7 Great Restaurants for Thanksgiving

If you find yourself in Orlando for the Thanksgiving holiday, here are a few delicious restaurant options to be thankful for. Reservations are recommended for all.

Seasons 52

Open for Thanksgiving, the restaurant will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, including Plainville Farms roasted turkey, traditional herb stuffing, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maple-glazed butternut squash, French green beans and house-made cranberry relish for $25.95 per adult. A children’s portion, as well as the full autumn dinner menu, will also be available. Altamonte Springs and Sand Lake Rd. locations will serve until 8 pm. 463 E. Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, 407.767.1252; 7700 Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, 407.354.5212

 
Have a traditional Thanksgiving feast at Seasons 52, without all the stress of preparation and cleanup. (©Seasons52)

 Emeril's Restaurants

Both of Emeril’s Orlando restaurants (Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop) will be serving a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts, in addition to their regular menus (think Emeril’s signature banana cream pie!) Special menu highlights at Emeril’s Orlando include confit turkey flatbread, sweet potato pudding and chocolate molten cake. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop will be serving up slow-roasted turkey breast with plum glaze, ginger squash bisque and pumpkin-ginger cheesecake with autumn spiced papaya salsa. Emeril’s Orlando will be open for lunch 11:30 am-3 pm and dinner from 5–10 pm, 407.224.2424. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop will serve lunch 12–2:30 pm and dinner from 5–9 pm. 407.503.2467

 
Top off a feast with Emeril's signature banana cream pie. (©Emeril’s Orlando)

 Primo, by Melissa Kelly

Robust flavors are par for the course at Primo (located at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort) and the holidays are no exception. Guests are invited to indulge in a special a-la-carte fall menu presented by Chef de Cuisine Gilberto Ramirez. Dinner will be served from 5-9 pm. JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, 407.393.4619

Rosen Hotels

The Rosen group of hotels comprises some of Orlando's finest accommodations, and if you find yourself in one of their properties for the holiday, you'll also be eating well.
Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek is offering a bountiful buffet of more than 44 items, from traditional dishes to fresh sushi, served from 11:30 am–7 pm. Adults, $69.95. Children ages 4-12, $29.95. Florida residents receive a 25 percent discount. 407.996.3663
In the Rosen Plaza Grand Ballroom, guests can indulge in festive buffet selections and holiday themed décor. Adults, $36.95. Children, ages 4-10, $15.95. 407.996.0256
Don't miss the Rosen Center’s award-winning champagne buffet from 11 am–7 pm, which features selections from Banshoo Sushi and 98Forty Tapas & Tequila. Adults, $39.95 plus tax and gratuity. Children ages 4-12, $16.95 plus tax and gratuity. Children under 4, free. 407.996.2385

Hemisphere at Hyatt Regency (Orlando International Airport)

Those who find themselves staying in or around the airport can enjoy traditional favorites including fresh seasonal salads, classic and seasonal entrées, mouthwatering side dishes, and much more including a decadent dessert display at the Hemisphere's Thanksgiving Brunch, served from 11 am until 4 pm. Adults, $34.95. Children ages 4-12, $16.95. Complimentary 2-hour valet parking. Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, 407.825.1315

The Boheme

Treat your taste buds and your sense of sight at The Boheme during their holiday meal. Savor a four-course sampler a-la-carte menu with a table side carved feature for $79 per person, including a specialty welcome drink. 1-8 pm. Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, 407.313.9000

 
The Boheme, nestled inside The Grand Bohemian, features an interior as elegant and lush as its menu. (Courtesy The Grand Bohemian)

Todd English's Bluezoo

In addition to offering its regular menu, the celebrity chef’s eatery will offer a chef’s special just for the holiday featuring roasted organic turkey breast, butternut squash, brioche stuffing, haricot vert, cranberry gastrique and turkey gravy. Located at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, 407.934.1111

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Red Oven Pizza Bakery - Universal City Walk

In Universal City Walk kun je verschillende restaurants vinden zoals; Hard Rock Café, Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville, Emerils, Bubba Gump en nog vele anderen en sinds deze week is er een pizza restaurant bijgekomen;
RED OVEN PIZZA BAKERY
Je kunt er pizza's en salades krijgen en frisdranken, waarbij je een gratis refill krijgt.

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Emerils Holiday cook book

Ben je op zoek naar bijzondere gerechten voor de feestdagen dan kun je hier het speciale Holiday season cook book van @Emeril downloaden.

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Eat Here Now: 7 Hot Orlando Restaurants

Cubra Libre becomes a Latin dance club after dinner (©Cuba Libre)

With more than 5,300 restaurants in the Orlando area, choosing which to visit can be quite the challenge. We’ve taken out the guesswork with this list of Orlando’s best and most buzz-worthy eateries.

SANAA AT ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE

Character dining doesn’t hold a candle to the authentic animal encounters at Sanaa, the African-inspired eatery inside Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Inside the multi-hued dining room, guests enjoy vistas of the Sunset Savanna where giraffes, zebra and ostriches freely roam. The very shareable and not-too-spicy dishes, including the Indian-style bread service and delicious butter chicken, make for fun, family-style eating while less exotic items offered on the kids menu cater to more reserved palates. Be sure to make a reservation for lunch or dinner and arrive early to spend some time checking out the wildlife via the outdoor observation decks.

CUBA LIBRE

It will feel as though you’ve just discovered a Cuban café hidden down an authentic Havana side street when you arrive at Cuba Libre, a dining and nightlife spot at Pointe Orlando. Authentic Cuban food, including more than a dozen varieties of mojitos, dominates the menu, which is why the 15 Tastes of Cuba experience is ideal. Guests choosing this option are treated to small-plate versions of the restaurant’s signature dishes, including ceviche, plantains and empanadas. After dinner, this elaborately designed locale turns into Orlando’s hottest Latin dance club with DJs and salsa dancers spinning on two floors and outside on the patio.

DEEP BLU SEAFOOD GRILLE

The local dining awards continue to flow in Deep Blu Seafood Grille’s direction thanks to a stellar steak and seafood menu. Must try items at this restaurant located inside the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort include the legendary house crab cake, which is packed with giant nuggets of lump crab, and Chef York’s Key Lime Pie Gelle, made with a graham-cracker, short-dough crust and sprinkled with “mango caviar.” After dinner, wander out to the patio to sip a Central Florida Cosmo and watch the Disney fireworks light up the sky in the distance.

HASH HOUSE A GO GO

Gigantic proportions aside, Hash House a Go Go’s allure stems from its breakfast, lunch and dinner menu of comfort food served with unexpected twists and atypical flavor combinations. Fried chicken is served atop a tower of bacon-infused waffles, and burgers come slathered with cheesy mashed potatoes. This eaterie's farm-chic milieu and "wow factor" menu make for a memorable foodie experience. With a nod to good ol’ Indiana farm food, these hearty and generous bites make for great leftovers, so be sure to ask for a doggy bag.

CEVICHE

This Church Street gem presents a menu packed with dozens of Spanish-style tapas best enjoyed with pitchers of Ceviche’s renowned sangria. In addition to a happy hour featuring $4 drinks and tapas weekdays from 5 to 7 pm, Ceviche also features live music in the Flamenco Bar where guitarists and dancers perform on weekends starting at 9:30 pm.

DISHCRAWL ORLANDO

Add some adventure and mystery to your next meal with Dishcrawl Orlando, a foodie tour of four undisclosed locales in Orlando’s many dining hubs, such as Winter Park and International Drive. Scheduled at least monthly, these 2.5-hour walking tours journey through a neighborhood, stopping to nosh on one dish at each spot. The only advance detail disclosed to ticket holders is the meeting location, which is emailed 48 hours prior to the event.

CASK & LARDER

This sister restaurant of the outrageously successful Ravenous Pig opened in Winter Park in late 2012, bringing with it Southern comfort cuisine that pairs perfectly with the magnificently brewed, on-site beers. In the cozy, chic setting (think Cracker Barrel meets South Beach), diners choose from a meaty menu of creative concoctions designed by James Beard Award-nominated, husband-and-wife-chef-team James and Julie Petrakis.

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