Top Spots To Celebrate!

Ariete

Give thanks in this eatery’s magical outdoor patio with twinkly lights. Choose from seasonal options like a stunning set charcuterie board featuring venison sausage, pigs in a blanket, toasted bread, cheese and seasonal salad. Entrées include Turkey Breast and sides like stuffing, truffle mac and cheese, roasted calabaza, green bean casserole, thigh meat “pot pie” and cranberry sauce will please the whole family. For dessert, choose from festive options like streusel-topped Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Pie, Chocolate Pie or a Cranberry Bread Pudding. For more information visit: Ariete

Bourbon Steak

Dine at the elegant Bourbon Steakhouse with your loved ones this Thanksgiving. To keep up with the holiday spirit the menu will encompass a Wood-Grilled Turkey with cornbread-foie gras stuffing, tangerine cranberry sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, cider glazed yams and black truffle gravy. If your stomach isn’t rumbling just yet... it might in a second. The award-winning restaurant will also be presenting menu favorites like the Ice-Cold Shellfish Tower, ‘Reuben’ style bone-in Short Rib, Filet Mignon and Veal Chop. Top off the night with memorable desserts like a German Chocolate Cake or Cranberry Cheesecake Mousse.  For more information visit: Bourbon Steak

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

This homey restaurant makes you feel like you are celebrating right in your own kitchen (minus all the hard work it takes to prepare a Thanksgiving meal). Enjoy an all-day three-course holiday meal. Appetizers include Butternut Squash Soup with spiced pumpkin seeds, cranberry crema and olive oil; Kale Fall salad with roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, apple, quinoa, feta and walnut emulsion; and Short Rib Ravioli with braised rib, roasted rainbow carrots, parmesan, sage and demi, Roasted Turkey Breast with dark meat confit, stuffing, roasted garlic mash, green beans, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy serves as the traditional meal. There’s also Stuffed Acron Squash with ancient grains, mushroom, corn, root vegetables, sauteed broccolini, cherry tomatoes, shishito peppers and bonito flakes or Pan Roasted Filet Mignon with celeriac puree, sweet potato mash, Brussels sprouts, baby beets and jus. End the night with Apple Pie and vanilla ice cream; Pumpkin Pie with toasted meringue and cinnamon cream or Pecan Pie with bourbon-maple cream. For more information visit: Corsair Kitchen & Bar   

Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina

This landmark restaurant housed in the former Versace Mansion will serve a four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. The feast begins with a warm Potato and Leek Soup followed by a choice of Cannelloni Spinach and Ricotta served with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese or Gianni’s salad with baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocado, onions, cucumber and lemon dressing. The main course features a Roasted Turkey Breast complemented by sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce and stuffing. The decision-making gets harder come desserts with dishes like Cherry Coulis with toasted marshmallow and chocolate ganache or Apple Sponge Cake accompanied with baked apple, caramel sauce, rosemary crumble, cinnamon and whipped cream. Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina will also be offering a lunch service with a three-course meal using a la cart menu. For more information visit: Gianni's at The Villa Casa Casuarina   

Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop

Fireman Derek’s is officially your one-stop shop for all Thanksgiving treats! Sweet seekers can choose holiday favorites like Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Salted Carmel Pie, Pecan Pie, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Pecan Pie. Pre-order online Monday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 21 on the bakery’s website and pick up at either retail store in Wynwood or Coconut Grove. For those last-minute shoppers, not to worry, both locations will have a limited number of pies available through Wednesday, Nov. 24. Fireman Derek’s will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. For more information visit: Fireman Derek's Bake Shop

Jaya at the Setai

From their outstanding food to the fabulous ambiance, Jaya at the Setai is a restaurant you won’t want to miss. Experience global flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, India, China and Japan. On Thanksgiving Day, Jaya will be hosting their wildly popular ‘jazz brunch’, typically offered on Sundays, with elegant seating indoors or on their spacious courtyard. The brunch will have a lavish buffet and guests can sip on Champagne, Mimosas and Bloody Mary's while listening to the sounds of live jazz. Stations include a raw bar with fresh oysters, shrimp and more; rotisserie; Indian and Thai specialties; a selection of grilled meats; dim sum; breakfast favorites; charcuteries and a full dessert table with homemade rotating selections. The restaurant will also be open for dinner using their a la cart menu with Thanksgiving specials which will serve four different turkey preparations. Who doesn’t want to celebrate the holiday in style while grooving to the sounds of live jazz? For more information visit: Jaya at the Setai

Avalon Steak And Seafood

Enjoy the lively atmosphere on Atlantic Avenue with the intimacy of an indoor/outdoor dining experience with an exquisite, elevated patio. Appetizers are bound to get you in the holiday spirit. Choices include Butternut Squash Soup with pumpkin seeds; Chilled Shrimp served with Avalon cocktail sauce and horseradish; Tuna Tartare layered with avocado, black garlic soy and crispy shallots and Roasted Cauliflower seasoned with tahini, herb vinaigrette, goat cheese and basil.

The real stars of the party are entrées like traditional Roasted Turkey with whipped sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts and stuffing; Atlantic Salmon with honeynut squash puree, sunchokes and beech mushrooms and Braised short ribs with creamy polenta and root vegetables, among others. Deserts like; Flourless Chocolate Cake with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream; and Warm Apple Tart with vanilla ice cream are sure to dazzle. For more information visit: Avalon Steak & Seafood

Café Boulud

Indulge in Thanksgiving favorites with a French flair at this local favorite. Café Boulud has elegant indoor seating accompanied by a luscious green courtyard. Appetizers include Pumpkin Velouté with brioche crouton, sage and pumpkin seed oil; Crispy Kale Salad paired with squash agrodolce, dried cranberry, walnuts and Duck and Foie Gras Galantine topped with pistachio, dried apricot, mostarda and frisée. Traditional Turkey leads the entrées, prepared two ways, (honey glazed roasted breast and braised thighs) served with sweet potato, bourbon and marshmallow and cranberry compote. Additional entrées options are Butternut Squash Risotto enhanced with rosemary, Saba and aged cheddar; Ora King Salmon with pommes fondant, conehead cabbage, pumpkin vierge and ham.  Desserts include pumpkin pie with spiced chantilly and bourbon ice cream and warm chocolate cake with raspberry sorbet and Paris Brest with pecan cream and praline. For more information visit: Café Boulud