South Florida has plenty of opportunities for eating out or taking out. Wherever you end up, invite a friend or colleague to your table this year!
South Florida’s farmers markets and farmstands are a good starting point for farm-fresh, local produce. You’ll find lots of greens and herbs, gourmet mushrooms, chard, turnips, radishes, kale, butternut squash, zucchini, yellow squash, bok choy, plus bananas, avocados, jackfruit and starfruit. For a list of farmers markets, see left.
WHAT: Shop for fresh produce and more while enjoying tropical fruit shakes and a family-friendly farm atmosphere.
WHEN: Open daily 9am-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
WHERE: 19200 SW. 344th St.
MORE INFO: Robert Is Here
WHAT: Shop at over 325 local small businesses for fresh produce and meats and Thanksgiving vendor specials. There’s also a festive pumpkin patch.
WHEN: Saturday and Sundays 10am-8:30pm.
WHERE: 3080 Sheridan St. All-day parking in the satellite lot is $10 with the first 30 minutes free; $10 for three hours with the first 30 minutes free in the adjacent lot.
MORE INFO: Yellow Green Farmers Market
WHAT: Order Thanksgiving treats like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie, salted caramel pie, pecan pie, carrot cake for pickup at Wynwood or Coconut Grove. The new Fort Lauderdale location will offer limited in-store pickup only.
WHEN: Both the Coconut Grove and Wynwood shops will also have a limited number of pies available for last-minute purchases through Wed., Nov. 23.
WHERE: Wynwood: 2545 N Miami Ave.; Coconut Grove: 3435 Main Highway; Fort Lauderdale: 250 N Federal Hwy.
MORE INFO: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
WHAT: Order family dinners to reheat and serve. Meals include Butterball whole turkey dinner with herb stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie to serve 8-12 ($99), half turkey dinner to serve 4-6 ($59.99); boneless turkey dinner to serve 4-6 ($59.99); Cuban-style roasted pork with black beans and rice and yuca for 12-14 ($89.99); and deluxe spiral ham dinner with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Look online for sides and desserts.
WHEN: Order for pickup Nov. 22-24. They are open Thanksgiving Day.
WHERE: Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Sunny Isles Beach, Pinecrest
MORE INFO: Milam’s Markets
WHAT: Cheese, sourdough loaves, desserts and much more – all local! Love Bites makes delicious, plant-based desserts that are naturally sweetened, gluten free, and made with care.
WHEN: Order by Nov. 18 for pickup on Nov. 23.
WHERE: 9725 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Mima Market
WHAT: Vegan and gluten-free holiday pies and desserts: creamy tiramisu, classic silky pumpkin pie, fall-scented apple cobbler, pumpkin spice cake and praline cheesecake.
WHEN: Order by Fri., Nov. 18, ready Wed., Nov. 23
WHERE: 1602 NW 20th St.
MORE INFO: Pamela Wasabi
WHAT: Let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking with main course selections of smoked turkey, boneless ham, brisket, smoked salmon or prime rib plus fixings: mashed potatoes, classic gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, southern green beans and cranberry chutney. A la carte items include collards, coleslaw, mac n cheese, baked beans, sweet potato casserole and corn, plus caramel apple pie, Texas bourbon pecan pie or traditional pecan pie.
WHEN: Order by Sat., Nov. 19 for pickup on Wed., Nov. 23.
WHERE: 2660 N University Dr.
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
WHAT: Everything but the Turkey Package features heat & eat sides: brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, garlic-roasted green beans, marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, sweet corn, sauteed broccoli fries, regular or truffle fries, turkey gravy. Homemade whole pumpkin pecan cheesecake available.
WHEN: Orders close on Sun., Nov. 20
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
WHAT: Treat yourself to a Blue Collar Thanksgiving with a whole brined, roasted and carved turkey, gravy, shrimp and grits, iceberg wedge salad, brioche and sausage stuffing, caramelized brussels sprouts, sweet corn, charred sweet potatoes, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, whole apple pies, chocolate chip cookies.
WHEN: Place orders online by 10pm Nov. 18
WHERE: 6730 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Blue Collar
WHAT: Not interested in a traditional Thanksgiving? Try a Taco Box that includes 30 tacos of your choice: birria, chicken, steak, shrimp or mahi mahi. Taco boxes start at $125.
WHEN: Offered from Nov. 18-23. Their restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
WHERE: Wynwood, Miramar, Brickell
MORE INFO: Talkin’ Tacos
WHAT: Thanksgiving-to-go is a feast serving 6-8 people herb-rubbed whole roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry, acorn squash bread stuffing, potato puree, mushroom and green bean casserole, roasted root vegetables and housemade focaccia plus pumpkin and apple pies. $299 plus tax.
WHEN: Place orders by Wed., Nov. 23
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast.
WHAT: Mediterranean-inspired to-go menu choices (for 6 $195, for 10 $370) includes selections like stuffed turkey breast, smoked whole brisket, almond rice pilaf with fresh herbs, baby carrots in brown butter, pumpkin pie, pavlova and more.
WHEN: Order online now
WHERE: 8200 NW 27 St., Doral
MORE INFO: Casa Mariano
WHAT: Try a health Mediterranean spin on the holiday with their Thanksgiving to Go package that includes grilled spiced turkey kefta with fresh herbs and preserved-lemon-crusted Faroe Island salmon accompanied by fire-baked pitas, roasted butternut squash hummus with spiced pepitas, baba ganoush, fire-roasted carrots, shaved fennel and apple salad and pumpkin swirled cheesecake brownies. $295 for four.
WHEN: Order by Mon., Nov. 21 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day between 10am-2pm.
WHERE: 864 Commerce St.
MORE INFO: Abbale
WHAT: Paula DaSilva of The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Ryan Fisch of Burlock Coast and chef Timon Balloo of the Katherine host their annual Friendsgiving Dinner, a menu that reflects their DaSilva and Balloo’s Brazilian, Chinese and Trinidadian backgrounds. $79 per person.
WHEN: Sun., Nov. 13
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
WHAT: Five-course feast – including Siberian osetra caviar, butternut squash soup. sous-vide turkey roulade, toasted oat custard, plus elegant wine pairings
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 18
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT: Celebrate friendship with the Pumpkin Pie Martini special Reposado tequila, vanilla liqueur, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and fresh orange and lemon juice.
WHEN: Wed. before Thanksgiving
WHERE: 1200 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei
WHAT: Enjoy fizzy Aperol spritzes and gourmet pizzas the day before Thanksgiving.
WHEN: Wed. before Thanksgiving
WHERE: 3201 NE 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: Italica Midtown
WHAT: Celebrate the ultimate Friendsgiving with girlfriends with free Negroni Sbagliatos with Prosecco at elegant indoor and outdoor bars, $8 cocktails, wine and food.
WHEN: Wed. before Thanksgiving
WHERE: 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.
MORE INFO: Negroni Bistro
WHAT: Get together with friends in a cabana the Fri. after Thanksgiving and enjoy cocktails, an extensive wine and spirit selection, seafood, entrees and desserts.
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 25
WHERE: 888 MacArthur Causeway
MORE INFO: The Deck at Island Gardens
WHAT: Chef Alberto Rodriguez is preparing a spectacular three-course turkey dinner plus vegan options. $85 per adult and $95 for wine pairing. Kids’ menu available.
WHEN: Call ahead to book for Thanksgiving
WHERE: 1022 Lincoln Road
MORE INFO: Isabella’s
WHAT: From Florida’s two-Michelin-star restaurant: Thanksgiving dishes like roasted veal sweetbreads, Comté cheese soufflé with honeynut squash confit and filet mignon. $245 per seating
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
WHAT: French Riviera flavors from chefs Rocco Seminara and Jimmy de Almeida like brown butter mashed potatoes with extra black truffle.
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: 1669 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Bagatelle Miami
WHAT: Three-course family-style prix-fixe menus ($75 per person, kids under 12 $55) include appetizers; polpettine made with prosciutto and mortadella; choice of herb-roasted turkey breast with potato purée, gnocchi with butternut squash, grilled Mediterranean sea bass, and choice of pumpkin pie or caramelized apple pie.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day 1-9pm
WHERE: 1750 Alton Road
MORE INFO: Osteria Morini
WHAT: Elegant menu from Michael Mina features appetizers like hand-cut prime steak tartare, creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese sides, filet mignon, wood-grilled free-range turkey or miso-glazed sea bass and desserts. $170 per adult and $80 for children 12 and under.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, 4pm-9pm
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: Bourbon Steak
WHAT: Healthy comfort food like roasted turkey breast stuffed with roasted acorn squash, kale fall salad and short rub ravioli. $75 per adult and $35 for children 12 and under.
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: CORSAIR Kitchen & Bar
WHAT: Four-course Thanksgiving Day Feast with deals like brined roasted turkey with chestnut, leek and apple stuffing and vegetarian options like roasted acorn squash with pecan rice pilaf and roasted baby vegetables. $125 per adult and $49 per child 5-12.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, with seatings at 2-5pm and 6-9pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s
WHAT: Special holiday version of their signature jazz brunch in the courtyard experience with live jazz, Roederer Champagne, special holiday dishes and Asian, seafood and dessert stations. At dinner, holiday classic include roasted turkey, exotic a la carte menu of offerings ranging from tandoor oven delights, wok-crafted curries to Jaya’s signature Peking Duck and Japanese sushi.
WHEN: Jazz brunch: 11:30am-3:30l dinner 6pm-11pm
WHERE: The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: The Setai
WHAT: Sophisticated holiday fare like Tuscan turkey tortellini soup, roasted delicata squash with root vegetable, caramelized yogurt and anchovy honey vinaigrette, roasted turkey with Vermont butter whipped potatoes and more, plus Apple Crumb Tart with salted caramel.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day 11am-9pm
WHERE: 450 E. Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Timpano Thanksgiving
WHAT: Their Thanksgiving Feast tours COTE’s finest plates, including USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef and an array of fixings, including pickled seasonal vegetables and salads, fresh red leaf lettuce with Ssaam-jang, turkey mandoo, savory egg soufflé, japchae and more; sticky rice stuffing with Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms. ($125 per person)
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 3900 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: COTE Miami
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast menu includes pumpkin bisque with pepitas, endive salad, traditional brined turkey with cornbread stuffing and more plus pumpkin pecan cheesecake with chantilly cream.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 23 and Thur., Nov. 24
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
WHAT: In a relaxing atmosphere, enjoy a special holiday menu with a seafood bar, antipasti bar, ceviche bar, greens bar, turkey and more. Adults $89 and $39 5-12.
WHEN: Thanksgiving 1-6pm
WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach, 3030 Harbor Dr.
MORE INFO: Riva’s
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast from Richard Sandoval highlights are roasted turkey roulade, confit turkey empanadas, crispy cauliflower, stuffed baby pumpkins, apple mil hojas and other choices,
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day noon-11pm
WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza
MORE INFO: Toro Toro
WHAT: Celebrate Thanksgiving oceanside with a Mexican feast featuring slow-cooked turkey, potato puree, green beans and other dishes. Lona’s full dinner menu will also be available.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Lona Restaurant
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast with a twist on holiday classics – shrimp and moonrise oysters, roasted golden beets, pasta, roasted heritage turkey with giblet gravy, pan-roasted Faroe Island salmon with roasted fennel and wild mushrooms and holiday patisserie indulgences. Adults $85 and $45 children 12 and under.
WHEN: Thanksgiving 4-9pm
WHERE: 1100 West Ave.
MORE INFO: Baia Beach Club
WHAT: Chef Niven Patel’s new American four-course prix-fixe menu ($85 per person) starts with wahoo crudo-cranberry tartare with mint, moves to pumpkin soup creme fraiche with pepitas, then goes to a family-style third course that includes wood-roasted tilefish with farm beans, herb-crusted turkey roulade, farm creamed spinach and roasted yam with honey butter. The finale is a dessert special.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day 2-8pm.
WHERE: 1350 S Dixie Hwy.
MORE INFO: Orno
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe menu includes lobster and butternut squash bisque or roasted beet salad, roasted turkey breast or half-rack of lamb, sides of brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, marshmallow gratin sweet potato, and roasted pumpkin pie or pumpkin ice cream. $130 per person.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 309 23 St.
MORE INFO: Villa Azur
WHAT: Luxurious four-course feast that includes tuna Calabrese, Mario’s meatballs, Caesar salad alla ZZ, glazed turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash agrodolce and cranberry mostarda. $225 per person.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 49 Collins Ave,
MORE INFO: Carbone Miami
WHAT: Three-course menu features classics like beef carpaccio and a family-style roast turkey feast with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and gravy and creme brulee and pecan pie ala mode.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1200 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Dirty French Steakhouse
WHAT: Four-course Italian feast at this new restaurant includes meatballs Aldo, ricotta gnudi, roasted turkey and lots of sides, plus pumpkin ice cream and a Boston Cream Pie.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 111 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: Contessa Miami
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