Restaurants serving Thanksgiving Day specials

Orange County

- Caribe Royale Orlando: The Tropicale restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving Buffet from 4pm – 9pm and traditional Thanksgiving cuisine with a gourmet flair. Adult price is $35 and children 3-9 are $15. Reservations highly recommended. 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, 32821, 407-238-8020 http://www.cariberoyale.com/dining/thanksgiving.html

- Chez Vincent: Offering dinner menu plus Thanksgiving special. Thanksgiving dinner is from 4:00-10:00 p.m. and includes roasted cream of cauliflower soup, sauteed turkey breast with cranberry port wine sauce, sauteed turkey breast with marsala sauce and a touch of cream, pumpkin souffle. 533 W. New England Ave, Winter Park, 32789 407-599-2929 www.chezvincent.com

- Doc's Restaurant: Offering a traditional New England Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. 1315 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32806 407-839-3627 www.docsrestaurant.com

- Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar: Traditional Thanksgiving Day feast catering to both vegans and non-vegans featuring both turkey and "tofurky" along with the vegan versions of stuffing, mashed potatoes, gingered carrots, curried squash and pozole soup, vegan desserts and drinks, for a prix fixe of $19.99 per person, kids 12 and under, $9.99 and kids under 5 are free. This is a prepaid reserved seating event with 3 family-style seatings (kids have their own table), one from 2 pm-3:30pm, the next 4pm-5:30pm and the last is 6 pm. 444 N. Bumby Avenue, 407-893-4994 drunkenmonkeycoffee.com.

- Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando: Menu features traditional holiday fare including honey glazed ham, maple roasted turkey, herb and horseradish crusted sirloin, Alaskan halibut, chef's pasta station and a chilled seafood bar with crab legs, poached shrimp and mussels. Complimentary champagne with the Thanksgiving buffet for adults. Universal characters, magician, tattoos and balloon artist for kids. The Kitchen's Thanksgiving buffet is served from noon – 9:00 pm. Prices are $43.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 12 and under. (Ages 3 and under are complimentary) Call 407.503.DINE (3463) for reservations. 5800 Universal Blvd. Orlando, 32819 www.loewshotels.com

- Latin Quarter at Universal CityWalk: Thanksgiving menu takes on a Latin flair with Cream of Boniato soup, a Latin Quarter salad, Roasted Turkey with chorizo stuffing and pumpkin, apple or pecan pie. $17.95 for adults and $8.95 for children. Latin Quarter will be open 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. For priority dining reservations dial: 407-224-3663. 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819.

- Mama Della's Ristorante at Universal Orlando: Thanksgiving turkey dinner with maple roasted turkey and all the trimmings including oyster cornbread, sage stuffing and giblet gravy, oven-roasted mushrooms and garlic and herb mashed potatoes. Strolling musicians Thanksgiving dinner is served from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. Mama's a la carte menu is also available. Call 407.503.DINE (3463) for reservations.

- NBA City Restaurant at Universal CityWalk: Offering a traditional Turkey Dinner, including a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert, available all day. Prices are $19.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids 407-313-2048

- Pastamore Cafe at Universal CityWalk: Thanksgiving menu includes choice of soup or salad, Roasted Vermont Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the fixings as well as pumpkin, pecan or apple pie. $17.95 for adults and $8.95 children. Pastamore will be open 5:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. For priority dining reservations dial: 407-224-3663. 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819

- Park Plaza Gardens: Serving Chef John Tan's special 4-course feast, Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Selections include roasted duck, beef tenderloin, crab-stuffed salmon, roasted free-range Tom Turkey. $ 54.95 per adult, children under 12 $ 24.95, children five and under, free. Reservations necessary. www.parkplazagardens.com 319 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, 32789 407-645-2475

- Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando: Thanksgiving Day Champagne Buffet, with antipasto display, smoked seafood display with salmon, scallops and swordfish, plus a pasta station, slow roasted Virginia turkey, rosemary scented New York strip, herb seared Florida grouper, free range chicken breast and chilled seafood including jumbo gulf shrimp, king crab legs, marinated mussels and oysters. Entertainment for children includes a balloon artist, magician and Universal characters. Thanksgiving buffet includes champagne for adults and will be offered from noon – 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Prices are $46.00 for adults and $23.00 for children 12 and under. (Ages 3 and under are complimentary) Call 407.503.DINE (3463) for reservations.

- Rosen Centre/Cafe Gauguin: Champagne Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring traditional favorites such as Tom Turkey, candied sweet yams and cornbread dressing to honey glazed ham and peppered beef to a pasta bar and stations featuring seafoods such as spiced shrimp and smoked salmon, hand-carved meats and breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles. Buffet is topped off with an array of sweet indulgences from pumpkin and mince meat pies to tarts and French pastries to a chocolate fountain. 11:30 am - 6 pm Adults $39.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $16.95 plus tax and gratuity, (407) 996-9840 ext. 3593 http://rosencentre.com/Dining/ThanksGiving2007.htm

- Rosen Plaza/Cafe Matisse: Buffet featuring sliced roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, sausage and apple dressing, sweet potato cakes, holiday pot roast with pan gravy, Virginia ham basted in brown sugar and serving stations with seafood selections, chilled salads and antipastos, soups, a fruit and granola bar and extensive dessert station with pumpkin pie and pumpkin pound cake, cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake. $29.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $14.95 plus tax and gratuity. 11:00 am - 8 pm. 407-996-0256 9700 International Drive. http://rosenplaza.com/specials/thanksgiving_2007.asp

- Rosen Shingle Creek/Cafe Osceola: Extensive Thanksgiving Day Buffet from traditional fare such as roasted turkey and pork tenderloin, truffle butter whipped potatoes, cranberry chutney and roasted pumpkin bisque to California Sushi roll and smoked salmon and bayside shrimp, grilled Caribbean shrimp skewers to a pasta station with spiced pumpkin ravioli and omelets and Belgium waffles. Finale includes an extravaganza of desserts including a chocolate fountain and pastries, muffins and breads. Adults $55.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $24.95 plus tax and gratuity. 11:30am to 7:00 pm, 9939 Universal Blvd., 407-996-3663 http://rosenshinglecreek.com/cafeOsceolaThanksgiving.asp.

- Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando: Thanksgiving Day Champagne buffet features sage crusted Carolina turkey, pineapple glazed Virginia ham, stuffed quail, bronzed mahi mahi, sushi station, stir fry station, and iced raw bar with jumbo shrimp, oysters and green lip mussels. Island-style musical entertainment, Universal characters, a face painter and balloon artist. Thanksgiving Day brunch is served in Islands from noon – 9:00 pm. Prices are $43.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 12 and under. (Ages 3 and under are complimentary) Call 407.503. DINE (3463) for reservations. 6300 Hollywood Way Orlando, 32819 www.loewshotels.com

- Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows: Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal during a noon matinee show and 7:30 pm. The meal will consist of turkey & gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable, and cranberry sauce with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. 8267 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-363-1985, www.sleuths.com.

- Wyndham Orlando Resort: Augustine's Restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving buffet from12 p.m. - 9 p.m. featuring a savory carving station with slow roasted turkey and garlic rosemary infused prime rib along with soup & salad station, seafood display and raw bar, a selection of entree specialties, side dishes and dessert and fruit station. Adult price is $34.95, seniors are $29.95, children (4-12) $14.95 and 3 and under free. All prices are per person and exclusive of tax and gratuities. Reservations are recommended and groups are welcome. Call 407-351-2420, Ext. 7836 for reservations and further information. 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. www.wyndhamorlandoresort.com

Osceola County

- Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee: Thanksgiving Day brunch buffet at Mandolins Restaurant 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. , adults $21.95, children 10 and under $13.95 children 5 and under free. Thanksgiving Day dinner at Mandolins Restaurant 5-10 p.m. plated dinner special includes roasted turkey $15.95 prime rib of beef au jus 14 oz $19.95, 12 oz $17.95, children 5 and under free. 2900 Parkway Blvd Kissimmee 34747 407-396-7000 Ext. 1187

Polk County

Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn: The Chalet Suzanne dining room will serve breakfast from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Traditional six-course dinner menu will be available from 11:30 am until 8:00 pm. In addition to the listing found on our website, roast turkey with all the trimmings at the price of $59.00 per person plus tax and service. 3800 Chalet Suzanne Dr Lake Wales, FL 33859, Please phone 800-433-6011 for reservations. www.ChaletSuzanne.com