All of the Best Places to Eat this Thanksgiving in Orlando
2017 is flying by, and the holidays are right around the corner. With all the stress of the season, why not forgo cooking a turkey (and the inevitable cleanup!) and let one of our local favorites do the work for you? Check out the specials going on around town at our favorite Central Florida restaurants.
F&D Kitchen and Bar ∙ 1541 International Parkway, Lake Mary
- F&D Kitchen and Bar will be open on Thanksgiving day from 11AM-6PM
- Reservations can be made on online at fdkitchenbar.com or via phone at 407.915.5687
- A full a la carte menu will be available in addition to several specials including Sliced Turkey Breast with Cornbread Waffle Stuffing, Sage Gravy, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Haricots Verts Almondine
1921 by Norman Van Aken ∙ 142 East 4th Avenue, Mount Dora
- 1921 by Norman Van Aken will offer a 3 course prix fixe for $65 per person
- Thanksgiving Hours of Operation: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Reservations can be made on online at 1921nva.com or via phone at 352.385.1921
- Thanksgiving Prix Fix Menu Items Include:
- Choice of: Chestnut & Foie Gras Stuffed Turkey Roulade or Brown Sugar Glazed Smoked Ham with Pineapple Chutney
- Fixin’s: Milk Buns with Artisanal Butter, Smothered Green Beans with Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots, Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow and Candied Pecans, Sourdough Stuffing and Citrus Cranberry Sauce
- Choice of House-Made Seasonal Pies
Canvas Restaurant & Market ∙ 13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando
- Canvas Restaurant & Market will offer a 3 course prix fixe menu for $30 per person, in addition to their a la carte menu.
- Thanksgiving Hours of Operation: 12pm-8pm (restaurant) and 7am-8pm (market)
- Reservations can be made on www.canvaslakenona.com or via phone at 407.313.7800
- Thanksgiving Prix Fix Menu Items Include:
- Curried Butternut Squash Bisque
- Turkey Roulade served with ciabatta and chorizo stuffing, chèvre whipped potatoes, and pancetta French beans
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
Plus, this holiday season, Canvas Restaurant & Market will also be offering holiday pies to-go! Holiday pie choices include: Chocolate Pecan Bourbon ($20), Apple Streusel ($18) and Traditional Pumpkin ($18). Pies must be ordered by 10PM on Tuesday, November 21 and are available for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 through Thursday, November 23.
Urbain 40 ∙ 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando Urbain 40
- Urbain 40 will offer a 3 course prix fixe menu for $49 per person
- Reservations can be made at urbain40.com or 407.872.2640
- Thanksgiving Prix Fix Menu Items Include:
- Choice of: Pumpkin Bisque, Chef’s Seasonal Salad, or Crepe Urbain
- Choice of: Slow Roasted Turkey Breast and Dark Meat Roulade, Lemon-Myrtle Scented Salmon, Wild Red Shrimp Pasta, or Slow Braised Pork Shank
- Choice of: Heirloom “Apple Pie” Creation or Caramelized Pear-Studded Croissant Bread Pudding
The Polite Pig at Disney Springs ∙ 1536 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
- The Polite Pig will be open from 11AM-11PM on Thanksgiving day
- A la carte menu selections include signature dishes like the Smoked Chicken Wings with pickled carrots; House-Smoked Brisket with coffee rub; The Southern Pig Sandwich with pulled pork, fennel-apple slaw, tangy mustard bbq and Duke’s mayo; and Crispy Brussels Sprouts with whisky-caramel.
- Visit www.politepig.com for more information
Paddlefish at Disney Springs ∙ 1670 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
- On Thanksgiving, Paddlefish will be serving up traditional Southern herb roasted turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, brown butter mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and pan gravy. Adults can enjoy this feast for $34 and kids for $17.
Everyone have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!