Orlando Florida, October 18, 2025
News Summary
Orlando offers a diverse culinary scene for Thanksgiving, featuring luxurious buffets and family-style meals at various hotels and restaurants. The Four Seasons Resort and Rosen Hotels showcase unique Thanksgiving experiences, while local eateries provide take-home meal options. With pricing tailored for different budgets, Orlando’s dining landscape is set to cater to both residents and visitors. As Thanksgiving approaches, more venues are expected to announce their menus, enriching the festive atmosphere in the city.
Orlando
Overview
Orlando’s culinary scene presents a variety of Thanksgiving buffets and dining options. City hotels and restaurants are offering a mix of prix-fixe dinners, large buffets, family-style feasts and take-home meals for Thanksgiving 2025. Options range from luxury resort dining to neighborhood dinner-to-go offerings, with a broad span of prices and service styles to suit different budgets and preferences.
Top hotel and resort offerings
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando, located in Disney’s Golden Oak community, is renowned for luxury and family-friendly amenities. Several Thanksgiving choices are available on-property:
- Disney Character Breakfast at Ravello: 7-11 a.m., $56 adults / $36 children.
- Ravello Thanksgiving Buffet: 1-8 p.m., $160 adults / $55 children, featuring seafood, carving stations, local produce, and desserts.
- Plancha Thanksgiving Buffet at Four Seasons: Noon-7 p.m., $140 adults / $50 children, focusing on Latin-inspired offerings.
- Other dining options at Four Seasons include Capa Steakhouse, PB&G, and The Lobby Bar with Thanksgiving menus and packages for at-home celebrations.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts group
Multiple Rosen properties on International Drive and near the convention corridor have distinct Thanksgiving services:
- Rosen Shingle Creek: Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Osceola from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., priced at $99.95 adults / $44.95 children, including champagne and mimosas.
- Dinner at A Land Remembered at Rosen Shingle Creek: 5:30-10 p.m., $68, featuring turkey roulade and gourmet sides.
- Rosen Plaza on International Drive hosts a Thanksgiving Buffet from 12:30-3:30 p.m., $64.95 adults / $29.95 children, with traditional holiday dishes.
- Rosen Centre offers Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Gauguin from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., priced at $72.95 adults / $34.95 children, showcasing a mix of global flavors and holiday staples.
Other major hotels and restaurants
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress’s Four Flamingos features a Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $110 adults / $55 children, with unlimited drink options for an additional fee.
- The Waldorf Astoria Orlando presents Bull & Bear fine dining from 6-10 p.m., $120 adults / $60 children, or a family buffet at Oscar’s from 4-9 p.m., $80 adults / $40 children.
- Chima Steakhouse in Dr. Phillips offers a Thanksgiving Feast from noon-8:30 p.m., $68 adults, featuring Brazilian-style service with traditional dishes.
- Multiple hotels including the Ritz-Carlton and Gaylord Palms provide Thanksgiving dinners for hotel guests only or extensive buffet options.
Local restaurants and take-home options
A range of smaller restaurants and bakeries are participating in the holiday market with prepared meals and specialty desserts. More local eateries like The Tap Room, The Ravenous Pig, and TooJay’s offer Thanksgiving dinner-to-go options for families at home. Special desserts and pie options are available from local bakeries throughout Orlando, catering to sweet cravings for the holiday.
What to expect and planning notes
Service styles include buffet lines, plated fine dining, family-style buffets and grab-and-go meals. Prices vary from budget-friendly to luxury fine-dining tiers. Several properties list children’s pricing separately. Some hotels note additional beverage fees or champagne and mimosa packages. Many restaurants will finalize and announce full Thanksgiving menus and booking details closer to the holiday.
Outlook
Various restaurants are expected to announce their Thanksgiving menus and details as the date approaches, enriching Orlando’s festive dining landscape. Travelers and residents planning Thanksgiving meals should check availability, reservation requirements, and any package or take-home ordering deadlines with venues directly.
FAQ
Which Four Seasons Orlando options are available for Thanksgiving?
Disney Character Breakfast at Ravello: 7-11 a.m., $56 adults / $36 children. Ravello Thanksgiving Buffet: 1-8 p.m., $160 adults / $55 children, featuring seafood, carving stations, local produce, and desserts. Plancha Thanksgiving Buffet at Four Seasons: Noon-7 p.m., $140 adults / $50 children, focusing on Latin-inspired offerings. Other dining options at Four Seasons include Capa Steakhouse, PB&G, and The Lobby Bar with Thanksgiving menus and packages for at-home celebrations.
What is offered at Rosen Shingle Creek for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Osceola from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., priced at $99.95 adults / $44.95 children, including champagne and mimosas. Dinner at A Land Remembered at Rosen Shingle Creek: 5:30-10 p.m., $68, featuring turkey roulade and gourmet sides.
Are there family buffet options at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando?
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando presents Bull & Bear fine dining from 6-10 p.m., $120 adults / $60 children, or a family buffet at Oscar’s from 4-9 p.m., $80 adults / $40 children.
Which restaurants offer dinner-to-go?
More local eateries like The Tap Room, The Ravenous Pig, and TooJay’s offer Thanksgiving dinner-to-go options for families at home. Special desserts and pie options are available from local bakeries throughout Orlando.
Will other restaurants announce menus later?
Various restaurants are expected to announce their Thanksgiving menus and details as the date approaches, enriching Orlando’s festive dining landscape.
Simple chart: Key Thanksgiving offerings (time and price)
| Venue | Offering | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravello (Four Seasons) | Disney Character Breakfast at Ravello | 7-11 a.m. | $56 adults / $36 children |
| Ravello (Four Seasons) | Ravello Thanksgiving Buffet | 1-8 p.m. | $160 adults / $55 children |
| Plancha (Four Seasons) | Plancha Thanksgiving Buffet | Noon-7 p.m. | $140 adults / $50 children |
| Café Osceola (Rosen Shingle Creek) | Thanksgiving Brunch | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | $99.95 adults / $44.95 children |
| A Land Remembered (Rosen Shingle Creek) | Dinner | 5:30-10 p.m. | $68 |
| Rosen Plaza | Thanksgiving Buffet | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | $64.95 adults / $29.95 children |
| Rosen Centre | Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Gauguin | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | $72.95 adults / $34.95 children |
| Four Flamingos (Hyatt) | Thanksgiving Buffet | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | $110 adults / $55 children |
| Bull & Bear / Oscar’s (Waldorf Astoria) | Fine dining / Family buffet | 6-10 p.m. / 4-9 p.m. | $120 adults / $60 children / $80 adults / $40 children |
| Chima Steakhouse | Thanksgiving Feast | Noon-8:30 p.m. | $68 adults |
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Additional Resources
- Orlando Magazine: Best Hotels and Restaurants for Thanksgiving 2025
- Wikipedia: Thanksgiving
- Orlando Date Night Guide: Thanksgiving Buffets
- Google Search: Thanksgiving in Orlando
- Travel and Tour World: Thanksgiving Travel Deals
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thanksgiving
- Four Seasons Orlando: Thanksgiving Offerings
- Google News: Thanksgiving 2025
- Orlando Date Night Guide: Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
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