From traditional spreads to prix fixe menus, these dine-in options are among the best in town if you are looking for a stress-free holiday dinner prepared and curated by a talented team of incredible chefs, cooks, and staff. As always, reservations are recommended for dine-in, and prices do not include tax or gratuity.
If take-out or catering is what you're looking for this Thanksgiving, New Times has the best list of Miami Thanksgiving catering and take-out options this year.
Brio Italian Grille
Multiple Locationsbrioitalian.comFor dine-in at its locations in Plantation and Pembroke Pines, Brio Italian Grille will showcase a "Traditional Turkey Day" menu, complete with sliced white turkey meat and the classic sides. Cost is $44.99 per person and $70.99 per couple. There will also be a kid's version for $21.99 per child. Reservations can be made via the eatery's website.
Byblos
1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach786-864-2990
byblosmiami.comByblos will serve Thanksgiving with an Eastern Mediterranean twist. Guests will indulge in harissa spiced turkey, complemented by cranberry and pomegranate chutney, savory brioche pine nut stuffing, and natural jus. The festive culinary journey will end with dessert, halva parfait. Cost is $65 per person.
Corsair Kitchen & Bar
19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura786-279-6800.
corsair-kitchen-and-barCorsair will serve up a comforting prix-fixe menu of starters like butternut squash soup, mixed greens fall salad, and charred octopus. Entrees on offer include roasted turkey roulade, truffle and butternut squash pappardelle, rib cap and filet mignon. The dessert lineup will include traditional delights like pumpkin pie, pecan pie and apple crumble tart. Priced at $80 per adult and $45 per children 12 and under, the Thanksgiving meal will be served from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8:15 p.m.
Essensia Restaurant & Bar at The Palms Hotel & Spa
Essensia Restaurant & Bar at The Palms Hotel & Spa
Essencia
3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach305-908-5458
essensiarestaurant.comEssencia will feature a prix-fixe three-course dinner menu for Thanksgiving this year, a meal of choices such as French lentil salad tossed with greens lettuce, sun-dried tomato, green beans, and persimmon; steak tartare made with capers, quail egg yolk, and dijon mustard; and slow-roasted turkey accompanied by sourdough chestnut mushroom casserole stuffing, whipped mashed potato, roasted garlic Brussel sprouts, and sage brown gravy. For a sweet ending, guests can choose from options like plant-based pumpkin pie with chai spice curst, or creamy Basque cheesecake topped with mixed berries compote. The meal costs $85 per person and will be served on Thanksgiving Day from 5 to 10 p.m. A wine pairing option is available for $25 per person.
Felice Brickell
1450 Brickell Ave., Miami305-526-4800
felicerestaurants.comThis Thanksgiving, Felice will offer a dish of tacchino, a Tuscan-inspired dish of turkey breast served with chestnuts, sweet potato mash, and braised Brussels sprouts. The dish costs $41 and will be served from 11:30 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Hell's Kitchen
333 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami786-688-0082
gordonramsayrestaurants.comHell's Kitchen's prix-fixe menu features Gordon Ramsay-approved spins on Thanksgiving classics alongside sommelier-curated wine pairings. The menu is offered at $85 per person, and $150 per person with wine pairings. For appetizers, enjoy the choice between an arugula and endive salad with cranberries, feta, candied walnuts, and charred shallot vinaigrette, or a butternut squash soup, with whipped goat cheese, roasted heirloom carrots, and carrot chips, paired with a fresh Willamette Valley 2020 chardonnay. For the main course, there's a turkey roulade served with potato purée, green beans almondine, cranberry stuffing hash, and turkey gravy paired with a Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur 2020. For dessert, the restaurant offers a pecan pie with chef Ramsay’s classic English toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream paired with the 2020 Chateau Roumieu. Reservations can be made by clicking here.
Lightkeepers
455 Grand Bay Dr., Miami305-365-4156
marriott.comA Thanksgiving feast will begin with an exquisite array of artisanal cheeses and cured meats, complemented by chilled seafood and raw bar options such as fresh oysters, lobster, and caviar. Guests will also savor a selection of small bites, including Hudson Valley foie gras and butternut squash panna cotta, as well as roasted turkey and Panther coffee-rubbed cowboy ribeye, served alongside vegetarian options such as butternut squash ravioli, followed by pumpkin whoopie pies and chocolate mousse entremets. There will also be a dedicated children’s menu of Southern fried chicken tenders and mac 'n' cheese. The meal is priced at $185 for adults and $69 or children ages five through12.
Quinto Miami
788 Brickell Pl., Miami786-805-4646
quintomiami.usLocated in the East Horel, this Latin American restaurant created a special menu for Thanksgiving. Highlight dishes are starter of pumpkin soup with Iberico ham, toasted pumpkin seeds, and spiced cream; main course of turkey breast rubbed with adobo, served with glazed petit veggies and natural jus, and sweet ending of pumpkin flan, topped here with a dulce de leche foam. The meal costs $75 per person and will be served from 6 through 10:30 p.m.
Rao's Miami Beach
1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beachat the Loews Miami Beach Hotel
raosonmiamibeach.comRao’s is serving up exclusive holiday specials that bring classic Thanksgiving flavors with a signature twist. Begin with their "Thanksgiving Turkey Plate," featuring roasted sliced turkey breast, braised pulled turkey legs, ciabatta herbed stuffing, and a rich gravy ($56). Pair it with sides like truffled mac and cheese with Cavatappi pasta, creamy bechamel, and pecorino tartufo ($24); a savory wild mushroom mix featuring porcini, cremini, and oyster mushrooms with shallot and garlic ($18); and whipped mashed potatoes with thyme, cream, and butter ($14).
Red Rooster Overtown
920 NW Second Ave., Miami305-640-9880
redroosterovertown.comRed Rooster Overtown's prix-fixe menu will feature Marcus’ cornbread; endive salad with white balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese, and candied pecans; and tuna tiradito with cantaloupe aguachile, cured cucumber, yuzu, and sesame. Guests will also receive one main course of options like pork shop; rosemary fried or baked turkey with roasted celeriac, smoked farro, black garlic jus, and lovage oil; or fried catfish with tartar sauce, pickled grapes, and mustard seeds. The meal also includes imac 'n' cheese, candied yams, collard greens, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. The list of sweets features choices of chocolate pecan pie; sweet potato pie; macaroons and chocolate bites. Priced at $95 per person and $35 for kids under 12 years old. Served from noon to 8 p.m. for dine in and for take out from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for takeout.
Semilla Restaurant & Bar
1330 Alton Rd., Miami Beach305-674-6522
semillamiami.comThis French-American bistro's dine-in option for Thanksgiving is a family-style meal featuring starters such as apple wedge salad tossed with walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and turkey bacon; and a dish of baked brie cheese and cranberry "en croute." The main course is stuffed organic turkey breast roll, accompanied by port red wine gravy and classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes and green beans casserole. The meal ends with a dessert of chocolate hazelnut marshmallow pie. The dine-in option will be served on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $78 per person, including individual reservations.
The dining area at Sérêvène by Pawan Pinisetti was designed to be subtle and elegant.
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Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti
1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach786-636-6440
serevenemiami.comHotel Greystone is serving up a Thanksgiving turkey dinner inspired by French cooking techniques and flavors. Dishes include honey nut squash bisque topped with nutmeg crème, amaretto crumble, and sage beurre noisette; an entree of turkey sage remoulade served with sofrito braised greens, wild mushroom bread pudding, turkey velouté, and cranberry coulis; and dessert of wine poached pear with ginger spiced creme anglaise and red berry coulis. The special menu costs $109 per person and will be served from 6 through 11 p.m. Wine pairing option is available for $49.
Zucca
162 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables.zuccamiami.comZucca invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving from noon to 8 p.m. with a special holiday menu alongside delicious à la carte offerings. Menu highlights include "Tacchino Tradizionale Ripieno di Foie Gras," "Mele e Manzo coon Uvetta e Castagne," a traditional Thanksgiving turkey stuffed with foie gras, beef, apples, raisins, and chestnuts; "Riso Nero “Venere” Saltato con Porri," "Zucca al Tartufo" sauteed wild rice with leeks, butternut squash, and truffles. Dessert options include "Crostatina di Pecans con Gelato alla Vaniglia," a warm pecan tart with vanilla ice cream. Reservations are encouraged.
