When you’re in town for the cool weather, incredible light decorations, visiting family, or all of the above, save yourself some time and heavy-duty cooking and treat yourself to a mouth-watering Christmas Dinner or Holiday Buffet at a local Orlando hotel.

Below are a few of the best Christmas buffets available along with a sampling of their buffet menus:

Caribe Royale
SALADS
Mixed Green Salad with Choice of Dressing
Grilled Sirloin & Haricot Verts, Wild Mushroom Salad
Brandied Seafood Salad

ENTRÉE
Sautéed Breast of Chicken topped with a Morel Sauce
Stuffed Clams Fantasy, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Coriander White Wine Sauce

CARVING STATION
Black Pepper and Herb Crusted New York Strip

DESSERTS
Freshly-prepared selection

$37.00 Adults
$15.00 Children Ages 3 – 9
Children under 3 Eat Free

December 25, 2009 – 3pm to 9pm
In The Tropicále Restaurant

Reservations Required.
Online » or call 407-238-8020

Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel
8101 WORLD CENTER DRIVE | ORLANDO, FL 32821 | 407-238-8000

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JW Marriott
Traditional-style carved ham and turkey
Seafood stations
Champagne and Wine Bar
Children’s delightfully fun buffet

Live Entertainment and a visit from Santa from 12 – 2pm

December 25, 2009 – 12pm – 4pm
Citron

$70 Adults
$30 Children

Reservations: 407-206-2400

JW Marriott
4040 Central Florida Parkway | Orlando, FL 32837 | 407-206-2300

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Celebration Hotel
BRUNCH
An Assortment of Composed Winter Salads
Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries
Citrus Poached Salmon Smoked Salmon Array

ENTREE
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Dutchess Potatoes
Oven Roasted Cornish Hens with Pearl Onion Demiglace

KIDS’ BUFFET
Chicken fingers
Macaroni & Cheese
French Fries

December 25, 2009 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Plantation Room

$49.95 Adults
$19.99 Children (ages 3-12)

Reservations: Book online

Celebration Hotel
700 Bloom St. | Celebration, FL 34747 | 407-566-6000

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Rosen Centre
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BRUNCH 2009
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fresh Dill & Feta
Cheese & Fresh Fruits Displays
Peppered Sirloin of Beef  With Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish
Wild Mushroom & Cornbread Dressing

December 25, 2009 – 11:00am – 5:00pm
$39.95 Adults
$16.95 Children (ages 4-12)

Reservations recommended, call 407-996-9840 ext. 3593

Rosen Centre
9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819

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Grand Bohemian Hotel
Merry Christmas at The Boheme 2009 – A Brunch Celebration
Duck Confit, Wild Rice and Cranberry
Waffles with Whipped Cream and Assorted Fruit Toppings
Snow Crab Legs Chilled and Steamed
Hand Carved Clove Studded Virginia Ham
An Array of Christmas “Petite Cakes” and Pies
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Fruits

December 25, 2009
$49.95 Adults
$19.95 Children 4-15 (Under 4 are free)

Please call 407.313.9000 for reservations

The Boheme Restaurant at Grand Bohemian Hotel
325 South Orange Ave. – Orlando, FL 32801

If you know of, or if you have, a Christmas dinner buffet at a hotel in the Orlando area, please leave a comment below including the link to the buffet.

Happy eating!

*Photo courtesy of JW Marriott