The warmth and charm of the "Original" Holiday House Restaurant has welcomed diners since inception in 1959. That was the year founders Willa and Bob Cook discovered the Old Rose Tea Room with its lovely stained glass windows and decided to plant their seed for the future there. Armed with the dream of serving the most appealing meals anywhere, they cooked and served til the old house was overflowing with happy diners.

The first buffet service occurred somewhat like a pot luck dinner. Bob cooked the meats and vegetables, while Willa baked cakes and prepared salads. They arranged the food on tables and christened it The Holiday House Buffet. Dire necessity dictated the cash drawer to be a cigar box where $1.25 was collected before the meat was carved. Customers helped themselves to vegetables and salads.

After many refinements, the system was perfected that set the standards for others to follow. This popular method of serving spawned a chain of fourteen Holiday House restaurants, a training center for personnel, and a supply division, all in Florida. In 1984 the chain was sold with the Cook's retaining the "Original" Holiday House in DeLand.

All beef is aged to perfection before arriving in the restaurant kitchen to be cooked. Fresh organic vegetables are delivered daily from Willa's farm, in season. There are new sugarless desserts that have been added to the bevy of glamorous desserts for customers on special diets. There is no MSG used in any of the numerous food items served.

Points of interest include Larry's large tropical fish tank. Beautiful new paintings in oil by Willa, have been added to the original portraits in the dining rooms. New food creations join the 50 year old standards as Willa showcases recipes from her cookbooks, Salads and Sweets, One Pot Dinners. The books were published in response to customer requests for her "Original" Holiday House Recipes.

The "Original" Holiday House Restaurant remains a family affair with founder Willa Cook and son Larry, continuing the tradition of excellence in service and fresh food quality.

The family extends a special thanks to all for the loyal patronage of the past with the most sincere wish that every day brings bountiful fresh food and happiness for each and every "Original" Holiday House customer.

Visit us at 1206 north woodland boulevard in DeLand Florida.
Mailing address P.O. Box 1506, Deland, FL 32121

NEW OPEN HOURS

11:30am - 8:30pm Tuesday Thru Saturday
11:30am - 8:30pm Sunday | Holidays 11:00am - 8:30pm
CLOSED MONDAYS

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Our salad buffet features gourmet greens or crisp head lettuce salad with toppings such as sprouts, onions, chopped eggs, turkey salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, grated carrots, olives, fresh vegetables, and croutons. You will also find fruit gelatin, pasta salads, pickled vegetables, fruit, cottage cheese, cole slaw, applesauce, cranberry gelatin. All are subject to delightful variations.

The carver will serve you one meat entrée of your choice. Aged Roast Beef medium or well done, Leg of Lamb, Ham, broiled Fresh Fish, Duck, Roast Turkey with Dressing, Baked Chicken, Leg of Pork, Meat Loaf, and Stuffed Peppers are a few of the alternate selections for your pleasure on the buffet.

Serve yourself from an array of fresh hot vegetables and fresh gravies. Mint jelly and cranberry sauce to compliment your lamb or turkey.

Fresh hot breadloaf is included and will be served. Beverage and desserts are extra.

~ BUFFET ~
One serving of one choice of meat is included with the buffet.
An additional serving of meat may be ordered from your server for $3.55.
Child buffet extra meat $2.15

Sorry, plate sharing or takeout of second helpings from the buffet meats is not allowed.  No Outside Food or Beverages Allowed.  A child's buffet is available for takeout, but with the purchase of an adult buffet and child must be present.

BUFFET CHOICES
MEAT & VEGETABLES ...................................$10.95
SALAD BUFFET ONLY.......................................$ 9.50
SALADS & VEGETABLES................................$ 10.95
SALADS, MEAT & VEGETABLES ..................$11.75
CHILDS BUFFET (under 10 years) ....................$ 5.45
Soup included with buffet and menu meals

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

CHEESE CAKE COCONUT BANANA CHOCOLATE RUM BLACK FOREST THE ORIGINAL CARROT CAKE FUDGE CAKE SUNDAE FRUIT COBBLER APPLE PIE LEMON MERENGUE SOUTHERN PECAN ALSO FEATURING SUGAR FREE CUSTARD AND FRUIT COBBLER

 

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