If the holidays make you hungry just thinking about them, Central Florida has you covered. From elegant Feast of the Seven Fishes dinners to family-style Italian spreads, over-the-top brunches, seasonal cocktails, and stress-free catering, this is your go-to guide for eating well all the way through New Year’s Day.
Christmas Eve Dining
Wednesday, December 24
Sophia’s Trattoria
Location: 1500 Eastbeach Way, Orlando
Christmas Eve at Sophia’s Trattoria is all about honoring Italian tradition with a beautifully curated Feast of the Seven Fishes. The multi-course celebration begins with starters like crispy smelt with lemon caper aioli, shrimp bagna cauda bathed in garlic-anchovy butter, and calamari stufato braised in pomodoro with capers, raisins, and pine nuts.
Entrées highlight pristine seafood preparations, including diver scallops with beluga lentils and smoked trout roe, spaghetti vongole with littleneck clams and Vermentino, red snapper “acqua pazza” style, and grilled branzino with walnut salsa Genovese. Dessert wraps up the evening with a festive Christmas cake layered with spiced mascarpone, mulled wine jelly, and wine reduction.
A refined, tradition-rich option for a special holiday night out.
Christmas Day Dining
Thursday, December 25
Sophia’s Trattoria – Christmas Brunch
Location: 1500 Eastbeach Way, Orlando
Start Christmas Day with an expansive brunch that blends indulgence and comfort. Highlights include a raw bar with oysters and cocktail shrimp, artisan antipasti, porcini chestnut soup, and carving stations featuring prime rib, glazed ham, and whole roasted branzino.
Brunch favorites run deep—from smoked salmon boards and panettone French toast bake to mini quiche, herb-roasted potatoes, gingerbread pancakes, and a kids’ cereal station. A gingerbread cookie decorating station adds a playful touch, while fresh juices, cider, and hot chocolate keep things cozy.
Optional upgrade: a Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar for an additional $30 per person.
Café Tu Tu Tango – Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner
Location: 8625 International Drive, Orlando
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Café Tu Tu Tango hosts a festive bottomless brunch ($39.22 per person) with a carving station featuring prime rib, rosemary-garlic lamb shoulder, and orange-cranberry glazed turkey—plus seasonal sides and sweets like peppermint bark cheesecake. Dinner follows from 4–10 p.m. with the full, globally inspired tapas menu and creative cocktails in the restaurant’s signature art-filled setting.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen – Christmas Day Family-Style Feast
Location: 8717 International Drive, Orlando
Celebrate Christmas like famiglia with Mia’s comforting Italian holiday offerings. The menu includes polenta “carbonara,” grilled stuffed calamari, brick oven roasted turkey, herb-roasted pork loin, and festive desserts like cranberry cheesecake and panettone bread pudding. Items are served à la carte with a family-style feel—perfect for relaxed, shared dining.
Caribe Royale Orlando – Holiday Dining Options
The Venetian Chop House (Christmas Eve)
From 5–9:30 p.m., enjoy a classic Feast of the Seven Fishes with seven seafood courses, including lobster tail, oysters, ahi tuna poke, and jumbo shrimp. Pricing is $95 for two or $185 for four. À la carte holiday specials, including prime rib and Black Forest yule log dessert, are also available Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Tropicale (Christmas Day Brunch)
Available from 1–6 p.m., this buffet-style brunch features an omelet station, sushi and seafood, prime rib at the carving board, charcuterie, and desserts like gingerbread pecan cheesecake. Pricing is $78 for adults and $25 for kids ages 4–10.
Stadium Club (Christmas Day)
Opening at 4 p.m., Stadium Club adds holiday flair to its menu with specials like a prime rib beef sandwich ($22) and a porchetta sandwich ($20), alongside the full regular menu.
Holiday Bites, Sips & Seasonal Specials (Now Through December)
Maria & Enzo’s at Disney Springs
Breakfast with Santa: Offered on select dates from Dec. 13–24, featuring classic breakfast dishes, carolers, keepsake photos, and a visit from Santa himself.
Disney Springs Holiday Cocktails
Seasonal specialty drinks are available at The Edison and Enzo’s Hideaway from Nov. 1–Dec. 31, serving up festive flavors in cocktail form.
Kings Orlando
Holiday fun comes with themed drinks at the Naughty List Lounge, open through Jan. 15. Specialty cocktails include peppermint, toasted marshmallow, and espresso-forward creations, all priced at $13.
Chicken Guy!
The Holiday Cookie Shake ($6.99) is back—vanilla soft serve blended with sugar cookies and caramel, topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles.
Earl of Sandwich
A seasonal favorite, the Holiday Turkey Sandwich ($9.49), stacks turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and cornbread flavors into one comforting bite.
Ford’s Garage
Now through year’s end, the Cheers & Gears menu features winter-ready comfort food like a French Onion Burger, garlic parmesan wings, and a 12-oz. New York strip—plus dessert-inspired drinks and a gift card bonus ($10 back for every $50 spent).
Huey Magoo’s
Sip into the season with a limited-time Cranberry Pomegranate Lemonade, available at all locations.
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill
From Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, indulge in Peppermint Churros ($6.50), dusted with powdered sugar and crushed candy canes and served with chocolate dipping sauce.
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Dining
Café Tu Tu Tango
Ring in the new year with live entertainment, global small plates, and sparkling wine specials on New Year’s Eve (open until 1 a.m.). On New Year’s Day, bottomless brunch returns from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., followed by dinner service.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen
Celebrate NYE with house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and Champagne toasts, then ease into 2026 with brunch from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on New Year’s Day before dinner service resumes.
Holiday Catering (Eat Well, Stress Less)
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill – Holiday Catering
Perfect for parties big and small, LIME’s catering packages include taco bars, burritos, chips & guac, and festive drinks. All-in-one meal packages serve 15 guests, starting at $20.50 per person.
Plate Above Catering (Giving Back While You Feast)
Plate Above’s holiday family meals serve eight and feature proteins like sage butter turkey or prime rib with traditional sides. Orders support Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, with Christmas orders due by Dec. 18 and pickup on Dec. 23 in Orlando.
One Final Bite
Whether you’re planning a white-tablecloth Christmas Eve, a family-style Italian feast, or a laid-back holiday shake run, Central Florida’s dining scene is serving up something delicious for every celebration this season. Come hungry—and don’t forget dessert.