Eating Out for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving
Going out with family and friends for Thanksgiving? Here's the lineup of offerings in South Florida.
Friendsgiving and Drinksgiving
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration, Regatta Grove, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Tropical drinks, curated bites, music and waterfront views.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 17, 6pm
WHERE: 3415 Pan American Dr.
MORE INFO: Regatta Grove
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
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
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
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
