Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Orlando

Best places for Thanksgiving dinner in Orlando

Some of the standout options for Thanksgiving 2026 include:

• Liberty Tree Tavern at Disney World's Magic Kingdom

• Ravello at Four Seasons Resort, Orlando

• Plancha at Four Seasons Resort, Orlando

• Highball & Harvest at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

• Citron at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

• Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

• Primo at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

• Cala Bella at Rosen Shingle Creek

• Café Gauguin at Rosen Centre

Many Thanksgiving restaurants require reservations, and larger tables can be particularly limited, so it is worth booking once your plans are confirmed.

Thanksgiving dinner at Disney World

Spending Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World? You don’t necessarily have to leave the parks for your Thanksgiving meal.

Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom

Liberty Tree Tavern is one of the most fitting restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner at Disney World.

Its family-style Patriot’s Platter already has many of the dishes associated with Thanksgiving, including roasted turkey, pot roast, pork, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, stuffing and macaroni and cheese.

The colonial-inspired restaurant sits in Liberty Square, making it a convenient choice for families who want a traditional meal without interrupting a day at Magic Kingdom.

Reservations are particularly important around Thanksgiving.

For more advice on visiting the parks over the holiday, see our Disney World Thanksgiving guide.

Garden Grill at EPCOT

Garden Grill is another great family-friendly option if you’re spending Thanksgiving at EPCOT.

The rotating restaurant overlooks scenes from Living with the Land and offers character dining with Chip 'n' Dale and friends.

Its family-style Harvest Feast includes roasted meats, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and other comforting dishes, making it a good choice if you want Thanksgiving-style food with a Disney character experience.

Other Disney World Thanksgiving dining

Restaurants across the Disney theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney resort hotels may offer seasonal dishes or special Thanksgiving menus.

Exact offerings can vary each year, so check Walt Disney World’s dining information closer to your visit if you have a particular restaurant in mind.

Thanksgiving at Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed several Thanksgiving dining experiences for November 26, 2026, including two substantial holiday buffets.

Ravello Thanksgiving buffet

Ravello serves its Thanksgiving buffet from 1pm to 8pm.

The spread goes well beyond a traditional turkey dinner, with sushi, a raw bar, charcuterie, autumn salads and carving stations. Thanksgiving favorites include roast turkey with gravy, cornbread sausage and sage stuffing and cranberry relish, alongside fire-roasted New York strip loin.

Desserts include seasonal pies, pastries and gelato, making Ravello one of the more extensive Thanksgiving dining options close to Walt Disney World.

For 2026, the buffet is priced at $170 per adult and $58 per child.

Plancha Thanksgiving buffet

Plancha offers a slightly more relaxed Thanksgiving buffet beside the golf course, running from 12pm to 7pm.

Traditional turkey and the usual Thanksgiving accompaniments are joined by seasonal salads, seafood and Brazilian-style picanha, with a selection of holiday pies and desserts to finish.

For 2026, the buffet is $150 per adult and $58 per child.

Thanksgiving character breakfast

Families can also start Thanksgiving Day with the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals at Ravello.

The character breakfast runs from 7am to 11am on Thanksgiving morning, combining a breakfast buffet with Disney character appearances.

Thanksgiving at Grande Lakes Orlando

Grande Lakes Orlando has several different Thanksgiving options across The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, ranging from family-friendly buffets to more refined evening meals.

Highball & Harvest Thanksgiving buffet

Highball & Harvest at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando serves its Thanksgiving buffet from 2pm to 8pm.

The buffet combines traditional favorites such as turkey and stuffing with seafood, salads and Southern-inspired dishes.

Its relaxed setting makes it a good choice for families who want a substantial Thanksgiving meal without the formality of a fine-dining restaurant.

Citron Thanksgiving buffet

Citron at JW Marriott Orlando serves its Thanksgiving buffet from 2pm to 7pm.

The buffet focuses on seasonal favorites and is designed with families in mind, making it another good option for larger or multigenerational groups celebrating together.

Knife & Spoon Thanksgiving dinner

For a more upscale Thanksgiving dinner, Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando serves a special holiday menu from 5.30pm to 10pm.

Rather than a large buffet, the restaurant offers an à la carte menu with elevated takes on traditional Thanksgiving dishes.

Primo Thanksgiving dinner

Primo at JW Marriott Orlando also serves a special Thanksgiving menu from 5.30pm to 10pm.

The award-winning Italian restaurant offers a different experience from the larger resort buffets, making it worth considering for couples or families looking for a more relaxed evening meal.

Thanksgiving buffet at Rosen Shingle Creek

Rosen Shingle Creek hosts its Thanksgiving celebration at Cala Bella on Thursday, November 26, from noon to 7pm.

Cala Bella Thanksgiving brunch

This is one of the biggest Thanksgiving buffets on the list.

Alongside traditional Thanksgiving food, the 2026 menu features hand-carved heritage turkey, beef Wellington, butter-poached Maine lobster, house-made pasta, seasonal sides and an extensive dessert selection.

The buffet also includes unlimited Champagne, mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys for guests aged 21 and over.

Prices for 2026 are $157.95 for adults and $65.95 for children aged 4–11, while children aged three and under eat free. Tax and service charge are additional.

For families who want a large selection rather than a fixed Thanksgiving plate, Cala Bella is one of the strongest options.

Thanksgiving at Rosen Centre

Café Gauguin at Rosen Centre on International Drive is another confirmed option for Thanksgiving 2026.

Café Gauguin Thanksgiving buffet

The Thanksgiving buffet runs from 11am to 6pm on November 26, 2026.

Traditional dishes include roasted turkey breast, dark meat turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and seasonal vegetables.

There are also breakfast dishes, soups, salads, children's options and a particularly large dessert selection featuring pumpkin pie, bourbon maple pecan pie, apple pie and other seasonal sweets.

The 2026 price is $79.95 for adults and $39.95 for children aged 4–12, with children aged three and under dining free. Complimentary Champagne and mimosas are also included for eligible guests.

Its International Drive location makes Café Gauguin particularly convenient if your Thanksgiving plans include visiting Universal Orlando and the attractions on I-Drive.

Which Orlando Thanksgiving dinner is right for you?

With so many different options, it helps to decide what type of Thanksgiving meal you actually want.

For a traditional Thanksgiving dinner: Liberty Tree Tavern is difficult to beat if you’re already spending the day at Magic Kingdom.

For a large luxury buffet: Ravello and Cala Bella offer some of the most extensive selections, including seafood, carving stations and large dessert displays.

For families: Garden Grill, Citron and Highball & Harvest all work well for mixed-age groups.

For something more upscale: Knife & Spoon and Primo offer a more restaurant-focused evening rather than a large holiday buffet.

For International Drive: Café Gauguin is conveniently located and has a broad buffet at a lower price point than some of the larger luxury resorts.

Thanksgiving dinner in an Orlando villa

You don’t have to eat out to have a memorable Thanksgiving in Orlando.

Staying in a vacation rental gives families and groups their own kitchen and dining space, making it possible to cook Thanksgiving dinner together, order food in or arrange a private dining experience.

Our Orlando Thanksgiving villas are particularly well suited to family gatherings, with selected homes featuring large kitchens, generous dining tables, outdoor dining areas and plenty of bedrooms for extended families. Many also have private pools, hot tubs, games rooms and home theaters, giving everyone somewhere to relax before and after dinner.

You can also use Top Villas Concierge Services to explore options such as grocery deliveries and private chef experiences.

For more places to stay, browse our wider collection of Orlando vacation rentals.

Tips for booking Thanksgiving dinner in Orlando

• Book early: Thanksgiving is one of the busiest dining dates of the fall, and popular restaurants can fill quickly. This is especially important if you need a large table for an extended family or group.

• Check whether it’s a buffet or set menu: Thanksgiving dining varies considerably between restaurants. Some offer huge buffets with carving and seafood stations, while others serve prix-fixe or à la carte menus. Check the format before booking so you know what suits your group.

• Check the full price: Remember that listed prices may not include tax, service charges or gratuity. Children's prices and age ranges also vary between restaurants.

• Plan around your Thanksgiving Day activities: If you’re visiting Walt Disney World, eating inside the parks or at a nearby resort can save a lot of travel time. If you’re having a quieter day, an International Drive or resort restaurant gives you more flexibility without having to enter a theme park.

• Check dietary requirements: Thanksgiving buffets often have a broad range of dishes, but anyone with allergies or specific dietary requirements should contact the restaurant before booking. Menus can also change, so check the restaurant's latest Thanksgiving information before you travel.