As temperatures drop and the year comes to a close, there is no better way to reflect and express gratitude than with loved ones over a delicious feast. Here are some South Florida restaurants offering seasonal favorites this Thanksgiving season.
The Strand
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Located at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, The Strand offers a mouthwatering four-course meal, starting with a holiday classic, butternut squash soup. Made with fresh pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, baby kale and more, this soup is the perfect way to kick off the evening. Guests can indulge in flavorful black fig ravioli crafted with saffron housemade pasta and, of course, no Thanksgiving meal is complete without turkey. Made with housemade cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, sweet mashed potato, brussels sprouts and black garlic wild mushroom, the lemon pepper roasted turkey is undoubtedly the star of the show. The Strand will offer two seatings at 5:30PM and 7:30PM; reservations are required, so be sure to book ahead. 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Red Rooster
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This Thanksgiving season, Red Rooster features a pre-fixe menu, starting with either the Red Rooster Caesar salad or the delicious deviled egg toast made with country bread, deviled egg salad, shaved radish and carrots and more. Red Rooster will serve three distinctive main courses perfect for every Thanksgiving feast. Make sure to try the Red Rooster sweet potato casserole made with mashed yams, spiced pecan granola and topped with marshmallow and cayenne cane syrup drizzle. For cheese lovers, order the smoked gouda mac and cheese made with shell pasta, smoked gouda black pepper queso, cheddar pepper jack gratin and more. Complete with sweet desserts, Red Rooster is serving up all the Thanksgiving goodies. 920 NW 2nd Ave., Miami / Website
Baia Beach Club
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Baia Beach Club’s menu is undoubtedly something to be thankful for this holiday season. Between 4-9PM, the Miami hotspot serves a specially curated menu, including appetizers such as roasted butternut squash, apple bisque and more. Guests can choose from a selection of entrees like freshly roasted heritage turkey crafted with gravy, red wine jus, horseradish mayonnaise, whole grain mustard and orange cranberry relish, or even the pan-roasted Faroe Island salmon. An assortment of holiday patisserie indulgences will be available to guests as well. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach / Website
COTE Miami
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Perfect for friends and family, this Michelin-starred restaurant is serving up delectable Thanksgiving meals this holiday season. Guests can enjoy the ultimate Thanksgiving feast, complete with some of COTE’s finest plates, such as USDA prime and American wagyu beef, complemented by an assortment of fresh pickled vegetables and salads, turkey mandu or a decadent savory egg souffle. Other specialty items include Japchae Korean glass noodles with vegetables, braised short ribs, sticky rice stuffing with Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms and so much more. Have some room to spare? Guests can follow up their feast with rich, soft-serve ice cream topped with a savory soy sauce caramel for dessert. All options listed above will be available for both dine-in and carry-out. 3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami / Website
SUGARCANE raw bar grill
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Whether an avid cook looking to take a break from the kitchen or someone who’s hosting their first Friendsgiving, SUGARCANE raw bar grill offers delectable dine-in and take-out options. For those looking to host this holiday season, you can order everything but the turkey package featuring fresh brussels sprouts, green beans, marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, sweet corn and more. Orders open on Nov. 7 and must be placed before Nov. 20. SUGARCANE will also have dining options for the holiday with its specialized menu, including the ultimate all-in-one Thanksgiving sandwich complete with turkey salad, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce and more. Raise a glass and give thanks this holiday season with the turkey gone wild cocktail made with turkey whiskey, compare, cardamom syrup, lemon juice and prosecco float. 3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami, / Website
Le Jardinier
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Toast to gratitude this holiday season at Le Jardinier of the Bastion Collection, and imbibe in specially crafted cocktails designed by Head Bartender Ruben Rolon, the most recent recipient of the 2022 Florida Michelin Guide’s Exceptional Cocktails Award. Alongside beautiful bubbles and an extensive a la carte menu of dishes, including foie gras, butternut squash parfaits and roasted chicken with charred scallion butter, this sophisticated dining destination is the perfect way to celebrate this Thanksgiving. Guests can end their meal with exceptional featured dessert items made by Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone. 151 NE 41st St Suite 135, Miami / Website
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
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As Florida’s only two-star Michelin restaurant, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is the Thanksgiving destination. Apart from the Bastion Collection, guests can sit at L'Atelier's signature dining counter and watch as chefs prepare an elevated Thanksgiving meal. Dishes include roasted veal sweetbreads, Comté cheese souffle with delectable honeynut squash confit and more. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon will offer its delicious five-course menu between 4-9PM. 151 NE 41st St, Miami / Website
Bourbon Steak
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Nestled inside JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, Bourbon Steak welcomes guests for an elevated and flavorsome Thanksgiving celebration. From 4-9PM, the acclaimed steakhouse will feature a collection of appetizers, including fresh tuna sashimi, hand-cut prime steak tartare, chef’s oyster selection and a savory butternut squash soup. The main dishes include filet mignon, herb-roasted chicken, wood-grilled turkey and sea bass. A decadent order of truffle mac and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach accompany each order. For dessert, guests can choose between pumpkin pie, apple puff and s’mores. Although reservations are not required, they are highly encouraged. 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura / Website
CORSAIR Kitchen & Bar
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CORSAIR Kitchen & Bar has cooked up something extraordinary this Thanksgiving. Located at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, the modern American restaurant offers healthy comfort food prepared with fresh, regionally sourced ingredients. Starters will include a delicious butternut squash soup, kale fall salad and short rib ravioli. For the main course, guests can indulge in roasted turkey breast stuffed with roasted acorn squash, pan-seared snapper or a delicious pan-roasted filet mignon. Of course, no traditional Thanksgiving meal is complete without pumpkin pie, pecan pie or apple pie. Reservations are encouraged and can be made at the website listed here. 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura / Website
Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden
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Join Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden for a memorable Thanksgiving experience with a four-course meal, live entertainment and a complimentary glass of bubbly. The feast begins with a delectable apple and butternut squash soup spiced with chantilly and roasted macadamia, followed by delicious sides and main dishes. The restaurant even offers vegan options. As the festive meal ends, diners can order a pumpkin praline tart, complemented by creme fraiche, cinnamon streusel, pecan tuile and sweet candied cranberries. Located at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, seating will be available from 2-5PM and 6-9PM, and reservations are required. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami / Website
Toro Toro
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Pan-Latin Toro Toro in the InterContinental Miami. From roasted butternut squash and kale salad to entrees such as wagyu served with roasted potatoes, the restaurant has all the Thanksgiving staples covered. From 12-11PM, guests can enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes, from a la carte options to classic Toro Toro favorites. Guests can wrap up their extravagant meal with an assortment of delicious desserts like warm pumpkin churros, goat cheese cheesecake and so much more. Reservations are highly recommended. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami / Website
Burlock Coast
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Sit back, relax this holiday season, and let the Burlock Coast prepare this year’s Thanksgiving feast for your family. Available for pickup, the meal serves up to eight people and includes an herb-rubbed whole roasted turkey, acorn squash bread stuffing, a creamy potato puree, mushroom and green bean casserole, roasted root vegetables and housemade focaccia all complemented with tasty pumpkin and apple pies. Located at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, orders must be placed by Nov. 23 and can be made via phone or the website listed here. 1 N Ft Laud. Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale / Website
The Key Club
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Blending a classic American bar and grill with timeless continental cuisine, The Key Club is rolling out an extravagant menu this Thanksgiving. Serving delicate fresh-catch fish, mouthwatering steaks and a variety of signature sushi rolls, this Miami gem is the ideal destination for those looking for an intimate and upscale dining experience. Inspired by the Grove’s long-standing sense of community, The Key Club offers a welcoming and lively atmosphere both inside and outside, making it the perfect place to gather friends and family this season. 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove / Website
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
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So you’ve had your fill of turkey and stuffing to last you a lifetime, but what about satiating that sweet tooth of yours? Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop is South Florida’s one-stop shop for sweets galore. Guests can indulge in seasonal favorites like tasty pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie, decadent salted caramel pie, pecan pie and so many more. Pies are limited and all orders must be made by Nov. 23.
2545 N Miami Ave., Miami, 3435 Main Hwy., Miami, 250 N Federal Hwy., Suite1, Fort Lauderdale / Website
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