High T
Downtown Orlando bar High T is making spirits bright during their annual Winter in Wonderland takeover. Enjoy themed drinks and bites, live entertainment, twinkling lights, and plenty of holiday cheer through Jan. 5, 2025.
High T will also host a variety of special events throughout the season, including a Bridgerton Holiday Ball, Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, a Nutcracker-inspired burlesque show, and themed afternoon teas with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf or The Grinch on select dates.
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4 Rivers Smokehouse
Enjoy a selection of new holiday items at 4 Rivers Smokehouse locations in East Orlando, Kissimmee, Longwood, SODO, Winter Garden and Winter Park. Dig into a savory picks like the new Santa Maria tri tip steak bowl or sandwich, or a pulled pork bowl with pico, queso, guasacaca, crème fraîche, cilantro and chimichurri, available through December 29. Finish on a sweet note with a festive lineup of bakery treats including holiday cake balls, whoopie pies, buckeyes and more through December 31.
Aurora
Meet Santa and enjoy a full breakfast buffet at Aurora, the signature restaurant of The Celeste Hotel near Orlando’s Gateway District. This special event, hosted on Dec. 15, 2024, will also include live entertainment, cookie decorating, a hot chocolate station, and of course, photos with the jolly old elf. A cancellation fee applies for no-shows and cancellations within seven days of the event. Pricing: $42 adults, $32 children 5 – 12, under 5 free.
BoVine Steakhouse
BoVine Steakhouse will be open from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, serving the full a la carte menu and a selection of Chef’s featured holiday dishes.
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Canvas Restaurant & Market
Break out your Christmas lists, because Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Canvas Restaurant & Market in Lake Nona for a jolly holly brunch on Dec. 1, 2024. Enjoy story time, photos, a letter-writing activity and a meet and greet with the merry couple, all accompanied by a buffet of festive breakfast favorites. Pricing: $35 adults, $25 children.
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Canvas will also offer a la carte holiday favorites for Christmas dinner, including a rich parsnip soup ($13), roasted prime rib with a house made popover, horseradish cream and au jus ($60), and spiced brown butter cake with toffee sauce and eggnog ice cream ($11).
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
Also in Lake Nona, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen will have several festive holiday dishes for your dining delight. Choose from three savory appetizers, highlighted entrees of pan-roasted duck breast or prime rib with wine pairings, and Christmas cake or spiced brown butter cake for dessert.
Great Southern Box Company Food Hall
Meet Santa himself at Great Southern Box Company Food Hall on Dec. 22, then enjoy international flavors from the hall’s many eateries. Current offerings include pizza, tacos, Lebanese cuisine, and baked goods, plus seasonal beverages from the 28 Groves cocktail bar.
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Lake Nona Wave Hotel will bring back its popular Fa La La La Bar in the sculpture garden Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 6 – 21, 2024. Enjoy crafted cocktails, spiked hot chocolate and more seasonal fun, then follow the Christmas tree trail to discover more joy at Lake Nona’s Oh, What Fun!® Holiday Festival.
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If you prefer something indoors, head to the Wave’s newest restaurant, Nami, for Christmas Eve dinner. They’ll have a festive tasting menu with dishes like prime rib with wasabi cream, wasabi mashed potatoes, yuzu soy haricots verts, and pumpkin cremeux ($49) plus additional tastes available for purchase from the a la carte dinner menu.
ÔMO by Jônt
Winter Park hotspot ÔMO by Jônt will serve an exquisite holiday tasting menu on Christmas Eve with two gourmet options to tickle your palate. The Journey typically includes four snacks, five savory courses, two plated sweet courses, and a signature magic box. The Jaunt is no-expenses-spared tasting menu with over 20 tempting bites. Pricing: $245 – $375; Wine pairing upgrades are also available.
The Alfond Inn
Boutique Winter Park hotel The Alfond Inn invites you to enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 – 11 a.m. on Dec. 1 & 15, 2024. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet and a hot chocolate bar for warm hearts and bellies. Pricing: $55 adults, $25 children 3 – 12, under 3 free.
The Courtesy
One of Orlando’s original Christmas pop-up bars, Miracle on Orange, has returned to The Courtesy Bar in Winter Park through Dec. 30, 2024. Indulge in festive drinks like the gingerbread-spiced Snowball Old Fashioned, all served in fun novelty mugs and cups (also available for purchase) and paired with festive decor and tasty seasonal bites from Swine & Sons. Reservations are available and highly recommended for groups of 4 – 8 people.
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Christmas Dining in Orlando’s International Drive Entertainment District