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16 Miami Restaurants Where You Can Celebrate Thanksgiving 2024

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There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving in Miami when South Florida is almost out of hurricane season, the temperature is finally actually nice, and friends and family gather to give thanks for all that bounty. If the idea of cooking all that bounty is a tad overwhelming, don’t fret: the Magic City has grown into a culinary mecca the whole nation cannot stop talking about. That includes Turkey Day, when top-notch restaurants pull out all the holiday stops.

Here’s a list of 16 spots worth considering for your holiday feast. Reservations are recommended, as it is one of the busiest times of the year.

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Bourbon Steak

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Enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving dinner at this elegant steakhouse, where holiday-themed dishes include pumpkin velouté, roast turkey, garlic-chip-topped potato purée, and sweet treats like pumpkin pie and apple beignets. For those craving something less traditional, the menu also features a wide selection, including the chef’s oyster selection, filet mignon, branzino, and truffle mac and cheese.

Price: $190 per person.

This Aventura newcomer, part of celebrated Chef Gastón Acurio’s portfolio, will be celebrating its first Thanksgiving Peruvian-style. Featuring a special ‘Giving Back’ Thanksgiving menu (available through Nov. 30), the prix-fixe experience donates a portion of proceeds to the Pachacútec Culinary Institute, a cooking school in Peru founded by Acurio for underprivileged students. Highlights include pastel de choclo y carne—an aji amarillo and Peruvian corn cake filled with beef; piernita de pavo horneada y locro, a turkey leg marinated in Peruvian spices with squash stew; and pumpkin tres leches.

Price: $50 per person.

The Strand at Carillon Miami

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Nestled within a popular wellness resort, the modern American restaurant’s Chef Christopher Robertson will team up with Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt’s Chef de Cuisine Timo Steubing this holiday for a four-course Thanksgiving dinner that begins with Wagyu beef tartare, guinea fowl consommé, and a confit and butter poached turkey with cornbread chestnut stuffing. The dinner will end with apple cobbler a la mode. There is one seating at 6:30 p.m.

Price: $130 per person.

Le Jardinier

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This one-Michelin-star gem is the sister restaurant to Florida’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant. It is known for its vegetable-forward fare. The Thanksgiving menu features a three-course selection, with starters like seared scallops with celery root purée or cauliflower velouté with brioche crouton. Choose between turkey with roasted root vegetables and stuffing for the main course or Faroe Island salmon with an orange-saffron reduction. Desserts include caramelized apple with Calvados ice cream or pumpkin cheesecake mousse with ginger ice cream.

Price: $155 per person.

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

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Those curious to experience Thanksgiving at Florida’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant can do so with this prix-fixe tasting menu. Whether it’s the foie gras royale, Comté cheese soufflé with butternut squash confit, or traditional organic turkey, the meal promises to be one to remember. Save room for dessert: caramelized apple with calvados ice cream or pumpkin cheesecake mousse with ginger ice cream.

Price: $275 per person.

Sofia Miami Design District

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Those wanting to celebrate the holiday Italian-style can do so at this swanky hotspot in the center of Miami’s Design District. Indulge in a prix-fixe menu that includes a choice of antipasti and pasta options like pumpkin agnolotti. For the main course, enjoy a turkey porchetta served with creamy polenta, focaccia stuffing, braised Tuscan kale, and turkey jus.

Price: $65 per person.

Amara at Paraiso

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Those wanting to celebrate Thanksgiving with a gorgeous waterfront view will be well served here. Begin with the Pumpkin King, a Tiki-style libation made with Jamaican rum, bourbon, koginut squash, homemade spiced walnut orgeat, and citrus. Holiday-themed dishes include starters like the calabaza and cheese empanada followed by turkey parillada, which serves four to six and consists of a smoked turkey leg, roasted sliced breast, and confit turkey thigh. Pasta lovers can opt for pumpkin gnocchi with roasted Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and turkey jus. Desserts like pumpkin pot de crème and chocolate pecan pie are great ways to end the celebration. The Thanksgiving specials are available from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jaya at The Setai

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Visit this iconic Miami Beach restaurant inside rhe Setai Miami Beach Hotel for brunch this Thanksgiving. Known for its gorgeous patio courtyard and expansive buffet showcasing modern Asian dishes, holiday diners can feast on roast turkey alongside an array of seafood, grilled meats, and sushi, as well as endless champagne and sparkling wine. Live jazz adds to the ambiance. Brunch runs from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: $135 per person, $85 for children (ages 5-12).

 Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti

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Housed in the Greystone Hotel, this stylish gem serves creative fare showcasing Japanese-inspired izakaya with French flair. For Thanksgiving, enjoy a four-course menu featuring dishes like honey nut squash bisque, cranberry kale salad, and turkey sage roulade served with sofrito braised greens, wild mushroom bread pudding, turkey velouté, and cranberry coulis. Wine-poached pear topped with ginger-spiced creme anglaise and red berry coulis is on the dessert menu.

Price: $109 per person with an additional $49 for wine pairing.

Red Rooster Overtown

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Head to Overtown for a Southern-inspired prix-fixe Thanksgiving meal at this eatery helmed by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Kick off with holiday items like Marcus’ cornbread before digging into a choice of either rosemary-fried or baked turkey. Those craving something other than the traditional main can opt for fried catfish with tartar sauce and pickled grapes, pork chop Milanese, grilled ribeye, and smoked oxtail. There is also a vegan option of crispy oyster mushrooms with roasted celeriac and smoked farro. Classic sides like candied yams, mac and cheese, and desserts like sweet potato pie and chocolate pecan pie round out the holiday. Served from noon to 8 p.m. with a takeout option from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: $95 per person and $35 for children under 12.

Diners know to come here for skilled Chef Peter Vauthy’s expansive options. For Thanksgiving, prepare to indulge in all the fixings, centered around an organic brined turkey breast with apple sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes with gravy and cranberry relish, sweet potato fondue, green beans with pine nuts and pancetta, creamed corn, and four cheese mac and cheese. Desserts include apple pie and pumpkin pie. There’s also a to-go menu available for pickup for those wanting to celebrate at home.

Smith & Wollensky

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For a classic Thanksgiving feast at an unbeatable price, visit this renowned steakhouse for a traditional turkey dinner that’s actually more affordable than some of the steaks on the regular menu. Begin with a choice of butternut squash soup or wedge salad before moving on to roasted turkey breast with cornbread and andouille sausage stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and duck fat-roasted vegetables. Dessert options include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple tart with black currant jam.

Price: $78 per person.

This award-winning New American hotspot never disappoints. For Thanksgiving, diners can enjoy a special three-course menu crafted by chef Michael Beltran that promises an unforgettable experience.

Price: $145 per person.

Fiola Miami

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This upscale Italian spot in Coral Gables brings an Italian twist to Thanksgiving. The menu includes a basil Caesar salad, Heritage turkey with foie gras sausage stuffing, and maple-glazed Brussels sprouts with pancetta. For dessert, choose from pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or the indulgent “Marchesi” Valrhona chocolate terrine.

Price: $145 per person.

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Beauty and the Butcher

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This Coral Gables restaurant has built a loyal following, and for Thanksgiving, it will offer an a la carte menu featuring seasonal dishes like a green salad with heirloom vegetables and pomegranate, herb-marinated turkey breast with Yukon whipped potatoes and cranberry jam, and sides like sautéed wild mushrooms paired with savory mushroom bread pudding. End on a classic note with pumpkin pie—and don’t miss the old-fashioned cocktail, one of the best in town.

Lightkeepers Miami

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The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne’s Thanksgiving feast kicks off with cheeses and cured meats, plus a raw bar with oysters, lobster, and caviar. Small bites like Hudson Valley foie gras and butternut squash panna cotta lead into seasonal salads and mains, including roasted turkey, coffee-rubbed ribeye, and butternut squash ravioli. A kid-friendly menu with Southern fried chicken tenders and mac and cheese keeps younger diners happy, while bottomless drinks and desserts—think pumpkin whoopie pies and chocolate mousse entremets—add a sweet finish. Two seatings are available: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $185 per person, $69 per child ages 5-12.

Bourbon Steak

Enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving dinner at this elegant steakhouse, where holiday-themed dishes include pumpkin velouté, roast turkey, garlic-chip-topped potato purée, and sweet treats like pumpkin pie and apple beignets. For those craving something less traditional, the menu also features a wide selection, including the chef’s oyster selection, filet mignon, branzino, and truffle mac and cheese.

Price: $190 per person.

Jarana

This Aventura newcomer, part of celebrated Chef Gastón Acurio’s portfolio, will be celebrating its first Thanksgiving Peruvian-style. Featuring a special ‘Giving Back’ Thanksgiving menu (available through Nov. 30), the prix-fixe experience donates a portion of proceeds to the Pachacútec Culinary Institute, a cooking school in Peru founded by Acurio for underprivileged students. Highlights include pastel de choclo y carne—an aji amarillo and Peruvian corn cake filled with beef; piernita de pavo horneada y locro, a turkey leg marinated in Peruvian spices with squash stew; and pumpkin tres leches.

Price: $50 per person.

The Strand at Carillon Miami

Nestled within a popular wellness resort, the modern American restaurant’s Chef Christopher Robertson will team up with Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt’s Chef de Cuisine Timo Steubing this holiday for a four-course Thanksgiving dinner that begins with Wagyu beef tartare, guinea fowl consommé, and a confit and butter poached turkey with cornbread chestnut stuffing. The dinner will end with apple cobbler a la mode. There is one seating at 6:30 p.m.

Price: $130 per person.

Le Jardinier

This one-Michelin-star gem is the sister restaurant to Florida’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant. It is known for its vegetable-forward fare. The Thanksgiving menu features a three-course selection, with starters like seared scallops with celery root purée or cauliflower velouté with brioche crouton. Choose between turkey with roasted root vegetables and stuffing for the main course or Faroe Island salmon with an orange-saffron reduction. Desserts include caramelized apple with Calvados ice cream or pumpkin cheesecake mousse with ginger ice cream.

Price: $155 per person.

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Those curious to experience Thanksgiving at Florida’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant can do so with this prix-fixe tasting menu. Whether it’s the foie gras royale, Comté cheese soufflé with butternut squash confit, or traditional organic turkey, the meal promises to be one to remember. Save room for dessert: caramelized apple with calvados ice cream or pumpkin cheesecake mousse with ginger ice cream.

Price: $275 per person.

Sofia Miami Design District

Those wanting to celebrate the holiday Italian-style can do so at this swanky hotspot in the center of Miami’s Design District. Indulge in a prix-fixe menu that includes a choice of antipasti and pasta options like pumpkin agnolotti. For the main course, enjoy a turkey porchetta served with creamy polenta, focaccia stuffing, braised Tuscan kale, and turkey jus.

Price: $65 per person.

Amara at Paraiso

Those wanting to celebrate Thanksgiving with a gorgeous waterfront view will be well served here. Begin with the Pumpkin King, a Tiki-style libation made with Jamaican rum, bourbon, koginut squash, homemade spiced walnut orgeat, and citrus. Holiday-themed dishes include starters like the calabaza and cheese empanada followed by turkey parillada, which serves four to six and consists of a smoked turkey leg, roasted sliced breast, and confit turkey thigh. Pasta lovers can opt for pumpkin gnocchi with roasted Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and turkey jus. Desserts like pumpkin pot de crème and chocolate pecan pie are great ways to end the celebration. The Thanksgiving specials are available from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jaya at The Setai

Visit this iconic Miami Beach restaurant inside rhe Setai Miami Beach Hotel for brunch this Thanksgiving. Known for its gorgeous patio courtyard and expansive buffet showcasing modern Asian dishes, holiday diners can feast on roast turkey alongside an array of seafood, grilled meats, and sushi, as well as endless champagne and sparkling wine. Live jazz adds to the ambiance. Brunch runs from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: $135 per person, $85 for children (ages 5-12).

 Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti

Housed in the Greystone Hotel, this stylish gem serves creative fare showcasing Japanese-inspired izakaya with French flair. For Thanksgiving, enjoy a four-course menu featuring dishes like honey nut squash bisque, cranberry kale salad, and turkey sage roulade served with sofrito braised greens, wild mushroom bread pudding, turkey velouté, and cranberry coulis. Wine-poached pear topped with ginger-spiced creme anglaise and red berry coulis is on the dessert menu.

Price: $109 per person with an additional $49 for wine pairing.

Red Rooster Overtown

Head to Overtown for a Southern-inspired prix-fixe Thanksgiving meal at this eatery helmed by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Kick off with holiday items like Marcus’ cornbread before digging into a choice of either rosemary-fried or baked turkey. Those craving something other than the traditional main can opt for fried catfish with tartar sauce and pickled grapes, pork chop Milanese, grilled ribeye, and smoked oxtail. There is also a vegan option of crispy oyster mushrooms with roasted celeriac and smoked farro. Classic sides like candied yams, mac and cheese, and desserts like sweet potato pie and chocolate pecan pie round out the holiday. Served from noon to 8 p.m. with a takeout option from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: $95 per person and $35 for children under 12.

Red

Diners know to come here for skilled Chef Peter Vauthy’s expansive options. For Thanksgiving, prepare to indulge in all the fixings, centered around an organic brined turkey breast with apple sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes with gravy and cranberry relish, sweet potato fondue, green beans with pine nuts and pancetta, creamed corn, and four cheese mac and cheese. Desserts include apple pie and pumpkin pie. There’s also a to-go menu available for pickup for those wanting to celebrate at home.

Smith & Wollensky

For a classic Thanksgiving feast at an unbeatable price, visit this renowned steakhouse for a traditional turkey dinner that’s actually more affordable than some of the steaks on the regular menu. Begin with a choice of butternut squash soup or wedge salad before moving on to roasted turkey breast with cornbread and andouille sausage stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and duck fat-roasted vegetables. Dessert options include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple tart with black currant jam.

Price: $78 per person.

Ariete

This award-winning New American hotspot never disappoints. For Thanksgiving, diners can enjoy a special three-course menu crafted by chef Michael Beltran that promises an unforgettable experience.

Price: $145 per person.

Fiola Miami

This upscale Italian spot in Coral Gables brings an Italian twist to Thanksgiving. The menu includes a basil Caesar salad, Heritage turkey with foie gras sausage stuffing, and maple-glazed Brussels sprouts with pancetta. For dessert, choose from pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or the indulgent “Marchesi” Valrhona chocolate terrine.

Price: $145 per person.

Beauty and the Butcher

This Coral Gables restaurant has built a loyal following, and for Thanksgiving, it will offer an a la carte menu featuring seasonal dishes like a green salad with heirloom vegetables and pomegranate, herb-marinated turkey breast with Yukon whipped potatoes and cranberry jam, and sides like sautéed wild mushrooms paired with savory mushroom bread pudding. End on a classic note with pumpkin pie—and don’t miss the old-fashioned cocktail, one of the best in town.

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Lightkeepers Miami

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne’s Thanksgiving feast kicks off with cheeses and cured meats, plus a raw bar with oysters, lobster, and caviar. Small bites like Hudson Valley foie gras and butternut squash panna cotta lead into seasonal salads and mains, including roasted turkey, coffee-rubbed ribeye, and butternut squash ravioli. A kid-friendly menu with Southern fried chicken tenders and mac and cheese keeps younger diners happy, while bottomless drinks and desserts—think pumpkin whoopie pies and chocolate mousse entremets—add a sweet finish. Two seatings are available: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $185 per person, $69 per child ages 5-12.

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