Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2026

Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Tampa Bay

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Last updated November 11, 2026

TradeWinds Resort | Pete’s Gulf Bistro & Palm Court Italian

TradeWinds Resort St. Pete Beach Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

St. Pete Beach – Celebrate Thanksgiving on the Gulf at TradeWinds Resort, where two of the resort’s restaurants, Pete’s Gulf Bistro and Palm Court Italian, will serve a special Thanksgiving dinner menu.

On the Menu: A special Thanksgiving dinner menu at Pete’s Gulf Bistro and Palm Court Italian. Full menu details to be announced.

Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Dinner

Call 800.360.4016 for menu, pricing and reservations


The Birchwood | Grand Ballroom

Downtown St. Petersburg – Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with an elegant buffet in The Birchwood’s 4th-floor Grand Ballroom, complete with sweeping views, a festive ambiance and a chef-crafted feast of holiday favorites.

On the Menu: A carving station with roasted turkey, turkey gravy and herb cranberry sauce, cedar plank salmon with sage and brown butter glaze and maple-glazed ham, with Italian sausage and sage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, baked mac and cheese and green beans with caramelized shallots. Desserts include pecan pie brownies, apple cider fritters and maple donuts.

Thursday, November 26 | 11 AM – 4 PM

Adults: $75 | Children: $20 | Children under 3 eat free | Plus tax & operations charge

The Birchwood Grand Ballroom St. Petersburg Thanksgiving Buffet 2026

Ocean Hai | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Ocean Hai at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Thanksgiving Buffet 2026

Clearwater Beach – Enjoy a grand Thanksgiving meal with family and friends while soaking in beautiful Gulf views at Ocean Hai’s elevated holiday buffet.

On the Menu: A carving station, traditional Thanksgiving favorites and an expansive dessert spread, plus so much more.

Thursday, November 26 | 1 PM – 9 PM

$85 per person | Reservations required (1 PM – 4:30 PM)


Flor Fina | Hotel Haya

Ybor City – Gather around the table for a Thanksgiving Day feast at Flor Fina inside Hotel Haya in historic Ybor City.

On the Menu: Roasted turkey, carved prime rib and herb-crusted salmon with whipped Manchego potatoes, cornbread stuffing and sweet potato mash with toasted marshmallow. Desserts include pumpkin pie, flourless chocolate cheesecake and apple-blackberry cobbler, plus a dedicated kids’ menu.

Thursday, November 26 | 2 PM – 8 PM

Adults: $85 | Children (6–12): $25 | Children 5 and under eat free

Flor Fina at Hotel Haya Tampa Thanksgiving Feast 2026

Yacht StarShip | Thanksgiving Cruises

Yacht StarShip Dining Room Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Cruise 2026

Tampa & Clearwater Beach – Leave the apron at home and celebrate with a two-hour Thanksgiving cruise around Tampa Bay, complete with reserved private tables, a free house bar at sea and DJ entertainment with top-deck access after dinner. Cruises depart from Channelside in downtown Tampa and from the Clearwater Beach Marina.

On the Menu: Slow-roasted turkey with sage pan gravy, brown sugar honey-glazed ham and roasted salmon with honey Dijon cream sauce, with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, glazed sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, green bean casserole and the chef’s choice of desserts.

Thursday, November 26 | Cruises at 12 PM, 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM

Adults: from $79.95 | Children (2–12): from $49.95 | Children under 2 free | Plus tax, fees & gratuity


Oystercatchers | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Tampa – Celebrate Thanksgiving at Oystercatchers, a local tradition since 1986, with a festive waterfront buffet at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

On the Menu: A raw bar, turkey and ham carving stations, seasonal soups and salads, hearty sides, canapés and indulgent holiday desserts.

Thursday, November 26 | 11 AM – 8 PM

Adults: $130 | Children (12 and under): $65

Oystercatchers at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Buffet 2026

Hotel Flor | Thanksgiving to Go

The Dan Restaurant at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown Thanksgiving to Go 2026

Downtown Tampa – Skip the cooking this year with Thanksgiving At Home from Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Pick up a complete holiday feast at the historic hotel, 905 N. Florida Ave., and enjoy it at your own table. Orders are due by Thursday, November 19, and quantities are limited.

On the Menu: Slow-roasted turkey, prime rib and holiday classics, with complete feasts for up to 6 or up to 12 guests, plus à la carte options from The Dan for guests who want to build their own spread.

Thursday, November 26 | Pickup 12 PM – 4:30 PM

Turkey Feast: $225 (up to 6) or $440 (up to 12) | Prime Rib Feast: $230 (up to 6) or $440 (up to 12) | À la carte options available


Che Vita | Hilton Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa – Gather for a festive Thanksgiving dinner at Che Vita inside Hilton Tampa Downtown, with chef-crafted holiday classics served all day. Also available to go. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome, and valet parking is complimentary with a $100 minimum check.

On the Menu: Baby greens salad with sun-dried cranberries, feta and shaved apple, followed by roast turkey breast with stuffing, gravy and orange cranberry sauce. Sides include maple-thyme roasted sweet potatoes, bacon Alfredo baked tortellini, green beans and carrots and cornbread, with pumpkin or pecan pie for dessert.

Thursday, November 26 | 11 AM – 10 PM

Adults: $55 | Children: $25

Che Vita at Hilton Tampa Downtown Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

SHOR American Seafood Grill | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

SHOR American Seafood Grill at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Thanksgiving Buffet 2026

Clearwater Beach – Celebrate Thanksgiving by the Gulf with SHOR’s Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, a holiday favorite with hotel guests and locals alike, so reserve early.

On the Menu: Crab legs, hand-rolled sushi, crab cakes, jumbo Gulf shrimp and cold-water oysters, plus carved turkey and sage and garlic beef tenderloin. Sides include garlic Yukon whipped potatoes, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, with corn and bacon chowder, a charcuterie station and pumpkin pie.

Thursday, November 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM

$99 per person


Sea-Guini | Opal Sands Resort

Clearwater Beach – Opal Sands Resort is serving a lavish Thanksgiving buffet with Gulf views, featuring breakfast favorites, a raw bar and a carving station. Reservations by phone at 727.450.6236.

On the Menu: Crab claws, chilled shrimp, oysters and sushi, plus a carving station with oven-roasted turkey, smoked porchetta and slow-roasted strip loin. Favorites include lump crab cakes, braised short rib, roasted seabass, lobster truffle mac and cheese and butternut squash bisque, with holiday desserts from the resort’s bakery.

Thursday, November 26 | 11:30 AM – 8 PM

Adults: $89 | Children (under 12): $35 | Plus tax & service charge | Includes a glass of Champagne

Sea-Guini at Opal Sands Resort Clearwater Beach Thanksgiving Buffet 2026

Caretta on the Gulf | Sandpearl Resort

Caretta on the Gulf at Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach Thanksgiving 2026

Clearwater Beach – Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast on the Gulf at Caretta on the Gulf inside Sandpearl Resort, with unlimited Champagne, mimosas and Bellinis included.

On the Menu: Sushi, oysters, shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon, plus organic turkey breast with giblet gravy, spiral honey ham, New York striploin, braised short ribs, pan-seared grouper and duck confit. Dinner additions from 3:30 PM include pecan-crusted salmon, veal medallions and butternut squash and sage ravioli, plus a kids’ buffet and housemade desserts.

Thursday, November 26 | 11:30 AM – 7 PM

Adults: $102 | Children (3–12): $40


Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort | Market Salamander Grille & Packard’s Steakhouse

Palm Harbor – Innisbrook is offering two ways to celebrate: a Thanksgiving buffet at Market Salamander Grille or a three-course prix fixe dinner at Packard’s Steakhouse.

On the Menu: Market Salamander Grille’s buffet features holiday classics plus a kids’ entrée for little ones. Packard’s prix fixe includes starters like tuna poke and cocktail shrimp, lobster or roasted pumpkin bisque, and entrées including citrus-brined turkey, an 8 oz filet, prime dry-aged Kansas City strip, king crab bake and grilled halibut, with pumpkin roll, warm apple cobbler and more for dessert.

Thursday, November 26 | Market Salamander Grille 12 – 7 PM | Packard’s 11 AM – 7 PM

Market Salamander Grille: Adults $59, Children (5–12) $25, 4 and under free | Packard’s: Adults $125, Kids $25 | Plus tax & service charge

Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort Palm Harbor Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

Sundrop | The Luce Hotel

St. Pete Beach – Celebrate at The Luce Hotel’s Sundrop with a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe just steps from the beach. Reservations at 727.632.3300.

On the Menu: Choose a first course such as butternut squash bisque or a harvest salad, an entrée such as herb-roasted turkey with all the fixings, butternut squash risotto or bourbon-apricot salmon, and a dessert such as pumpkin cheesecake or cranberry-orange crème brûlée.

Thursday, November 26 | 12 PM – 8 PM

$65 per person


HEW Parlor & Chophouse | Fenway Hotel

Dunedin – HEW Parlor & Chophouse is bringing its signature chophouse flair to Thanksgiving with a family-style feast that goes beyond the traditional turkey dinner, surrounded by the timeless charm of the Fenway Hotel. HEW will also offer a limited brunch menu from 7 – 9 AM, and the Fenway Hotel’s Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar will be open from 2 – 7 PM with a limited menu of Thanksgiving items. Complimentary valet parking.

On the Menu: Ancho-rubbed prime rib with cranberry chutney, smoked rotisserie turkey with giblet gravy and beurre noisette and lobster ravioli with pumpkin spice cream and a butternut and sage fritter. Sides include autumn squash casserole, savory wild mushroom bread pudding and raclette and crispy pancetta mac, with molasses sweet potato and candied pecan bites, chocolate torte with pumpkin sabayon and salted caramel crunch for dessert.

Thursday, November 26 | 11 AM – 6 PM

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

HEW Parlor & Chophouse at Fenway Hotel Dunedin Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar | Epicurean Hotel

Élevage SoHo Kitchen and Bar at Epicurean Hotel Tampa Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

South Tampa – Élevage is putting a flavorful spin on Thanksgiving with a family-style feast of traditional favorites, creative seasonal dishes and indulgent desserts at the Epicurean Hotel, so you can leave the cooking and cleanup to the chefs. Complimentary valet parking until 7 PM ($5 thereafter).

On the Menu: Stuffed turkey breast roulade with confit leg, sausage and sage stuffing and Madeira pan gravy, short rib bourguignon with pearl onions and wild mushrooms and bacon-wrapped cornbread-stuffed pork loin with dried cranberry and pork jus. Sides include brown butter potato purée, crispy smoked Gouda mac and cheese and applewood-smoked Brussels sprouts, with pecan tart, apple cobbler and pumpkin ice cream for dessert.

Thursday, November 26 | 11 AM – 8 PM

Adults: $95 | Children (12 and under): $25 | Children under 5 eat free

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