Where To Dine This Thanksgiving - South Florida Restaurants Serve Up Holiday Feasts

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering around the table, sharing favorite dishes and making memories with family and friends. But for those who would rather leave the cooking to the professionals, several South Florida restaurants are offering special holiday menus that bring something extra to the traditional Thanksgiving celebration.

From elaborate buffets and multi-course dinners at luxury hotels to globally inspired holiday dishes and convenient take-home feasts, diners will find a variety of options across Miami, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Fort Lauderdale. Whether the holiday calls for an elegant oceanfront experience, a relaxed family gathering or a restaurant-quality dinner at home, these destinations offer alternatives to the usual hours spent preparing a Thanksgiving meal.

Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

An Italian-inspired Thanksgiving by the sea

Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, is celebrating its first Thanksgiving since reopening with La Tavola del Ringraziamento, an expansive holiday feast that combines traditional Thanksgiving favorites with Italian-inspired culinary touches.

Available from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the dining experience offers an array of dishes designed to appeal to guests seeking both familiar holiday flavors and elevated restaurant fare. The centerpiece includes Bell & Evans roasted turkey served with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy, alongside herb-marinated prime rib accompanied by horseradish cream.

Seafood lovers will find additional choices in seared diver scallops with butternut squash puree and black truffle beurre blanc, as well as salmon en croute served with mustard veloute. A chilled seafood and raw bar adds another dimension to the spread, featuring Key West shrimp, Maine lobster tails, oysters and caviar.

Seasonal side dishes and an assortment of holiday desserts round out the celebration, giving guests plenty of opportunities to sample different flavors throughout the meal.

The setting at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne makes Luma an appealing option for families and groups looking to pair Thanksgiving dining with a coastal atmosphere.

The feast is priced at $195 per adult, plus applicable taxes and service charges, and $79 per child ages 4 to 12. Children ages 3 and younger dine complimentary.

When: Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26th, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida 33149.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miakb-the-ritz-carlton-key-biscayne-miami/experiences/holidays/

Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

A traditional Thanksgiving feast with oceanfront views

For those who prefer a classic Thanksgiving dinner without the work of preparing it, Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, is offering a three-course, family-style feast with a menu centered on seasonal ingredients and familiar holiday staples.

Served from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 26th, 2026 the meal begins with housemade bread and whipped honey butter, followed by butternut squash soup finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and sage brown butter. A fall greens salad features fresh apple, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, goat cheese, candied walnuts and maple vinaigrette.

The main course brings the traditional Thanksgiving spread to the table. Roasted turkey breast is served with confit leg and thigh, cornbread-sausage stuffing, whipped garlic potatoes, green beans with creamy mushrooms and crispy onions, roasted root vegetables, cranberry sauce and gravy.

Dessert continues the seasonal theme with pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon whipped cream and candied pecans, alongside warm apple pie served with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream.

The family-style format makes the restaurant particularly suitable for groups who enjoy sharing dishes and lingering over a holiday meal. Its oceanfront location also offers a change of scenery from the traditional dining room at home.

The Thanksgiving feast costs $139 per adult, plus applicable taxes and service charges, and $65 per child ages 5 to 12. Guests can also opt for an enhanced bottomless beverage package for an additional $39.

For those who want the holiday atmosphere without the cooking, Burlock Coast is also offering a Thanksgiving feast to-go. Priced at $395, plus applicable taxes and service charges, the meal serves six to eight guests and is designed to make entertaining at home easier.

Take-home orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 by calling: (954) 302-6430. Or emailing: burlockcoastrsvp@ritzcarlton.com.

When: Dine-in, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Noon – 8:00 p.m.

Where: 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304.

Reservations and information: https://www.burlockcoast.com/. Or: www.OpenTable.com.

Isabelle’s Coconut Grove at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami

A four-course celebration with seasonal flavors

For diners looking for a more intimate, multi-course Thanksgiving experience, Isabelle’s Coconut Grove is presenting Harvest in the Grove, a four-course dinner accompanied by live music and a complimentary glass of bubbly.

The menu emphasizes autumn ingredients and creative combinations, offering a choice between a traditional holiday centerpiece and a plant-forward main course.

The meal begins with Florida pumpkin bisque, prepared with coconut crema, spiced pepitas, brown butter and sage. An autumn garden salad follows, combining little gem lettuce and baby kale with compressed pear, whipped goat cheese, pomegranate, maple-spiced pecans, crispy heirloom rice and shaved fennel. Champagne-cranberry vinaigrette ties together the seasonal ingredients.

For the main course, guests can choose ember-roasted heritage turkey served with cornbread-chorizo stuffing, charred sweet potato purée, cane syrup-glazed carrots, smoked giblet jus and cranberry citrus preserves.

Those seeking a meat-free alternative can opt for wood-fired honeynut squash with wild mushroom and ancient grain stuffing, charred greens, cranberry gastrique, smoked pecan romesco and crispy sage.

Dessert offers two choices: burnt pumpkin Basque cheesecake or Florida orchard bread pudding.

The combination of live music, a celebratory welcome drink and a carefully structured menu makes Isabelle’s an option for couples, families and groups seeking a leisurely holiday dinner.

Two seatings are available, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The experience costs $155 per adult, plus applicable taxes and service charges, and $75 per child ages 3 to 12. Wine pairings for each course are available for an additional $65.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling: (305) 644-4675. Emailing: isabellescoconutgrove@ritzcarlton.com. Or visiting the restaurant's Thanksgiving reservation page: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/isabellescoconutgrove/thanksgiving-at-isabelles-at-the-ritz-carlton-coconut-grove-9562838269

When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: 3300 Southwest 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133.

JARANA in Aventura

A Peruvian twist on Thanksgiving traditions

Thanksgiving does not have to revolve entirely around the traditional turkey-and-stuffing combination. At JARANA in Aventura, the holiday menu introduces Peruvian flavors to the season, offering diners a different way to celebrate.

The restaurant's special menu features dishes that blend familiar holiday ingredients with the distinctive flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Among the highlights is prawn ceviche with Parmesan and smoked rocoto leche de tigre, a preparation that brings seafood and smoky chile notes to the table.

Pastel de choclo, made with wood-roasted Peruvian corn and Jack cheese, offers a savory corn-based dish that complements the holiday's emphasis on comforting seasonal food.

The featured turkey preparation gives the traditional centerpiece a regional twist. Turkey with locro de zapallo pairs confit and seared turkey leg with kabocha squash stew, fresh cheese, adobo sauce and white rice. The result offers an alternative to conventional roast turkey with gravy while maintaining the spirit of a holiday meal.

For dessert, warm pecan pie served with vanilla ice cream provides a familiar seasonal finish.

JARANA's special menu is scheduled to be available from Monday, November 23rd, 2026 through Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 with service from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The restaurant will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For diners who want to introduce international flavors to their holiday gathering, JARANA offers a way to celebrate Thanksgiving without abandoning the ingredients and traditions associated with the season.

When: Monday, November 23rd, 2026 – Wednesday, November 25th, 2026, 11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Where: 19505 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite#: 5150, Aventura, Florida 33180.

Menu and reservations: https://jaranarestaurant.com/aventura/menu/

Bring Thanksgiving Home With Burlock Coast

A chef-prepared feast for six to eight guests

For hosts who want to welcome family and friends at home but would rather avoid the time-consuming work of preparing an entire

Thanksgiving dinner, Burlock Coast's take-home feast offers a convenient alternative.

Available from The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, the $395 package, plus applicable taxes and service charges, is designed to serve six to eight guests. It allows hosts to maintain the tradition of gathering around their own dining table while leaving the meal preparation to the restaurant's culinary team.

The option may be particularly appealing to families planning a larger gathering, those with limited time to cook or hosts who want to focus on entertaining rather than coordinating multiple dishes in the kitchen.

Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 by calling: (954) 302-6430. Or emailing: burlockcoastrsvp@ritzcarlton.com. Customers should contact the restaurant for details about pickup arrangements and the package's contents.

Where: 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Information:  https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/fllrz-the-ritz-carlton-fort-lauderdale/dining/

Planning Ahead for Thanksgiving

With options ranging from an elaborate seafood spread in Key Biscayne to a traditional family-style feast in Fort Lauderdale and Peruvian-inspired specialties in Aventura, South Florida diners have unique ways to make Thanksgiving memorable.

The best choice depends on the kind of gathering planned. Luma offers a broad selection of seafood, meats and holiday desserts, while Burlock Coast emphasizes classic Thanksgiving dishes in a beachside setting. Isabelle’s Coconut Grove provides a more structured, four-course dinner with live music and a vegetarian main course, and JARANA brings a distinctive international perspective to seasonal dining.

For hosts who prefer to celebrate at home, Burlock Coast's take-home offering provides an alternative to cooking from scratch.

Reservations and advance orders are recommended, particularly for larger parties. Diners should confirm availability, final pricing, applicable taxes and service charges, and any dietary accommodations directly with each restaurant before making plans.

Whether the occasion calls for an elegant restaurant dinner or a relaxed gathering at home, these South Florida destinations offer plenty of inspiration for a Thanksgiving centered on good food, shared traditions and time together.