holidays and offering specials for holiday meals.

Chain restaurants such as Starbucks, Miller's Ale House, TGI Fridays, Denny's and IHOP are open all day all year. Also, fast food restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King have some locations open.

  But if you're looking for a special dining experience, many of the Orlando area hotels near the theme parks have their restaurants open for special dinners.

According to OpenTable.com, the following restaurants are open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and offering holiday deals:

Christmas Eve:

  • Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, International Drive. 5-9 p.m., full regular menu available
  • The Boheme, Grand Bohemian Hotel. Four course sampler 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $79 per person
  • Bucca di Beppo, Maitland/Florida Mall. Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Crave Orlando, Millenia Mall. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Mitchell's Seafood Market, Winter Park. Open regular hours.
  • Morton's The Steakhouse, Orlando.
  • Oceanaire Seafood Room, International Drive. 4-8 p.m.
  • Columbia Restaurant, Celebration. Regular hours.
  • Fogo de Chao, Orlando.
  • Pastamore at CityWalk. Opens at noon.
  • Shula's 347 Grill-The Westin Lake Mary. Open until 11 p.m.

Christmas Day:

  • Benihana Orlando
  • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Steak, lobster for $46.95
  • Bucca di Beppo, Maitland/Florida Mall. Opens at 11 a.m.
  • Columbia Restaurant, Celebration. Regular hours.
  • The Boheme, Grand Bohemian Hotel. Four course sampler 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $79 per person. Family buffet 10 a.m.- 4p.m. $69 per person, $25 for children.
  • Pastamore at CityWalk. Opens at noon.
  • Mi Tomatina, Winter Park. Regular menu.
  • Shula's 347 Grill-The Westin Lake Mary. Open until 11 p.m.
  • Emeril's Tchoup Chop, International Drive.

For detailed information and to see the full list, go to OpenTable.com.


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