Burlock Coast
For those who would rather spend Thanksgiving around the table than tending to the stove, Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, has the holiday covered.
Its family-style feast, begins with house made bread and butternut squash soup before making its way to the main event: roasted turkey with cornbread-sausage stuffing, whipped garlic potatoes, green beans and roasted root vegetables. And because Thanksgiving dessert is hardly optional, pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream and warm apple pie with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream close out the meal. Just be prepared to pass the pie around.
Steak 954
A Thanksgiving spread is one thing but one with an ocean view is another.
Inside the W Fort Lauderdale, Steak 954 has two ways to celebrate, with breakfast at 7:30am and dinner at 2pm. For the evening meal, roasted turkey breast arrives with traditional herb stuffing, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, sherry-glazed sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. Pumpkin pie provides the finishing touch. It’s a chance to trade the dining room at home for a table by the water without giving up the Thanksgiving classics.
Shooters Waterfront
There are worse places to spend Thanksgiving than along the Intracoastal, watching boats pass between bites of turkey.
Shooters Waterfront hosts its holiday buffet, bringing together a little bit of everything, from herb-infused roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham to prime rib au jus, alongside the traditional holiday sides. There is room for the whole family, with a dedicated Kids Station for younger guests, making it easy for the families with different appetites. Pumpkin pie, apple cobbler and petit fours bring the meal to a sweet finish. Just remember: there’s no need to limit yourself to one trip to the buffet.
Santorini by Georgios
Before the family group chat starts buzzing with who’s bringing the stuffing and who’s responsible for dessert, there’s Friendsgiving.
The occasion gets a Greek-inspired spin with a family-style feast that goes well beyond the usual turkey and stuffing. Think golden-roasted turkey alongside slow-braised short rib and Mediterranean branzino, with buttery whipped feta mashed potatoes, herb stuffing and sweet potato casserole filling out the spread. Greek staples like crispy halloumi and flaky spanakopita add something unexpected, while pistachio baklava and warm bougatsa bring a little sweetness to the occasion. It’s a chance to get the holiday celebrations started with friends, try something new and perhaps pick up a few ideas for the family feast still to come.
