No cleanup necessary after the Thanksgiving meal? Yes, please!
From buffet spreads reminiscent of a family-style potluck to three-course meals with an international twist, you can tailor your dinner to your personal taste. Explore unique local cuisine or splurge on a high-end destination and skip the day-before prep, day-of cooking and after-dinner cleanup to enjoy more time with family and loved ones.
Many restaurants in South Florida offer Thanksgiving-themed dishes in November, but here are some of the must-try spots open on Turkey Day.
Reservations are recommended for all Thanksgiving Day feasts.
Boca & Delray
Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
Nothing beats filling a plate Thanksgiving Day with only your favorite dishes. Amar’s à la carte menu offers that universal experience with a Mediterranean flair.
For mains, choose from the Lebanese Roasted Turkey, Grilled Branzino and Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon, or try a seasonal favorite with the Baked Pumpkin Kibbeh. Of course, it’s all about the sides, and Amar’s signature hot and cold mezze includes Baba Ganouj, Hummus, Falafel and Crispy Fried Cauliflower.
Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is located at 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach. Seating is available between 3 and 8 p.m. and reservations are required at amardelray.com/reservations.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant & Bar
For an Italian twist on tradition, Prezzo offers its signature dishes alongside Thanksgiving classics. The Herb Roasted Turkey comes with natural pan gravy and sides of Yukon Gold whipped potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. For dessert, indulge in Chef Todd’s homemade Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream on top.
Prezzo is located at 5560 N. Military Trail, Ste. 100, Boca Raton. Seating is available between 3 and 8 p.m. and reservations are available here.
Aloft Delray Beach
Start your Thanksgiving buffet-style with a Mixed Garden or Caesar Salad, Butternut Squash Soup or a Caprese Platter. The Carving Station features Roast Turkey and Glazed Ham, but other entrées include Seared Salmon with Champagne dill cream, Baked Lasagna and Penne Primavera.
Of course, go for classic sides like Cranberry Sauce, Thanksgiving Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Souffle and Green Bean Casserole. Dessert offerings include Apple and Pumpkin Pie.
Aloft Delray Beach is located at 202 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Seating is available at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina
A refined approach to the holiday, diners can enjoy Bourbon Steak’s Entrée Special with Roasted Heritage Turkey and a Prosecco–Cranberry Sauce, Truffle Gravy and Maple Sweet Potatoes. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with a Classic Pecan Pie.
Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Seating begins at 4 p.m. at reservations are taken here.
Farmer’s Table
A wholesome meal with vegetarian and vegan options, Farmer’s Table’s buffet starts with a choice between Butternut Squash “Bisque” and Harvest Salad, followed by Roasted Heritage Turkey, Grilled Salmon or Eggplant Zucchini Lasagna. The turkey comes with Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Green Beans, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Florida Orange & Cranberry Sauce and Natural Gravy for a true Thanksgiving experience.
For dessert, it’s a difficult choice between Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Brittle and Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Apple Strudel with Vanilla Crème Anglaise or the Brownie Vanilla “Trifle” with Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Pudding and Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Farmer’s Table is located at 1901 North Military Trail, Boca Raton.
Meat Market Boca Raton Steakhouse
Holiday-inspired chef specials run alongside the regular menu at Meat Market. Pumpkin Spice-Brined Turkey Breast is a flavorful twist on a favorite, while Seared Turkey Roulade delivers familiar holiday comfort. For a little of it all, the Thanksgiving Trio includes Brined Turkey Breast, Seared Turkey Roulade and Bone-in Short Rib.
Sides range from elevated classics like Sweet Potato Gratin and Shaved Vegetable Salad to Oyster Stuffing “Fritters” and Pumpkin Gnocchi. Dessert includes House Made Carrot Cake with a maple cream cheese frosting, ginger-caramel sauce and butter pecan ice cream or Pumpkin Crème Brûlée.
Meat Market is located at 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton. Seating is available from noon to 9 p.m. and reservations are booked here.
Campi Italian
This local favorite is offering a decadent prix fixe dinner featuring an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving. The Turkey Dinner keeps it classic with a twist with Italian sweet sausage stuffing, whipped sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and a cranberry mostarda. If you’re skipping turkey, Braised Short Rib with polenta and truffled mushrooms, Veal Marsala Scaloppine with whipped potatoes, New York Strip and Salmon ‘Piccata’ are on the menu, too.
For dessert, indulge in traditional Italian Tiramisu, Apple Crumble with vanilla gelato or creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Campi Italian is located at 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. Seating is available from 4 to 8 p.m.
Palm Beach
Avocado Grill
Enjoy a three-course menu that blends global inspiration with seasonal favorites from Chef Julien Gremaud. Start with Roasted Pumpkin Soup or Ceviche Mixto, then move onto the Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings or opt for signature dishes like the Everything Salmon Risotto or Thai Seafood Bowl.
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without dessert, and decadent dishes include Pecan Pie, Chocolate Tiramisu or a tropical twist with Lime Ginger Crème Brûlée.
Avocado Grill is located at 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Seating is available from 2 to 8:30 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
Café Boulud Palm Beach
A French feast, Executive Chef Christopher Zabita has curated a three-course prix fixe menu at Café Boulud. Starters include Pâté en Croûte with foie gras and pear mostarda, Chestnut–Celery Velouté with truffle crème or Cornmeal-Crusted Crab Cake with Meyer lemon aioli.
The main meal is Plainville Farms All-Natural Turkey served with honey-glazed breast, turkey leg roulade, cornbread-bacon stuffing, cranberry compote, truffled mac n’ cheese and crispy Brussels sprouts with Aleppo butter. Other entrées include Red Wine–Braised Short Rib, Sweet Potato Ravioli and Dover Sole with hazelnut beurre blanc. Pastry Chef Rosana Quintero presents a trio of seasonal desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake with pumpkin spice latte ice cream, Pecan Tart with bourbon ice cream and Apple Frangipane Tart with cinnamon ice cream.
Café Boulud is located at 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach. Seating is available from noon to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
The House Kitchen & Bar
Along with fall cocktails like the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, enjoy holiday dishes from executive chef Jason Van Bomel at The House. Begin your meal with Potato & Leek Soup, featuring lump crabmeat, smoked bacon and Gruyere, then follow with Oven-Roasted All-Natural Turkey with a zesty cranberry orange relish and rich giblet gravy. Seasonal sides include savory sage sausage stuffing, red skin mashed potatoes, holiday-spiced candied yams and crispy Brussels sprouts.
The Pumpkin Pie comes with eggnog ice cream and is topped with caramel sauce and cinnamon.
The House Kitchen & Bar is located at 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. Seating is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
The Clubhouse
Like a full-family Thanksgiving feast, The Clubhouse offers a buffet-style meal. The essential Oven-Roasted Turkey is served with a housemade cranberry sauce and rich gravy, and additional classics include Roasted NY Strip, with au jus and horseradish cream, and the Glazed Ham with honey, orange and brown sugar. For seafood lovers, Faroe Island Salmon and Chilled Shrimp are also available.
There is a selection of sides as well, from sides like Yukon Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole and Cornbread Stuffing round out the meal. Dessert lovers will be happy with the assortment of mini pecan bars, salted caramel brownies, pumpkin cupcakes, apple crumb bars and snickerdoodle cookies.
The Clubhouse is located at 951 U.S. Route 1, North Palm Beach. Seating is available from noon to 8 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
Pink Steak
This stylish steakhouse brings its signature glam to Thanksgiving with a three-course fête. First courses include Roasted Oysters, Oh My Veggie Roll or Pumpkin Soup with aged Gruyère and spiced granola. The main course highlight is a roasted Turkey Dinner with lemon and thyme gravy, garlic green beans, a twice baked potato and classic stuffing.
Indulgent alternatives include the Truffle Butter Filet, Pumpkin Agnolotti, Black Truffle Risotto and Wood Grilled Branzino. Desserts range from Caramelized Banana Tiramisu to Pumpkin Cheesecake and Warm White Chocolate Matcha Cake.
Pink Steak is located at 2777 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. Seating is available from 1 to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
Fort Lauderdale
Timpano Las Olas
Timpano puts a modern twist to its Italian-inspired Thanksgiving dinner. The meal begins with Burrata served with pumpkin jam, pecan butter and focaccia. For the mains, choose between the Honey & Rosemary Roasted Turkey (with corn soufflé, buttermilk mashed potato, gravy and cranberry jam) or the Herb-Crusted Salmon (with pumpkin risotto, pistachio gremolata and cranberry). The Pumpkin Mascarpone Tiramisu offers a rich, seasonal ending to the meal.
Timpano Las Olas is located at 450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Reservations can be made here.
Burlock Coast
At The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Burlock Coast boasts a three-course, family-style meal. Begin with Housemade Herb Biscuits with whipped pumpkin butter, then enjoy Fall Greens (shaved fennel, fresh apple, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and maple vinaigrette) and Butternut Squash Soup with sage and brown butter. The main is Roasted Turkey Breast, Confit Leg and Thigh and sides of cornbread-andouille stuffing, whipped garlic potato and roasted root vegetables served with Green Beans with creamy mushrooms, cranberry sauce and gravy. For dessert, classic Roasted Pumpkin Pie is topped with cinnamon whipped cream and candied pecans, or swap for the Warm Apple Pie with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream.
Burlock Coast is located at 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Seating is available from 5 to 10 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
Galuppi’s
Offering a Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner Buffet, Galuppi’s keeps it classic with oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham and traditional sides. There is also a carving station with gravy and cranberry compote, prime rib with hot au jus and a sushi-grade ahi tuna platter and an enhanced. The dessert table features Apple, Pecan and Pumpkin Pies, Bread Pudding and fresh cookies.
Galuppi’s is located at 1103 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach. Seating is available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and reservations can be made here.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Celebrate with a Mexican-style feast on the beach at Lona. Curated by Chef de Cuisine Juan Carlos Peña, begin with Sweet Cornbread before choosing a classic main of Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast or Tequila-Glazed Ham. For sides there are Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans al Ajillo, and Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Sauce round out the traditional plate. For an extra Mexican twist, enhance your meal with the Salted Caramel Apple Margarita made with apple cider and tequila.
Lona Cocina & Tequileria is located at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Seating is available from 5 to 10 p.m. and reservations can be made here.