Thanksgiving 2020: Where to Celebrate

Thanksgiving is around the corner. How are you celebrating? This has been a crazy year, and restaurants are offering more to-go options than ever before. That said, many places are open for dine-in and serving holiday specials.

No matter how you choose to spend your Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered.

BOURBON STEAK

BOURBON STEAK, Chef Michael Mina’s award-winning steakhouse inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, will be offering three-course prix fixe for Thanksgiving. Priced at $105 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), guests will have a choice of an appetizer, entree accompanied by a trio of farm fresh side dishes and a dessert from the restaurant’s coveted daily menu.

Special on the menu in celebration of the holiday, a Wood-Grilled Free Range Turkey with cornbread-foie gras stuffing, tangerine cranberry sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, cider glazed yams and black truffle gravy.

Other menu favorites include prime cuts of beef such as ‘Reuben’ Style Bone-in Short Rib, Filet Mignon and Veal Chop; Ice Cold Shellfish Tower with oysters, shrimp, lobster and king crab; and Spicy Beef Lettuce Cups with Thai chili & basil, sweet chili sauce and crunchy rice. For dessert, a seasonal Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon marshmallow, walnut crumble and maple ice cream has been added to the menu.

Dinner will be offered from 6PM until 10PM. Reservations are highly recommended.

Brimstone Woodfire Grill (The Shops at Pembroke Gardens)

Let Brimstone cook for your family this Thanksgiving! The meal kits will feed parties of 10 and are available to order for $200. The menu includes caesar and house salads, Herb Roasted Turkey with house-made gravy and cranberry sauce, Honey Glazed Ham with pineapple au jus, sides of cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, almond green beans, candied sweet potato yams, and for dessert, key lime pie, bread pudding and pumpkin pie.

Orders can be made by calling 954-430-2333 or emailing events@brimstonewfg.com, deadline to order is Monday, November 23. Meal kits will be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 25.

Brio Italian Grill (The Shops at Pembroke Gardens)

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Brio or pre-order your Thanksgiving feast today! Thanksgiving kits are available to order in a small to feed three for $68.99 or large to feed 6 for $138. The kits are also customizable and available for pick up hot or cold and can be picked up November 23rd through the 26th.

The menu includes roasted sliced white meat turkey topped with herbed pan gravy, stuffing made with pancetta stuffing, broccolini, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce and pumpkin spiced bread pudding.

For guests looking to dine-in, Brio will be open from 11 am to 8:30 pm for Thanksgiving, and will be offering their Thanksgiving feast for $28.99 per person, along with their signature menu. Reservations and meal kit orders can be made online here.

Burlock Coast

This Thanksgiving, Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is offering a family style 3-course meal with a side of stunning views of Fort Lauderdale beach. Offered from 12PM to 9PM and priced at $79 per adult and $29 per child (ages 5 to 12), the festive meal begins with Grilled Squash with pomegranate, pumpkin seed, Humboldt Fog cheese and honey-black pepper vinaigrette, and Artichoke and Baby Shrimp Dip with sourdough bread.

The Main Course includes Turkey Breast Roulade and Confit Leg and Thigh, served with potato puree, stuffing, grilled broccolini, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and gravy. To finish, guests can indulge in a Chocolate Pecan Tart and Pumpkin Mousse. Reservations are required by calling (954) 302-6430 or by emailing burlockcoastrsvp@ritzcarlton.com. A limited a la carte menu will be available for dine-in as well as a Bottomless Beverage package priced at $34 per person.

Burlock Coast is also offering Thanksgiving To-Go, which includes whole roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, bread stuffing, creamy potato puree, green bean casserole, roasted sweet potatoes, biscuits and pecan pie. Thanksgiving To-Go is priced at $299 plus tax and serves 6 to 8 people. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 25th at 1PM. Pick up will be on Thanksgiving Day.

Café Prima Pasta

This Thanksgiving, Caf́e Prima Pasta is offering a special menu for family and friends to enjoy at the iconic Italian eatery. The festive Thanksgiving Meal ($38.95 per person) will include a Traditional Prima Roasted Turkey stuffed with cornbread, Italian meat sauce, apples and fresh herbs with gravy. The delectable turkey will be served alongside sweet mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce.

To wrap up this feast with a sweet treat, the meal includes an indulgent Pumpkin Pie dessert in traditional Thanksgiving fashion. Also, throughout the month of November, if guests request the Prima 27 cocktail, they will receive a free Martini in celebration on the restaurant’s anniversary. The Prima 27 Martini is made with vodka, cranberry, touch of melon, orange and sour mix.

Fuego y Mar (The Ritz-Carlton South Beach)

Give thanks this season at the Ritz- Carlton, South Beach with the special Thanksgiving lunch and dinner with autumn favorites. Fuego y Mar is offering gourmet holiday brunch including a carving station with Herb-crusted beef-bone in prime rib, gravy, and Guava-glazed bone-in ham. What’s a meal without dessert?

Devour one of the delicious pies or cakes such as the pumpkin marshmallow pies, Bourbon pecan pie or the Pear and caramel upside-down cake. Continue the festivities with the four-course Thanksgiving dinner including vegetarian options. The pre-fixe menu is available for $70 per person (half price for children 12 and under) from 3:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m.

Habitat (1 Hotel South Beach)

Spend Thanksgiving with those closest to you at 1 Hotel South Beach. This year, guests and locals alike can indulge in their Thanksgiving brunch that will feature a raw bar, chef carving station, pasta station, and a seasonal dish station that includes brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and cornbread cranberry stuffing.

For dessert, choose from a selection of apple cider panna cotta, ginger snap tres leches, pumpkin rolls, spiced pumpkin pie and bourbon pecan pie. Thanksgiving brunch is available for $95++ for adults and $45++ for children.

Lightkeepers

Those seeking a Thanksgiving Day feast can indulge in a 3-course meal at Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. Served family style and priced at $99 per adult and $39 per child (ages 5 to 12), guests will be offered assorted dinner rolls with sweet cream butter and Beginnings to start including Late Harvest Greens with heirloom carrots, sun dried cranberries, seasonal radish, checre, candied walnut and shallot vinaigrette; and Butternut Squash Ravioli with pumpkin seeds, pecorino cheese and basil.

Main Course offerings include Carved Joyce Farms Free-Range Turkey and Keez Beez Honey Glazed Ham served with traditional gravy and cranberry sauce. Black Grouper Escabeche is available as a Main Course substitute. Festive Compliments on offer include Sourdough and Sage Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole with gingersnap crumble and marshmallows, Maple and Lime Roasted Brussel Sprouts with parsnip and beets, and Herb Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes. To finish, guests can indulge in delightful Desserts including Mini Pumpkin Pie, Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding and Guava Lime Cheesecake.

For $125 per adult, guests will have the added Beverage Package which includes wine, sparkling wine and beer in addition to the feast. On Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day seatings will be from 12:30PM to 4PM and 5PM to 8PM. Reservations required, with outdoor seating and 50% seating indoors per Miami-Dade guidelines, and can be made by calling (305) 365-4186 or by email at LKDiningReservations@RitzCarlton.com.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

This Thanksgiving, Loews Miami Beach Hotel is offering three unique ways to celebrate and give thanks:

Loews at Home – Our Kitchen, Your Table: Gather at home with your loved ones and let us take care of the rest! Place orders now through Nov. 20th for an at home feast made with love, from our kitchen to your table. Pick up Thanksgiving Day from 11am-3pm.. Meal serves 6-8 people and costs $295 (plus tax).

A La Carte Thanksgiving: Create your own Thanksgiving meal with our three-course, a la carte menu at Bar Collins featuring holiday staples, fresh baked desserts and all the comforts and flavors of Thanksgiving. $65 per adult; $29 per child. Taxes and service charge not included.

Grand Thanksgiving: Give thanks in grand style with a holiday feast sure to satisfy all your Thanksgiving Day cravings at Preston’s Market. The family style meal includes traditional dishes and creative twists on comforting classics, with a mix of cold and hot selections, holiday enhancements and a sweet ending featuring multiple fresh backed treats. $120 per person; $29 for children 5-12. Pricing includes all menu items; it does not include tax or service charge.

Lona Cocina & Tequileria

Celebrate Thanksgiving with an oceanside feast at Lona Cocina & Tequileria on Fort Lauderdale beach. On Thanksgiving Day from 11AM to 11PM, Lona is offering a 3-course menu priced at $45 per person.

To start, guests can choose between a Harvest Salad or Pumpkin Bisque; both options are served with fresh cornbread. The second course offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a Mexican twist: Turkey Breast glazed with homemade Mole Poblano, Homemade Stuffing and Green Beans. Guests can wrap up the evening with something sweet and indulge in a choice between Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie. Don’t forget to ask about their specialty wines and tequila selections. For reservations, please call (954) 245-3069.

Malibu Farm

Malibu Farm is offering both a dine-in and takeout option for Thanksgiving. The pickup option includes the choice of either a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner or a holiday ham with all the fixings.

Sides depend on the choice of protein and may include roasted pumpkin bisque with chili and crème fraiche, truffle honey parsnips, mellow-topped sweet potato mash, and beets and blue salad. A $24 dessert options includes the choice of either homemade pecan pie or pumpkin pie.

To place an order, email reservationmfmiami@nobuedenroc.com at least 3 days prior to desired pickup date.

Guests who choose to dine-in can enjoy a prix-fixe dinner for $65 that includes selections like burrata fruits salad, herb roasted turkey, and pumpkin spice pie. A wine pairing is available for an additional cost. Seatings are available from noon to 9 p.m.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas

The best part about Thanksgiving is dessert and what better way to spend the holidays than enjoying paletas from Paletas Morelia? Paleta lovers are in for a real treat this holiday season. On both Wednesday, November 25th, and Thursday, November 26th.

Paletas Morelia will have a 25% discount when you buy 5 or more paletas. This is the perfect opportunity for customers to bring the Best Ice Cream Experience to their events or enjoy them in-stores! The giving doesn’t stop there because the following day and that weekend from Friday, November 27th to Sunday, November 29th, guests can enjoy their special topping: Nutella, S’mores, and Waffle Burrito for FREE all in-stores.

PLANTA South Beach

The popular 100% plant-based Miami Beach eatery, PLANTA, is offering its first ever Thanksgiving takeout menu that is sure to trick your senses. PLANTA is helping family and friends give thanks this year with their $130 to-go box for four which includes: Truffle Mac & Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Butternut Squash Soup, Savory Stuffing, Mushroom Miso Gravy, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Pumpkin Pie. S

ingle takeout items and á la carte menu items will also be available. Order deadline is Monday, November 23 at 12:00 p.m. and can be picked up Wednesday, November 25th or Thursday, November 26.

Playa Largo Resort & Spa

Since 2020 has been anything but ordinary, Playa Largo Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is switching up tradition with a modern twist on the classic Thanksgiving dinner. Just an hour’s drive from Miami set along 14 beachfront acres, Playa Largo is a great option for south Floridians looking to get away and avoid the kitchen.

The Thanksgiving Brunch at La Marea, served from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., includes the option of a Europan-style Thanksgiving Mercata with roasted turkey, giblet gravy, yukon mashed potatoes, tropical fruits and granola parfaits. With that signature Keys flair, the menu also features a Seafood Omelet with Key West Pink Shrimp, a french toast sandwich, eggs benedict, an enhanced raw bar with 1/2 dozen oysters and stone crabs, and bottomless mimosas and bloody marys.

Football lovers can also get their fix with the ‘Football day Playa Way’ on the Las Olas / Sunset Terrace. Fans are invited to watch the Thanksgiving Day parade and NFL games, complete with Islamorada Beer Co. craft buckets. They can also expect all of their favorite pre-game snacks like grilled jerk wings, BBQ pork sliders, mahi tacos and smoked mac and beer buckets.

Sala’o Cuban Restaurant & Bar

Those looking to break free from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner can delight in contemporary Cuban cuisine at Sala’o Cuban Restaurant & Bar, located in the heart of Calle Ocho.

On offer will be Executive Chef Alejandro Porben’s inventive dishes such as Confit Smoked Pork Belly with black bean puree, maduro chimichurri, and avocado mousse; Sous Vide Lobster Tail with butter, paprika, and sofrito; Cornish Hen with carrot puree, tomato, baby carrot and sautéed potato; and the fresh catch of the day, among others.

Desserts run the gamut from Condensed Milk Mousse to Chocolate Tiramisu, and the not-to-be-missed light but delicious Coconut Tart. Diners can also enjoy live music and vibrant gin & tonic cocktails from the tableside bar service. Sala’o will be open on Thanksgiving from 5PM to 11:30PM.

Sherwoods Bistro & Bar

The charming location in Miami’s Little River neighborhood and the family-like staff, Sherwood Bistro & Bar, is bringing its family-style menu items and vibrant vibes from their restaurant to your homes for the holidays.

Guests can bring home the Sherwoods Bistro & Bar Thanksgivings-style menu items to enjoy and eat until they can’t anymore for only $40 per person! Guests can enjoy dishes such as the Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Pumpkin Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese, Brown Rice Sweet Potato Salad, and MORE! Also, guests can enjoy a Fall cocktail the features apples and cinnamon making it autumn in Miami all month long!

Shooters Waterfront

Fort Lauderdale’s sophisticated Intracoastal staple Shooters Waterfront will celebrate turkey day with an all-you-can-eat buffet at $56 per person. Guests are invited to give thanks with friends and family while taking in spectacular views of Intracoastal Waterway on Thursday, November 28th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The restaurant’s holiday buffet will feature a carving station with herb-infused roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham and prime rib with au jus alongside a salad bar with tri-color beet salad and a mixed field greens salad. An array of traditional trimmings includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, green beans almondine, macaroni and cheese, corn succotash, cranberry sauce, fresh dinner rolls with honey butter and spiced pumpkin and apple pies for dessert.

For guests who prefer to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at home, the restaurant will prepare, cook and package an indulgent spread of holiday dishes for pick-up. Shooters’ Thanksgiving Day To-Go serves six to eight guests and will be available for $150 per order. The fuss-free Thanksgiving dinner includes the same offerings as the Thanksgiving buffet.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie

Give thanks at the iconic Sugar Factory American Brasserie this November with one of Sugar Factory’s iconic milkshakes. The Gobble Gobble Milkshake is a decadent pumpkin spice ice cream milkshake, decorated with a sweet pumpkin mellowcreme, tasty milk chocolate turkey, Autumn mix sprinkle, and salted caramelized pepitas seeds. Did we mention the creamy slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top? All served in a milk chocolate covered mug! Available through November 30.