Going out with family and friends for Thanksgiving? Here’s the lineup of offerings in South Florida.
Friendsgiving and Drinksgiving
Drinksgiving at JohnMartin’s, Coral Gables
WHAT: Half-price on select Irish whiskey, prosecco, wine and JohnMartin’s Lager.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 27, 4-7pm
WHERE: 253 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: JohnMartin’s
Drinksgiving at The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Start your long weekend in style with music, drinks, food and fun, plus a free Turkey Tango Shot with an RSVP.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 27 beginning at 6pm
WHERE: 20 W Last Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Wharf
Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Coral Gables
WHAT: All your holiday needs, events and fun! Buy caviar and wines for gifts. Three Thanksgiving party packs are available.
WHEN: Open Thanksgiving Day from 10am-4:59pm; Black Friday deals; annual Pig Roast on the patio.
WHERE: 124 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe
Dine In
GREATER MIAMI
Zucca, Coral Gables
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast includes tacchino tradizionale stuffed with foie gras, beef, apples, raisins and chestnuts; butternut squash; and warm pecan tart with vanilla ice cream.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, noon-8pm
WHERE: 162 Alcazar Ave.
MORE INFO: Zucca Miami
Toro Toro, Downtown Miami
WHAT: A la carte Thanksgiving menu features traditional entrees plus oven-baked halibut, heirloom beet salad and caramel apple cheesecake.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, noon-10pm
WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza
MORE INFO: Toro Toro
Bourbon Steak, Aventura
WHAT: Choose from Chef Mario’s turkey dinner, filet mignon, Amish roasted half-chicken, branzino, plus sides and classic desserts ($190 per adult).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: Bourbon Steak
Corsair Kitchen & Bar, Aventura
WHAT: Thanksgiving Day meal includes butternut squash soup, charred octopus, roasted turkey roulade, truffle and butternut squash pappardelle and traditional desserts (from $80 per adult and $45 for children 12 and under),
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
MORE INFO: Corsair Kitchen & Bar
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT: Four-course Thanksgiving menu plus a complimentary glass of bubbly and live music ($135 for adults and $69 per child ages 3-12).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, with two seatings from 2-5pm and 6-9pm.
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s
JARANA Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar, Aventura
WHAT: “Giving Back” Thanksgiving menu features pastel de choclo y carne, turkey leg marinated in Peruvian spices, pumpkin-spiced three leches ($55 per person). A portion of the proceeds goes to the Pachacutec Culinary Institute in Peru, a cooking school for underprivileged students.
WHEN: Through Nov. 30
WHERE: 19505 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: JARANA
Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast begins with cheeses and cured meats, chilled seafood and raw bar, small bites and salads, with entrees that include a roasted turkey and Panther Coffee rubbed cowboy ribeye (from $185 for adults and $69 for children 5-12).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, with two seatings 12:30pm-4pm and 5-8pm
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Bellini at Mr. C Miami, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Seasonal three-course menu starts with green pea vellutata, pumpkin ravioli and moves to slow-roasted turkey and baby carrots, turnips, ash potatoes, ending with homemade pecan pie and cinnamon ice cream.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: Mr. C, 2988 McFarlane Rd.
MORE INFO: Bellini
Serena at Moxy Miami South Beach
WHAT: Special curated Thanksgiving menu features roasted turkey breast, confit turkey legs, stuffing, braised greens, mashed potato and cranberry sauce, followed by pumpkin cheesecake.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 915 Collins Court
MORE INFO: Serena
Baia Beach Club at Mondrian South Beach
WHAT: Thanksgiving feast features holiday classics: herb-roasted turkey with sage and onion stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans almondine, maple and thyme glazed carrots and orange cranberry sauce ($36 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 11 West Ave.
MORE INFO: Bahia Beach Club
Lido Bayside Grill, Miami Beach
WHAT: Prix-fixe dinner menu includes roasted kabocha squash soup, slow-roasted carved turkey, baby carrots, cranberry key lime pie, pecan pie ($85 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 5pm-close
WHERE: The Standard, 40 Island Ave.
MORE INFO: Lido Bayside Grill
Nikki Beach, Miami Beach
WHAT: Roasted pumpkin and kale salad, oven-roasted turkey, roasted sweet potato puree are on the holiday a la carte menu.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, noon-7pm
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
AHU | MAR, Brickell
WHAT: Wood fire sweet potato crema, wood fire turkey with mofongo stuffing, charred haricots verts, guava sauce, pumpkin tart are on the Thanksgiving menu ($65 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 4-10pm
WHERE: DUA Miami, 1300 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: DUA Miami
LT Steak & Seafood, Miami Beach
WHAT: Chef Laurent Tourondel’s menu includes honeynut squash soup, roasted turkey with a cranberry-orange chestnut stuffing, creamed corn casserole and pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 28
WHERE: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: LT Steak & Seafood
ADRIFT Mare, Brickell
WHAT: Mediterranean-inspired feast features a choice of roasted turkey breast or grilled branzino, roasted sweet potato, grilled golden beets and green beans, and pecan pie or Basque cheesecake ($68 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 5:30-10:30pm
WHERE: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: ADRIFT Mare
CATCH Miami Beach
WHAT: Holiday meal blends traditional flavors with modern flair, like turkey ballotine paired with Japanese sweet potatoes, served alongside chorizo cornbread stuffing.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 200 South Pointe Dr.
MORE INFO: CATCH Miami Beach
Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT: Prix-fixe menu for dine-in and takeout served family style features endive salad, cornbread, tuna tiradito, rosemary fried or baked turkey, fried yardbird; crispy oyster mushrooms; mac and cheese; collard greens; gravy; chocolate pecan pie; sweet potato pie ($95 per person, $35 for kids under 12).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 11am-3pm (takeout) and noon-8pm (dine-in)
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
Jaya at The Setai Miami Beach
WHAT: Festive holiday spread includes roasted turkey, seafood, grilled meats, sushi and Asian specialties ($135 per adult and $85 per child 5-12).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 11:15am-3pm
WHERE: 2001 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Jaya at The Setai
Lafayette Steakhouse, Brickell
WHAT: A la carte feast features dry-aged USDA prime cuts, fresh seafood, young glaze chicken, potatoes and creamed corn.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 1111 SW 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: Lafayette Steakhouse
Torno Subito, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Four-course menu combines traditional Italian cuisine with fall flavors, including ravioli filled with smoked ricotta, Parmigiano, black truffle and turkey jus, and turkey porchetta ($165 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 200 E Flagler St.
MORE INFO: Torno Subito
Dirty French Steakhouse, Brickell
WHAT: Three-course menu begins with tuna tartare and beef carpaccio, followed by roasted heritage turkey and desserts like pecan pie a la mode and creme brulee ($65 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 5-10pm
WHERE: 1200 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Dirty French Steakhouse
Carbone Miami, Miami Beach
WHAT: Four-course feast features signature dishes like Mario’s meatballs, spicy rigatoni vodka, glazed turkey breast, cranberry mostarda, pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake ($225 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 3-10pm
WHERE: 49 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Carbone Miami
Pao by Paul Qui, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special holiday feast includes duck two ways with brown butter gnocchi, stuffed kabocha pumpkin, and cashew pie bar ($125 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Pao by Paul Qui
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman, Miami Beach
WHAT: Wood-fire mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, turkey “Pamplona,” crispy lamb chops and a fall medley of desserts are on the a la carte menu.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman
Mirabella at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
WHAT: Four-course Thanksgiving dinner features gnudi with honeynut squash, filet of branzino and gianduja budino ($85 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Mirabella
Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
WHAT: Four-course dinner of seasonal favorites, from traditional roasted turkey to gourmet sides and pumpkin or pecan pie ($48 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 1825 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Nautilus Sonesta
Stiltsville Fish Bar, Miami Beach
WHAT: Family-style Thanksgiving feast with selections like miso honey butter rolls, conch fritters, smoked fish dip, turkey plate, scallop and pork belly and key lime pie ($65).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 4pm-close
WHERE: 1787 Purdy Ave.
MORE INFO: Stiltsville Fish Bar
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
La Fuga, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Four-course Italian-American Thanksgiving for the family features antipasti, lasagne, Nonna’s Sunday Gravy and bucatini, herb-roasted turkey breast, cannoli, pumpkin tarts and pecan tarts (from $65 per person, $30 for kids under 12).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale, 2900 Riomar St.
MORE INFO: La Fuga
Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Mexican-style feast begins with sweet cornbread, slow-cooked turkey breast, tequila roasted ham, green beans al ajillo and specialty tequila cocktails (from $30 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Lona Cocina
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Three-course family-style meal of roasted turkey, biscuits, butternut squash soup, green beans, roasted pumpkin pie (from $125 per adult and $49 per child 4-12).
WHEN:: Thur., Nov. 28, noon-8pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Daniel’s, a Florida Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Thanksgiving menu showcases Florida, including poached lobster bisque, heritage turkey, 28-day dry-aged prime rib, Brussels sprouts, potato fonduta, pumpkin pie ad pecan pie ($135 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28, 2pm-8pm
WHERE: 620 S Federal Hwy.
MORE INFO: Daniel’s
Timpano Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: On the Thanksgiving menu are roasted honey nut squash arugula salad, herb-roasted turkey with whipped potatoes, cauliflower casserole, biscuits, cranberry compote and gravy ($75 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: 450 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Timpano Las Olas
Vitolo, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Eggplant parm and Sunday sauce with braised meatballs and sausage, classic tiramisu, cheesecake, panna cotta and cannoli.
WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 28, 5-10pm
WHERE: 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Vitolo
Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach
WHAT: Traditional dining and live horse racing on the opening day of the championship meet ($55 per person).
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Highway
MORE INFO: Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park
To-Go and Cook at Home
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Various Locations
WHAT: Dulce pumpkin pie, traditional pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, carrot cake and salted caramel pie are on the menu for order and pickup.
WHEN: Order online
WHERE: Wynwood–2545 N Miami Ave.; Coconut Grove, 3435 Main Hwy.; Fort Lauderdale–250 N Federal Hwy.
MORE INFO: Fireman Derek’s
Almotti Gluten-Free Pies and Desserts
WHAT: Gluten-free treats – cookies, cakes, breads, focaccia and more – from this Italian family bakery. They ship or you can pick up. Also available at Milam’s Markets.
WHEN: Order now
WHERE: 14395 SW 139th Ct, Suite 102
MORE INFO: Almotti Gluten Free Italian Delicacies
La Grignote, Key West
WHAT: Pumpkin and pecan pies whole and by the slice.
WHEN: Order and pick up – they’re open Thanksgiving Day.
WHERE: 1211 Duval Street
MORE INFO: lagrignotecafebakery.com
Finka Table and Tap, Kendall
WHAT: Choices include a special Thanksgiving package for 8 people, offering a whole roasted turkey with stuffing and gravy, butternut squash soup, sweet potato mash, Korean-style Brussels sprouts, pumpkin flan and pumpkin bread pudding ($225).
WHEN: Order before Nov. 25, pickup until 4pm on Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: 14690 SW 26 St.
MORE INFO: Finka Table and Tap
Pan de Jamon at La Boulangerie Boul’Mich Kendall
WHAT: Order this traditional Venezuelan specialty bread made wth ham, raisins and olives.
WHEN: Place your order before Thanksgiving for pickup.
WHERE: 8405 Mills Dr.
MORE INFO: La Boulangerie Boul’Mich Kendall
Sustainably Sourced Turkeys, Gaucho Ranch
WHAT: Juicy, organic turkeys for your holiday table. Grass-fed beef and lamb, heritage pork, free-range poultry. Wagyu beer, game meats and wild-caught seafood, too.
WHEN: Order now for Thanksgiving or your holiday meal and pick up later.
WHERE: Gaucho Ranch, 8224 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Gaucho Ranch
Semilla, Miami Beach
WHAT: Starters of apple wedge salad, leek and potato soup, baked brie and cranberry; stuffed turkey breast roll, green beans casserole and mushrooms, mashed potatoes, truffle grilled corn, gravy; chocolate hazelnut marshmallow pie ($228 for 3-4 people or $456 6-8 people).
WHEN: Order online and pick up on Thanksgiving Day from 11am-4pm.
WHERE: 1330 Alton Rd.
MORE INFO: Semilla
Arc Culinary, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Oven-roasted whole turkey, Caesar salad, gravy, herb stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, fresh cranberry sauce and pecan pie ($235 for 10 people).
WHEN: Order for pickup Wed., Nov. 27, 10:30-3:30pm
WHERE: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Innovation Kitchen , 10250 Northwest 53rd Street
MORE INFO: Arc Culinary
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
WHAT: Slow-smoked turkey or 18-hour smoked beef brisket with fixins package, or order a la carte.
WHEN: Order by Nov. 23 and pick up on Nov. 27.
WHERE: 2660 North University Drive
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Thanksgiving to-go package includes butternut squash soup, salad, roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sayce, potato puree, mushroom and green bean casserole, roasted root vegetables, biscuits, pumpkin pie and applie pie ($299 plus tax, serving 6-8 people).
WHEN: Order by Wed., Nov. 27 for pickup on Thanksgiving day between noon-4pm.
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
WHAT: Turkey-to-Go packages include turkey, gravy, rolls, baby greens, apple and butternut squash soup, cranberry sauce, whipped potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie ($299 to serve 4-6).
WHEN: Order by Mon., Nov. 25 for pickup between 11am-3pm on Thur., Nov. 28
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 SW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Isabelle’s
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, various locations
WHAT: Order the Build-Your-Own Full Meal serving 15 people includes chicken and ground beef, black bean corn salsa, cinnamon chips; or Build-Your-Own Taco Bar for 10 people.
WHEN: Order online
WHERE: Miami-Dade–Dadeland, Doral, River Landing, South Beach, North Miami; Broward–Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Pembroke Lakes Mall, Dania Pointe
MORE INFO: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
RedFarm Miami, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Thanksgiving Day takeout special features Peking Duck served with house-made pancakes and hoisin, cranberry and peanut satay sauces; arugula and mango salad; Ed’s pastrami egg rolls; a rice or noodle dish and vegetable ($175).
WHEN: Order in advance for pickup Nov. 28
WHERE: 3131 Commodore Plaza
MORE INFO: RedFarm Miami
Sugarcane, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Heat & Eat Thanksgiving sides – everything but the turkey, including Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potato soufflé, sweet corn, sauteed broccoli, regular or truffle fries, gravy and stuffing (from $28).
WHEN: Order for pickup
WHERE: 3252 NE 1st Ave.
MORE INFO: Sugarcane
Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Ice Cream
WHAT: Five-course Thanksgiving ice cream feast: Parker House Rolls – buttery, toasted rolls topped with flaky sea salt and folded into sweet salted butter ice cream; Sweet Potato Casserole – sweet potato coconut-oat milk base with candied pecans and oatmeal streusel; Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce – baked briocke bread pudding and turkey sausage with black pepper, rosemary, sage and thyme, laced with brown sugar, cinnamon and tart cranberry sauce; Mom’s Mango Pie, like dulce de leche blended with tangy cream cheese and whipped cream and salty graham cracker crust; and Pumpkin Pie Tiramisu – pie filling spiced with cinnamon, clove and nutmeg and topped with coffee; mascarpone coffee sauce infused with tiramisu cake and flecks of chocolate stracciatella.
WHEN: November
WHERE: CocoWalk, Wynwood, Lincoln Road
MORE INFO: Salt & Straw
Uchi Miami
WHAT: Japanese Thanksgiving features hanger steak with blood orange chimichurri and sweet potato with brown butter creme fraiche and other items ($200).
WHEN: Order through Nov. 22 for pickup on Nov. 23 (Japanese Thanksgiving)
WHERE: 252 NE 25 St.
MORE INFO: Uchi Miami
Velvet Tacos
WHAT: Build Your Own taco kits, a 12-count box with all the necessary ingredients. Dinner at the Rockwells is made with rotisserie chicken, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, peppercorn gravy all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
WHEN: Nov. 20-26
WHERE: 2820 NW Second Ave.
MORE INFO: Velvet Taco
