Central Florida Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2024
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Despite the holiday season often presenting last-minute shopping challenges, a significant number of Central Florida restaurants are prepared to welcome diners on Christmas Day, offering a reprieve for those who may have overlooked their holiday meal planning. This non-exhaustive list, compiled from restaurant reports, provides options across a variety of cuisines and price points. However, it is crucially important to call ahead to confirm hours of operation and availability, as details can change.
A Diverse Culinary Landscape for Christmas Dining
Central Florida boasts a vibrant dining scene, and many establishments are choosing to remain open on December 25th. From upscale steakhouses to casual seafood spots and international flavors, there’s likely something to suit every palate. Restaurants are spread throughout the region, including popular tourist destinations like Orlando and Lake Buena Vista, as well as surrounding cities like Winter Park and Kissimmee.
Orlando & Surrounding Areas: A Detailed Listing
Here’s a comprehensive, though not exhaustive, list of restaurants reporting they will be open on Christmas Day. Restaurants are listed alphabetically for ease of reference:
- 240 Rose Cafe – Winter Park
- Acropolis Greek Taverna – Downtown Orlando
- American Social Orlando – Dr. Phillips
- Amare at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve – Lake Buena Vista
- Arcade Time Entertainment – Orlando
- Aurora – Waterford Lakes
- Benihana – Lake Buena Vista & Orlando – International Drive
- Big Fin Seafood – I Drive / Sand Lake
- Black Angus Steakhouse – Kissimmee/Celebration
- Boca’s Grill Orlando
- BoiBrazil Churrascaria – I Drive / Sand Lake
- BR 77 Brazilian Steakhouse – Four Corners
- Brio Italian Grille – Millenia
- Buca di Beppo – Celebration & Florida Mall
- Cafe Gauguin at Rosen Centre – I Drive / Sand Lake
- Cafe Mineiro Brazilian Steak House
- Cafe Tu Tu Tango – Orlando
- Chima Steakhouse – Orlando
- Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant Pizzeria & Martini Bar – New Smyrna
- Columbia Restaurant – Celebration
- David’s Club – Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
- Debonair Supper Club – Downtown Orlando
- Delaney’s Tavern – Downtown Orlando
- Divine Meat Orlando
- Enzo’s Hideaway – Disney Springs
- FastBreak and Hilton Orlando
- Flagler Tavern – New Smyrna
- Fogo de Chão – Orlando & Orlando Vineland
- Frontera Kitchen – Disney Springs
- Garni Café – Lake Nona South
- Gaucha Kissimmee Winery
- Gaucha Orlando Winery
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Dr. Phillips & Winter Garden
- Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Rosen Centre
- Hash House a Go Go – Orlando
- Helena Modern Riviera – I Drive / Sand Lake
- H&H Brazilian Steakhouse – Four Corners
- Hard Rock Cafe – Orlando
- House of Blues Restaurant & Bar – Orlando
- Istanbul Grill Celebration
- Jaleo – Disney Springs
- Joe’s Crab Shack – Orlando I-Drive
- Kala Rooftop Restaurant & Bar – Florida Center
- Kenzie’s Restaurant and Pub at Mystic Dunes Golf Club – Celebration
- Kingdom Sushi – Windermere & Orlando
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, International Drive, Kirkman & West 192
- Laguna 10100 – I Drive / Sand Lake
- Landry’s Seafood House – Orlando
- Latitude and Longitude – Lake Buena Vista
- Lakeside Kitchen and Bar – The Inn at Celebration
- Letterpress Restaurant – Lake Buena Vista
- Luca Turci – Winter Park
- Manzzo Cuisine – Windermere
- Maria & Enzo’s – Disney Springs
- Mia’s Italian Kitchen – Orlando
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Orlando
- Morimoto Asia – Lake Buena Vista
- Mrs. Potato Restaurant – Kirkman South
- Oceanaire Seafood Room – Orlando
- Papaya Club – Lake Buena Vista
- Paradiso 37 – Disney Springs
- Planet Hollywood – Disney Springs
- Plancha – Lake Buena Vista
- Red Lobster – Alafaya Trail, Bronson Highway (Kissimmee), Daytona Beach, Florida Mall, I Drive (5936 International Drive & 9892 International Drive), Kissimmee – West Bronson Highway, Lakeland, Merritt Island, Orlando – Alafaya Trail, Winter Haven
- Reggiano’s of Celebration
- Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back – Kissimmee
- Saltgrass Steak House – I Drive & Orlando
- Señor Frog’s – Orlando
- Sophia’s Trattoria – Lake Buena Vista
- Stadium Club – Lake Buena Vista
- STK – Orlando
- Sugar Factory – Orlando
- Summer House on the Lake – Disney Springs
- Table Indian Restaurant – Oviedo
- Tamara Lake Mary- Indian, Thai, Chinese
- Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine – Florida Center
- The Boathouse – Disney Springs
- The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk
- The Edison – Disney Springs
- The Grill at Grande Vista – I Drive / Sand Lake
- The Palm Orlando
- Thai Thani – Orlando
- Tradition’s Restaurant – Kissimmee
- Trevi’s – Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
- Tropicale – Lake Buena Vista
- Twin View Restaurant at Evermore Resort – Lake Buena Vista
- Unreserved at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
- Vincenzo Italian Cuisine – I Drive / Sand Lake
- Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen – JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
- Wine Bar George – A Restaurant & Bar – Lake Buena Vista
- Yao’s – Oviedo
Important Reminder & Community Input
As noted by WKMG ClickOrlando, this list is not exhaustive. Restaurants may adjust their holiday plans, and new options may become available. Diners are strongly encouraged to contact the restaurant directly to verify hours and reservation availability before making plans.
If you know of a Central Florida restaurant open on Christmas Day that is not included in this list, you can submit it to WKMG ClickOrlando for consideration.
