50+ Ideas for Thanksgiving Dinner
Eat in? Dine out? Take out? For Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving, South Florida offers lots of delicious choices this holiday season.
Order for Takeout
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
WHAT: Main-course selections include smoked turkey, boneless ham, brisket, smoked salmon or prime rib ($39.99-$199), fixins like mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread stuffing, green beans, collard greens, cranberry chutney and desserts like caramel apple pie, Texas bourbon pecan pie or traditional pumpkin pie.
WHEN: Order by Sat., Nov. 18 at 5pm with pickup on Wed., Nov. 22.
WHERE: 2660 North University Drive, Coral Springs
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Batch New Southern Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Order two packages to go, featuring their sweet tea-brined, Cajun fried turkey: the whole turkey, with gravy, cranberry sauce, and sides to serve 10, or the half-turkey package to serve 6.
WHEN: Order now for pickup on Nov. 23 from 10am-3:30pm.
WHERE: 525 N Federal Highway
MORE INFO: Batch New Southern Kitchen
Blue Collar, Miami
WHAT: Treat yourself to a Blue Collar Thanksgiving. For $499, you’ll get a meal that includes one brined, roasted and carved turkey, gravy, shrimp and grits, wedge salad, caramelized Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, charred sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and one apple pie.
WHEN: Order online by 10pm Nov. 15.
WHERE: 6730 Biscayne Blvd,
MORE INFO: Blue Collar
Branja, Design District
WHAT: Branja’s “Around the Turkey” menu (4-6 servings) can be ordered for pick-up up to 48 hours ahead of the holiday. Meant to complement your turkey, dishes include Breaking Bread with four different dips (Skordelia, Matbucha, Tahini, Zaatar Salsa), Polenta (Truffle, Leeks, Parmesan), Fire Roasted Eggplant (Tahini, Harissa, Pomegranate), and the restaurant’s signature Cabbage served with creme fraiche.
WHEN: Order for pickup up to 48 hours ahead of the holiday
WHERE: 5010 NE 2nd Ave.
MORE INFO: Branja
Burlock Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Try Thanksgiving to-go, which includes pumpkin soup, seasonal fall farm salad, roasted turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce, creamy potato puree, green beans with creamy mushrooms, roasted root vegetables and pumpkin pie ($299 to serve 6-8).
WHEN: Order by Tues., Nov. 22
WHERE: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Doris Italian Market and Bakery
WHAT: Order your meal from Doris, including a traditional package for 6-8 ($179.95) with turkey, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and apple or pumpkin pie; a supreme package serving 14-16 ($279.95); or a spiral ham package ($179.95). Side dishes also available.
WHEN: Orders are now being accepted in person at all Doris Market locations in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, North Palm Beach and Boca Raton, over the phone and online.
WHERE: Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, N. Palm Beach, Boca Raton
MORE INFO: Doris Italian Market and Bakery
Fox’s Lounge, Miami
WHAT: Family-style meal includes turkey roll, mashed potatoes and gravy ($150 for 4-6).
WHEN: Place orders by Tues., Nov. 21 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 9am-noon.
WHERE: 6030 S. Dixie Hwy.
MORE INFO: Fox’s Lounge
Isabelle’s, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
WHAT: Turkey-to-Go package ($299 serves 4-6) includes roasted turkey, gravy, dinner rolls, baby greens, apple and butternut squash soup, cranberry sauce, whipped potatoes and pumpkin pie.
WHEN: Order by Mon., Nov. 20 for pickup on Thurs., Nov. 12, 11am-3pm.
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave., Coconut Grove
MORE INFO: Call 305-644-4675 or via email at isabellescoconutgrove@ritzcarlton.com
Milam’s Market, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Sunny Isles, Pinecrest, Miami Springs
WHAT: Let Milam’s take care of your family dinner. Choose from a whole turkey dinner for 8-12 ($119.99), boneless turkey meal for 4-6 ($69.99) or spiral ham for 12-14 ($99.99), all with fixings. Dinners are sold chilled for reheating at home.
WHEN: Order now for pickup between Nov. 21-23.
WHERE: Milam’s Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Springs
MORE INFO: Milam’s Markets
MKT Kitchen and Holy Crab Stone Crab, Coral Gables
WHAT: Order fresh large stone crabs plus seasonal sides like sweet potato mash, spiced roasted carrots, maple glazed Brussels sprouts and five-cheese truffle mac and cheese, key lime pie and tres leches.
WHEN: Order by Nov. 20 for local pickup or national delivery.
WHERE: 831 Ponce de Leon
MORE INFO: Call 305-862-2500
Soulfly Chicken, Wynwood
WHAT: Citrus herb-roasted turkey, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, honey cornbread and stuffing and gravy are on the menu. The to-go packages are designed to feed a minimum of eight people for $400 (or $50 per person).
WHEN: Pick up before noon on Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 2615 N Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Soulfly Chicken
Sugarcane, Midtown Miami
WHAT: For those hosting a gathering, select our Everything but the Turkey package featuring Homemade Heat & Eat Sides, Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Garlic-Roasted Green Beans, Sweet Potato Souffle, Sugarcane Sweet Corn, Sauteed Broccoli, Regular or Truffle Fries, Turkey Gravy.
WHEN: Orders close on Sunday, Nov. 19.
WHERE: 3252 NE 1st Ave.
MORE INFO: Sugarcane
Take & Bake Kosher Thanksgiving, Aventura
WHAT: Enjoy a prix-fixe meal featuring turkey, sides and dessert or turkey, salmon, sides and dessert (starts at $200 per ticket).
WHEN: All orders must be placed by Nov. 13 at noon and picked up on Wed., Nov. 22 between 9am-7pm.
WHERE: Gala, 2885 NE 191 St.
MORE INFO: Gala
Uchi Miami
WHAT: Special omakase to-go package ($175), the multicourse take-home dinner for two includes elevated Japanese cuisine for an Eastern-inspired holiday meal, including Ora King Crudo with winter squash, Zero Sen makimono, Pork Belly, Brussels sprouts, seasonal squash, broccolini, Uchi salad and a pint of Uchi’s all-new take-home Sweet Cream ice cream — salted fudge, toasted blondie, dulcey chocolate and cornflakes.
WHEN: Order online for pickup between Mon., Nov. 20 and Wed., Nov. 22
WHERE: 252 NE 25 St.
MORE INFO: Uchi Miami
Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Eve Restaurants
Artisan Beach House, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Prix-fixe ($150 per adult and $40 per child) family-style meal includes dishes like roasted butternut squash bisque with cornbread, quinoa salad with roasted pumpkin, choice of turkey or prime rib, sides and desserts.
WHEN: Dinner 5-9pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Artisan Beach House
Baia Beach Club, South Beach
WHAT: Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal with bayfront views. Choose from home-style favorites like herb-roasted turkey with sourdough and sage stuffing, orange cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, or pepper-crusted prime rib with Parmesan whipped potato, roasted Brussels sprouts, wild mushrooms and a selection of desserts like pumpkin cheesecakes, chocolate pecan tart or coconut mango panna cotta.
WHERE: 1100 West Ave.
MORE INFO: Baia Beach Club
Bellini at Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
WHAT: Immerse your senses in a three-course seasonal menu that includes green pea vellutata, pumpkin ravioli, slow-roasted turkey with sides like charred baby carrots, turnips, ash potatoes and cranberry gastrique, followed by homemade pecan pie and cinnamon ice cream.
WHERE: 2988 McFarlane Rd.
MORE INFO: Bellini at Mr. C
Burlock Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Three-course family-style meal includes fall focaccia, roasted delicata squash, roasted turkey breast and confit leg and thigh, roasted root vegetables, roasted pumpkin pie and warm apple pie ($119 per adult and $49 per child).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day noon-8pm
WHERE: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Byblos Miami, South Beach
WHAT: Their Mediterranean version of a Thanksgiving menu offers roasted red beets, hamachi with jalapeno labneh, eggplant kibbeh, harissa spiced turkey, sweet jeweled rice, halvah parfait and chocolate mousse.
WHERE: 1545 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Byblos Miami
Calle Dragones, Little Havana
WHAT: Thanksgiving with an Asian-Cuban twist and cabaret performances on Calle Ocho, including menu items like cream of calabaza soup, mojo roast turkey, roasted lechon and vanilla toreja or tres leches chocolate mousse ($70 per person).
WHERE: 1036 SW 8 St.
MORE INFO: Calle Dragones
COTE Miami, Design District
WHAT: Their Thanksgiving Feast menu ($155 per person) includes Turkey Mandoo, sticky rice stuffing, japchae and galbi jjim, plus pecan and pumpkin pie.
WHERE: 3900 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: COTE Miami
Elcielo at SLS South Beach
WHAT: Enjoy Thanksgiving Colombian-style with an extravagant menu from chef Juan Manuel Barrientos that includes roasted stuffed quail with Colombian chorizos, apastelado rice and corn arepa stuffing, papa criolla puree and Caribbean spice gravy.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 23 6pm-11pm
WHERE: SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Elcielo
Fiola Miami, Coral Gables
WHAT: Three-course prix-fixe menu ($125 per person, $75 for children 12 and under) includes choices like local zucchini carpaccio, porcini mushroom soup, ricotta tortellini, basic caesar salad, Akaushi Wagyu lasagna, eggplant al funghetto, heritage turkey and pumpkin pie, bombolini and Basque cheesecake.
WHERE: 1500 San Ignacio Ave.
MORE INFO: Fiola Miami
Fox’s Lounge, Miami
WHAT: Festive Thanksgiving dishes plus the signature a la carte menu, like stuffed turkey roast, creamy mashed potatoes and au jus gravy.
WHEN: Mon., Nov. 20-Nov. 22 and Fri., Nov. 24.
WHERE: 6030 S. Dixie Hwy.
MORE INFO: Fox’s Lounge
Havana Cabana Key West
WHAT: Super-casual foodtruck Graciasgiving! Order dishes like roasted turkey or mojo and onion slow-roasted pork served with a side of yellow rice, black beans and sweet plantains, and dulce de leche empanadas or arroz con leche at the Floridita foodtruck.
WHERE: 3420 N Roosevelt Blvd.
MORE INFO: Havana Cabana Key West
Hutong Miami, Brickell
WHAT: New for the holiday season: Flaming Peking turkey carved tableside, to serve 4-6 ($200), plus a la carte contemporary Chinese dishes.
WHERE: 600 Brickell
MORE INFO: Hutong Miami
Isabelle’s, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
WHAT: Four-course Thanksgiving menu ($125 per adult, $49 per child) includes apple and butternut squash soup, baby greens, roasted turkey, haricots verts and pumpkin praline tart.
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s
Isla Bella Beach Resort, Marathon
WHAT: Brunch buffet with fresh oysters on the half-shell, ahi poke, salad bar, herb-roasted turkey, pineapple ham and prime rib, plus traditional sides and pies ($98 per person, $36 per child 11 and under).
WHEN: Nov. 23, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1 Knights Key Blvd., MM47
MORE INFO: Isla Bella Beach Resort
Joliet, Miami Beach
WHAT: Thanksgiving Eve dinner menu and Happy Hour specials all night. The three-course menu ($65 per person, $80 with a wine pairing) includes fried green tomato, turkey dinner with wild mushroom green bean casserole and pumpkin pie bread pudding.
WHEN: Open Thanksgiving Eve 5pm-11pm.
WHERE: 1209 17th St.
MORE INFO: Joliet
La Fuga at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
WHAT: The “Per la Famiglia” family-style menu includes a selection of antipasti, primi, secondi and desserts ($59 per adult and $25 per kid under 12).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day from 5-10pm
WHERE: 2900 Riomar St.
MORE INFO: La Fuga
La Mar by Gaston Acurio, Brickell Key
WHAT: Seasonal a la carte specials curated by executive chef Diego Oka include authentic and diverse flavors of Peruvian gastronomy, ranging from upscale novo-Andean fare to Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood ceviche.
WHERE: 500 Brickell Key Dr.
MORE INFO: La Mar
Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
WHAT: Waterfront holiday dining and a prix-fixe menu offering items like acorn squash soup, kale and chard winter salad, roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing, chocolate pecan pie and cocktails ($85 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 23, noon-close
WHERE: 40 Island Ave.
MORE INFO: Lido Bayside Grill
Lightkeepers, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast includes small bites, salads, chilled seafood and raw bar, pasta and Thanksgiving dishes ($185 per adult, $69 per child 5-12).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day with three seatings: 12:30-4pm, 5-8pm, 8pm.
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Mamey, Coral Gables
WHAT: Mamey’s family-style Thanksgiving menu features many ingredients sourced directly from chef Niven Patel’s farm in Homestead ($95 per person). Dishes include Farro Salad, Wahoo Crudo Cranberry Agua Chile and Turkey Wings, Wampanoag Pork Chop or Turkey Roulade. For dessert, the menu offers a rich Carrot Cake topped with a passion fruit cream cheese glaze.
WHEN: Thanksgiving from 2pm-8pm
WHERE: 1350 S. Dixie Highway
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MaryGold’s by Brad Kilgore, Wynwood
WHAT: Upscale fare includes Caesar Salad or Prawn Cocktail with layered brioche bread, Roasted Turkey Breast with rosemary, Cranberry and Orange Peel Marmalade, Brown Butter Garlic Haricot Vert Green Beans, Signature Mash Potatoes and Honeynut Squash with smoked pecan praline.
WHERE: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct.
MORE INFO: MaryGold's
MARKET at EDITION, The Miami Beach EDITION
WHAT: From chef Nyitre Rodgers, this Thanksgiving brunch spread includes roasted turkey and savory seasonal foods.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 22-Mon., Nov. 27, 7am-noon
WHERE: 2901 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: MARKET at EDITION
Mehzcla at The Balfour Hotel, South Beach
WHAT: For $52 per person, you can choose from dishes like walnut and cranberry sourdough, roasted pumpkin risotto, slow-cooked turkey breast, crispy Brussels sprouts and pumpkin spice affogato.
WHERE: 350 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Mehzcla
Mirabella, Miami Beach
WHAT: The Fontainebleau’s newest restaurant is offering a three-course menu that includes Island Creek oysters, butternut squash soup, roasted organic turkey, red snapper, traditional sides and pumpkin pie, apple crisp or dark chocolate pecan pie ($149 adults, $75 children).
WHERE: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Mirabella
Nikki Beach, South Beach
WHAT: Have a unique tropical lunch. This special coastal-inspired Thanksgiving menu features dishes like oysters ceviche misto with cranberry vinaigrette, roasted yellowtail snapper, lobster mac and cheese, white and dark turkey and Florida key lime pie.
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
Orange Blossom Miami, South Beach
WHAT: Three-course family-style Thanksgiving dinner icludes slow-roasted heritage turkey and traditional sides, plus homemade pumpkin pie ($68 per person).
WHERE: Boulan South Beach, 2000 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Orange Blossom Miami
Ostrow Brasserie, Buena Vista
WHAT: French Kosher restaurant helmed by chef Olivia Ostrow offers family-style Thanksgiving dinner ($115 per person), featuring dishes like Caesar salad or endive salad with pecans, turkey with chestnuts and morel stuffing, salmon with dill and freshly shaved truffles, creamy mashed potatoes, truffle sweet potato au gratin, and cranberry chocolate mousse or apple pecan caramelized tart.
WHERE: 4850 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Ostrow Brasserie
Prime 54, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special three-course menu includes puree of butternut squash soup or endive ad apple salad, 18-0z. bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast ($145 per person).
WHERE: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Prime 54
Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT: Try a prix-fixe menu with family-style choices like Rooster Caesar Salad; Marcus’ Cornbread; Garlic Crab; Turkey Duo – Cajun smoked breast, pulled BBQ turkey leg, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy; callaloo greens, cassava; crispy jerk sweet fingerling potatoes; Towners Mac and Cheese and Vegetarian Field Peas. Dessert options include Delia’s Sweet Potato Pie; Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie; and a Giant Almond White Chocolate Chip Cookie ($80 per person and $25 for kids under 12).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day noon-8pm
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
Root & Bone, South Miami
WHAT: Three-course dinner menu includes deviled eggs, kale salad, Grandma Daisy’s angel biscuits, cider-brined and fried turkey and confit leg with bourbon gravy, plus sides and dessert ($75 adults, $25 kids).
WHERE: 5958 S Dixie Hwy.
MORE INFO: Root & Bone
Rusty Pelican Miami
WHAT: Celebrate Thanksgiving with a four-course prix-fixe brunch that includes a family-style festive platter with chilled seafood, cheese and charcuterie; honey harvest salad; salt-roasted turkey, Atlantic salad, and desserts ($98 adults, $35 children).
WHERE: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
MORE INFO: Rusty Pelican Miami
Serena at Moxy Miami South Beach
WHAT: Alfresco dining for Thanksgiving – plato pavo with achiote turkey breast, mashed potatoes, braised greens, hibiscus cranberry sauce and pecan pie are on the menu.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 23, noon-11pm
WHERE: 915 Washington Ave.
MORE INFO: Serena
Sofia, Design District
WHAT: Special dishes include pumpkin agnolotti with browned butter and sage and turkey porchetta with Tuscan kale, salsa verde, mashed potatoes and red wine jus.
WHERE: 140 NE 39 St.
MORE INFO: Sofia
Stiltsville Fish Bar, South Beach
WHAT: Special three-course feast that includes crispy calamari Caesar salad, scallop and housemade pork belly, char-grilled pumpkin swordfish, citrus-crusted fried turkey breast, sides and dessert ($95 adults, $35 kids).
WHERE: 1787 Purdy Ave., Sunset Harbour
MORE INFO: Stiltsville Fish Bar
Sugarcane, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Dine in and enjoy Thanksgiving specials including Pumpkin Bisque, The Feast with traditional brined turkey, cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, garlic-roasted green beans, sweet potato souffle, Turkey Gone Wild cocktail, and Pumpkin Spice Pecan Cheesecake.
WHERE: 3252 NE 1st Ave,
MORE INFO: Sugarcane
Timpano Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast features butternut squash soup, herb roasted heritage turkey, potatoes, gravy, sweet potato gratin and caramel panna cotta ($65 per person).
WHEN: Available all day 11am-9pm.
WHERE: 450 E. Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Timpano Las Olas
Tropezon, Miami Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Thanksgiving early with a tapas menu that includes candied kabocha squash, sweet potato bravas, turkey manchego croquette with sage gravy, roast turkey pincho and pumpkin pie flan.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 22
WHERE: 512 Española Way
MORE INFO: Tropezon
Truluck’s, Miami
WHAT: Order a traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast of turkey with favorite sides and a selection of desserts ($59 for adults and $29 for those 12 and under). New dessert this year is pumpkin spice mousse cheesecake.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 22, 2pm-10pm
WHERE: 777 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Truluck's
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen, Key West
WHAT: Order holiday favorites like butternut squash soup, traditional roasted turkey, pumpkin crème brûlée, apple pie in a glass among other dishes ($89 per person)
WHEN: 11:30am-9pam
WHERE: Oceans Edge Resort & Marina
MORE INFO: Oceans Edge Resort & Marina
Zeru Miami, Brickell
WHAT: Six-course food menu and a choice of a four- or five-course wine pairing ($165-$195), with dishes that include butternut squash carpaccio, Wagyu cannelloni, suckling pig Segovian-style or turkey ballotine and filling plus shareable sides.
WHERE: 1395 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Zeru Miami
Zucca, Coral Gables
WHAT: Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey feast ($65 per person) featured turkey stuffed with foie gras and served with apples, raisins and chestnuts, sauteed wild rice with leeks, butternut squash and truffles, haricot verts, warm pecan tart and pumpkin tart.
WHERE: Hotel St. Michel, 162 Alcazar Ave.
MORE INFO: Zucca
Thanksgiving Food Drives
Feeding South Florida
WHAT: This hunger relief organization offers different ways to help those in need: Share Food, Share Joy aims to provide 7,000 South Florida families with turkeys, sides and all the fixings. Donate one turkey to a family ($30), turkey and sides to a family ($50), and four turkeys to four families ($100). The Food + Fund Drive asks the community to host drives to collect food and raise funds with their extended family, social groups or colleagues at the office. You can also volunteer sorting and packing or working in the community kitchen.
MORE INFO: Food fund drives. Volunteer shifts.
