ORLANDO, Fla. – Though some consider it the best time of the year, the holiday season often makes last-minute shopping a challenge, especially for those who left the big grocery-store trip at the bottom of their to-do list.
Read below for a non-exhaustive list of Central Florida restaurants that say they will be open Christmas Day, in no particular order.
[NOTE: Be sure to call the restaurant to ensure the hours of operation and availability.]
Did we miss something? Email us to add your restaurant to the list.
Acropolis Greek Taverna - Downtown Orlando
Debonair Supper Club - Downtown Orlando
Delaney’s Tavern - Downtown Orlando
Tabla Indian Restaurant - Winter Park
Brio Italian Grille – Millenia
Mrs. Potato Restaurant - Kirkman South
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Kirkman
BoiBrazil Churrascaria - I Drive / Sand Lake
Kala Rooftop Restaurant & Bar - Florida Center
Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine - Florida Center
Red Lobster - Orlando - 5936 International Drive
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Altamonte Springs
Cafe Mineiro Brazilian Steak House
Arcade Time Entertainment - Orlando
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Dr. Phillips
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - International Drive
American Social Orlando - Dr. Phillips
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana - I Drive / Sand Lake
Joes’ Crab Shack - Orlando I-Drive
Helena Modern Riviera - I Drive / Sand Lake
Saltgrass Steak House - Orlando - I / Drive
Morton’s The Steakhouse - Orlando
Mia’s Italian Kitchen - Orlando
Big Fin Seafood - I Drive / Sand Lake
Oceanaire Seafood Room - Orlando
Red Lobster - 9892 International Drive
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Rosen Centre
Café Gauguin at Rosen Centre - I Drive / Sand Lake
Laguna 10100 - I Drive / Sand Lake
Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen - JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
The Grill at Grande Vista - I Drive / Sand Lake
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Alafaya
Red Lobster - Orlando - Alafaya Trail
Fogo de Chão - Orlando Vineland
Benihana - Orlando - International Drive
Sophia’s Trattoria - Lake Buena Vista
Papaya Club - Lake Buena Vista
Twin View Restaurant at Evermore Resort - Lake Buena Vista
American Kitchen Bar & Grill - Lake Buena Vista
Landry’s Seafood House - Orlando
Saltgrass Steak House - Orlando
Tabla Indian Restaurant - Oviedo
Letterpress Restaurant - Lake Buena Vista
The Boathouse - Disney Springs
Morimoto Asia - Lake Buena Vista
Wine Bar George - A Restaurant & Bar - Lake Buena Vista
Terralina Crafted Italian - Lake Buena Vista
Planet Hollywood - Disney Springs
Summer House on the Lake - Disney Springs
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Orlando
Stadium Club - Lake Buena Vista
Splitsville Restaurant Orlando - Disney Springs
Frontera Cocina - Disney Springs
Enzo’s Hideaway - Disney Springs
Maria & Enzo’s - Disney Springs
Latitude and Longitude - Lake Buena Vista
Unreserved at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk
Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Tamara Lake Mary- Indian, Thai, Chinese
347 Grille by Coach Shula - The Westin Lake Mary
Red Lobster - Kissimmee - West Bronson Highway
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Winter Garden
Columbia Restaurant - Celebration
Lakeside Kitchen and Bar - The Inn at Celebration
Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back - Kissimmee
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - West 192
Red Lobster - Kissimmee - Bronson Highway
Black Angus Steakhouse - Kissimmee/Celebration
BR 77 Brazilian Steakhouse - Four Corners
H&H Brazilian Steakhouse - Four Corners
Kenzie’s Restaurant and Pub at Mystic Dunes Golf Club - Celebration
Tradition’s Restaurant - Kissimmee
Clubhouse at Reunion Resort - Kissimmee
Trevi’s - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
David’s Club - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Grove House at Mission Resort - Howey-in-the-Hills
La Hacienda at Mission Resort - Leesburg
Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant Pizzeria & Martini Bar - New Smyrna
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