Thanksgiving Day feasts at Loews Hotels and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

Chefs from Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort have released their Thanksgiving Day menus, which will feature traditional favorites, new twists on holiday fare and family-friendly entertainment. Their chef-inspired creations will be served on Thanksgiving Day in Trattoria del Porto and Mama Della’s Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel and Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – Trattoria del Porto
A champagne buffet will be served from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, featuring smoked salmon, chilled seafood, omelets and crepes to order (11:00 am - 2:00 pm), risotto station (2:00 - 8:00 pm), sage-roasted turkey, New York strip of beef, sea scallops, pasta station, plus a signature pastry station. Entertainment will include strolling musicians, Universal Orlando characters, children’s craft table, face painter and balloon twister.
Adults: $54 (champagne included)
Children 12 & under: $24 (3 & under complimentary)

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – Mama Della’s Ristorante
Mama Della’s Ristorante will serve a traditional Thanksgiving family-style menu from 5:30 - 10:00 pm, along with their regular a la carte menu of Italian favorites. Guests can dine on sage-roasted turkey with Italian bread stuffing, maple-roasted sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and seasonal tarts.
Adults: $38 (Thanksgiving menu)
Children 12 & under: $16 (3 & under complimentary)

Hard Rock Hotel – The Kitchen restaurant
A Thanksgiving Day buffet will be offered from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and 5:00 - 10:00 pm, featuring a chilled shellfish bar, citrus-brined turkey, glazed ham, rosemary and thyme crusted ribeye, pan-roasted cod, baked ziti, plus traditional side dishes, salads, soup and desserts. Entertainment will feature Universal Orlando characters, magic man, face painter and a balloon artist.
Adults: $44
Children 12 & under: $17 (ages 3 & under complimentary)

Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Islands Dining Room
A champagne buffet will be served from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, featuring a smoked seafood, iced raw bar, sushi, stir fry and omelet stations, rosemary and sage-roasted Carolina turkey, prime rib of beef, pan-seared black grouper, stuffed breast of pheasant, along with freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes and pies. Entertainment will feature Universal Orlando characters, face painter, balloon twister and hula dancers.
Adults: $48 (champagne included)
Children 12 & under: $24 (ages 3 & under complimentary)

For dining reservations, call 407-503-DINE (3463)