What could be better than celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family? Celebrating in the sunny paradise of Greater Fort Lauderdale, of course! Not only can you enjoy a delicious meal with all the fixings, but you also get gorgeous weather and stunning views to make the holiday meal even more special. No matter where your evening takes you–from beachfront bliss to sophisticated settings inside notable hotels–there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the sun.
If you decide to celebrate in the comfort of your hotel room, a few to-go options are available. To guarantee a reservation on Thanksgiving Day, contact the restaurant to confirm availability, as these bookings fill up quickly.
Waterfront Restaurants
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with a memorable dining experience at MAASS, inside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale on Fort Lauderdale beach. Whether you feast in the dining room or at the exclusive Chef’s Counter, you’ll be able to enjoy a special set menu abounding with items like brioche stuffed turkey and stone crabs along with sweet potato and pumpkin tart to finish.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a wine-and-dine experience at DUNE by Laurent Tourondel, set against the stunning backdrop of Fort Lauderdale beach.
The namesake Michelin-starred chef’s restaurant serves up delectable cuisine underscored by fresh seafood. DUNE offers a prix-fixe, three-course menu for Thanksgiving curated by Chef Tourondel. Start with your choice of a crispy Parmesan soufflé, winter greens salad, or butternut squash soup, followed by entrées like roasted heritage turkey with wild mushroom and chestnut-sage stuffing; roasted dry-aged prime rib with creamed spinach and bordelaise sauce; roasted Scottish salmon; or shrimp raviolini with scampi butter and confit lemon.
End the meal with your choice of pumpkin pie with hazelnut crunch and amaretto whipped cream, hazelnut chocolate cake with gianduja gelato, or warm apple pie with cinnamon gelato. A wine pairing is available at an additional cost.
Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is also offering a three-course family-style meal featuring an array of delicious dishes. Enjoy housemade herb biscuits with whipped pumpkin butter, fall greens with maple vinaigrette, and butternut squash soup with sage and brown butter. The main course features roasted turkey breast, confit leg and thigh, plus sides ranging from cornbread-andouille stuffing to green beans in creamy mushroom sauce. End the night by sharing the classic roasted pumpkin pie with candied pecans or warm apple pie with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream—all with gorgeous views of the glistening ocean.
This Thanksgiving, Fort Lauderdale beach’s S3 Sun, Surf, Sand brings global flair to holiday dining with a menu that’s anything but traditional. Start with a small plate of Thai red curry turkey meatballs with crunchy garlic, spiced coconut cream, and tsukemono vegetables. Savor five-spice braised short rib with Suntory demi sauce, maple sweet potato purée, pickled cranberries, and furikake blistered green beans for the main course. Sushi lovers can indulge in the Spiral Roll, along with two pieces of toro nigiri with honey-sake truffle and two toro “dragon balls.” The full dinner menu will also be available so everyone in your group can find something they love.
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with all the classics—and a few surprises–at Casablanca Cafe. The meal features herb-roasted turkey breast alongside delicious sides like andouille sausage cornbread stuffing, truffle mashed potatoes, and candied bacon sweet potatoes. Save room for the pumpkin tres leches or pecan pie thumbprint cookies. Casablanca Cafe will also feature its full dining menu for those who want a departure from tradition.
Spending Thanksgiving in the idyllic beach town of Pompano Beach? Consider booking a reservation at Oceanic. This upscale eatery is dishing up options, including a Thanksgiving buffet and chef-curated dishes with plenty of refreshing cocktails to complement the festive fete. Enjoy the buffet in the second-floor dining room, featuring traditional Thanksgiving dishes and coastal items, or try the Thanksgiving 3-Course Prix Fixe meal with additional chef features, including a prime rib.
Hotel Escapes
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa will host an elevated, reception-style buffet at Riva featuring fall’s favorite flavors. Guests can savor dishes like curried sweet potato soup, pumpkin gnocchi, and cranberry-braised short rib paired with sides such as roasted Brussels sprout salad and sweet potato purée. A seafood bar and carving station will also be available. Seasonal desserts include bourbon pecan tarts, spiced carrot-apple cupcakes, and a flowing chocolate fountain.
If you’re staying in the trendy North Beach Village neighborhood for the holidays, make your Thanksgiving reservation at La Fuga inside the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The coastal Italian eatery invites locals and hotel guests to celebrate Thanksgiving with a four-course Italian-American dinner. The evening begins with flavorful antipasti, followed by lasagna al forno di melanzane and Nonna’s Sunday Gravy with bucatini. The main course includes a Thanksgiving spread of herb-roasted turkey breast with turkey leg confit, sweet potato mash, green bean casserole, sausage dressing, and cranberry sauce. For dessert, enjoy assorted cannoli, pumpkin tarts, and pecan tarts. La Fuga offers “The Plate” at a discounted price for a smaller meal with just the essentials.
One of Fort Lauderdale’s newest dining scene favorites, Olive & Sea, has made a splash since its debut at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. The rooftop waterfront restaurant along the Intracoastal serves colorful and bold Mediterranean-style dishes, so expect a Thanksgiving menu with options, such as Zaatar-roasted turkey breast with Arak gravy, labneh and herb mashed potatoes, cardamom cranberry relish, and more delights.
Make your stay in Greater Fort Lauderdale extra special this Thanksgiving by dining at one of the fine eateries inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and its iconic Guitar Hotel. There are a slew of options to try; a few standouts include contemporary Japanese cuisine at Kuro, a three-course meal inside the always fabulous steakhouse Council Oak Steak & Seafood, and fall-inspired cuisine served by grilling favorite Abiaka Wood Fire Grill.
Around Town Specialities
One of the best parts of Greater Fort Lauderdale is its abundance of restaurants to explore, no matter how often you visit. The latest addition, Daniel’s Florida Steakhouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale, highlights the finest ingredients from across the state. Its Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu includes appetizers like poached lobster bisque and Creekstone filet mignon carpaccio, along with entrées such as heritage turkey or 28-day dry-aged prime rib, plus an array of sides and desserts to complete the feast.
Curious about what Timpano Las Olas is cooking for Thanksgiving? This Fort Lauderdale favorite blends tradition with modern flair, offering an all-day prix-fixe menu. The meal includes Italian wedding soup reimagined with turkey brodo and polpettini, or a roasted honey nut squash and arugula salad with blood orange and pistachios. Enjoy herb-roasted turkey with all the fixings for the main event—whipped potatoes, cauliflower casserole, sweet potato buttermilk biscuits, cranberry compote, and gravy. Save room for Timpano’s New York-style cheesecake with caramelized apples.
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap, downtown Fort Lauderdale’s buzzing outpost for comfort food classics, is offering a “Not Your Granny’s Turkey Dinner” meal. This festive feast features favorites like slow-roasted turkey with gravy, sweet potato casserole, a sage and Gruyère stuffing waffle, pumpkin pie pudding, and more, all at an unbeatable price. Guests can choose between a half-bird, serving four to six people, or a full bird that serves 10.
To-Go Feasts
Let these local spots bring the meal to your Thanksgiving table this holiday season. Here’s where you can pick up your holiday catering to go. Be sure to place your order ahead of time to enjoy all the deliciousness.
4 Rivers, Coral Springs
The Fixins Package feeds four to six guests and includes items like mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, and cranberry chutney. Be sure to add slow-smoked turkey or mouthwatering 18-hour smoked beef brisket. A la carte items and desserts, such as caramel apple pie, are also available at an additional cost.
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap, Fort Lauderdale
This Southern outpost is offering a “Not Your Granny’s Turkey” to-go option featuring a sweet tea–brined Cajun fried turkey and all the fixings.
Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Beach
This waterfront favorite will offer a Thanksgiving to-go package that can feed six to eight people. The menu includes items like butternut squash soup and seasonal farm salad, as well as an herb-rubbed, whole-roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, cornbread-andouille stuffing, apple pie, and more.
Even Keel Fish Shack, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
The laidback, indoor-outdoor restaurant and raw bar in the heart of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is doing all the heavy lifting with its Thanksgiving Feast to Go packages that serve three to four people. Enjoy a tender turkey roulade stuffed with apple and sage, a rich confit leg, tangy cranberry and savory gravy, plus sides like potato gratin stuffed vidalia onions and beet and farro salad, plus biscuits and pecan pie.
B&D Trap Barbecue, Fort Lauderdale
One of the best Texas barbecue spots in town is offering a catering menu that can feed six people. You’ll be able to savor smoked turkey breast, pulled pork, mac and cheese, sweet potato mash, banana bread pudding, and more!
Fireman Derek’s, Fort Lauderdale
Make room for some sweets this Thanksgiving with Fireman Derek’s in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The beloved bakery is offering pre-order pies and cakes, which are available whole or by the slice. Be sure to check out autumn indulgences, like pumpkin pie, a pumpkin Cheesecake, and bake shop staples, including pecan pie, apple pie, carrot cake, and salted caramel pie.
Vicky’s Bakery, Fort Lauderdale
Opt for a Cuban-inspired turkey day with help from Vicky’s Bakery on Las Olas Boulevard. Guests can order rice, beans, maduros (sweet plantains), and pork that feed up to 10 people. Its seasonal treats are also available to enjoy for the holiday and include pastelitos, pumpkin flan, and pumpkin cheesecake.