Seasonal & Holidays
Miami Area Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 2017
With Thanksgiving at hand, your well-planned holiday dinner may have to wait until next year but Patch has you covered in the Miami area.

MIAMI, FL — With Thanksgiving at hand, your well-planned holiday dinner may have to wait until next year. Time is running out to finalize your plans, but there’s no need to panic. Patch has compiled a list of Miami area restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.
You can make reservations by calling the restaurant directly by visiting opentable.com.
- 15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar in Miami is offering a holiday menu from noon to 8 p.m.on. Located at the W Miami in Brickell, diners will be able to enjoy a variety of main course options including Traditional Turkey, Bread and Celery stuffing, a Cinnamon Honey Glazed Roasted Ham with Cranberry Sauce or a Seared Mahi-Mahi with Golden Raisin Mango Relish. Guests can enjoy Thanksgiving favorites family-style including Crispy Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Sautéed Rainbow Carrots, Herb-Marinated Baby Roasted Potatoes and of course, Marshmallow Topped Sweet Potatoes. Dessert options include fall pie favorites of apple, pecan and pumpkin. Adults can feast for $75/per person and children for $35/per person. The restaurant welcomes families to feast in a prime location in the heart of Miami's electric Brickell district. With floor to ceiling windows, diners enjoy breathtaking water and city views, unique artwork and unforgettable cuisine. For reservations call 305-503-0373. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Area31, a modern ocean-to-table restaurant with unrivaled views of downtown Miami, is offering a bountiful prix-fixe Thanksgiving buffe from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families can enjoy delectable offerings from the restaurant’s buffet-style menu. Priced at $75 per person ($35 for kids) the restaurant will host a delicious variety of food stations for the holiday. Special menu offerings include seasonal soups, an ample DIY salad station featuring an array of organic greens, seasonal accouterments and creative dressings; exquisite mains such as traditional turkey, fancy fried turkey, maple glazed country ham and a variety of sides. These include caramelized maple yams, roasted marshmallow, pecans, Brussels sprouts, stuffing as well as green bean and mushroom casserole. There will also be a delightful display of seasonal desserts. For reservations, call 305-424-5234 or head to www.area31restaurant.com. Area 31 is located on the sixteenth floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami.
- LILT Lounge is hosting SELECT Wednesday on Thanksgiving eve from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The waterfront lounge offers signature cocktails by lead bartender Benny Hernandez for $8 each, such as the refreshing Rumway with Mount Gay, passion fruit, allspice dram, ginger and pineapple lime; the Velvet Dress made with Plymouth gin, Velvet Falernum and ginger; the EPIC Negroni, made with Nolett’s Gin, Campari and Dolyn and the flavorful Basil Bliss with Bombay Sapphire, Cointreau, lemon, honey, cucumber water and basil garnish, among others. SELECT card holders will enjoy 50 percent off regular cocktails, well drinks and select wine bottles, paired with sets by celebrate DJs into the night. On Thanksgiving Day, LILT Lounge is the sweetest place to enjoy football! Before enjoying a Thanksgiving feast, football fans can make their way to the beautiful waterfront lounge, where all Thanksgiving Day football games will be playing on LILT’s multiple large screen TVs, starting at 12 noon. The lounge will be playing the following games: Vikings vs. Lions, Giants vs. Red Skins and Chargers vs. Cowboys. And what’s sweeter than a day full of football? Desserts! The lounge will also offer an assorted desserts buffet by Area 31’s pastry team at $25 per person. LILT Lounge is located in the lobby level of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way. For more information, visit www.LILTlounge.com or call 305-351-7403.
- Toro Toro in Miami is offering a limited a la carte menu or a four course family style menu for $72 per person. Experience Executive Chef Jean's Latin's twists on an American Thanksgiving.
- 94th Aero Squadron near Miami International Airport in Miami will host a champagne brunch buffet with live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A traditional holiday dinner will be served from 5:30-11 p.m.
- Morton’s The Steakhouse in Coral Gables will be open at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
- Batch Gastropub will be hosting a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu alongwith the regular dinner menu and football served up on big screens and projectors.
- Novecento — Brickell in Miami is offering a four-course menu for $39 per pilgrim. The price includes a glass of wine, soup, salad, turkey, dessert and coffee.
- Rosa Mexicano — Brickell is offering pumpkin soup garnished with pomegranate and toasted pumpkin seeds along with a traditional holiday menu.
- Morton’s The Steakhouse in Miami (Downtown) will be open at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
- Bellmont Spanish Restaurant will be open for lunch of dinner. Bring the whole family and enjoy a traditional meal with turkey, sweet potatoes, marshmallows, & our delicious home-made pumpkin pie at $39 p/guest ($23 p/kid.) Three-course meals from our regular menu also available starting at $39 per guest.
- Novecento — Midtown in Miami is offering a four-course menu for $39 per pilgrim. The price includes soup, salad, turkey, dessert and a glass of wine.
- Balans — Brickell will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This year we are offering a 3-course meal at any of our four locations. All that is left for you to do is enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving.
- LIMA at Atton Brickell Miami is serving up Thanksgiving Brunch for $40 with unlimited mimosas and $55 unlimited house cocktails. Live music and the famous Atton Hotel Brickell Miami Buffet.
- Brasserie Azur invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving with us and enjoy our chef's specials in a friendly and family atmosphere.
- Bice Bistro is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu for $18.95.
- Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse — Miami is offering a traditional holiday menu for $55 per pilgrim and $20 per little pilgrim. The regular menu is also available.
- Meat Market invites you to join the Meat Market Family for Thanksgiving dinner.
- Stiltsville Fish Bar is serving up a family-style Thanksgiving featuring a four-course meal with both traditional items and some Florida native items.
- Villa Azur wants you to celebrate Thanksgiving in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. The restaurant is offering its regular dinner menu as well as chef's specials.
- Leynia — Delano Hotel is offering a Thanksgiving Menu: Prix-Fixe Table Share including Turkey, Stuffing and Vegetables. $75/pp. $35/pp for optional wine pairings. Does not include tax or 25% service fee. Cancellation Policy: 50% pp will be charged up to 96 hours prior of the reservation. 100% of the per-person price after 96 hours.
- Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse — Miami wants you to enjoy a Fogo Holiday Churrasco Feast of indulgent bone-in cuts and seasonal recipes exclusive to the holidays. Dinner price all day Thanksgiving.
- StripSteak by Michael Mina — Miami is offering Thanksgiving dinner served family-style. Create a unique culinary experience for Thanksgiving with friends and family at $75++ per person or enjoy the à la carte dining menu.
- Shula's 347 Grill — Coral Gables wants you to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends in our dining room and leave the dishes to us.
- Texas de Brazil — Miami Beach is opening early at 11 a.m. and featuring dinner menu all day. Including special holiday items such as: cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole & roasted turkey with homemade gravy.
- Lure South Beach invites you to join us for Thanksgiving with a twist starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy roasted organic turkey, Spanish sausage and chestnut stuffing, cranberry slaw and additional trimmings $68 per person and Limited a'la carte selections will be available. Make your reservation today.
- Devon Seafood and Steak — Miami welcomes you to make reservations for our Thanksgiving Day 3-course Prix-Fixe Menu from 11am-7pm, featuring Thanksgiving favorites like Roasted Turkey, cornbread & sausage stuffing, and more. Adults $38, Children 12 and under $19. Our regular menu will also be available.
- Vagabond Kitchen and Bar in Miami will be serving from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. our traditional three-course menu at $45 per person and $19 for children under 12. Reserve your table today.
- Pinch Kitchen is offering Thanksgiving specials as well as chalkboard specials.
- The Palm Miami invites you to celebrate family at The Palm. Join us on Thanksgiving Day to savor the lasting tradition of great food, family and friends. Traditional Turkey Dinner plus our a la carte dinner menu will be available all day. Sit back, relax and leave the preparations to us.
- Texas de Brazil — Miami Dadeland is opening early at 11 a.m. and featuring dinner menu all day. Including special holiday items such as: cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole & roasted turkey with homemade gravy.
- Ferraro's Kitchen invites you to join us for Thanksgiving with Chef Igor Ferraro. A la carte specials in addition to a selection from our regular menu. Reservations Recommended.
- Texas de Brazil — Miami Dolphin is opening early at 11 a.m. and featuring dinner menu all day. Including special holiday items such as: cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole & roasted turkey with homemade gravy.
- Rosa Mexicano — South Beach is offering pumpkin soup garnished with pomegranate and toasted pumpkin seeds along with a traditional holiday menu.
- Vida — Fontainebleau Miami Beach invites you to try Vida's expansive Thanksgiving day buffet. Enjoy an array of salads, side dishes, pastas, rotisserie meats with accompanying sauces, sushi, shellfish and ceviche, charcuterie, cheeses and desserts. $59++/per person, $29.50/per child under 12, 4 and under free.
- Paris 6 welcomes you to celebrate Thanksgiving at Paris 6 Bistro, the most charming bistro in Miami Beach. Special three-course classic thanksgiving menu for $55/guest + optional $25 for three-course wine pairings, or enjoy the à la carte menu. Make your reservation and see you soon!
- Pizzza & Burger by Michael Mina — Fontainebleau is featuring Chef Michael Mina's unique take on Thanksgiving with The Bounty burger! A house made turkey burger packed with abundant Thanksgiving day flavors like cranberry mostarda and truffled turkey gravy. Offered starting Thanksgiving day through Sunday, November 27 and priced at $22.
- Babylon Turkish Restaurant wants you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for lunch or dinner service. Bring the whole family and enjoy a traditional meal, Four-course fix menu $39 per guest.Our regular menu will also be available.
- Shula’s Steak House in Miami Lakes invites you to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends in our dining room and leave the dishes to us.
- Morton’s The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach will be open at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
- Casa Faena welcomes you to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients and love. This is a prix fixe menu served family-style, meant to be shared with the entire table, just like at home.
- Rouge invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving while enjoying its live jazz performance.
- 5300 Chop House at The Blue welcomes you to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Balans — Lincoln Road wishes you Happy Thanksgiving from the Balans Family. Keeping with our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, this year we are offering a three-course meal at any of our four locations. All that is left for you to do is enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving.Be Thankful, and We'll do the Cooking.
- Balans —MiMo wishes you Happy Thanksgiving from the Balans Family. Keeping with our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, this year we are offering a three-course meal at any of our four locations. All that is left for you to do is enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving.Be Thankful, and We'll do the Cooking.
- Employees Only — South Beach will be open on Thanksgiving. Incredible cocktails, delicious food, great service in an elegant speakeasy style bar/restaurant. Open late, serving food until 4:30 a.m. every night. Enjoy hand crafted specialty cocktails in our lush tropical garden patio.
- Novecento — Aventura is offering a four-course menu for $39 per pilgrim. The price includes soup, salad, turkey, dessert and a glass of wine.
- Habitat — Miami Beach welcomes you to join Chef Jose Mendin and Angel Palacios as they create a mouth watering array of homemade Thanksgiving classics with a twist. Create holiday memories at Habitat Miami Beach. Priced at $85 per person.
- Preston's Market at Loews Miami Beach Hotel invites you to join us at Preston's Market for a satisfying Thanksgiving buffet, featuring hot and cold holiday selections, carving stations, a dessert display, a special Kids Buffet, and more.
- Sarsaparilla Club at The Shelborne invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving at Shelborne South Beach with a three-course Prix Fixe Menu. The menu features Baked Oysters Rockefeller starters, Oven Roasted Turkey Plate or Pistachio & Herb Crusted Salmon entree with sides such as Truffle Mashed Potatoes and sage cornbread stuffing.
- Balans —Dadeland Mall wishes you Happy Thanksgiving from the Balans Family. Keeping with our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, this year we are offering a three-course meal at any of our four locations. All that is left for you to do is enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving.Be Thankful, and We'll do the Cooking.
- The Pelican Cafe offers you to try our specially designed menu of holiday favorites. Roquefort Pear Salad - Amaretto Pumpkin Ravioli with black winter Truffle - Turkey Entree with Sweet Mash Potatoes, Parmesan & Pancetta Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Stuffing - Cinnamon & Candied Pumpkin Tiramisu. Available lunch and dinner.
- Tony Roma's — Miami — Doral welcomes you to enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. Roasted Turkey served with cornbread stuffing, red skin mashed potatoes, gravy, seared green beans, cranberry orange sauce. Adults $29 and includes soup or salad plus seasonal cobbler. Kids $16 and includes ice cream sundae.
- Shula's 2 Steak & Sports wants you to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends in our dining room and leave the dishes to us.
- Chef Rolf's Tuna's Seafood Restaurant invites you to come join us Thanksgiving Day for Chef Rolf's traditional turkey dinner. Soup and salad, turkey with all the trimmings and of course pumpkin pie or our famous hot apple strudel all for just $24.95 and children under 12 just $14.95.Hope to see everyone.
- Tony Roma's — Sunny Isles Beach welcomes you to enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. Roasted Turkey served with cornbread stuffing, red skin mashed potatoes, gravy, seared green beans, cranberry orange sauce. Adults $29 and includes soup or salad plus seasonal cobbler. Kids $16 and includes ice cream sundae.
- Kyle G's Prime Seafood will be featuring our full menu as well as a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner option. Enjoy a variety of fresh seafood, steak and Thanksgiving favorites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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