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Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2022

Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at The Epicurean

South TampaÉlevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at Epicurean Hotel is hosting a special Thanksgiving three-course prix-fixe dinner. The price is $75 for adults and $40 for children under 12.  An a la carte children’s menu will also be available. 

The dinner includes: Sourdough Rolls, Whipped Butter, Élevage Butter, Honey

Choice of One Starter: Shrimp Cocktail with Passion Fruit Cocktail Sauce and Pickled Chili; Pork Belly with Quince, Parsnip, Toasted Pecan, and Bourbon Glaze; Braised Fig Salad (VG/GF) with Goat Cheese, Bitter Greens, Pickled Squash and Toasted Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette; or Truffled Mushroom Bisque with Truffle, Marinated Mushroom, and Sourdough Crouton

Choice of One Entrée: Roasted Chilean Seabass with Charred Brussels Sprouts, Rainbow Carrots, Caramelized Pearl Onions, and Sunchoke; Maple Brine Turkey Roulade with Cornbread Stuffing, String Bean Almondine, and Turkey Sausage Gravy; Braised Short Rib with Purple Sweet Potato, Bacon Collard Greens, and Port Wine Jus; or Butter Nut Squash Casserole (VG/GF) with Root Vegetable Hash, Cranberry, White Bean, and Cognac 

Choice of One Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Brownie with White Chocolate Mousse and Hot Fudge; Cranberry Almond Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream;

Pumpkin Pie with Epicurean Barrel Four Roses Bourbon Whipped Cream and Graham Cracker Crust; Spiced Apple Cobbler with Chestnut Streusel and Vanilla Ice Cream; or Peanut Butter- Brownie Ice Cream (VG/GF) with Macerated Quince and Amarena Cherries

Reservations via OpenTable or call 813-999-8726


HEW Parlor & Chophouse at The Fenway

HEW Chophouse in The Fenway Hotel Dunedin

DunedinHEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is offering a Thanksgiving Day Family-Style Feast. Costing $75 per adult, $25 for children 6-13, and complimentary for children 5 and under. 

The feast includes: Amuse Bouche: Butternut Squash Soup

First Course: Fenway Signature House Salad with Champagne Lentil Vinaigrette and Assorted Artisanal Rolls with Pumpkin Spiced Butter

Main Course: House Smoked Prime Rib, Honey Brined Roast Turkey and Apple Cranberry Stuffed Pork Roulade

Sides:  Chef’s Homemade Stuffing, Butter Braised Yam, Smashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Brussels, and Haricots Verts with Mushrooms

Dessert: Spiced Praline Bread Pudding with Pecan Caramel, Apple Galette with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Sweet Potato Cake with Marshmallow Icing

Reservations via OpenTable or call 727-683-5990


K Club Bar & Bistro at The Karol Hotel

ClearwaterK Club Bar & Bistro at The Karol Hotel in Clearwater is offering a buffet-style Thanksgiving Feast. The cost is $65 for adults, $25 for children 5-12, and complimentary for children under 5. 

 The menu includes:

Salad Bar: Romaine & Iceberg Mix, Romaine & Fried Kale Mix, Spinach & Arugula Mix, Mozzarella, Bleu Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Shaved Heirloom Carrots, Sunflower Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Beets, Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Bleu Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch, and Green Goddess Dressings

Dinner Rolls & Warmed Biscuits

Turkey Trio Carving Station: Pesto-Rubbed Turkey Breast, Cajun BBQ Spiced Turkey Breast, Traditional Roasted Whole Turkey

Stuffed Pork Loin Carving Station: Boursin & Spinach Stuffed, Cherry Demi-Glace

Mashed Potato Bar: Smashed Redskin Potatoes, Pommes Purée, Bacon, Corn, Roasted Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Red Onion, Sour Cream, Scallion, Whipped Butter, Turkey Gravy, Beef Gravy

Savory Side Items: Butternut Squash Bisque, Cranberry Sauce, Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions, Fried Green Beans with Smoked Ranch Sauce, Candied Yams with Brûléed Marshmallow Fluff & Candied Pecans, Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Traditional Stuffing, Honey Mustard Glazed Carrots

Build Your Own Pie Station: Selection of Pumpkin, Pecan, Apple, Cherry and Chocolate Cream Pies, Vanilla Ice Cream and Multiple Toppings Including Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, Warmed Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, Peanut Butter Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Streusel, Fresh Berries

Reservations via OpenTable or call 727-273-8760


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

Pink Florida Wedding Venue Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

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

The Breakfast buffet features Breakfast Stations for Omelets and eggs, seafood, charcuterie, dessert and more!

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

Breakfast: Adults: $50 per person, Children $25 per person

Dinner: Adults: $70 per person, Children $35 per person

Reservations are required. Book Online


TradeWinds Island Resort

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St. Pete Beach -The TradeWinds Island Resorts will be offering Thanksgiving Day options in two locations – 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, Palm Court will be open from 1-9 p.m. and RumFish Grill will be open from 2-10 p.m.

For reservations at Palm Court, please call 727-363-2358 between 5 and 10 p.m. Tues-Sat. For reservations at RumFish Grill, please visit Open Table or call 727-329-1428.


Downtown St Pete Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue The Birchwood | Tampa Bay Wedding Photographer Lifelong Photography Studio

Downtown St. Pete – Birch & Vine at The Birchwood is offering a Prix Fixe Thanksgiving menu, in addition to an A La Carte Menu of seasonal favorites.

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