Thanksgiving dinner, off-site, where to go?

[villavirgin]

Hi y'all

My DW and I will be in Orlando for Thanksgiving (sans ankle-biters!) and wondered if you had any recommendations for where to eat a nice Thanksgiving dinner, off-site (ie not in a WDW park)?

Thanks

VV

[blott]

There's not going to be too much choice of where to eat on Thanksgiving day as many restaurants are closed that day. Most of the large international style hotel restaurants will be open so you could try the Renaissance near Seaworld or the Peabody (both relatively expensive).

If you want something cheaper and more 'run of the mill' then Perkins is usally open as is TGI Fridays, IHOP, etc all along Highway 192.

Have a great time!

[luckylady]

Below is The Peabody's Hotel on International Drive
Thankgiving Menu
This ia a beautiful hotel
We had Chrisrtmas Lunch last year was excellent
They also do Sunday Brunch all through the year,for $19.50 excellent
Dined there many times
Love watching the duck parade which is now Peabody's trade mark

Thanksgivng
Capriccio Champagne Brunch
2005
Cold Hors D’oeuvre Selection
Fresh Sliced Fruit and Berries
Artesianal Cheese Display
An Array of Holiday Salads
Iced Seafood to include: Shrimp, Mussels and Clams
Variety of Applewood Smoked Fish and Seafood
Pates and Terrines with Dried Fruits and Whole Grain Mustard

Specialties
Frittata and Omelets Prepared To Order with:
Aged Cheddar, Asiago, Scallions, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Asparagus Tips,
Cured Ham and Fresh Herbs.
Classic Eggs Benedict
Selection of Individual Quiche
Assorted Pizzas Baked in our Brick Oven
Penne Pasta Arrabbiata with Herbs and Calamata Olives

Carved
Traditional Tom Turkey with Natural Pan Gravy and Cranberry Compote
Lightly Smoked Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Orange Blossom Honey Glazed Ham with A Citrus Relish

Accompaniments
Toasted Pecan and Apple Stuffing
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Butter
Buttery Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts Sauteed with Crispy Bacon
Roasted Vegetable Hash


Traditional Sweets and Pastries
Apple Crisp, Selection of Pies, Custards, Tarts, Cakes and Spritz Cookies
Champagne, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea

Adults $44.95 Children 6-12 $18.95
10:30AM – 4:00 PM
Credit Card Reservations Only
For Reservations Call (407) 345-4570

[Katys Grandad]

If you really want to splash out go to the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes. There are a number of options on Thanksgiving dependent upon the time of day you want to dine. None of them cheap but all value for money on a celebration day!

I won't post the web address but it's pretty obvious.

[esprit]

You say not at the parks, but you could go to one of the Disney resort hotels
For example Jiko at Animal Kingdon Lodge has a traditional turkey meal
Jiko
Dinner: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
$26 per entree, beverage, tax, gratuity not included
Oven roasted turkey breast sliced thin with traditional gravy, mashed potatoes, Jiko stuffing, braised red cabbage, green beans, and cranberry-pear chutney. Regular menu items also available a la carte.

Boma Buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Dinner: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults $26.99, Children 3-9 $10.99
Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included.
Dinner buffet plus turkey, dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and giblet gravy, butternut squash bisque, candied yams with marshmallows, gingerbread-chestnut trifle, pecan tartlets, pumpkin squares, cornbread.

Yacht Club
Yacht Club Galley
Lunch/Dinner: Noon - 10:00pm
Adults ages 10 and up -- $25.99; ages 3-9 -- $10.99
Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included
Tax and gratuity not included
Buffet (all you care to eat) with holiday selection of international and domestic cheese displays, a mixture of gourmet greens with assorted dressings and toppings, country coleslaw, pasta salad, seasonal fruit salad, Sleepy Hollow pumpkin bisque, turkey breast served with home style cranberry relish, carved pit ham, country herb stuffing, green beans almondine, orange glazed baby carrots, candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows, home style mashed potatoes, bakery fresh breads, seasonal selection of desserts.

Caribbean Beach

Shutters
Dinner: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults $19.99, Children 3-9 $9.99
Beverage, tax and gratuity not included.
Slow roasted turkey, roasted garlic skinned mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, season vegetables, fresh yams, cranberry chutney. Pumpkin, apple or pecan pie OR Honey glazed ham dressed with red bliss mashed potatoes, fresh yams, seasonal vegetables and Pommerey mustard sauce. Pumpkin, apple or pecan pie. Limited items available a la carte.