Millions of Americans and their families will forgo the mess and hassle of cooking at home this Thanksgiving in favor of heading to one of the many restaurants in town serving a traditional Turkey Day dinner. Of course, there’s no guarantee you’ll escape the familial drama, but these restaurants are happy to help you say “stuff it” to cooking this Nov. 27 and dish out the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie with no effort on your part. Or maybe you’re just not that into turkey – in that case, we’ve included three outliers.
310 Park South/310 Lakeside310 S. Park Ave., Winter Park/301 E. Pine St.; 407-373-0310;
A traditional Thanksgiving menu at both the Winter Park and downtown locales will feature the usual suspects (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole) as well as pumpkin pie. Cost: $20.Image via 310 RestaurantsAmerican Q1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd., 407-827-3080The smorgasbord laid out on the back of the ’50s-era Ford F-1 flatbed truck inside this barbecue joint features everything from roasted pumpkin chili and maple baked beans to kale-and-apple coleslaw and apple sausage stuffing. Guests can choose from 10 different tableside carvings, including cider-brined turkey breast, chimichurri-marinated turkey thighs and mahogany-glazed turkey drums. Cost: $34.95 adults; $10 children under 7; free children under 5.Image via B resort and SpaBistro CloClo7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-745-5045;Highlights of the special three-course Thanksgiving menu include watercress salad, turkey roulade stuffed with sage and prosciutto, and pumpkin crème brûlée. Cost is $30 and includes a glass of house wine.Photo by Rob BartlettTodd English’s Bluezoo1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 407-934-1111Celeb chef-owner Todd English won’t be present, but the Thanksgiving menu of buttermilk-brined turkey breast served with turkey thigh croquette, honey-glazed heirloom pumpkin, organic root vegetables and apple fluid gel is still worth considering. Dessert, unfortunately, is extra. Cost: $36 adults; $16 children 12 and under.Image via BluezooThe Boheme325 S. Orange Ave., 407-581-4700The grand buffet on the fifth floor of the hotel includes a carving station along with an impressive array of dishes: everything from whiskey salmon to pumpkin-lobster bisque. Cost: $69 adults; $30 ages 4-12.Image via Grand BohemianBuca di Beppo1351 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-622-7663; 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-859-7844; Dining here may be the closest thing to replicating a traditional family-style Thanksgiving Day meal. Cost: $53.99 (serves three); $98.99 (serves six)Image via Buca di BeppoCapital Grille4200 Conroy Road, 407-351-2210; 9101 International Drive, 407-370-4392;Both the Millenia Mall and International Drive locations will serve a traditional Turkey Day meal for $36, though ending with a pumpkin cheesecake will cost you an extra $10. Cost: $36 adults; $15 children 12 and under.Image via Capital GrilleChez Vincent533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-2929A traditional turkey dinner will be offered, but if you’re looking for a French twist to the holiday, pâté, escargot and duck à l’orange will be available too.Image via Chez VincentChaun Lu Garden1101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-896-8966If you’re not up for turkey and stuffing, Chuan Lu’s peppercorns will certainly spice up your holiday meal.Photo by Rob BartlettColumbia Restaurant649 Front St., Celebration, 407-566-1505If you happen to be in the Celebration area, this venerable restaurant will serve roast Vermont turkey along with an ages-old stuffing recipe that involves Italian sausage, ground beef, chicken liver, apples, water chestnuts and raisins. Soup or salad, dessert, soft drinks and hot Cuban bread included. Cost: $21.95 adults; $5.95 children under 10.Image via Google MapsCooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant8005 International Drive, 407-956-3400; 529 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-374-2464A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings awaits patrons of both the I-Drive and UCF-area restaurants, and includes pumpkin cheesecake. Cost: $24.99; $9.99 12 and under.Photo by Rob BartlettDrunken Monkey Coffee Bar444 N. Bumby Ave., 407-893-4994Annual Thanksgiving dinner features both turkey and tofurkey dinners, with vegan or non-vegan side dishes. Cost: $24.99 adults; $12.99 for children 12 and under. Call for reservations at one of the three seatings: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Photo by Rob BartlettEddie V’s Prime Seafood7488 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-355-3011For a high-end steakhouse, the traditional Turkey Day meal here seems reasonable – until you realize it doesn’t include dessert (pumpkin pie is $8 extra). Cost: $32 adults; $15 children 14 and under.Photo by Rob BartlettFogo de Chao8282 International Drive, 407-370-0711For the holiday weekend, the popular churrascaria introduces roasted turkey breast, pork chops, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish and seasonal veggies to its regular protein-packed menu. Cost: $48.50; half-price children 7-12; free children 6 and under.Hamilton’s KitchenAlfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-6604New chef Mark Kusche presents a display of antipasti and tapas, along with chilled salads and fruits, soups, fresh seafood on ice, a buffet, a carving station, and a dessert station serving pies, tarts, crepes, cakes and more. Cost: $69 adults; $24.95 children 3-12; free children under 3.Photo by Rob BartlettFiorella’s Cucina Italia9501 Universal Blvd., 407-233-2950The Thanksgiving buffet inside the Westin’s signature resto includes assorted autumn antipasti, a domestic and imported cheese display, prime rib, turkey and a slew of desserts like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cannoli. Cost: $29.95 adults; $15 children 4-12; free children under 4.Image via Fiorella’s Cucina ToscanaHyatt-Regency-Orlando-P105-Fiorenzo-Italian-Steakhouse-1280×427.jpgMi Tomatina433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-4881With all the various tapas dishes offered at this popular Spanish eatery, serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal hardly seems necessary – so they don’t.Mitchell’s Fish Market460 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-339-3474;A special three-course meal features your choice of seafood gumbo or clam chowder to start, followed by roast turkey and sides, capped off with three dessert options, including pumpkin pie. Cost: $27.99 adults; $6.99 children 10 and under.Image via Mitchell’s Fish MarketNorman’s4012 Central Florida Parkway, 407-393-4333As always, Norman’s does it up for Thanksgiving with such plates as tamarind-marinated tuna tiradito, jerked pheasant, mojo verde turkey roulade and pumpkin-spiced cheesecake. Cost: $110 adults; $45 children 12 under.Image via Norman’sThe Palm5800 Universal Blvd., 407-503-7256Three-course prix fixe menu includes arugula salad, lobster bisque, roasted butternut squash soup, slow-roasted hand-carved turkey and two different desserts. Cost: $50 adults; $24 children under 12.Image via The PalmPark Plaza Gardens319 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-2475The pretty people will flock to this venerable Park Avenue spot for a three-course meal featuring harvest salad, roasted young tom turkey and a pumpkin-pecan cheesecake. Cost: $30 adults; $14.95 children 12 and under.Image via Park Plaza GardensPeach Valley Cafémultiple locationsIf you like to have your Thanksgiving dinner early (that is, before 2:30 p.m.), PVC’s menu of an open-face turkey sandwich on Texas toast served with smashed red potatoes, cranberry relish and turkey gravy should be right up your alley.Image via Peach Valley CafeSeasons 527700 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-354-5212; 463 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, 407-767-1252A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is planned for both Seasons 52 restaurants in Dr. Phillips and Altamonte Springs. Cost: $26.95; $12.95 for children 10 and under.Image via Seasons 52Tamarind Indian Cuisine501 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-207-0760; 12309 E. Colonial Drive, 407-237-0920There’s no special Thanksgiving menu, but both the Winter Park and east Orlando locations will be open for those looking to give their holiday the tandoori treatment.Photo by Aldrin CapulongTaproom at Dubsdread549 W. Par St., 407-650-0100The carving station at the historic tap room serves up roasted prime rib, turkey, ham and three different pies in three seatings at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cost: $31.95.Image viaTaproom at DubsdreadTchoup Chop6300 Hollywood Way, 407-503-2467Chef Ryan Vargas offers up a special à la carte menu of such creative Turkey Day dishes as pumpkin patch squash bisque with coconut meringue “kisses” and roast turkey breast, kalua-roasted leg and thigh served with a Hawaiian sweet bread, apple and chestnut stuffing.Image via Tchoup Chop
