Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Miami

Why should your taste buds be bound by the holiday? If folks in your party feel like red meat over turkey, go for it at Bourbon Steak. The Aventura restaurant offers a three-course, prix-fixe menu this Thanksgiving with apps like tuna sashimi, hand-cut prime steak tartare, oysters and kale salad; mains including filet mignon, Amish roasted half-chicken, branzino and glazed short rib; a trio of sides including truffle mac and cheese, potato puree and creamed spinach sides; and pumpkin pie, cranberry beignet or Valrhona chocolate bitter orange cake for dessert. Dine in; $180

Another contender in the "will book for views" restaurant category, Rusty Pelican's Thanksgiving brunch and dinner are worth considering if only for its prime waterfront location. For the all-day offerings, there will be seafood and charcuterie platters, composed entrees (starring eggs at brunch and featuring salmon and roasted turkey at dinner) and plenty of desserts to go around no matter when you dine. Dine in; $98, children under 12 $35; bottomless mimosas $30

Switch up your typical communal holiday meal at this Michelin-starred Korean barbecue spot in Design District. Gather around the grill to enjoy COTE's annual Thanksgiving tradition, the turkey mandoo, a special selection of USDA Prime and American Wagyu cuts accompanied by sticky rice stuffing, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables), galbi jjim (braised short ribs) and more. Plus, the sommelier team pulls a special large format bottle from the cellar to pour by the glass just for the occasion. Dine in; $155

November in Miami is the ideal time to dine outdoors, especially at Lido where you also get a waterfront view to enjoy. For something casual and scenic, head to the Standard, where you’ll get a prix-fixe lunch or dinner with plenty of classic options—including acorn squash soup, slow slow-roasted whole turkey, corn bread stuffing and chocolate pecan pie. The restaurant is also featuring festive cocktails for the day, like the pumpkin espresso martini, so be sure to take advantage. Dine in. Noon–close, $85.

Are you used to traveling on the holiday? Do it a little differently this year, taking your palate on a trip to Latin America via La Mar. The Brickell spot offers a la carte specials this Thanksgiving, featuring upscale novo-Andean fare, Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood ceviche, among other things.

Fourth-generation Cipriani brothers Maggio and Ignazio follow in their family’s footsteps with this upscale Italian restaurant perched on the rooftop of Coconut Grove's boutique hotel, Mr. C. Open all day for Thanksgiving, find rustic Italian cuisine in a modern and glamorous space with sweeping waterfront views. Think antipasti, salads and entrées like baked polenta and a branzino for an authentic, Italian-inspired Thanksgiving feast. 

From 11am to 7pm on Thanksgiving Day, guests at Ocean Social can feast on an array of decadent stations starting at $95 per adult and $25 per child (ages 10 and under). Expect favorites like bagels and toast, ham and artisanal cheeses, pizzas, a caja china carving station with citrus-brined turkey, pasta, salads and more.

Hutong typically shows off its culinary prowess with its glorious Peking duck presentation. This Thanksgiving, it's all about the flaming Peking turkey with a unique Sichuan twist carved tableside. The limited-availability turkey is available by pre-order only and is intended to be enjoyed as a celebratory meal with close friends and family. Each $200 flaming Peking turkey serves four to six people and can be accompanied by a la carte dishes including a dim sum platter, halibut red star noodles, ma la chilli prawns and more.

Celebrate Thanksgiving Miami-style, gorging on a gourmet Latin-influenced spread. The a la carte meal includes appetizer options like roasted pumpkin salad and sweet potato croquettes and mains like confit turkey mac and cheese and cranberry-grape braised Wagyu beef cheeks with creamy mashed potatoes. Toro Toro looks to the U.S. for dessert, serving festive spiced pumpkin pie and apple strudel with pumpkin ice cream. Children’s menus are also available. Dine in; 4–11pm

Melding flavors across Asian cuisines, the Thanksgiving Day menus include both brunch and dinner. From 11:15 to 3:30pm, enjoy live jazz in the courtyard, bottomless champagne, holiday dishes and a decadent spread of savory and sweet grazing stations ($125, children $75). From 6 to 11pm, the a la carte Thanksgiving dinner features holiday classics plus traditional tandoor oven delights, wok-crafted curries, Jaya’s signature Peking Duck and Japanese sushi.

The restaurant inside Gianni Versace’s former manse has undergone a number of changes since the designer’s passing, but its latest incarnation is by far the most delicious. On Thanksgiving, guests can choose from a special prix-fixe lunch menu for $36 per person, a la carte lunch options and a Thanksgiving turkey special available during both lunch and dinner. Enjoy your meal in one of the several extravagant dining areas including the the Roman Room decorated with romantic statues and the terrace overlooking the mosaic-filled pool and garden. 

The open-fire Uruguayan restaurant overlooking the Miami skyline offers a three-course menu of succulent plates that includes wood-fired roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted turkey breast adobado and stuffed pork loin, among others. Save room for something sweet as there’s a house-made spiced pumpkin cake with pumpkin flan and white chocolate ganache
for dessert. Dine in; $55

What dry turkey? The South Miami restaurant serves its holiday bird fried and juicy. Head to Root & Bone for Southern-style comfort food classics like drunken deviled eggs, kale salad and Grandma Daisy’s Angel Biscuits. The star of the show is a cider-brined and fried turkey and confit leg with bourbon gravy, accompanied by sides like cornbread sage stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts mac and cheese and more. Dessert is a warm pecan pie with bourbon ice cream or a mini key lime pie tarts. Dine in; $75, children $25.

If you’re feeling something festive but not really in the mood for a full-on Thanksgiving meal, Sugarcane has you covered. The Midtown restaurant peppers in a handful of holiday specials in addition to the whole turkey situation. Go for the pumpkin bisque or the Feast, featuring traditional brined turkey, cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, garlic-roasted green beans, sweet potato souffle. On the sweeter side, try the Turkey Gone Wild cocktail and the pumpkin spice pecan cheesecake. Dine in. Noon–midnight; á la carte.

This flamboyant supper club in the heart of Little Havana serves up Asian-influenced Cuban cuisine, cabaret performances and an innovative prix-fixe for its inaugural Thanksgiving dinner. Expect bites like salmon carpaccio, burrata salad and cream of calabaza soup alongside mains like mojo roast turkey, roasted lechon, and robata salmon. For dessert, choose from the vanilla torreja (vanilla French toast) or tres leches chocolate mousse. Dine in; $70

It goes without saying: you probably won't get a table at Carbone Miami for Thanksgiving. But, in the unlikely event that you do, you're in for a treat. The restaurant is serving a luxurious four-course feast with classics including Caesar alla ZZ and Mario’s Meatballs before the main event: a glorious glazed turkey breast with all manner of sides. Finish the meal with pecan pie or lemon cheesecake. Dine-in. $225.

Sunset Harbour’s popular seafood spot lets you go for more than turkey this Thanksgiving. You’ll get the option of a prix-fixe menu that includes holiday-centric fare, like char-grilled pumpkin swordfish and bay leaf and citrus-crusted fried turkey breast paired with sides like local Jamaican sweet potato, crab and andouille cornbread stuffing and cranberry smash with Dade County citrus, among others. End the evening with sweet treats including coconut Key lime pie and Grandma’s carrot cake. Dine in; $95, children under 12 $35.

What’s there to be more thankful for than an indulgent a la carte menu that highlights some of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature Thanksgiving dishes? Nothing, really, and we’re humbled by our blessings—expect a blend of Caribbean, Spanish and Latin and South American cuisines. Dine-in; 5–10pm

Big parties looking to celebrate special occasions over giant, shareable drinks fare well here, as do smaller groups craving authentic French cuisine. Thanksgiving at Bagatelle tones down the party vibes, but only a little. Ever on the French Riviera in its mind, Bagatelle presents a holiday menu meticulously crafted by the esteemed Chef Jimmy de Almeida. Think a la carte options like herb-roasted heritage turkey, potato purée and sourdough Stuffing. Dine-in; 7pm–2am

Major Food Group's decadent Brickell steakhouse serves up a lavish three-course menu served family style that kicks off with tuna tartare and beef carpaccio followed by the Dirty French Turkey Feast: a roasted heritage turkey served with four sides. Supplement with a world-famous prime rib if you're in the mood for an even bigger splurge, and finish it all off with pecan pie à la mode and crème brûlée. Dine in; $150