Not cooking this year? Want to order a special pie for your holiday meal? Here’s what South Florida restaurants are serving for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving Day (Thurs., Nov. 27) dine-in and takeout.
BROWARD
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Three-course family-style meal with biscuits, fall greens, butternut squash soup, roasted turkey breast, cornbread-andouille stuffing, potatoes, roasted root vegetables, green beans, cranberry sauce, roasted pumpkin pie and warm apple pie.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Roasted heritage turkey breast, confit of leg, traditional sage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, whipped potatoes, turkey giblet gravy ($49).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Steak 954
Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Salad bar, fruit platter, charcuterie and cheese, seafood bar, carving station, sides and more ($65 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Highway
MORE INFO: Gulfstream Park
Timpano Las Olas
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Italian-inspired a la carte Thanksgiving menu highlights honey and rosemary roasted turkey with corn soufflé, buttermilk mashed potato, pumpkin mascarpone tiramisu.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 450 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Timpano Las Olas
Vitolo, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Holiday menu includes eggplant parm balls, Thanksgiving turkey with truffle mashed potatoes, pumpkin ravioli and Romano pizza rustica Easter pie.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day lunch and dinner
WHERE: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Vitolo
Yard House Hallandale Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Thanksgiving Day Plate includes sliced turkey with gravy or fried Nashville hot turkey, parmesan mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce and crispy Brussels sprouts, pumpkin praline cheesecake (starting at $29.99 for adults and $13.99 for kids).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Gulfstream Park, 601 Silks Run
MORE INFO: Yard House
FLORIDA KEYS
Mangrove Mama’s Restaurant, Summerland Key
WHAT: Slow roasted turkey and gravy; sage, apple and sausage stuffing; sweet potatoes; , mashed potatoes and gravy; haricots verts with wild mushroom cream and fried onions; fresh cranberry sauce ($36).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day starting at 3pm
WHERE: 19991 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key
MORE INFO: Mangrove Mama‘s
MIAMI-DADE
Adrift Mare, Brickell
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Two-course dinner with sides ($68 per person) features Mediterranean dishes shawarma roasted chicken with warm butternut hummus and braised beef ravioli with wild mushroom jus and aged parmesan.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Adrift Mare
AVIV at 1 Hotel South Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Dinner Tayim Special: hummus and salatim, smoked turkey with sweet potato, mushrooms and cranberry, lamb neck or Syrian stuffed snapper ($95 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 2341 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: AVIV
Campo at Casa Faena, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Chef Antonio Maldonado’s prix-fixe menu ($75 per person) includes autumn beet salad, roasted turkey roulade and pumpkin cheesecake.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Casa Faena, 3500 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Campo at Casa Faena
Carbone Miami, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Four-course prix-fixe menu ($295 per person) includes carpaccio Piemontese, butternut squash tortellini, glazed turkey breast, cranberry mostarda, pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 49 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Carbone
Carbone Vino, Coconut Grove
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Fixed-price Thanksgiving Supper ($75 per person) includes glazed turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, squash agrodolce, cranberry mostarda, pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 2911 Grand Ave.
MORE INFO: Carbone Vino
Catch Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Roasted heritage turkey wth herbed stuffing, mashed potatoes, caramelized vegetables, cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy, apple and almond tart topped with vanilla-ginger créme anglaise, and miso brown butter gelato.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 200 South Pointe Dr.
MORE INFO: catchrestaurants.com/location/catch-miami-beach
Claudie, Brickell
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: New seasonal pumpkin risotto is featured.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1101 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Claudie
Dirty French Steakhouse, Brickell
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Thanksgiving Supper menu ($65 per person) features roasted heritage turkey, roasted carrots, turkey leg stuffing, creamed spinach, pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1200 Brickell Avenue
MORE INFO: Dirty French Steakhouse
Donna Mare, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu ($79 per adult, $25 for kids 12 and under) features slow-roasted organic turkey with Italian sausage and truffle stuffing, rosemary garlic prime rib roast or spinach ravioli.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, 3921 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Donna Mare
Hell’s Kitchen Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Pumpkin soup with Granny Smith apples, turkey roulade paired with potato puree, green beans almondine and pumpkin cheesecake are on the special menu ($85 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: 333 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Hell’s Kitchen
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Four-course dinner includes golden delicata squash and apple bisque, garden salad; heritage turkey; spiced pumpkin chiffon tart or apple crostata ($145 per person, $75 per child 3-12).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 3300 SW 27 Ave.
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Jarana, Aventura
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Try a Peruvian twist on holiday flavors with dishes like pastel de choclo, turkey with locro de Zapallo, and pecan pie (all a la carte).
WHEN: Mon., Nov. 24 through Thur., Nov. 27
WHERE: 19505 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Jarana
Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Celebrate with a lavish holiday brunch ($135 per adult, $85 per child) offering roasted turkey, breakfast, seafood, Asian dishes and more.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Jaya
Kiki on the River
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Prix-fixe menu highlights roasted turkey, butternut squash [uree, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped cream ($65 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 450 NW N River Dr.
MORE INFO: Kiki on the River
Lafayette Steakhouse, Brickell
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Three Thanksgiving specials alongside their signature à la carte menu include cornbread with honey and cinnamon whipped butter, roasted turkey with thyme and rosemary, confit baby potatoes, cranberry polenta, corn ribs, citrus brussels sprouts and pecan tartlet with Madagascar vanilla and candied orange.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1111 SW 1st Ave.
MORE INFO: Lafayette Steakhouse
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Miami Design District
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Five-course prix-fixe menu ($295 per person) includes foie gras royale, thin sunchoke tart, Comté cheese soufflé, olive oil poached Icelandic halibut, Wagyu beef or organic turkey, apple spiral or pumpkin cheesecake mousse.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Le Jardinier, Miami Design District
WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Three-course prix-fixe menu ($165 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: Le Jardinier
LT South Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Special fall blackboard menu from chef Laurent Tourondel features honey squash soup, oven-roasted turkey, agnolotti di zucca, pecan pie and maple budino.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: LT South Beach
Maison Ostrow, North Bay Village
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Modern Kosher style with Parisian roots, with dishes like roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, herb brioche stuffing with celery and sage, green bean casserole with truffle cream and crispy shallots, pumpkin tarte tatin ($65 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1666 79th St. Causeway
MORE INFO: Maison Ostrow
Mareva 1939, South Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Mini quiche, kabocha squash salad. turkey feast with Brussels sprouts and jamon Iberico, and spiced fennel and apple pie with fennel ice cream ($80 per person, minimum age 14).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: The National Hotel, 1677 Collins
MORE INFO: Mareva 1939
MIMI Chinese, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Three-course meal ($90 per person) features traditional holiday flavors with Chinese influences, including roasted turkey with ginger and scallion sauce and shrimp chips; sticky rice stuffing with lap cheung and dried shrimp; and stir-fried greens with seasonal vegetables and house fermented mustard greens.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1575 Alton Road
MORE INFO: Mimi Chinese
MIRABELLA, Fontainebleau Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Prix-fixe menu includes golden beet salad panzanella, butternut squash mezzaluna, chicken scarpariello, Amaro-poached pear tart ($85 per person).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Fontainebleau Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Mirabella
Nikki Beach, South Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: A la carte Thanksgiving feast includes baked brie en croute, turkey, prime rib, black truffle mac and cheese, pecan pie and pumpkin mousse.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
Pao by Paul Qui, Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: A la carte specials include Hokkaido scallops with roasted kabocha and chili oil, turkey breast with white truffle and wild mushrooms and a fall medley dessert.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Pao by Paul Qui
Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu honors tradition with a twist, with dishes like Marcus’ cornbread, pear salad, jerk turkey, smoked brisket, mac and cheese, collard greens, sweet potato cheesecake and s’mores brownie topped with vanilla ice cream ($89 per person and $35 per child).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
Rishtedar Miami, Wynwood
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: It’s an Indian-inspired feast, with spiced samosas and crispy pacora mix, tandoori turkey breast served with butter chicken sauce, naan, Kashmiri pulao rice with fruits and spices and traditional Indian desserts ($120). To-go packages are also available for advance order: option 2 serves 4-6 guests ($280), option 3 serves 8-10 guests ($475).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 232 NW 24 St.
MORE INFO: Rishtedar
RosaNegra Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Seasonal dishes in a three-course menu ($85 per person) include roasted butternut squash soup or classic Caesar salad, herb-roasted turkey breast or slow-braised short rib, pumpkin pie or pecan tart.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 1334 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: rosanegrarestaurant.us
Rosemary’s Miami, Wynwood
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Holiday specials include heritage turkey Milanese, pan-fried turkey leg cutlet with cranberry mostarda, arugula salad, all a la carte.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 322 NW 25 St.
MORE INFO: Rosemary’s Miami
Sadelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Just the spot for a holiday brunch, featuring classics like smoked salmon bagels, avocado toast and eggs Benedict.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day 9am-3pm
WHERE: 3321 Mary St.
MORE INFO: Sadelle’s Coconut Grove
Sunny’s, Little River
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Holiday specials include butter-basted turkey with pork and sausage stuffing, gravy and cranberry marmalade and roasted Brussels sprouts.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 7357 NW Miami Ct.
MORE INFO: Sunny’s
TULUM Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Brickell
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: A la carte menu includes achiote turkey empanadas, autumn greens salad with mango vinaigrette, mojo-brined turkey breast, Colombian-style stuffed hen, plant-based ropa vieja, yuca mash, chorizo cornbread stuffing, pumpkin tres leches and dulce de leche pecan pie.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: W Miami, 485 Brickell
MORE INFO: TULUM
Wyn Wyn, Wynwood
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Thanksgiving turkey dinner ($29) features a sage and citrus-marinated roasted turkey breast served with homestyle croissant stuffing and green beans plus choice of pumpkin pie ($7) and pecan pie ($7).
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct.
MORE INFO: Wyn Wyn
Yard House Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Thanksgiving Day Plate includes sliced turkey with gravy or fried Nashville hot turkey, parmesan mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce and crispy Brussels sprouts, pumpkin praline cheesecake (starting at $29.99 for adults and $13.99 for kids).
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Merrick Park, 320 San Lorenzo Ave.
MORE INFO: Yard House
TO-GO AND FOOD SPECIALS
Almotti
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Gluten-free foods from chef Carlo include apple cinnamon cake, rustic breads, cookies, party trays, focaccia and other foods from Italy.
MORE INFO: Almotti
Arc Culinary, Broward
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Buy a Thanksgiving package ($235, serving 8-10) that includes whole turkey, romaine Caesar salad, gravy, herb stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce and pecan pie. You can also donate a package toa local Arc Broward family in need.
MORE INFO: Arc Culinary
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Thanksgiving to-go package ($299, serves 6-8) includes butternut squash soup, farm salad, herb-rubbed whole roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce and cornbread andouille stuffing, potato puree, mushroom and green bean casserole, roasted root vegetables, herb biscuits, pumpkin pie and apple pie.
MORE INFO: Place orders by Wed., Nov. 26 to pick up on Thanksgiving Day. Order by calling 954-302-6430.
Casadonna
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Their to-go trio ($100) features rosemary focaccia with cranberries and butternut squash, dry lumache pasta with housemade arrabbiata sauce and pumpkin tart.
MORE INFO: Casadonna
Cry Baby Creamery, Palmetto Bay
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Fall-inspired ice cream flavors for your at-home Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration: brown butter pecan, bourbon bread pudding, pumpkin ooey gooey, apple pie.
MORE INFO: Cry Baby Creamery
Edan Bistro Basque Cheesecake, North Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Whole Basque cheesecake (12-15 portions, $75) with cranberry sauce on the side. Order 24 hours in advance.
MORE INFO: Edan Bistro
Fookem’s Fabulous, Coconut Grove
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Pies! This neighborhood place serves key lime, guava, pumpkin and more.
MORE INFO: From Nov. 24-27, all sales will be walkup only. Fookem’s Fabulous
Gaucho Ranch
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Organic turkeys that are raised free-range, hormone-free and rich in flavor. Order in advance online or shop in-store at their Little River shop.
MORE INFO: Gaucho Ranch
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Ritz Turkey-to-Go package (serves 4-6, $185-$325) offers whole roasted turkey, sage gravy, milk rolls, baby greens, squash and apple bisque, cranberry chutney, potatoes, green beans, pumpkin custard and other dishes.
MORE INFO: Order by Mon., Nov. 24 for pickup on Thur., Nov. 27. 305-644-4675.
Komodo Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: To-go feast ($250, serves 8-10) includes pan chicken salad with napa cabbage and crispy wontons, duck eggrolls, whole Peking duck with cucumber, scallion, hoisin, and pancakes, Wagyu fried rice, and Asian wok vegetables featuring shiitake, bok choy and lotus root.
MORE INFO: Komodo Miami
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Miami-Dade and Broward
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Holiday-ready packages include all-in-one full meal (serves 15 for $398.30) with steak and chicken grab and go taco bar, chips and guac, cinnamon chip tortillas, water and assorted Jarritos.
MORE INFO: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
Milam’s Markets
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Whole turkey meal ($119.99, serves 8-12) includes a cooked turkey, herb stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry relish and an apple or pumpkin pie.
MORE INFO: Order two days in advance. Milam’s is also open on Thanksgiving Day. Milam’s Markets
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WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Everything But The Turkey sides to go delivers truffle macaroni and cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon creamed spinach, jalapeño potato au gratin, warm bread basket, signature carrot cake ($155 for 4-6 guests).
MORE INFO: Place orders by Fri., Nov. 21 for pickup on Wed., Nov. 26
Zak the Baker, Wynwood
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Apple caramel pies (dairy and parve, $48), banana praliné cream pie (dairy, $72), chocolate caramel pie (dairy, $25).
MORE INFO: Pickup and local delivery available for Wed., Nov. 26 and Thurs., Nov. 27. Zak the Baker
FRIENDSGIVING WEEK
Delilah Miami
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Enjoy bites like turkey gobbler sliders and pumpkin spiced doughnuts.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 26
WHERE: 301 Brickell Key Dr.
MORE INFO: Delilah Miami
J’Adore Miami Beach
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Dinner and a show over four days before Thanksgiving: House of Desire, Havana Nights, Grand Cabaret and Miami Vice.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 20-Sun., Nov. 23
WHERE: 1060 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: J’Adore
The Sylvester, Midtown
WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Industry Friendsgiving for the hospitality community; Thanksgiving Eve party with music and bar – bring canned goods to benefit local food banks.
WHEN: Friendsgiving Mon. Nov. 24. Thanksgiving Eve Wed., Nov. 26
WHERE: 3456 N Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: The Sylvester
