Turkey day is rapidly approaching and some people want to be thankful for not braving the jam packed grocery stores and spending onerous days in the kitchen cooking for a family they can barely tolerate. Thankfully we have rounded up the best Miami Thanksgiving Day Feast options for you to go stuff some stuffing. None of them are offering a mesmerizing deep fried turkey like the photo above, but all of these options should be stellar. Go ahead and let magnificent chefs cook your Thanksgiving day feast this year.
Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner at the Ritz Carlton’s Cioppino
Leave the cooking to our executive culinary team and gather with your loved ones to celebrate a lavish, Thanksgiving feast of traditional favorites, and other special treats from one of the several live-action culinary displays, fixings and dessert. Buffet style brunch seating’s available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $145 per adult and $49 per child ages 3 through 12, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 365-4286.
Above events and packages are available at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and is located at 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149. To make a reservation, please call (305) 365-4500 or visit ritzcarlton.com/keybiscayne.
Thanksgiving Brunch at Bizcaya Restaurant
We invite our guests to a monumental feast with traditional favorites the whole family will enjoy. $109 per adult and $39 per child ages 5 through 12, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 644-4680.
Turkey-to-Go
If you would rather entertain lavishly without doing all the work, order a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by our executive culinary team, pick it up on Thanksgiving Day and voilà! Gourmet menu includes Herb Roasted Whole Turkey, Pumpkin Soup, Homemade Turkey Gravy, Spiced Pecan Stuffing, house made Pumpkin Pie and much more! Pre-scheduled pick-ups from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thanksgiving Dining at the Fontainebleau
Michael Mina 74
Michael Mina’s high-energy, modern bistro will offer a prix-fixe menu at $75 per person from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The autumnal offerings begin with a Pumpkin Risotto appetizer featuring Carnaroli superfino, aged Parmesan cheese, pumpkin seeds and white truffle whip. For the entrée course, diners will be served a traditional Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey featuring a chestnut and mortadella stuffed turkey leg, sweet potato gratin, cranberry relish and honey cardamom jus.Pumpkin Panna Cotta with espresso cake, cranberry sauce and cinnamon ice cream will finish off the meal on a sweet note.
Scarpetta
Fontainebleau’s acclaimed Italian eatery will offer a four-course prix-fixe dinner for $75 per person from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests will enjoy Smoked Foie Gras with roasted celery, pickled squash and barberries followed by Braised Rabbit Cavatelli with carrots, porcini and aged goat cheese. For the ‘Piatti’ course, enjoy Roasted Turkey with turkey leg porchetta, focaccia stuffing and cranberry sage dressing. A Pear Crostata with spiced caramel, toasted almond and homemade vanilla gelato will be offered for dessert.
StripSteak
Those who dine at StripSteak, Fontainebleau’s newest dining destination on Thanksgiving will be among the first to try the newest outpost from Chef Michael Mina. The innovative and contemporary steakhouse is offering a Thanksgiving feast, available from noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. for $65 per person. The menu will feature delectable action and buffet stations such as a Shellfish section, featuring oysters, king crab, clams and shrimp in addition to a Market Salad and Charcuterie station that will offer fresh salads and a selection of meats and cheeses. The carving station will entice guests with Wood Fired Prime Rib and Cedar Grilled Salmon accompanied by whipped potatoes and baked macaroni and cheese with bacon. All tables will receive Bacon and apple roasted turkey breast, grilled turkey leg confit, chorizo stuffing turkey gravy, whipped sweet potatoes and Autumn roasted vegetables. A decadent dessert station will include options such as Maple Pumpkin Pie, Apple Cranberry Pie, Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie, a Cupcake Display and an interactive action station featuring Pumpkin Churros with accompaniments. In addition, guests dining at StripSteak on Thanksgiving will receive complimentary valet parking.
Vida
Vida, the American brasserie at Fontainebleau Miami Beach has created a special Thanksgiving Day prix-fixe menu available for $45 per person, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature a Roasted Pumpkin Soup with sage scented croutons followed by the restaurant’s Herb Roasted Turkey with choice of stuffing, potato and vegetable side and for dessert, diners can enjoy Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon anglaise and Pecan Pie with caramel sauce.
Meat Market
Lincoln Road’s sizzling-hot steak house, will offer several à la carte Thanksgiving dinner specials on Thursday, November 27. Acclaimed chef Sean Brasel’s sophisticated menu will feature holiday-inspired favorites; a Bell and Evans fresh turkey leg roulade stuffed with black rye, walnut, chorizo, fennel with fresh cranberry gastric, cranberry and peach chutney, duck fat fried doughnut and crispy kale ($32); a wood-grilled Bell and Evans bourbon and vanilla marinated sous vide turkey breast with sweet potato aji Amarillo puree, braised kale and sweet tomato marmalade ($35); and a Mixed Grill of 3, which will allow diners to sample the turkey leg and sous vide breast, along with Australian lamb loins crusted with apricot mustard, brioche mint crumbs, toasted wild grain, kale salad and Laura Chenel goat cheese ($42). A seasonal Jack Daniels caramel pecan tartlet with candied pumpkin ice cream and vanilla crema ($12) will be available for dessert. Thanksgiving specials will also be available at Meat Market Palm Beach. Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call(305) 532-0088 or book online at http://www.opentable.com/meat-
Devon Seafood + Steak
South Florida’s suburban hotspot serving prime meats and fresh ocean fare, will offer an all-day Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 27, from 11 am – 7 pm. Priced at $36 per person for adults and $18 for children 12 and under (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity; kids under 3 eat free), the spread will feature a carving station with roasted turkey; maple glazed ham with honey wine sauce; and slow-roasted prime rib with horseradish cream. Guests can also enjoy a cold seafood display featuring oysters on the half shell; assorted smoked fish and cocktail shrimp with traditional garnishes. A wide selection of classic side dishes will include baked butternut squash casserole; whipped sweet potatoes; French green beans; and roasted beet salad. All items are accompanied by cornbread and sausage dressing; giblet gravy; and cranberry and orange relish. An array of decadent desserts will satisfy even the pickiest sweet tooth, featuring pies (pumpkin, pecan); cakes (carrot, chocolate truffle); assorted tarts; and heaps of cookies. For Thanksgiving only, all bottles of wine originally price up to $100 will be priced at half off. Devon Seafood + Steak is located at 11715 Sherri Lane in Kendall. For reservations, please call (305) 275-0226 or book online at http://www.opentable.com/devon-seafood-and-steak-miami.
Seagrape
Just in time for the holidays, guests can celebrate Thanksgiving at Seagrape, opening on Friday, November 21, at the brand new Thompson Miami Beach. The restaurant will be offering a special pre-fixe menu for $65 per person (excluding gratuity). The feast begins with a salad of baby Swank greens, shaved persimmon, candied pecans and pecorino ribbons, dressed with a cider vinaigrette. Served family-style, guests can enjoy turkey with all the trimmings, potato purée, haricot vert, clementine cranberry sauce, brioche stuffing and pan gravy. For dessert indulge in pumpkin pie panna cotta with roasted butternut squash, torched marshmallows, cranberry-grape jam, graham streusel and creme fraiche Chantilly. Thompson Miami Beach is located at 4041 Collins Avenue. Valet available; locals who experience the property will be validated at a discounted rate of $5 per car. Telephone: (305) 397-8309; thompsonmiamibeach.com.
The Dutch
The Dutch will offer a home style Thanksgiving prix-fixe dinner on Thursday, November 27, from noon – 9 p.m., with a specialty menu created by Chef de Cuisine Conor Hanlon. Priced at $55 per person and served individually or family style (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the meal will feature roasted turducken, confit turkey leg stuffing, spiced butternut squash, cranberry-walnut chutney and classic gravy. No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert, so save room for pumpkin pie with cinnamon cream and cranberry sorbet; or warm apple crumb pie with caramel sauce and rum raisin ice cream. The Dutch is located inside W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (305) 938-3111 or booking online at http://www.opentable.com/the-dutch-miami.
Lure Fishbar
Executive Chef John Iatrellis of Miami Beach’s seafood hotspot, Lure Fishbar, will be serving a delectable pre-fixe menu for $75 per person (excluding gratuity). Starters include a choice of pumpkin bisque, roasted blue point oysters, or pan seared crab cakes and a Redland mixed green salad with blood orange dressing. For the entrée, guests can enjoy roasted Carolina turkey with all of the fixings served family-style including maple roasted yams, asparagus with sundried blueberries and Italian sausage stuffing. Dessert will be served family-style and includes pumpkin panna cotta, pecan squares and pumpkin pie short bread. Lure Fishbar is located in the historic St. Moritz Hotel building at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1600 Collins Avenue. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly at 6 p.m. Valet parking is available. Telephone: (305) 695-4550; www.lurefishbar.com
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Miami Beach’s go-to dining destination for authentic Northern Italian cuisine, will offer a three-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu for lunch and dinner on Thursday, November 27. Priced at $65 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the meal will begin with a choice of antipasti; crispy pancetta salad with baby Boston lettuce, grape tomatoes, candied walnuts and Blu del Moncenisio dressing or fontina fondue with quail egg and Altamura bread crostini. For the main course, guests can choose between braised turkey breast stuffed with focaccia, Italian sausage and pistachio and served with sage mashed potatoes, multicolor cauliflower gratin and homemade gravy; or T-bone of lamb with pumpkin mashed potatoes and Beech mushroom demiglaze. Guests can end the meal with pumpkin tart, topped with dry fruit marmalade and nougat gelato. Quattro is the perfect place for people-watching along Lincoln Road while enjoying the seasonal flavors of holiday-inspired dishes. Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Thanksgiving day hours of operation are 4 pm – 11 pm. Regular menu will also be available. For reservations, please call (305) 531-4833 or book online at http://www.opentable.com/quattro-south-beach.
3030 Ocean
3030 Ocean, one of Fort Lauderdale’s most elegant oceanfront restaurants, will offer a special Thanksgiving Day menu on Thursday, November 27, from 5 – 10 p.m. Priced at $50 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the three-course meal will begin with Kabocha Squash Soup with Maple Chive Cream, followed by acclaimed chef Paula DaSilva’s Turkey Breast and Confit Leg complete with mushroom bread stuffing, Yukon purée, fall vegetables and cranberry sauce. For dessert, DaSilva will serve Pecan Bars topped with cranberry and caramel and a scoop of salted caramel ice cream. Diners can also enjoy wine pairings with the Thanksgiving dinner for an additional $11 per person. An à la carte menu will be available and will include the featured dishes. 3030 Ocean is located inside the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at 3030 Holiday Drive in Fort Lauderdale. For reservations, please call (954) 765-3030; www.3030ocean.com.
BLT Prime
at Trump National Doral Miami® will offer Thanksgiving blackboard plus à la carte menu from 3 pm to close. The blackboard will have: Celery Root Soup with honey crisp apples, chestnuts and sage; Kabocha Squash Risotto with pumpkin seeds, Pecorino and saffron; or Gem Salad with parsnip, squash and cider vinaigrette. Main course selections will include Roasted Turkey with chestnut-sausage stuffing, cranberry-grenadine sauce and rosemary gravy; Dry Aged Roasted Prime Rib with confit garlic jus and caramelized onion bread pudding; or Striped Bass with Brussels, Kohlrabi and cranberry. Accompaniments for the Thanksgiving feast include Chestnut-Sausage Stuffing (vegetarian stuffing available), Creamed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Gratin. For dessert, diners can indulge in Cranberry Spiced Bread Pudding with walnuts and cranberry coulis; Pumpkin Tart; Maple Ice Cream; or Velvet Chocolate Rocky Road with vanilla Anglaise and hazelnuts. BLT Prime is located at Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 NW 87th Avenue. For reservations, please call (305) 591-6606; www.bltprimemiami.com.
Thanksgiving Day on a Yacht
Windridge Yacht Charters celebrates Thanksgiving with a public dinner cruise aboard its stunning Lady Windridge in Fort Lauderdale, now available for reservations. Sailing along the Intracoastal Waterway from 5 to 8 p.m., the cruise features a holiday buffet dinner, delicious dessert and coffee, chocolate fondue station, DJ entertainment and more. A highlight of the evening’s menu includes Roasted Turkey with herb stuffing, homemade gravy and cranberry orange chutney; Honey Glazed Ham with creamy dijon and peach mango sauce; and Sweet Yams with brown sugar, butter and honey reduction, topped with toasted pecans. The cruise departs from Tranquility Marina, boards at 4:30 p.m. Prices start from $99 per adult and $59.95 per child (ages 3-12). Bar packages are also available. For a limited time, use promotion code HELLO to save 15% on the Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise. For reservations or more information, call 954-525-7724 or visit www.windridgeyachts.com.
db Bistro Moderne Invites You In For A Thanksgiving Dinner
On Thursday, November 27th, db Bistro Moderne invites families and friends to enjoy a three-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Chef Jason Pringle that is sure to satisfy from start to finish. The festive menu is filled with seasonal dishes such as the delicious Traditional Roast Turkey, cornbread stuffing, citrus cranberry marmalade and all the trimmings. Embracing the giving season, db Bistro Moderne will be sending each guest home with a complimentary Turkey Sandwich to-go, to enjoy the following day.
Adults: $60 Kids 12 & Younger: $35 (excludes Tax & Gratuity)
Thursday, Nov. 27th 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lounge Opens at 12:00 p.m. (a la Carte Thanksgiving Menu available in Lounge) Lunch | Dinner Service starts at 12:00 p.m. Last Seating at 8:00 p.m.
BIANCA AT DELANO HOSTS A DINNER TO BE THANKFUL FOR
Bianca at Delano rolls out Thanksgiving menu
Looking for an alternative to the arduous process of a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal? Round up the family and let Chef Luciano Sautto take the stress out of your holiday celebration with a lavish Thanksgiving feast at Bianca at Delano. The Italian eatery will be open on Thursday, Nov. 27 and is offering a special menu that’s certainly something to be thankful for. Crafted by Chef Luciano, the 3-course dinner begins with a choice of Fregola Con Vongole E Cozze with fregola pasta, steamed clams and mussels and saffron brodo or Roasted Delicata Squash with homemade ricotta, Italian greens and toasted pumpkin seeds. For an entrée, Chef is offering either a modern take on traditional Boneless Roasted Organic Turkey with Italian herbs, bourbon gravy and candied sweet potato or the more adventurous Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, a 26-oz. T-bone steak marinated with garlic and herbs served with roasted elephant garlic and truffle mashed potatoes. The meal rounds out with an indulgent Duetto, pecan and pumpkin pie with Fior di Latte gelatto. Dinner costs $65 per person.
For additional information and reservations, please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/delano-south-beach/eat-drink/bianca or call (305) 674- 5752.
Thursday, Nov. 27 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT THE JAMES ROYAL PALM
Florida Cookery Turns Turkey-to-Table this Thanksgiving
At Florida Cookery, delight in a home-style Thanksgiving dinner with a special pre-fixed menu in a fun, family-friendly setting by the beach. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving plate filled to the brim with Florida Cookery-styled Smoked Turkey Breast and a Turkey Confit Leg, Sage Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Country Style Green Beans, Homemade Sausage Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes, and Goat’s Cheese and Macaroni Gratin. Top off your dinner with pumpkin pie a la mode. Florida Cookery will also offer a Thanksgiving buffet fitted with its own carving station, delicious sides and desserts, and fun desserts for children, including a turkey shaped cookie decorating station and mini pumpkin cupcakes with brown sugar-cinnamon frosting.
The dinner and buffet are $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. Advanced reservations are recommended.
Thursday, November 27 Brunch: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT SHORE CLUB SOUTH BEACH
Terrazza at Shore Club serves up delicious holiday feast by the beach
Overlooking Shore Club’s scenic, Moroccan-inspired pool and gardens, indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving feast in a palm tree accented, tropical setting at Terrazza. In addition to a whole oven roasted turkey, Terrazza’s Thanksgiving menu features a choice of Turkey Roulade and Turkey Confit or Traditional Roasted Turkey, as well as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Kale Salad, sides – including Homemade Bread Stuffing, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Jalapeño Cornbread – and dessert, a choice of Pumpkin Pie or Butternut Squash Bread Pudding.
$49 per person plus tax and gratuity
(Includes soup, salad, sides and choice of entrée and dessert)
Regular a la carte menu available all day
Thursday, November 27th Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
IL MULINO NEW YORK SOUTH BEACH HOSTS THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
South of Fifth Italian eatery to offer traditional Thanksgiving feast
Il Mulino New York South Beach is set to host a lavish Thanksgiving dinner this year at the celebrated Italian eatery. The prix fixe menu, which costs $50 per person, begins with a light appetizer of Fresh Mozzarella with grilled vegetables. For an entrée, guests can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal of Roast Turkey with natural juices, Chestnut Stuffing with sausage and Green Beans Marinara crafted in Il Mulino’s signature elegant style. The dinner rounds out with a savory dessert of Pumpkin Cheesecake accompanied by American coffee and tea. Il Mulino welcomes those wishing to forego the stress of holiday cooking to enjoy an exquisite family-style meal where everything is taken care of.
Thursday, Nov. 27 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
IKRA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE HOSTS THANKSGIVING DINNER
Sunny Isles Beach’s newest international restaurant hosts family-style holiday meal
Those looking to avoid the stress of holiday cooking can join IKRA Restaurant & Lounge’s family for a festive Thanksgiving feast. The international kitchen has crafted a traditional prix fixe menu that includes ten appetizers, two entrees, three sides and two desserts. For $75 per person, guests can nosh on small appetizers of Traditional Pumpkin Soup in a bread bowl topped with pumpkin seeds, Traditional Cold Cuts from the farm with a homemade ham and tongue platter, a Duo of Smoked Salmon and Gravlax, Sautéed Potatoes, Caprese Salad, Pickled Tomato & Cucumber, Herring Napoleon, Arugula Salad and Eggplant Salad. Entrees include a Sliced NY Strip served with grilled vegetables and Traditional Turkey with green bean casserole. The meal rounds out with Traditional Pumpkin Pie and a Fruit Platter for dessert. Each dinner comes with a complimentary Thanksgiving-themed cocktail, and the restaurant will feature live entertainment by Mischa Botsman and music by Johan throughout the night.
For additional information and to RSVP, please contact 305.974.0081.
Thursday, Nov. 27 7 p.m.
Wherever you end up, have a gluttonous and thankful day!!!!
The Forge
The Forge Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27, 2014 at 5pm. Chef Christopher Lee will be whipping up an exquisite menu for The Forge Thanksgiving Day feast, with a plethora of options in a traditional and not so traditional fashion.The cost of the dinner is $72 per person and $39 for children 11 years and younger. Those price does not include a 20% service charge or 9% Tax charge. Reservations can be made by calling 305 538 8533 or visting www.theforge.com