Gobble Up SoFlo: The Hottest Spots For Dine-In And Takeout Thanksgiving Feasts

Miami-Dade:

Arcano

Arcano invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving with a Spanish twist through its Thanksgiving To-Go Feast, a vibrant, chef-crafted spread designed to serve 8–10 guests for $225. Blending holiday comfort with Spanish flair, the menu includes an array of dishes thoughtfully prepared for an effortless, flavorful gathering at home. Guests will begin with Ensalada Mixta, featuring living lettuce, carrots, red pearl onions, and cabbage tossed in a mustard-sherry vinaigrette, alongside the traditional Tortilla de Patatas y Cebolla, a classic Spanish potato and onion tortilla. For the main course, guests will select either Pavo Asado en Salsa, herb-roasted turkey with giblet gravy, or Brasado de Cordero, roasted spiced lamb shoulder with pan jus. Complementary sides include Pure de Patatas with chives; Almendra de Judias Verdes green beans amandine with butter and almonds; Pan de Cacao with honey butter; Arroz Tropical with jasmine rice, coconut, pineapple and mint; Relleno with sausage, soffrito, bread stuffing, Salsa de Arandano y Naranja and a cranberry, orange and vermouth sauce. To finish, guests may choose between two indulgent desserts: Tres Leches de Turron, an almond sponge cake with Spanish nougat, milk cream and meringue or Flan de Queso de Cabra con Higos, a goat cheese flan with caramel and fig glaze. Preorders are now available, offering an opportunity to bring Arcano’s signature Spanish-inspired flavors home for a truly memorable Thanksgiving celebration. Pick-up or delivery will be available on Wednesday, November 26th. Arcano is located at 259 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. For more information or to place your order, visit: https://arcanomiami.com/

Babette

This Thanksgiving, Babette’s invites guests to celebrate the holiday with a refined, globally inspired feast that showcases the restaurant’s signature elegance and creativity. The Thanksgiving Dinner begins with a velvety Roasted Pumpkin and Seven Spices Soup, followed by Little Gem Lettuce dressed in a delicate truffle vinaigrette with migas and ginger scallions. For the main course, diners may choose between Roasted Turkey, Roasted Suckling Pig “Iberico,” or Branzino, each accompanied by classic holiday sides including stuffing, haricots verts, pumpkin casserole, and cranberry sauce. To finish, guests can indulge in a choice of Apple Millefeuilles or Les Deux Chocolats for dessert. Priced at $99 per person, the experience may be enhanced with Chef’s selection wine pairings for an additional $45, making Babette’s Thanksgiving a sophisticated and memorable culinary celebration. For those wishing to enjoy Babette’s flavors at home, a Thanksgiving To-Go Dinner for Two is available for $140, offering the same thoughtful preparation and festive spirit in the comfort of your own dining room. Babette is located at 301 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. For more information or to make a reservation, visit: https://babettemiami.com/

Toro Toro

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Toro Toro, Chef/Restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed Pan-Latin steakhouse inside the InterContinental Miami. On Thursday, November 27th from Noon to 10:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a special prixe-fixe Thanksgiving menu featuring a variety of seasonal holiday dishes. Start your holiday feast with a choice of starters including Yellow Courgette Soup with Tequila marinated strawberries, charred green peas and crispy shallots; Crispy Honey Apple Salad with Goat Cheese foam, caramelized cancha corn, endives, pomegranate, golden beets puree and white balsamic dressing. For the main course, guests can choose between Oven Roasted Turkey Breast served with creamy guava-morita mole, Granny Smith apple bread stuffing, watercress salad and prune au jus and Pan Seared Halibut accompanied by green beans, tomato curd, mojo verde and sweet potato mash. A Thanksgiving feast is incomplete without delicious desserts and as such, Toro Toro is offering Zucca E Crema with mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree, lady fingers, espresso coffee and liquor. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on www.OpenTable.com. For more information, visit: www.torotoromiami.com/thanksgiving - Phone: (305) 372-4710.

Broward:

La Fuga

On Thanksgiving Day, guests can look forward to a four-course Italian-American Thanksgiving feast for the family priced at $75++ per person, $40 for kids under 12 by reservation only. The evening will start with Antipasti including a selection of Assorted Cured Salumi & Cheese served with olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, sourdough and signature table oil and Bruschetta. For Primi, – first course in Italian – Lasagna al Forno di Melanzane and Nonna’s Sunday Gravy and Bucatini. Secondi, main course options include Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast and Turkey Leg Confit served with sweet potato mashed, green bean casserole, Italian sausage dressing and cranberry sauce. The holiday meal will finish on a sweet note with several Dolci treats including Pistachio & Chocolate Chip Cannolis, and Pumpkin & Pecan Tarts. For those interested in enjoying just the main course, the restaurant is offering “The Plate,” $40++ per person and $25 for kids under 12 which includes the herb-roasted turkey breast and turkey leg confit with all of the fixings. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be booked on: www.OpenTable.com. La Fuga is located at 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 at the Kimpton Shorebreak in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit: www.lafugarestaurant.com; Telephone: (954) 908-7308.

Lona Cocina & Tequileria

Celebrate Thanksgiving oceanside with a Mexican-style feast at Lona Cocina & Tequileria on Fort Lauderdale beach. On Thanksgiving Day, the restaurant is offering a special holiday menu for $40++ per person. Curated by Chef de Cuisine Juan Carlos Peña, the delicious menu offers a traditional Thanksgiving feast with a Mexican twist and begins with Sweet Cornbread for the table. The main course, served with holiday ‘salsas’ including turkey gravy and cranberry sauce, offers guests a choice between Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast or Tequila-Glazed Ham; accompanied by side dishes of Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Al Ajillo. Diners can also add a tequila twist to Thanksgiving and pair the feast with a specialty Salted Caramel Apple Margarita crafted with tequila, apple cider, caramel syrup, triple sec and lime juice, served with a salted caramel rim ($15). Lona’s full a la carte dinner menu will also be available on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online on: www.OpenTable.com. Lona is located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. Discounted valet parking is available. For more information, visit: www.lonarestaurant.com - Telephone: (954) 245-3069. Instagram: @lonarestaurantfll

Sufrat Mediterranean Grill

Family-owned and celebrated for its welcoming hospitality and traditional flavors, Sufrat Mediterranean Grill has become a South Florida favorite. Founded by the Altillawi brothers from Jordan, Sufrat offers a menu rooted in authentic Mediterranean recipes meant for sharing, from falafel and chargrilled octopus to lamb chops and customizable mixed grill platters. Kicking off on Friday, November 14th, Sufrat will debut a special “Shukran Dish & Platter;” (shukran means “thank you” in Arabic) for the Thanksgiving season. A portion of proceeds from each platter sold will be donated to Feeding South Florida, supporting their mission to end hunger in our community. The Shukran Dish: $18 includes 2 Ground Turkey Kabobs with Tzatziki and a side of sweet potato mash and the Shukran Feast: $90 – that feeds 6 people – includes 6 Chicken Kebabs and 6 Turkey Kebabs with Tzatziki and a side of Sweet Potato Mash and Basmati Rice. This special will run through the end of November at all locations.

For those looking to skip the cooking and mess this holiday season or interested in bringing something impressive to your Thanksgiving feast, Sufrat’s catering platters have you covered. See below for the three holiday packages, available at all locations.

• Holiday Catering Feast #1 - $300 – serves 10 people

Sufrat Sampler: Large Hummus, Baba Ganough, Tzatziki, 8 Kibbeh, 8 Grape Leaves and Pita, Large Sufrat Combo: 6 Chicken Kebabs, 6 Beef Kebabs, 4 Kefta, 6 Lamb Chops, portion of Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma, Basmati Rice and Greek Salad.

• Holiday Catering Feast #2 - $220 – serves 10 people

Sufrat Dip Sampler: Large Hummus, Baba Ganough, Labneh, Muhammara, and Pita, Sufrat Roastery (½ tray Chicken Shawarma and ½ tray Gyro), Basmati Rice and Greek Salad

• Holiday Catering Feast #3: $220 – serves 10 people

Sufrat Dip Sampler: Large Hummus, Baba Ganough, Labneh, Muhammara and Pita, Sufrat Build Your Own Combo: 24 skewers of your pick of one or more of: Chicken Kebab Skewers, Beef Kebab Skewers, Kofta Kebab Skewers, Shrimp Kebabs with Basmati Rice, Yellow or Angel Hair and Greek Salad.

Sufrat has three South Florida locations: Pines City Center, Pembroke Pines located at 10430 Pines Boulevard, Suite#: C101, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026; Doral Yard, located at 8455 Northwest 53rd Street, Suite#: 106, Doral, Florida 33166 and Miami Beach located at 1570 Alton Road, Suite#; C, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. On Thanksgiving Day, all stores will close at 4:00 p.m. Hours vary by location: Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, visit: www.sufratgrill.com - Or follow: @sufratgrill on Instagram.