Did you know that 14 million people will be dining out for Thanksgiving this year? If you plan to be one of them, you are going to enjoy this list of restaurants that will be open (and serving fabulous menus) this Thanksgiving.
BROWARD COUNTY
Sublime Restaurant & Bar, 1431 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale; 954-615-1431
Enjoy a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner at Sublime from 1-3pm. This includes a Waldorf Salad, your choice of “turkey” or a stuffed roasted acorn squash, pumpkin cheesecake — and coffee, tea and soft drinks. The regular menu will not be available. Cost is $39 for adults or $29 for kids.
III Forks Prime Steakhouse, Village of Gulfstream Park, 501 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954-457-3920
III Forks is offering a 4-course Thanksgiving dinner for $44.95 for adults and $15.95 for children under 12. This includes a Tenderloin Tomato Soup, III Forks Salad, choice of entree and dessert. The restaurant will be open from 4-9 pm.
B’stro at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, 999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 954.302.5252 bhotelsandresorts.com
B’stro bill offer a $35 3-course menu from 5-9 pm featuring Maple Mustard Glazed Ham with pineapple relish; Pan-Seared Salmon with garlic wilted potatoes and a caper-herb butter sauce and Pumpkin or Bourbon Pecan Pie.
Steak 954 at W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 954.414.8333 steak954.com
Steak 954 will offer a variety of a la carte menu items from 11:30 am until 9:00 pm. These include a Turkey Plate with gravy, truffled yukon whipped potatoes and turkey sausage stuffing; a Green Bean Casserole; Island Spiced Calabaza; Apple Galette and Pumpkin Souffle.
China Grill at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel, 1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale
China Grill will serve a $38++ prix-fixe menu from 2-9 pm (the regular menu will also be available) — and happy hour will take place from 2-7 pm. A portion of the sales will go towards Feeding South Florida. The menu includes a salad with candied walnuts and dried cranberries; Roast Turkey Two Ways; Sides like Sweet Potato Mash, Long Bean Almondine and Traditional Stuffing; and Apple Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream for dessert.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Saquella Cafe, 410 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton; (561) 338-8840
Plan ahead and let Saquella bake some sweet treats for you this year. Specials that Saquella is offering include Single Pumpkin & Blue Cheese Quiche ($4.95); 8″ Pumpkin Cheesecake ($36); Pumpkin Spice Scones ($2.49); Mini-Cranberry Pumpkin Loaves ($3.95); 8″ Bourbon Pecan Pies ($18.95) and 8″ Pumpkin or Apple Pies ($18.95). Be sure to order by Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.
Player’s Club, 13410 South Shore Blvd, Wellington; 561-795-0080
Both the full menu and a 3-course prix-fixe will be available on Thanksgiving. The $29 prix-fixe includes your choice of appetizer (Duck Confit & Fuji Apple Spinach Salad or Roasted Butternut Squash Soup); entree (Turkey, Lamb Loin, Prime Rib, Lobster or Salmon) and dessert.
III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 4645 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-630-3660 iiiforks.com
III Forks is offering a 4-course Thanksgiving dinner for $44.95 for adults and $15.95 for children under 12. This includes a Tenderloin Tomato Soup, III Forks Salad, choice of entree and dessert. The restaurant will be open from 4-9 pm.
DiSalvo’s Trattoria, 1760 N Jog Rd, West Palm Beach; 561-275-7000
Let DiSalvo’s do the cooking for you (available when you place your order by Monday, 11/19/12. Enjoy salad, roasted turkey with homemade gravy, Italian sausage stuffing, roasted vegetables, potatoes — and pumpkin or apple pie. Cost is $90 for a party of 6.
Tanzy Boca at iPic, 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561-922-6699
For $27.95++, guests at Tanzy will enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Thanksgiving. This includes a choice or butternut squash soup or mixed greens salad; Roasted Turkey Breast with sides; and Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Whipped Cream for dessert.
PRIME , 110 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach; 561-865-5845
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with free range, organic turkey; soup; stuffing and all the fixings for $24.95++. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations will be available from noon until 5 pm.
Rapoport’s Restaurant Group is offering a complete Thanksgiving to go this year for $129.95 (serves 4-6) or $259.95 (serves 10-12). Enjoy your choice of starter like Caesar Salad or Butternut Squash Bisque; Slow Roasted Turkey with traditional sides; and your choice of Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pecan Pie. Place your order by Mon., Nov. 19 at 5 pm by calling 561.826.1790
Cafe Boulud, 301 Australian Ave, Palm Beach; 561-655-6060
Enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $75++ ($30++ for children under 10) from 1-9 pm. Highlights include a Butternut Squash Souffle; Venison Terrine; Roasted Turkey with stuffing, sweet potato puree, fall vegetable gratin and spiced cranberry compote; Chocolate Pecan Bars with malted ice cream; and Pear & Cranberry Pie Bourdaloue with cranberry sorbet.
Cut 432, 432 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach; 561-272-9898 cut432.com
Enjoy a $45 3-course prix-fixe menu at Cut 432 (The regular menu is also available.) This includes a choice or Butternut Squash Soup or Mixed Green Salad; Organic Roast Turkey with Sausage & Sage Stuffing; your choice of side and Golden Raisin Cranberry Bread Pudding or Traditional Pumpkin Pie for dessert.
Pampas Grille, 651 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach; 561-444-2147
Pampas Grille is now open and ready to serve you. Be one of the first to check this new addition to CityPlace out and make a reservation for Thanksgiving today.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
The Dutch, W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 405-938-3111
Enjoy crispy Turducken, root beer sweet potatoes, confit turkey leg stuffing, spiced cranberries and green bean casserole for $55++/person from noon until 9 pm on Thanksgiving.
The Rusty Pelican, 3021 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne; 305-361-3818
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day Buffet upstairs at Rusty Pelican from 10:30am until 3:00 pm for $75++ for adults and $30++ for children 4-11. During the dinner hours, there will be a Thanksgiving Prix-Fixe menu available for $49++ per person, served downstairs. Enjoy your choice of Pumpkin & Andouille Sausage Soup, Free Range Turkey or Pan-Seared Cod with a sage-pumpkin risotto and more.
Bianca at Delano, 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-674-5752
Bianca bill offer a prix-fixe menu for $65++ per person from 7-11 pm. Highlights include a Tortellini di Tacchino appetizer; an Organic Roasted Turkey dinner; candied sweet potatoes; sage roasted fingerling potatoes; and more.
db Bistro Moderne at JW Marriott Marquis, Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami; 305-421-8800;
db Bistro bill serve a $60++ prix-fixe menu ($35++ for the kids) from noon until 8:00 pm. Highlights include Executive Chef Matthieu Godard’s Thanksgiving Turkey; Pumpkin Agnolotti and Chef Jerome Maure’s Caramelized Apple Pie.
Toro Toro, Intercontinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami; 305.372.4710
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with a pan-Latin twist at Toro Toro. They will be offering a menu of hot and cold shared plates, rodizio-style entrees, sides and desserts for $75++ ($37.50 for children under 12) or $115++ with paired wines from noon until 9:00 pm. Highlights include Ham Croquettes; Herb Roasted Turkey; Apricot Glazed Ham; Caramelized Sweet Potatoes; and a trio of desserts (Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie and Chocolate Croquettes). The regular a la carte menu will also be available.
1500 Degrees at Eden Roc, Miami Beach
Enjoy a $65++ Thanksgiving buffet menu at 1500 Degrees ($22 for kids 5-12) from 3-9 pm. This includes turkey and beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce; Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; Make your own salad bar; artisan meats and cheese display; sides; small plates and tempting desserts like Mini Caramel Apples and White Chocolate Bread Pudding.
Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Gotham Steak will offer a Turkey Breast Roulade and Slow Smoked Turkey Leg with sweet potato puree, cranberry compote and Gotham stuffing for $40. Pumpkin Mousse and Key Lime Cheesecake will also be special offerings for $12. These will be offered between 4-10 pm.
Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave Miami Beach
Scarpetta will be offering a variety of Thanksgiving specials from 4-10 pm on Thanksgiving Day. These include Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with foie gras, toasted foccaccia and pickled cherries; Chestnut Clazonicchi with preserved truffles and parsnips; Turkey Porchetta with butternut squash and roasted brussels sprouts; and more.