Where to Feast this Thanksgiving | 2019

Can we believe that its already NOVEMBER?! The year has gone by in a flash and now here we are figuring out what our Thanksgiving plans are going to be. Well, if this year, you don’t feel like taking up the responsibility of cooking, or eating someone else’s cooking, or eating again after indulging in your favorite meal of the year, (or WHATEVER the reason may be) here are some spots who will be serving up all the eats this Thanksgiving! Enjoy and let’s be grateful for all we have. Xo, Ale
Header image courtesy of The Naked Crab

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, guests can enjoy a three-course menu, priced at $52 per person. The menu includes a choice of Mixed Herb-Roasted Turkey or Petite Filet Mignon accompanied by traditional holiday trimmings, including Savory House-Made Stuffing, Green Beans and Onions, family-style Mashed Potatoes and seasonal desserts such as Pumpkin Cheesecake. Guests can also pair their meal with a glass of Vérité La Joie 2012, a rare 100-point Bordeaux-style red blend from Vérité Winery in Sonoma County, California priced exclusively at $100 per glass which includes a pair of Riedel Performance wine glasses for guests to take home. Children can enjoy their own special three-course menu for $22. The full menu will also be available. Please make reservations by visiting:https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/promotions/thanksgiving

Burlock Coast

The rustic seafood eatery Burlock Coast invites families to enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast that’s not for the faint of heart. Guests can enjoy an extravagant food buffet from brunch options to carving stations and cold tapas to a seafood display, raw bar, caviar station and an overall abundance of options to choose from. Children can also enjoy their favorites such as macaroni and cheese or chicken fingers at the Kids Buffet. Finish with a multitude of decadent confections to choose from at the Dessert station. Available from 12PM to 8PM the feast is priced at $129 per adult – including the bottomless drinks package – and $49 for children (ages 5 through 12). Reservations made between 5PM – 8PM will receive a complimentary apple or pumpkin pie to-go. For reservations, please call (954) 302-6430 or email burlockcoastrsvp@ritzcarlton.com
Burlock Coast is located at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale at 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.

Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale

Heading into the holiday season, Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach is offering a festive Thanksgiving Day buffet on Thursday, November 28. From 2 to 9 p.m., the restaurant will offer a classic three-course menu of traditional Thanksgiving fare. Highlights include a cider and honeycomb-roasted turkey with a cranberry-orange relish; fragrant curried fall vegetables with quinoa and lentils; brown sugar glazed & cured sliced ham and several other festive selections to choose from. Decadent holiday desserts options include old fashioned pumpkin pie with a spiced whipped cream or a traditional pecan pie with warm vanilla sauce. Steelpan, a Caribbean-American kitchen & bar, offers diners fresh, locally sourced ingredients, superior regional cooking, and an ocean-front patio to enjoy Thanksgiving “island style” in the Florida sun. Pricing is $49 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (954) 302 – 5252.

ETARU Las Olas

Although the restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, ETARU Las Olas will be the ideal gathering place to catch up with old friends and family on Thanksgiving Eve. Located right on Las Olas Boulevard, ETARU will be offering its signature Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 27 with entertainment including a DJ on the terrace. The Happy Hour will take place from 5PM until 9PM, offering terrace specials including $4 beverages such as glasses of The Palm by Whispering Angel rosé; Moscow Mules made with vodka, ginger, lime, mango and bitters; and select draft and bottled beer. Additionally, indoor and outdoor Happy Hour specials include $6 signature cocktails, wine and sake by the glass; $5 house pours and $3 Kirin bottled beer. Bar snacks priced at $5 for Happy Hour are available from 4:30PM to 7PM and include signature favorites such as Japanese Fried Chicken with yuzu kosho mayo; Steam Pork Dumplings with mushroom and truffle; ETARU Beef Slider with tomato, onion and shiitake; and Sweetcorn with wasabi lime butter and shichimi.
ETARU Las Olas is located at 500 East Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Lona Cocina y Tequileria

Celebrate Thanksgiving with unobstructed ocean views and authentic Mexican fare. This hotspot by acclaimed Chef Pablo Salas delivers flavors from South of the Border for a complete Thanksgiving dinner with a Mexican twist. Guests can enjoy a four-course chef’s tasting menu, $55 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) from 11:30AM – 10PM. Dishes include a Zucchini Flower Empanada; Cranberry and Cacahuate Salad and Enchiladas de Guajolote en Mole (Turkey Enchiladas) served with White Mexican Rice. For dessert cap it off with Pumpkin Pie. Limited a la carte menu available. Lona is located at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery

This year, ditch the cooking and the clean-up and head over to Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery in Fort Lauderdale for an Oceanfront Thanksgiving Feast! Located on the ground level of The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Wild Thyme is offering a prix-fixe menu with a Wild spin on some your favorite holiday dishes, as well as non-traditional fare. The Thanksgiving Feast costs $49.95 per adult and $19.95 per child (ages 12 and under), and will be available on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Complete menu options and details follow below.

Naked Crab at B Ocean Resort’s Annual Fall Feast

Naked Crab at B Ocean Resort will be showcasing their annual Fall Feast on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. For $45 (plus tax and tip) guests are invited to an endless buffet of traditional and worldly dishes such as Roasted Herbs Heritage Turkey, Smoked Maple Rib Eye, Sweet Potato Casserole, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Green Beans with Applewood Pancetta as well as classic sweets from Mayflower’s Sugar Table. The buffet will run from lunch to dinner (1PM – 10PM) and also offers a special price for kids 12 and under, $18. Reservations are recommended: Restaurant.Reservations@Boceanfortlauderdale.com.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Friends-giving Party
The day before Thanksgiving, the resort will be hosting “Friendsgiving” at 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill on Wednesday, November 27 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Resort guests and locals can get together with friends and reconnect before the holiday craziness! We will offer $5 food bites and beverage specials, and local live entertainment. It’s a celebration fit for the entire family!

Thanksgiving Feast
Leave the cooking to us and join us for a Thanksgiving Day Feast on Thursday, November 28. Our three course meal will be available from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. for $39.99. Children under the age of 12 eat for $23.99. In addition to delicious turkey, we’re also offering a feature beverage and live entertainment.

For more information or to make your reservation, guests and locals can visitmargaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/Thanksgiving.

Kiki on the River

Kiki on the River is offering a special Thanksgiving Menu on the River. Brined and Marinated Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy will be the star of the meal, with sides such as Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Herbed Bread Stuffing, Green Beans and Brussel Sprout Casserole with Cranberry and Pineapple Sauce for the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner . As important as Turkey is, we know everyone loves dessert so save some room for our Pumpkin Pie and Chantilly Ice Cream. The pre-fixe menu is $49.99 per person, and reservations are suggested.

Fireman Derek’s Bakeshop

Say goodbye to pre-made pie dough and hello to the Magic City’s favorite pie emporium. Fireman Derek’s is officially your one-stop shop for all the Thanksgiving treats! Sweet seekers can choose from seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Salted Caramel Pie, Pecan Pie, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and more. Preordering will open up online Friday, November 1 and close Sunday, November 24 on the bakery’s website. Pie purchasers can specify the preferred day/time for pick-up at either the Wynwood or Coconut Grove storefronts. Both shops will also have a limited number of pies available for last-minute purchase through Wednesday, November 27; all Fireman Derek’s outposts will close at 8PM on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Thanksgiving Day.
Order online HERE.

NIKKI BEACH

Celebrate Thanksgiving Nikki Beach style with a traditional turkey luncheon featuring all of the fixings and homemade fruit pies. Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Miami Beach with live music and entertainment. Please confirm your reservation using our OpenTable link: https://www.opentable.com/r/nikki-beach-miami-beach.

3030 Ocean

The iconic 3030 Ocean is offering diners a delectable three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu for $69 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). The first course includes your choice of Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with pumpkin seed pistou or a Baby Green Salad with shaved pear, spiced pecans, blue cheese and poppy seed vinaigrette. The second course is served family style and includes delicious Roasted Joyce Farms Turkey Breast and Crispy Leg with Black Truffle, Mushroom Dressing, Green Beans with Onions, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Turkey Gravy. Enjoy a delicious Pumpkin-Gingersnap Blondie with Candied Cranberries and maple ice cream. 3030 Ocean is located at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive. Dinner is served nightly beginning at 6 PM. Reservations are suggested.

I Heart Mac & Cheese

• FREE 15-piece order of Mac Bites with any catering purchase, picked up Saturday, November 23, through Saturday, November 30

• Kids eat FREE on Black Friday, November 29

• $5 in BONUS Cards with every $25 Gift Card purchase from Friday, November 15 until Sunday, January 5; and

• $10 in BONUS Cards with every $25 Gift Card purchase on “Pre-Black Friday,” November 22, and Black Friday, November 29.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

This Thanksgiving, Carrabba’s Italian Grill is making it easier than ever to cook for friends and family with their new made-from-scratch Take & Bake dishes.

Choose from ready-to-bake pasta dishes like their signature Lasagne Bolognese, Penne Carrabba with Chicken, Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli or Rigatoni al Forno with Sausage, sides such as Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Spinach or Mac n’ Cheese among other side dishes, as well as soups, salads and desserts such as Pumpkin Bread Pudding. For more information, visit carrabbas.com.   

Guests can begin placing orders on Friday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 27 and Friday, November 29 – Saturday, November 30 through ezcater.com or calling a local Carrabba’s restaurant.  Once orders are placed, guests can choose from the following Take & Bake pick up times: 

• Monday, November 25 – Wednesday, November 27 between 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Take & Bake pick-ups only, no in-restaurant dining service)

• Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Smokey Bones

• For guests looking for a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving fare, Smokey Bones will be open from 4-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day offering their full menu and taking online and catering orders – new for the restaurant this year. Indulge in house-smoked premium meats like their Sliced Smokey Turkey which includes turkey breast rubbed with house spices and hickory smoked for 3 hours, barbecue specialties, mouthwatering half-pound burgers and bar stocked with signature craft cocktails, 40+ bourbons and whiskeys, and 40+ beer selections. Beginning November 14, guests can receive $10 in Bonus Bucks for every $50 in gift cards purchased through 12/28/19. For gift cards, catering and online orders, please visitwww.smokeybones.com 

Metro Diner

• Metro Diner, known for its craveable award winning dishes and family friendly atmosphere, is making it easy for guests to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday in diner or at home with new options this year.

·         Holiday Feast To-Go – Serve the ultimate feasts to your Thanksgiving guests. Choose either baked ham with cherry sauce or roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and sides including creamy mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, savory cornbread stuffing, homemade biscuits and a pumpkin pie for 1-10 guests ($14.99-$139.99). Add an additional pumpkin or pecan pie for $12.99. Order before 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 to pick-up and enjoy on Thanksgiving Day.

·         In-Diner Holiday Feast – Includes baked ham with cherry sauce or roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and sides of creamy mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, savory cornbread stuffing, a homemade biscuit and slice of pumpkin pie for just $14.99. Starts Monday, November 11 through the holiday season.

·         Open on Thanksgiving Day – All diners will remain open for holiday feast pick-ups and table service until 2:30 p.m.

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