Thanksgiving 2021: Where to Dine Out, Take Out, Hang Out
There's much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, especially compared to experiences a year ago. So many places to dine out, do takeout, get together with friends this Thanksgiving! Make reservations if you're dining out. Order takeout in time to pick up or have food delivered. Most pre-fixe meals do not include tax and gratuity.
DINE OUT
Ariete, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Family-style menu from chef Michael Beltran includes charcuterie, turkey breast, sides, pot pie, cranberry sauce, apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pecan pie and more. $85 per person.
WHERE: 3540 Main Hwy.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Call for reservations 305-640-5862; www.arietecoconutgrove.com
Bourbon Steak, Aventura
WHAT: Three-course prix fixe menu from chef Michael Mina’s award-winning steakhouse. Choices include wood-grilled free range turkey with cornbread-foie stuffing, cider-glazed yams, and pumpkin pie with cinnamon marshmallow, walnut crumble and maple ice cream. $125 per person.
WHERE: 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Reserve through OpenTable or call 786-279-6600.
Corsair Kitchen and Bar, Aventura
WHAT: All-day three-course Thanksgiving menu offers lots of choices for each course, including butternut squash soup, roasted turkey breast with dark meat confit and pecan pie with bourbon-maple cream. $75 per person.
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: JW Turnberry or call 786-279-6800
Lightkeepers, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Station-style dining features seatings throughout the day for classic dishes and caramelized acorn squash, lobster deviled eggs, a carving station and more. $145 per adult and $49 per child 5-12.
WHERE: Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dr.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: 305-365-4186
Toro Toro, downtown Miami
WHAT: Family-style Thanksgiving from chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval and his Pan-Latin steakhouse features a prix-fixe menu that includes roasted turkey, kabocha squash flatbread and farro and butternut squash. $79 per person. Kids menu for 12 and under available for $39
WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Reserve on OpenTable or visit Toro Toro
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Three-course family-style meal includes dishes like prosciutto and fig tart, roasted pumpkin soup, turkey breast roulade and pumpkin brulee. $109 per adult and $49 per child 5-12. Guests can add on an additional $39 bottomless beverage package. They’re also doing a to-go menu for 6-8 people for $299 plus tax.
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Make reservations by calling 954-302-6430 or email burlockcoastrsvp@ritzcarlton.com
Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: A la carte Thanksgiving dining with a Mexican twist, including tamal de calabaza, machaca de pavo taco and enchilada de guajolote, plus seasonal fall cocktails.
WHERE: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
WHEN: Thur., Nov. 25-Sun., Nov. 28
MORE INFO: Lona Cocina & Tequeria
Oceans 234, Deerfield Beach
WHAT: Thanksgiving dinner includes dishes like turkey breast with brown butter gravy, sweet potato souffle, challah stuffing, classic mashed potatoes, chipotle brussels sprouts and more. From $42 per person.
WHERE: 234 N Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day from 11:30am-10pm
MORE INFO: Oceans 234
Meraki Greek Bistro, Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove
WHAT: Fixed-price dine-in Greek menu includes a winter salad, stuffed portabello and fresh branzino filet or Greek-style marinated pork plus homemade apple pie. Roasted lamb and pork available for takeout. $50 per person includes a glass of Greek wine.
WHERE: 142 SW 1 Ave., Miami and 3462 Main Highway
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Meraki Bistro
Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Herb-roasted turkey, almond stuffing, plus other sides from Stephen Starr’s waterfront restaurant. $45 per person.
WHERE: 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Steak 954
Le Zoo, Bal Harbour
WHAT: Special menu with beet salad, butternut squash soup, traditional turkey, roasted brussels sprouts from Stephen Starr. $68 per person for dine-in meal, $200 for pickup four-person meal.
WHERE: Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Le Zoo
Chanson Restaurant, Deerfield Beach
WHAT: Special prix-fixe dinner indoors or outdoors (weather permitting) includes delicata squash vellutata, turkey breast with plantain stuffing and purple mashed potatoes and avocado chocolate mousse.
WHERE: Chanson, Royal Blues Hotel, 45 NE 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Book via Open Table or call 954-857-2929
Byblos, Miami Beach
WHAT: Savor a prix-fixe eastern Mediterranean menu, with choices like roasted red beets with pistachio, caraway, labneh and barbari bread; eggplant kibbeh with zucchini flower; truffle pide with buffalo mozzarella and halloumi, harissa spiced turkey with cranberry and pomegranate chutney, and a halvah parfait.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Byblos Miami, 1545 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Byblos Miami
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Restaurants
WHAT: Special meals at their many restaurants: Council Oaks Steaks and Seafoods offer a traditional menu; Kuro features a modern take on Thanksgiving; Cipresso spotlights Italian-American favorites and Rise Kitchen & Deli is showcasing a traditional holiday dinner.
WHERE: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, SR 7, Hollywood Seminole Reservation
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Reserve on OpenTable or call 954-327-7625
Icebox Cafe Miami Beach and Hallandale Beach
WHAT: Thanksgiving fixed-price menus and to-go packages. The menu includes butternut squash salad, turkey roulade, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, cornbread and your choice of pie. From $42.
WHERE: 1855 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach and 219 NE 3 St., Hallandale Beach
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Ice Box Cafe
Baia Beach Club, Miami Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Thanksgiving with holiday classics and Mediterranean flavors. Dishes include pumpkin lobster bisque and a pumpkin pie trifle.
WHERE: 1100 West Ave.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: Baia Beach Club
Sérêvène at Hotel Greystone, Miami Beach
WHAT: Japanese ingredients and French techniques come together this Thanksgiving with a menu from executive chef Pawan Pinisetti: Winter squash bisque with nutmeg creme, turkey confit crepinette served with sofrito braised greens and cranberry coulis, among other dishes. $119 per person with an optional wine pairing for $59 per person.
WHERE: 1920 Collins Ave.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: For reservations, visit Greystone Hotel.
Orno at THesis Hotel, Coral Gables
WHAT: Three-course menu from chef Niven Patel features wood oven dishes like roasted and braised turkey or rosemary smoked ham with sides like Tuscan kale casserole, cranberry and pearl onion chutney and Basque-style pumpkin cheesecake.
WHERE: 1350 S Dixie Hwy.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day from 3pm-9pm
MORE INFO: Orno
COTE Miami
WHAT: COTE’s curated feast features their USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef and fixings, like pickled seasonal vegetables and salads and dishes like spicy kimchi stew. From $85.
WHERE: 3900 NE 2 Ave.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: COTE Miami
La Mar
WHAT: Asian-Peruvian fusion dine-in Thanksgiving specials, like crispy shrimp, drizzled with an aji panca reduction, and sticky pork ribs with sweet potato puree.
WHERE: 500 Brickell Key Dr.
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day
MORE INFO: La Mar
Seawell Fish N’ Oyster, Miami Beach
WHAT: Dine-in or take out a Thanksgiving feast: artisan green salad, maple and brown sugar-brined turkey cranberry and ginger sauce, roasted sweet potato, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie with cinnamon ice cream and more. $55+ per person.
WHERE: 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
WHEN: Dine-in noon-close; book
MORE INFO: Patrons can book through Opentable.com for parties of up to 9 guests. For larger parties up to 20 guests inquire at info@seawellmiami.com.
GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS
The Doral Yard YardFest Thanksgiving
WHAT: Celebrate this multi-day extravaganza with a food and drink specials and live musical performances. Chef Eileen Andrade of Barbakoa y Finka will lead a turkey-brining workshop; look for music from Yoli Mayor, Manny Swagg, Tamboka, Cuban folk trio Cortadito and others.
WHERE: 8455 NW 53 St.
WHEN: Nov. 23-28
MORE INFO: The Doral Yard
Wynwood Brewing Co.’s Fall Family Feast
WHAT: Six-course extravaganza features dishes from the brewery’s pop-up partners, unlimited 10-oz. beers and a gift to take home. Dishes include octopus takayaki skewers, yucca with chicharron, lump crab fritters and pumpkin cheesecake. $100 per guest.
WHERE: 565 NW 24 St.
WHEN: Nov. 22
MORE INFO: Wynwood Brewing Co.
Coconut Grove Friendsgiving Bike Ride
WHAT: Roll through the Grove led by Miami police to celebrate the community. All welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District. Free. Bring your bike helmet.
WHERE: Coconut Grove Playhouse, 3514-3518 Main Highway
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 17, 3-5pm
MORE INFO: Coconut Grove Friendsgiving Bike Ride
TAKE OUT
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Wynwood and Coconut Grove
WHAT: Choose from seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie, salted caramel pie, pecan pie, carrot cake, chocolate pecan pie and more.
WHERE: Wynwood at 2545 N Miami Ave., and Coconut Grove at 3435 Main Highway
WHEN: Preorder online through Nov. 21 on the website. Both shops will have a limited number of pies available for last-minute purchases through Wed., Nov. 24
MORE INFO: Fireman Derek's
Crackers Casual Dining, Miami Springs
WHAT: Order Southern comfort foods – baked honey ham, glazed meatloaf, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked mac n cheese, sweet potato casserole, peach cobbler, red velvet cupcakes and more.
WHERE: 78 Canal St., Miami Springs
WHEN: Order by Wed., Nov. 17 and pick up Wed., Nov. 24
MORE INFO: Crackers Casual Dining
The Plantisserie, Little River
WHAT: Plant-based organic prepared foods (including lots of gluten-free choices), wines, artisan foods, desserts.
WHERE: 7316 NE 2 Ave., Little River
WHEN: Place Thanksgiving orders through Nov. 21 for Nov. 24 pickup form noon-9pm
MORE INFO: The Plantisserie
Henry’s Sandwich Station, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Fresh slices of pie, carrot cake and red velvet cake to go from $6.75/slice.
WHERE: 545 NW 1 Ave. in FATVillage Arts District
WHEN: Now
MORE INFO: Orders for pickup and delivery can be placed online here
Winker’s Diner, South Beach
WHAT: Traditional roasted turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and more from David Grutman’s recently launched day-to-night restaurant. From $150 for 4-6 people.
WHERE: Delivered through Uber Eats
WHEN: Nov. 19-24 – must order 24 hours in advance
MORE INFO: Winker's Diner
Blue Collar, Upper East Side
WHAT: Danny Serfer’s kinda fancy take-out meal is smooth like chambray: one brined, roasted and carved turkey with a quart of gravy, iceberg wedge salad with bacon, shallots, tomatoes, pomegranate and bleu cheese dressing, caramelized Brussels sprouts, sweet corn and herbed butter, charred sweet potatoes with brown butter and maple syrup, mashed Yukon gold potatoes and one apple pie. Feeds at least 10 with leftovers. $299 + 15% service charge.
WHERE: Pick up Thanksgiving Day 10am-3pm, 6730 Biscayne Blvd.
WHEN: Orders must be placed by 5pm Nov. 19
MORE INFO: Blue Collar
Vale Food Co., Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Family and party packs make a full Thanksgiving dinner or sides for a Friendsgiving. Dishes include bases like lemon garlic kale, cilantro lime brown rice, sweet potato noodles, proteins like buffalo chicken and turkey spinach feta meatballs, vegetables like roasted broccoli and turmeric onions and peppers, boosts like corn salsa and shredded carrots and sauces.
WHERE: 420 N Federal Hwy.
WHEN: Available on Thanksgiving and for pre-order.
MORE INFO: Vale Food Co.
Duffy’s Sports Grill, Broward
WHAT: Order online for Thanksgiving meals to-go: turkey or ham, red skin mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce, starting at $19.99 per person. Full dinner packages serve either 4, 8 or 12.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: Pickup times are Wed., Nov. 24 11am-4pm or Thur., Nov. 25 9am-noon.
MORE INFO: Order here: Duffy's Sports Grill
Estiatorio Ornos
WHAT: Holiday takeout menu from chef Michael Mina’s restaurant puts a Greek spin on classic American Thanksgiving, including lamb shoulder, steamed wild greens with Cretan-style potatoes and baklava. The kits serve four people for $200. Add others for $50 each.
WHERE: 19565 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
WHEN: Order from Nov. 22-24.
MORE INFO: Order for pickup at the restaurant or online delivery through UberEats and DoorDash.
Toothfairy Bakery
WHAT: Fun pie creations from pastry chef and partner Dallas Wynne including apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and apple pecan cheesecake. $48 per pie, $60 per cheesecake.
WHERE: 1575 Alton Rd.
WHEN: Pre-order and pick up through Thanksgiving Day.
MORE INFO: Toothfairy Bakery
Stubborn Seed, Miami Beach
WHAT: Order Thanksgiving pies like pecan pie with orange zest and smoked Maldon salt, pumpkin creme pie with torched meringue and caramel apple pie with cinnamon crumble. $38 per pie.
WHERE: 101 Washington Ave.
WHEN: Pick up pies between Nov. 22-24 from 2-5:30pm
MORE INFO: Stubborn Seed
Casa Mariano + Vinya Wine & Market
WHAT: This year’s Thanksgiving menu from chef Mariano includes a collaboration with Vinya Wine. Choose from two prepared feasts serving 6-10 people, add-on sides and desserts and three wine package options. Starting at $180.
WHERE: Pick up at Casa Mariano at 8200 NW 27 St., Doral, 266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, or Vinya Wine & Market at 328 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne.
WHEN: Order online
MORE INFO: Casa Marino
