Christmas is closer than you think, and it is time to start planning where to eat. If you are looking for the perfect place for a holiday meal, Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando has you covered. From festive buffets to elegant sit down dinners, there is something for locals and visitors alike. Here is everything you need to know about Christmas Day dining.
Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- A festive holiday buffet that includes a menu of traditional Christmas favorites alongside dishes with some Italian flair. Enjoy holiday comforts like beef rib roast, Italian delicacies like a create-your-own pasta station, and elevated offerings such as sushi and fresh oysters. Cannoli, gelato, and other sweet treats finish the meal, and a children’s buffet with chicken tenders ensure even the pickiest eaters have a happy holiday.
- $85 for adults, $37 for children ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity.
- 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Parking validated with $40 minimum.
- Reservations HERE or call 407-503-DINE (3463)
The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel
- Fuel up before or after unwrapping presents Christmas morning with a gourmet buffet served in a space evoking a kitchen in a rockstar’s mansion. Delectable offerings include honey baked ham, chilled salmon tarator, made-to-order omelets, charcuterie, shrimp cocktail, and a wide variety of themed desserts, such as peppermint bark cupcakes.
- $80 for adults, $40 for children ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity.
- 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Parking validated with $40 minimum.
- Reservations HERE or call 407-503-DINE (3463)
Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Enjoy a Caribbean-influenced buffet this Christmas. Alongside holiday classics, enjoy unique options such as a ceviche display, char-grilled churrasco beef, sweet plantains, crispy yucca, pan-seared corvina, and more.
- $90 for adults, $45 for children ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity.
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Parking validated with $40 minimum.
- Reservations HERE or call 407-503-DINE (3463)
Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Escape to the islands this holiday, with a buffet full of Pan-Asian inspirations. Guests can savor both Asian and American staples, including stuffed roasted quail, grilled swordfish, a selection of sushi rolls, a stir-fry station, a selection of charcuterie and seafood, and plenty of seasonal desserts.
- $90 for adults, $45 for children ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity.
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Parking validated with $40 minimum.
- Reservations HERE or call 407-503-DINE (3463)
Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
- An elegant mediterranean-influenced buffet is offered for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day, including roasted leg of lamb, chilled snow crab, oysters, French lentil mirepoix and more. Finish the meal with a selection of sweet treats and a hot cocoa bar.
- $95 for adults, $45 for children ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity.
- 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Parking validated with $50 minimum.
- Reservations HERE or call 407-503-DINE (3463)
Planning more holiday fun? Check out our complete guide to Holidays at Universal Orlando 2026 and see what is happening at Holiday Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
Stay tuned to The Main Street Mouse for more holiday news as we see it!
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