In case your thought of gratitude includes not basting a turkey or scrubbing a single dish, you’re in luck. South Florida’s high cooks are taking good care of the cooking (and the cleanup) this Thanksgiving, serving up every thing from conventional turkey and trimmings to coastal, Mediterranean, and Mexican-inspired twists on the vacation. Whether or not you’re craving a waterfront feast, a Champagne brunch, or a chef-driven dinner value dressing up for, these are the spots the place you can provide thanks—and let another person do the work.
Broward County
Diplomat Prime
When: Wednesday, November 27 | 5:30 – 10 PM | Reservations advisable
The place: The Diplomat Seaside Resort, Hollywood
A refined tackle custom awaits contained in the resort’s signature steakhouse. Vacation specials embody Bourbon Beef Tataki and a Turkey Roulade full of wagyu beef picadillo and candy plantain, served with crispy Brussels and herbed mashed potatoes. The restaurant’s normal menu will even be out there.
Reservations: OpenTable
La Fuga
The place: Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale | 2900 Riomar Road
When: Thanksgiving Day | $75++ per individual | $40 for youths underneath 12
Have fun Thanksgiving Italian-style with a four-course feast that includes herb-roasted turkey breast and turkey leg confit, paired with candy potato mash, inexperienced bean casserole, Italian sausage dressing, and cranberry sauce. Starters embody antipasti and Nonna’s lasagna, adopted by pistachio and chocolate chip cannolis and pumpkin and pecan tarts for dessert.
Reservations: OpenTable | lafugarestaurant.com
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
The place: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Seaside Resort | 321 N Fort Lauderdale Seaside Blvd
When: Thanksgiving Day | $40++ per individual
Chef Juan Carlos Peña brings a Mexican twist to custom with slow-roasted turkey breast or tequila-glazed ham, accompanied by mashed potatoes, inexperienced beans al ajillo, and vacation salsas of turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Pair with a Salted Caramel Apple Margarita for a festive flourish.
Reservations: lonarestaurant.com | Instagram: @lonarestaurantfll
Sufrat Mediterranean Grill
The place: A number of Broward areas
Household-owned and rooted in Jordanian custom, Sufrat debuts its seasonal “Shukran Dish & Platter”—a heartfelt nod to gratitude. Take pleasure in floor turkey kabobs with tzatziki and candy potato mash ($18) or the Shukran Feast ($90 for six friends). A portion of proceeds advantages Feeding South Florida. Out there by November.
Particulars: sufratgrill.com
Vitolo
The place: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Seaside
When: Thanksgiving Day | Lunch 12–4 PM | Dinner 5–10 PM
Helmed by celeb chef Anthony Vitolo, this elegant Italian eating expertise blends family-style heat with refined taste. Dine on Thanksgiving turkey with truffle mashed potatoes, pumpkin ravioli with brown butter and sage, and pistachio-crusted lamb chops, completed with selfmade apple pie à la mode.
Reservations: conradfortlauderdale.com
Miami-Dade County
Soiled French Steakhouse
The place: Brickell | 5–10 PM | $65 per individual (minimal two friends)
Main Meals Group’s energetic steakhouse presents a prix-fixe Thanksgiving Supper starring roasted heritage turkey with all of the trimmings—turkey leg stuffing, whipped potatoes, creamed spinach, and cranberry sauce—plus seasonal desserts like pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake.
Reservations: dirtyfrenchmiami.com
Carbone Miami
The place: South of Fifth | 3–10 PM | $295 per individual
Carbone transforms its Italian classics right into a lavish four-course Thanksgiving feast. Take pleasure in spicy rigatoni vodka, butternut squash tortellini, and Mario’s meatballs, adopted by glazed turkey breast with cornbread stuffing and cranberry mostarda.
Reservations: carbonemiami.com
Carbone Vino
The place: Miami Design District | Lunch 11:30 AM–2 PM | Dinner 5–9 PM | $75 per individual
The newly opened Carbone Vino celebrates with a Thanksgiving Supper menu that includes glazed turkey breast, squash agrodolce, and mashed potatoes, with pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
Reservations: carbonevino.com
Chateau ZZ’s
The place: Coconut Grove | Open for Dinner
Dine amid solarium-style gardens and chandeliers at this Mexican-inspired gem. Thanksgiving highlights embody squash blossom rellenos, tostadas with wagyu and truffle or lobster and jalapeño, and spicy lobster fideos, with contemporary fried churros to complete.
Reservations: chateauzzs.com
Catch Miami Seaside
The place: South of Fifth | Thanksgiving Day | Reservations advisable
A luxe seaside celebration that includes roasted heritage turkey with herbed stuffing, mashed potatoes, and caramelized greens ($60). Finish on a shiny word with an apple and almond tart topped with miso brown butter gelato.
Reservations: catchrestaurants.com
AVA MediterrAegean (Opening November 20)
The place: Coconut Grove
The acclaimed Winter Park restaurant expands to Miami simply in time for the vacations. Anticipate coastal Mediterranean flavors, dramatic interiors, and an Aegean-inspired menu excellent for festive gatherings.
Particulars: avamiami.com
Sadelle’s Coconut Grove
The place: Coconut Grove | Open for Brunch
Recognized for its iconic smoked salmon towers and blue-and-white interiors, Sadelle’s presents a classy, relaxed brunch preferrred for vacation mornings.
Particulars: sadelles.com
Estiatorio Milos
The place: South of Fifth | Open for Lunch & Dinner
Have fun with contemporary Mediterranean seafood, from lavraki (Greek sea bass) to chargrilled octopus, paired with nice wines in a sublime setting.
Particulars: estiatoriomilos.com
Pura Vida Miami (Thanksgiving Catering)
For a wellness-forward Thanksgiving at house, Pura Vida presents family-style catering with platters like Jen’s Herb Salad, assorted wraps, empanadas, and candy loaf and cookie platters. Costs vary from $35–$120, out there for pickup or supply.
Catering Menu: puravidamiami.com/catering
