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Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2023

Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at The Epicurean

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South TampaÉlevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at Epicurean Hotel is hosting a special Thanksgiving Experience. The price is $70 for adults and $20 for children under 10.  

The extravagant buffet includes:

Assorted Breads & Butter

Soups: Pumpkin, Mushroom Bisque, Salad Bar: Selection of Greens, Dressing, Accoutrements

Carving Stations: Beef Tenderloin, Turkey, Ham

Mac & Cheese Station: Original, Truffle, Country

Homestyle Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Mash, Chestnut Stuffing, Cornbread Stuffing

Dessert Station: Pecan Pie, Apple Crumble, Pumpkin Pie, White Chocolate Sea Salt Blondies, Cranberry Almond Tart, Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Brownie, Flourless Brownie, Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce

A tableside martini cart and a sommelier-attended wine station will be available for drink pairings with the Thanksgiving offerings. A la carte cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Limited reservations remain.

Reservations via OpenTable or call 813-999-8726


HEW Parlor & Chophouse at The Fenway

DunedinHEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is offering a Thanksgiving Day Family-Style Feast. Costing $85 per adult, $25 for children 6-13, and complimentary for children 5 and under. 

The feast includes: Starter: Whipped Feta

First Course: Squash and Radicchio Saladwith Maple Clovis Vinaigrette

Main Course: Fresh Herbs and Paprika rubbed Beef Eye Roast with Sweet Bordelaise, Creole Fried Turkey with Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Giblet Gravy,

Sage and Herbs Rubbed Pork stuffed with Caramelized Onion and Apples topped with a Sherry Cream

Sides:  Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Gratin,

Lemon Oregano Corn Souffle, and Butter Pecan Roasted Carrots with Seven Grain Granola.

Dessert: Turtle Pecan Cheesecake and Warm Pumpkin Pudding with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Reservations via OpenTable or call 727-683-5990

HEW Chophouse in The Fenway Hotel Dunedin

Yacht StarShip Cruises and Events

Yacht Starship NYE Dinner and Celebration in Tampa Bay

Downtown Tampa or Clearwater Beach – Take in the beautiful views of Tampa or Clearwater while the yacht’s executive chef prepares a Thanksgiving meal. After dinner, make your way up to the top deck to take in the fresh air and beautiful views.

The menu features a variety of Thanksgiving favorites along with a Roasted Herb Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Sage Gravy, and a Pineapple Glazed Ham served with Candied Yams, Creamed Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole.

Reserve Online

Adults: $69.95 per person, plus $2 marine fee, tax, and gratuity
Children: $44.95 per person, plus $2 marine fee, tax, and gratuity


SHOR American Seafood Grill at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach– SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner buffet menu.

The Dinner Menu features a variety of Buffet Stations, Carving Station, Charcuterie, Seafood, Hot Buffet with traditional sides and More!

Dinner: Adults: $75 per person, Children $35 per person

Reservations are required. Book Online

Pink Florida Wedding Venue Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

TradeWinds Island Resort

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St. Pete Beach -The TradeWinds Island Resorts will be offering Thanksgiving Day options in three locations – Grand Palm Colonnade, Palm Court Italian Grill at the TradeWinds Island Grand and RumFish Grill at RumFish Beach Resort.

Special Thanksgiving menus that include traditional turkey dinners will be available, as well as their full dinner menus.

On Thanksgiving Day, Grand Palm Colonnade from 11am -3 p.m. Palm Court will be open from 4:30- 9:30 p.m. and RumFish Grill will be open from 4-10 p.m.

For reservations at Palm Court, please call 727-363-2358 between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m.

For reservations at RumFish Grill, please visit Open Table or call 727-329-1428.


Hotel Haya

Ybor – Flor Fina, Hotel Haya's restaurant is offering a three-course family-styled meal featuring bread, turkey, prime rib, salmon, sides and desserts.

$75 per person, $25 for children, 5 and younger free.

For reservations call 813-462-9660

Historic Ybor City Wedding Venue Hotel Haya

Don CeSar

Historic Pink Palace St Pete Beach Wedding Venue Don CeSar

St. Pete Beach – Dine at the Pink Palace in the King Charles Ballroom for a Thanksgiving brunch buffet with omelets, a carving station, salad bar, soups, raw bar, charcuterie, a stir-fry station and desserts.

$150 per person, $50 ages 5-12, 4 and younger free.

For Reservations call 844-959-0071


Hotel Flor

Downtown Tampa – The newly renovated “The Dan” restaurant inside Hotel Flor is offering a prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu with a choice of Traditional Herb Roast Turkey, Wild Alaskan Salmon, Braised Short Rib of Beef of Vegetarian Wellington.

The cost is $60 per person and a Turkey Sandwich with Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce to go is included with each meal.

Downtown Tampa Floridan Palace Hotel The Dan Restaurant

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