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Ybor Metropolis’s lovely Resort Haya pays homage to the district’s Latin roots (and the Mediterranean) with its thanksgiving dinner.
So, you don’t really feel like cooking—and that’s completely advantageous. However perhaps you have got some out-of-town kinfolk that it is advisable impress with Tampa Bay’s waterfront views, otherwise you’re simply in search of an off-the-cuff dinner at a dive bar. Listed below are 30 totally different eating places, motels, bars and nonprofits providing dine-in on turkey day or take-out Thanksgiving feasts this yr—and please don’t neglect to tip.
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Bar548 Far out of your conventional dinner, this “misfits Thanksgiving,” is a pot-luck type celebration that welcomes everybody who would possibly spend this vacation season alone. The St. Pete bar will present the turkey and stuffing, as company that deliver facet dishes can obtain 20% off their total tab. Oh, and ensure to deliver loads of tip cash, too. 548 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. bar548.com
Bon Appétit Though this Dunedin favourite is protecting its common seafood-focused menu this vacation season, it would additionally supply unique a-la-carte Thanksgiving dishes like baked ham and roasted duck. Pan-seared sea bass over gulf shrimp hash anybody? 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin.bonappetitrestaurant.com
Caddy’s Treasure Island’s Caddy’s— along with its sibling places in Madeira Seashore and Gulfport—is providing an off-the-cuff, beachy spin on a standard Thanksgiving unfold of turkey, cranberry sauce, inexperienced bean casserole and extra. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. 9000 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. caddys.com
The Club at Treasure Island This “oven-ready” Thanksgiving feast brings the culinary creations of Government Chef Paul Daubert proper to your kitchen. For $270 you may feed a household of six with The Membership’s herb-roasted turkey, candy potato casserole, your alternative of pecan, pumpkin or apple or pie and far, way more. $195-$450. 400 Treasure Island Cswy., Treasure Island. theclubti.com
Columbia Whereas reservations for its flagship Ybor Metropolis restaurant would possibly already be booked up, there are a number of extra Columbia places all through Tampa Bay that also have open availability. The favored Cuban eatery is understood for its conventional Thanksgiving menu of roast turkey and Spanish-style stuffing. Places in Ybor Metropolis, Sarasota and Clearwater Seashore. columbiarestaurant.com.
Cool Vibes Pub & Grub Removed from white tablecloths and fancy forks, this no-frills bar and restaurant gives an off-the-cuff (and intensely reasonably priced) vacation unfold of slow-roasted turkey, mac and cheese, stuffing and inexperienced bean casserole. $7-$12. 5488 58th St. N, St. Petersburg. mycoolvibes.com
Cooper’s Hawk Naturally full with a November “Wine of the Month” add-on, the turkey day providing from Chef Matt McMillin is a “warmth & serve” package deal from consists of appetizers (pretzel bread & butter, butternut squash soup), sluggish roasted slices of hen (with gravy and selfmade cranberry sauce), sides (Mary’s mashed potatoes, roasted & glazed carrots and inexperienced beans), plus pumpkin praline cheesecake. Pickup is on Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 22-23. Should you’d reasonably dine-in, Cooper’s Hawk is open on Thanksgiving, with the identical menu. $199 ($14.99-$33.99 for dine in on Thanksgiving day). 4110 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa. chwinery.com
Don Cesar A bougie beachside brunch buffet rises up on the Don with a few of the normal suspects (turkey), but additionally a smattering of particular objects just like the seafood and oyster bar, berry French toast, orange brined duck breast, lamb ribs, three-pepper crusted swordfish, rooster and waffles, and extra. The King Charles Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet consists of eight timed entries from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with reductions for youths 5-12 years previous. $50-$125. 3400 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Seashore. doncesar.com
Drunken Turkey Fry An extended-running “Friendsgiving” type pre-Thanksgiving bash in Ybor Metropolis the place Crowbar proprietor Tom DeGeorge, plus buddies and native hospitality employees don the aprons and fry up turkey for patrons. Particular for DTF 2022 is a Led Zeppelin tribute live performance the place a who’s who of Tampa rockers (together with the return of expat multi-instrumentalist Matt E Lee) will recreate the setlist from Zeppelin’s 1973 live performance at Madison Sq. Backyard. 6 p.m. $15. Crowbar, 1812 N seventeenth St., Ybor Metropolis. @crowbarlive on Facebook
Eddie V’s Carver Metropolis is an acceptable place to have a Thanksgiving meal, and the neighborhood’s resident fancy seafood restaurant turns to fowl for this eight-item meal that features brioche sage stuffing and pumpkin pie tartlet and pecan ice cream for dessert for an additional $12. 1 a.m.-8 p.m. $17-$47. 4400 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. eddiev.com
Epicurean Certainly one of South Tampa’s premier advantageous eating eating places has a three-course meal the place diners can decide between 4 totally different objects per course (we’d go along with the bourbon-glazed toasted pecan pork stomach for starters, turkey roulade entree, and pumpkin pie with bourbon whipped cream for dessert). Vegetarian and gluten-free choices can be found, too. Restricted lounge, bar and a la carte children menu is obtainable as properly. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $40-$75. Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar at Epicurean Resort, 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa. epicureanhotel.com
Fenway Hotel Your amuse bouche (butternut squash soup), salad, entree (decide between smoked prime rib, honey-brined turkey or apple-cranberry-stuffed pork roulade), sides and dessert (we would like the spiced praline bread pudding) will in all probability have you ever feeling sleepy, however don’t neglect to stroll out of the Fenway’s Hew Chophouse and straight to the rooftop bar for loopy views you’ll be grateful to stay subsequent to any day. Children below 5 are free. $25-$75. Hew Parlor & Chophouse, 453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin. fenwayhotel.com
Flor Fina Ybor Metropolis’s lovely Resort Haya pays homage to the district’s Latin roots (and the Mediterranean) with a thanksgiving dinner that features butternut squash empanadas, oyster and chorizo stuffing, plus choco flan. Sides embody smoked beet & manchego montedito (tapas type bread) and bacon-wrapped inexperienced beans with mushroom crema. Children below 5 are free. $25-$75. 1412 E seventh Ave., Ybor Metropolis. hotelhaya.com
Floridan Hotel This all-day buffet options brunch dishes within the morning and Thanksgiving classics for dinner. Most important programs are honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey and grilled salmon, whereas a number of comforting sides embody candy potato casserole and conventional stuffing. $70.80. 11 a.m.-5 p.m, 905 N Florida Ave., Tampa. floridanpalace.com
Found Family Feast The inaugural “Discovered Household Feast” will probably be hosted by the Discovered Household Collective (FFC), a Tampa Bay-based group that seeks to be a supply of help for these ostracized by heteronormative society at massive. “We all know queer and trans individuals have sophisticated relationships with holidays,” Angel D’Angelo, one of many organizers of the occasion, wrote to CL in an e-mail. “Some persons are disinvited and others do not feel snug going dwelling. Others needed to transfer away from their dwelling metropolis to allow them to be extra protected expressing their queer identification.” D’Angelo mentioned that regardless of the case could also be, the occasion is open to all queer and trans individuals who need to be part of, no questions requested. 2 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Allendale United Methodist Church, positioned at 3803 Haines Rd. N, St. Petersburg—Justin Garcia
The Galley Don’t let its dive bar fame deter you. The Galley dishes out a few of the finest meals in downtown St. Pete, and its particular Thanksgiving menu will pair properly with its stiff drinks. From a full turkey unfold to a “steak n’ legs” particular with filet mignon & a half-pound cluster of snow crab legs, The Galley has acquired you coated this vacation season. For reservations, name 727-575-7071. $34.95 & up. 27 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. thegalleystpete.com
The House of Grace Inc. This St. Pete-based nonprofit hosts an annual Thanksgiving dinner for people who may not have households or turkey funds. Donations and volunteers are at all times welcome, and folk that want to assist can name 727-888-4777 or e-mail [email protected] for extra info. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 1071 62nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. kenyaallen.com
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach This yr, Clearwater Seashore’s Hyatt Regency will supply an “in room feast” that may be delivered on to resort visitor’s doorways, or a sit-down dinner expertise at its Shor American Seafood Grill. Each meals are barely totally different, however will characteristic vacation classics like sage sausage stuffing and candied candy potatoes. 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. $70. 301 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater. hyatt.com
The Karol Hotel Three phrases: mashed potato bar. However severely, potatoes apart, this Clearwater resort is dispensing a full vacation unfold with a number of turkey carving stations, andouille sausage cornbread stuffing, butternut squash bisque, fried inexperienced beans and honey mustard-glazed carrots. A build-your-own pie station finishes the meal off, and the resort’s tasty waterfront views are freed from cost. Midday-7 p.m. $65. 2675 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater. thekarolhotel.com
Luna Lux This three-course dinner is chock filled with fall flavors and vacation favorites, together with cranberry-stuffed turkey breast, prime rib, acorn squash salad and stuffed mushrooms. Reservations are required and will be made by calling (727) 954-2140. $65. 3 p.m-9 p.m. 950 Lake Carillon Dr., St. Petersburg. lunastpete.com
Mazzaro’s St. Pete’s well-liked Italian market Mazarro’s may not be open on Thanksgiving Day (and even when it was, belief us, it’d be packed), however there’s nonetheless time to pre-order its packaged dinners—which run from $150-$220—or its a-la-carte dishes like whipped brown sugar yams and honey-baked ham. 2909 twenty second Ave. N, St. Petersburg. mazzarosmarket.com
Ocean Hai This upscale Asian fusion restaurant gives a buffet-style conventional Thanksgiving unfold that allows you to select your good plate. And what’s a resort restaurant buffet with out a number of meat carving stations? 1 p.m.-9 p.m. $55. 100 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Seashore. oceanhaiclearwater.com
The Portico Generally the easiest way to rejoice the vacation season is by placing others first, and downtown Tampa nonprofit The Portico has a chance to just do that. Come share and serve meals to our unsheltered neighbors on Thanksgiving Day, as people taken with volunteering or collaborating can enroll at hydeparkumc.ccbchurch.com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.1001 N Florida Ave., Tampa. theportico.org
Pure Kitchen So perhaps you have got a number of plant-based members of the family, or maybe you’re a diehard vegan that desires an extravagant vacation unfold by yourself phrases. This well-liked Tampa-based grab-n-go meals enterprise is now accepting orders for its vegan and allergen-friendly meals—like its garlic oyster and lion’s mane mushrooms and chestnut stuffing—even carrying desserts from different well-liked companies like Gabby’s Bakes and WeVeganEats. The deadline to put an order is Monday, Nov. 21, as people can pick-up their orders on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 813-484-0558. Pure Kitchen on Facebook
Rusty Pelican This staple Tampa restaurant gives a four-course brunch or a-la-carte dinner—each chock filled with favorites like salt-roasted turkey and hearty wild mushroom pasta. However maybe the star of Rusty Pelican’s Thanksgiving feast is its desserts, like mini pumpkin pies and white chocolate cafe con leche. Reservations will be made on opentable.com. $82. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. 2425 N Rocky Level Dr., Tampa. therustypelicantampa.com
Sea Dog Brewing Co. This waterfront brewpub is providing a buffet filled with vacation classics like cornbread casserole, collard greens and mac and cheese, along with carve-your-own turkey and prime rib stations. And when you don’t plan on sticking round to sip on craft brews, a take-out field is just $27. Children below six eat free of charge, too. $42. noon-7 p.m. 9610 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. seadogbrewing.com
Salt Rock Grill This well-liked waterfront eatery usually gives a prix-fixe menu of Thanksgiving favorites along with its common choices of seafood and steaks. Reservations are extremely really useful, and will be made by calling 727-593-7625. 19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. saltrockgrill.com
Sculley’s Seafood Restaurant This beachside household restaurant has a fame for internet hosting annual Thanksgiving dinners, and this yr isn’t any totally different. Dishes like apple and sage stuffing, skillet cornbread and stuffed grouper occupy its a-la-carte vacation unfold. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 190 Boardwalk Pl. E, Madeira Seashore. sculleysrestaurant.com
Willa’s Though you may’t spend Thanksgiving day inside this suave NoHo restaurant, taking dwelling a whole Willa’s feast is likely to be the following neatest thing. Orders for its a-la-carte dishes like rotisserie rooster, brioche stuffing and smashed fingerling potatoes have to be positioned by Sunday, Nov. 20 and will be picked up the day earlier than Thanksgiving. 1700 W Fig St, Tampa. willastampa.com
Yacht Starship This native yacht enterprise had made a reputation for itself as a singular different to the anticipated, landlocked Thanksgiving feast. Along with tasty views of Tampa Bay (that may undoubtedly impress your out-of-town kinfolk), a full feast will probably be offered by the boat’s government chef. There are three totally different yachts that run from noon-7 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. $69.95. 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa. yachtstarship.com
