Thanksgiving 2019 Events + Specials

Thanksgiving is around the corner. If you don’t feel like cooking or spending time with family this year, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find a list of local restaurants that can help you celebrate your way.

As always, details are subject to change. Contact the venue for the most up-to-date information. Happy Thanksgiving!

1 Hotel South Beach

Looking for a full day of Thanksgiving fun? Head to luxurious wellness 1 Hotel South Beach with the family for a day full of holiday activities. Start Thursday morning with the annual Beach Turkey Trot by Anatomy from 9am to 11am for a family 3k, 5k, 7k or run to work up your appetite. Then the real fun begins… undo that workout with a lavish Thanksgiving brunch buffet at Habitat including a sushi bar station, pasta station, several salad selections, a kids buffet, an overloaded pastry shop, and much more … $90/adult or $45/kids 12 and under.

Ariete

For those in search of a family-friendly dining experience, Ariete will be serving an authentic New American feast on Thanksgiving Day. From 3PM to 10PM, diners can indulge in an all-you-can-eat buffet priced at $75 per adult and $35 per child under 10 years old, excluding tax and gratuity.

Menu offerings include an assortment of Thanksgiving favorites and Chef Michael Beltran’s beloved family recipes with a contemporary twist. Guests can enjoy plates like Smoked Turkey Legs; Fried Turkey Breast; Green Bean Casserole; Cheddar and Fresno Cornbread; Candied Yams; Pecan Pie; Goat Cheese Flan; Apple Streusel Pie; and more. For those looking to host, The Cave is available for private parties of up to 50 guests with the option of a customized menu.

Bird & Bone at The Confidante Miami Beach

It’s your turn to feel like a guest this Thanksgiving. Feast on Bird & Bone’s Thanksgiving Prix Fixe menu for $60 (per person) with a choice of a starter, main dish, accompaniments and dessert trio. Menu offering include seasonal squash bisque, turkey cooked two ways, cornbread “dressing.” and a dessert trio featuring a chocolate pecan tart, dutch apple cobbler and pumpkin brûlée

BLT Prime

Those in the mood for a lavish feast would be advised to head to BLT Prime, the modern American steakhouse located at Trump National Doral. Here, guests have two opportunities to enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal – a breakfast buffet offered from 6AM to 12PM and priced at $38 per person (not inclusive of tax and gratuity) or three-course prix-fixe dinner priced at $82 per person and $40 for children under 10 (not inclusive of tax and gratuity).

The buffet will feature breakfast classics like fruit salad, assorted pastries, oatmeal and hot stations including bagels, waffles and made-to-order omelets. A selection of cheeses and charcuterie will also be available. For dinner, guests can choose from an appetizer selection of Celery Root Soup, Kabocha Squash Risotto or Spinach Salad. The main course will be served family style and includes a traditional Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib and spread of sides like Brussels Sprouts, Creamed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans.

Dessert features choice of Pumpkin Pie served with maple ice cream or an Apple Tart served with vanilla ice cream. Guests will also have the option of ordering a la carte from the regular menu.

Boulud Sud

At Boulud Sud, gather the friends and family you’re thankful for and indulge in the holiday menu, offering beloved turkey-day classics with Mediterranean flair. Boulud Sud’s three-course prix-fixe menu consists of starters that cater to the season such as the Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Italian Chicory Salad and more, as well as entrees including the Pumpkin Agnolotti, Seared Mediterranean Branzino and Lamb Chops.

End on a sweet note with a choice of desserts ranging from the Spiced Pumpkin Sundae to the Pecan Tarte and more. Feeling extra festive? Sip on a specially crafted Toddy “The Hottie” cocktail ($15) with Piggy Back Rye, Granny Smith Apple, Cinnamon and Lemon. The three-course prix-fixe menu is available for $65++ per person from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. or $75++ per person from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

BOURBON STEAK

BOURBON STEAK, the stylish award-winning steakhouse from Michael Mina, dazzles diners this Thanksgiving with a three-course prix fixe menu priced at $105 per person; $49 for children ages 5-12. Start off with sophisticated fare like Michael’s Tuna Tartare; Hand-Cut Prime Steak Tartare or Chilled Lobster Tacos, before moving onto the main course.

Enjoy Prime Cuts such as New York Strip, Delmonico Ribeye or Filet Mignon among others, or one of the many Seafood Selections like Ahi Tuna, Pan-Seared Local Snapper or Miso-Glazed Sea Bass or opt for a more traditional Wood-Grilled Free-Range Turkey with Cornbread Foie Gras Stuffing. All entrees are accompanied by a trio of farm fresh sides: Truffle Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Classic Creamed Spinach; while dessert brings a choice of Pumpkin Pie, German Chocolate Cake or Cranberry Cheesecake. The hours for dinner are 4PM – 11PM.

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.

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club

Come one come all for this year’s greatest Thanksgiving menu available at the beautiful Art Deco Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. Enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe $39 menu including a creamy butternut squash soup, a Melograno frisee salad, a Plymouth Turkey platter, and a homemade pumpkin marshmallow and cranberry pie.

CORSAIR kitchen + bar

Contemporary American restaurant CORSAIR kitchen + bar will offer a three-course all day (noon – 10PM) Thanksgiving menu with options that are sure to please everyone.

Choice of appetizers include Calabaza Soup, Prosciutto & Figs, Seared Sea Scallops or Sweet Potato Gnocchi; for entrees select Roasted Turkey Breast with Stuffing, Buttermilk Mash, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Gravy; Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash, Seared Chilean Seabass or Pan Roasted Filet Mignon.

Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple Pies are on offer for dessert. Prices are $65 per person; $32 for children 5-12. Reservations at OpenTable.com or 786-279-6800.

Diez y Seis

Shore Club’s signature Mexican eatery, Diez y Seis, will say thanks by offering visitors and locals alike a specialty Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 28. Diez y Seis will highlight favorites like Turkey peanuts mole, pork belly en salsa verde, roasted cauli flower, sweet potato, pumpkin pie and more.

Ember

Impress your friends this Thanksgiving, and host your Friends-giving at Ember. Ember will be open from 4:00PM to 9:00PM and will be serving pre fixe dinner for $65 a person. Enjoy appetizers like Pumpkin Soup with Bacon, Pecan, Maple, Pumpkin Seed Oil; Main Course like Slow Roasted Heritage Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Smoked Neck Gravy.

There are delicious sides like Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Oat Crumble. Save Room for dessert as there will be a Pie Station by the Chef’s Counter with Sweet Potato Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, and Peanut Butter Pie with condiments like whipped cream, fudge sauce, and Dulce de Leche Sauce.

Fi’lia South Beach

Located on the iconic Collins Ave, Fi’lia South Beach is showing its gratitude by offering an unbeatable Thanksgiving dinner to its guests. At $95 for two people, a Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad starts off the meal and follows with a tender braised lamb shank complete with polenta, brussel sprouts and roasted mushrooms. No meal is complete without a fabulous dessert and Fi’lia has you covered with a decadent sweet potato pie with vanilla gelato! For reservations, call (305) 239-1330.

Fireman Derek’s

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; here, 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.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

On Thursday, November 28, 2019, StripSteak by Michael Mina and Vida, at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, will offer delectable Thanksgiving menus and specials that give diners plenty to be thankful for. StripSteak by Michael Mina, the acclaimed modern American steakhouse, is serving up a Thanksgiving feast for $75++ per person, excluding tax and gratuity, from 5PM– 11PM.

For a more casual celebration, try Vida, the hotel’s American brasserie, which will offer a bevy of autumnal options with their traditional Thanksgiving Buffet from 1PM – 9PM. The buffet is priced at $59++ for adults, and $29.50++ for kids ages 12 and younger; excluding tax and gratuity.

Those looking to take their Thanksgiving Pie to the next level, can pre-order pies from Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s coffee and patisserie shop, Chez Bon Bon. Each pie is priced at $25++ and pre-orders begin on Saturday, November 23 and end on Thanksgiving Day. Options include Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Chantilly and Pecan Pie with Chocolate Ganache. Call 305-674-4727 to order.

Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden

The chic Coconut grove eatery is offering a prix fixe menu from 3PM-9PM with classic holiday dishes for $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Choice of starters are: Bistro Salad with Duck Prosciutto, Local Greens, Turban Squash, Pomegranate, Toasted Seeds, Mustard Vinaigrette, and Asiago Cheese or Butternut Squash Soup made with Brown Butter and topped with Pepitas.

The Entrée is a Young Slow Roasted Turkey accompanied by Orange Glazed Sweet Potato with Meringue, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Orange Dressing, Cornbread, and Chestnut Stuffing. Traditional sides include: Whipped Potato; Green Bean Casserole and Corn Bread. Dessert is a fun sampling of Thanksgiving favorites with a Flight of Mini Tarts: Pecan Chocolate, Apple Cobbler, and of course Pumpkin.

Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach

This Thanksgiving, Jaya at the Setai, the modern Pan-Asian restaurant ensconced in The Setai, Miami Beach, is offering diners an elaborate brunch experience curated by Executive Chef Vijay Veena. Guests can enjoy the sounds of live jazz by Vinyl Blvd with free-flowing Louis Roeder champagne and seasonal apple cider.

The brunch buffet includes an impressive culinary spread with standout selections from the carving board such as Roasted Whole Turkey with traditional condiments; Oven-baked Gammon Ham with honey and cardamom; Roasted Hereford Prime NY Strip Loin and Roasted Leg of Lamb. Non-traditional offerings will include Jaya’s famous Chinese Dim Sum menu; Thai enhancements including Green Curry and Pad Thai; Indian offerings including Lamb Vindaloo as well as several dessert and raw bar selections to be displayed on an elaborate ice sculpture.

The Thanksgiving Brunch is priced at $145 per person and $63 per child (ages 5-12 years old) plus service charge and taxes from 11:30AM to 3:30PM. Additionally, Jaya will offer an a la carte dinner menu with special Thanksgiving dishes from 6PM to 10:30PM.

Le Zoo

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Stephen Starr’s Le Zoo in Bal Harbour, Florida, with a menu full of traditional favorites with a French-Mediterranean twist. For $65, the three-course prix-fixe menu includes a choice of starters with the Salt Baked Beet Salad or Butternut Squash Soup, followed by a Traditional Roast Turkey dinner served with Potato Purée, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Sauce. Dessert options include a choice of the Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie Á La Mode for a sweet conclusion. The restaurant is open from 1PM-8PM.

LT Steak & Seafood

Located in Ocean Drive’s renowned Betsy Hotel, LT Steak & Seafood will be offering a refined Thanksgiving feast by Executive Chef Danny Ganem. The prix fixe “New American” menu will be offered from 2PM to 10PM with three-courses plus a side for $95 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity).

Appetizers include: Jumbo Lump Crab Beignets served with creole mustard, remoulade sauce; Confit Peach & Nectarine Salad with almonds, chickpeas, dandelion and a cilantro, cider vinaigrette; Bell & Evans Chicken Meatball Gumbo andouille sausage, okra, and file seasoning; and a Crispy Oyster Mushroom Po’ Boy Bao Bun – compressed tomatoes, Louisiana hot sauce, whipped tofu mayo, and mizuna.

Main Course: Glazed Cheshire Pork Tomahawk with a pineapple–cinnamon glaze, charred cipollini onions, and herb salad; Plainville Farms Roasted Turkey Roulade with cranberry relish, four spice salty plum compote, corn bread, and chicken–apple sausage stuffing; Low Country Beer Smoked Dry Aged Wagyu Short Rib with toasted peanuts and Fresno peppers; and Cornmeal Crusted Local Snapper with apple–caraway slaw, Napa cabbage, and sour kewpie sauce.

Side dishes: Charred Jalapeño Corn Pudding with cilantro; Hoppin’ John with Carolina rice, black eyed peas, and smoked turkey; Charred Brussel Sprouts with crowder peas, bacon, and mint; and Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes with garlic and gravy.

Dessert by Pastry Chef Gabriela Amelunge offer a contemporary take on the classics: Sweet Potato Cheesecake with oat pecan crust and charred marshmallow ice cream; Banana Pudding with vanilla wafers and moonshine whipped crème fraiche; Granny Smith Apple Tart with walnut ice cream; and Mississippi Mud Pie with Valrhona chocolate graham cracker, and chocolate fudge ice cream.

Lure Fishbar

Under the helm of Executive Chef Israel Mora, Lure Fishbar at the iconic Loews Miami Beach Hotel will be offering three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu priced at $68 per person in addition to the full a la carte menu.

Appetizer highlights include but are not limited to Pumpkin Soup with amaretto marshmallow and toasted pumpkin seeds and an impressive Seafood Platter with jumbo shrimp, kushi oyster, snow crab and sauces. Entrees include but are not limited to: Traditional Roasted Turkey – roasted breast, dark meat roulade, corn bread stuffing, gravy, cranberry and molasses sweet potato; Prime Rib with mashed potato, green beans, roasted shallots, horseradish cream;or Grilled Daurade with spaghetti squash, watercress, fennel agrodolce.

To satisfy the sweet tooth, guests can indulge in a Roasted Lavender Honey Pear Tart with mascarpone cream and almond crisp. Thanksgiving dinner hours for participating families begin at 6PM.

Miami Bar Crawls

Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with a fall themed bar crawl. Join Miami Bar Crawls on Wednesday, November 27th for their 4th Annual Fall Crawl: Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl! Enjoy 5 FREE drinks and delicious holiday drink specials at 5 participating bars in Brickell!

The participating venues include:

Batch Gastropub (Check-in location 7PM – 9PM)
RedBar Brickell
Baru LatinBar
Blackbird Ordinary
American Social

Attendees will receive one free drink at each participating bar. There will also be fall themed drink specials throughout the night at the various bars. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite here.

Mr. C Miami

What’s better following a Turkey feast than rooftop grooves? As part of Mr. C Miami-Coconut Grove’s newly launched rooftop pool concert series, the hotel will be hosting a special Thanksgiving evening edition. From 7PM-10PM, enjoy sounds from Miami’s top local musicians, unrivaled views of the sunset over the Coconut Grove harbor while sipping signature cocktails and aperitivo following your thanksgiving feast.

Before or after Jazz Night, head to the rooftop to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the brand-new Bellini Restaurant & Bar. Feast on a four-course Thanksgiving menu at Bellini, the Italian hotel restaurant, with a choice of two starters, main dish, and dessert. Menu offerings include Risotto with Roasted Pumpkin, the Slow-Roasted Organic Turkey, and special Apple Tarte Tatin for dessert.

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican, known for its dazzling waterfront views, is inviting families to a fabulous Thanksgiving Day feast. For $89 per adult and $35 per child (excluding tax and gratuity) the Brunch Buffet served from 10AM to 3PM is a cornucopia of choices including breakfast plates like Banana French Toast, Baby Kale and Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs, and Applewood Smoked Bacon and Pork Sausage.

Plentiful offerings feature Sushi, Raw Bar, Ceviche and Tartare, and American Caviar; plus, carving stations with Rosemary Crusted Leg of Lamb, Garlic Crusted Tomahawk Prime Rib, Miso Glazed Mahi-Mahi and of course, a Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey.

End the meal on a sweet note with an assortment of Mini Desserts and Pastries like Pumpkin Pie, Carrot Cake, Pecan Cheese Cake, Apple Tarts and Chocolate Mousse Cake.

For Dinner, beginning at 6PM, diners can choose from a la carte options for both children and adults or a special pre-set menu for $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

To start, guests can choose from a hearty soup or seasonal salad – Creamy Squash and Chestnut soup with toasted pumpkin seeds or Mixed Greens with toasted pistachios, goat cheese, and honey balsamic vinaigrette.

Entree choices include Maple Roast Turkey with cornbread and apple sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, grilled baby carrots and chipotle sweet potatoes and toasted pistachios; or Branzino en Papillote with baby heirloom tomatoes, fregola pasta and tarragon; or Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin with manchego cheese and rosemary polenta and a cilantro corn relish.

Dessert will feature a pecan cheesecake topped with warm, salted caramel.

Steak 954

This year, Stephen Starr’s Steak 954 offers a Thanksgiving menu full of traditional favorites including an Herb Roasted Free Range Turkey with Italian Sausage Stuffing, Sweet Potato Mash and Marshmallows and Haricot Verts for $38 per person. Along with a la carte items like a seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Soup ($12) and various house-made desserts ranging from a Pumpkin Creme Pie ($12) to a Pecan Soufflé ($12).

Toro Toro

Celebrate Thanksgiving with “Sabor Latino” at Toro Toro. On Thursday, November 28, Toro Toro will offer a Thanksgiving Buffet priced at $65 for adults and $30 for children (6-12 years) from 11AM to 8PM.

Guest can savor an assortment of salads, chef’s selection of cheese and charcuterie, fresh seafare and more. Thanksgiving favorites include Sweet Potato Bravas; Herb Biscuits, Acorn Squash Soup, Chorizo & Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Carrots and Mashed Potatoes. The plentiful carving station will feature Ancho Chile Rubbed Turkey, Hickory Smoked Prime Rib and Honey Glazed Ham Shawarma.

Enjoy seasonal desserts such as a Spiced Flan, Chocolate filled Beignets, Apple Crumble Pie and more.

Upland

Enjoy an Upland-style Thanksgiving meal designed to perfection by Chef Justin Smillie! The California-inspired South of Fifth restaurant is excited to offer a Thanksgiving feast including a traditional turkey dinner for $55 per person featuring a Coal Roasted Turkey with green chili sugar and confit garlic beurre blanc, served with Wood-Fired Autumn Vegetables, Italian Sausage Stuffing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pommes Purée and Cranberry Relish, with a choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Crostata for dessert. A la carte dishes will additionally be available to complete the perfect Thanksgiving meal.