Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in Tampa Bay

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Last updated November 21, 2025

Che Vita | Hilton Tampa Downtown

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Tampa – Join us at Che Vita Restaurant & Bar for a festive Thanksgiving celebration featuring chef-crafted dishes inspired by comforting seasonal flavors.

Thursday, November 27th | 11 AM – 10 PM
Available for Lunch & Dinner

Menu available for dine-in and to-go | Walk-ins Welcome


Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Tampa – Join us for a hands-on holiday baking experience in where you’ll learn the secrets behind the perfect pecan pie – golden, gooey, and full of southern charm. Our culinary team will guide you step by step as you craft your own pie to take home. Sip, stir, and savor the spirit of the season in this festive, flour-dusted workshop.

Includes Pecan Pie with box and recipe card to take home, access to our artisanal cheese and charcuterie grazing table, and a cocktail.

Tuesday, November 25th | 5 PM-7 PM | White Ibis

$65 Per Person

1823 Kitchen and Bar | Fall Harvest Gathering Brunch

Thursday, November 27th | 11 AM – 2 PM

$45 Per Person

Oystercatchers: Join us for a Thanksgiving Buffet filled with gratitude, flavor, and togetherness. Celebrate the season with family and friends as our culinary team presents a Gulf Coast–inspired feast. Enjoy the freshest seafood, timeless Thanksgiving classics, and handcrafted desserts all thoughtfully prepared to make your holiday comforting, memorable, and truly unforgettable.

Thursday, November 27th | 11:30 AM – 8 PM

Adult: $125 | Children(12 and under): $60

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HEW Parlor & Chophouse | Fenway Hotel

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Dunedin – Step into the warmth of HEW Parlor & Chophouse this Thanksgiving, where tradition meets refinement in a feast designed to gather, savor, and celebrate. From chef-curated starters to indulgent desserts, every dish is crafted to honor the season’s bounty with bold flavors and thoughtful pairings. Surrounded by family, friends, and the timeless charm of Fenway, this is a Thanksgiving experience that lingers long after the final toast.

Thursday, November 27 | 11 AM – 7 PM

Adult: $95 | Children(12 and under): $25


Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar | Epicurean Hotel

South Tampa– At the Epicurean Hotel Thanksgiving Feast, guests will enjoy a generous family-style spread at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar.

Thursday, November 27 | 11 AM – 8 PM

Adult: $85 | Children: $25 | Kids under 5 eat free

Elevage Dining Room

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar | Element Hotel

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar

Midtown – This Thanksgiving, Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar invites guests to celebrate above the city skyline with a festive three-course prix fixe menu featuring the season’s best flavors and panoramic views of Midtown Tampa. The rooftop’s special holiday offering blends chef-crafted tradition with coastal sophistication. 

Thursday, November 27 | 11 AM – 4 PM | 7th Floor Aloft – Element Hotel

RSVP at +1 (813) 692-3330

Adult: $55 | Children: $25 | Kids under 5 eat free


TASTE Restaurant & Bar | Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Downtown Tampa – Thanksgiving Lunch/Dinner offer at TASTE Restaurant and Bar inside Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center will be available Thursday, November 27, from 11:30 AM – 10 PM

Thursday, November 27 | 11:30 AM – 10 PM

RSVP at +1 (813) 769-8343 | Walk-ins Welcome
Also available for In-Room Dining and To-Go Orders

Adult: $35 | Children: $17

TASTE Restaurant & Bar | Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

The Birchwood

The Birchwood Grand Balllroom

Downtown St Pete – Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with an elegant buffet dining experience on the 4th floor of The Birchwood’s Grand Ballroom. Enjoy sweeping views, festive ambiance, and a chef-crafted feast filled with holiday favorites and seasonal creations.

Thursday, November 27 | 11 AM – 4 PM | 4th Floor Grand Ballroom

Adult: $75 | Children: $20 | Kids under 3 eat free


The Don Cesar

St Pete Beach – This Thanksgiving, gather with loved ones and indulge in a lavish brunch buffet at The Don CeSar. Set in the elegant King Charles Ballroom, our culinary team presents a decadent spread featuring gourmet breakfast classics, live-action carving stations, fresh seafood, artisan sushi, and seasonal desserts crafted to impress.

From brown sugar-brined turkey and chilled raw bar to pumpkin crème brûlée and chocolate hazelnut fudge cake—every bite is a celebration.

Thursday, November 27 | Seating is at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm,12:30 pm, 1:00 pm & 1:30 pm

Adult: $150+ | Children(12 and under): $65

Historic Pink Palace St Pete Beach Wedding Venue Don CeSar

Ocean Hai | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

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Clearwater Beach – Enjoy a grand Thanksgiving meal with family and friends while soaking in beautiful Gulf views and indulging in our elevated buffet available from 1 pm- 9 pm.

This offering will have various stations, including a carving station, traditional favorites, and an amazing dessert spread, plus so much more!

Adults: $75 | Children(12 and under): $35 | plus 7% tax and 19% service charge


Flor Fina | Hotel Haya

Tampa – Join us for a Thanksgiving Day Feast at Flor Fina! Reserve your table below!

We are offering a 4-course family-style feast and are open for reservations from 12 pm – 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Flor Fina Bar & Lounge will be open until 8 pm with drinks and bar snacks available.


Adults (13 and older): $95 | Children (12 and younger): $15 | Children under 5 eat free

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Sal Rosa | Le Meridien Courthouse Hotel

Downtown Tampa Wedding Venue Le Meriden

Downtown Tampa – Celebrate Thanksgiving at Sal Rosa with our delightful Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Family Style Feast, or skip the mess and pre-order your Thanksgiving feast to take home.

$70 Per Person

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