Looking for the perfect place to dine on Thanksgiving? The following fantastic restaurants are offering special buffets and dinners on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy your holiday!
THANKSGIVING BUFFETS
Tampa
Rusty Pelican
www.tampa.therustypelican.com
2425 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607
813-281-1943
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Adults – $34.95
Children 6-11 – $13.95
Complimentary champagne with buffet.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
www.seminolehardrocktampa.com
5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa
1-866-502-7529
Fresh Harvest 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Green Room 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Council Oak steakhouse 5 p.m. – close
Green Room - $26 per person
Fresh Harvest Buffet - $35 per person
Council Oak steakhouse - $34 per person
Reservations suggested.
Fresh Harvest buffet will offer traditional Thanksgiving fare, as well as sushi, noodles, dim sum and a grill station.
The Green Room restaurant from will serve a traditional turkey dinner with dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Council Oak steakhouse will serve a deep-fried fresh young turkey with trimmings.
Yacht StarShip
www.yachtstarship.com
603 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-7999
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Adults - $59.95
Children 4 – 12 $39.95
The Starship Yacht out of Channelside will be serving a Thanksgiving buffet on board their ship, complete with a cash bar, entertainment and some stunning views.
St. Petersburg
400 Beach Seafood
400 Beach Dr., NE St. Pete
727-896-2400
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Serving both traditional and gourmet dishes for their Thanksgiving Day buffet. The carving station will include entrees of miso-glazed Atlantic salmon, honey-cured ham and sage roasted turkey, alongside a spread of salads, sides and desserts.
Adults – $24.95
Kids under 10 $12.95
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
www.thehurricane.com
9th Ave. & Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach
727-367-7571
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Reservations recommended.
Adults - $22.99
Children 5-12 - $9.99
Thanksgiving buffet offering Alaskan snow crab legs and other seafood delights, traditional roast turkey with stuffing, meatloaf, prime rib, fish, side dishes, desserts and a beautiful beachside view.
Clearwater and vicinity
Bon Appetit
150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin
727-733-2151
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Buffet - $36.95
Four-course Thanksgiving menu - $39.95
Riverside Grillehouse
10 W.Dodecanse Blvd., Tarpon Springs
727-937-2000
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
$24.95 adults
Children under 6 eat free
Located in the spot formerly occupied by Pappas in historic downtown Tarpon Springs, the Riverside Grillehouse is kicking off the opening of the restaurant with a grand Thanksgiving buffet spread. Over 25 items will be offered, from traditional turkey to sockeye salmon and prime rib to sumptuous desserts.
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
www.safetyharborspa.com
105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor, FL 34695
727-726-1161 X 7100
Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving-themed buffet
Adults – $29
Children ages 9 and under – $12
www.sandpearl.com
500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-441-2425
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adults – $59
Children ages 3 to 10 – $19
Reservations 727-674-4109
Thanksgiving Day Brunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Buffet style meal featuring traditional Thanksgiving fare as well as omelet and waffle stations and more breakfast favorites. Complimentary unlimited champagne and mimosas.
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Thanksgiving Dinner 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Three-course prix fixe meal featuring traditional Thanksgiving dishes as well as other seasonal specialties.
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601 S. Gulfview Blvd., # 619, Clearwater 33767
727-441-6875
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Adults – $28.95
Children – $12.95
Carving station, salad and seafood bars, over eight entrees, array of side dishes, and a multitude of desserts
THANKSGIVING DINNER MENUS
Entire Tampa Bay area
Columbia Restaurant
2117 East 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-248-4961
800 2nd Avenue N.E. (on the fourth floor of the Pier), St. Pete, 727-822-8000
1241 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, 727-596-8400
11 a.m.-close
Adults - $19.95 adults,
Children under 10 - $5.95
Thanksgiving meal of roast Vermont Turkey with Columbia stuffing, sides, soup, salad and choice or dessert, or regular menu of Spanish fare.
Cracker Barrel
www.crackerbarrel.com
13833 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa and eight additional locations in the Bay area
(813) 855-4200
6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m
Reservations not available.
The southern-fried favorite offers traditional Thanksgiving grub from 11 a.m. to close.
Piccadilly Restaurants
11810 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 813-963-1660
13702 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,Tampa 813-971-2130
1900 34th Street N. in St. Petersburg. 727-328-1767
Adults - $9.99
The special holiday meal includes choice of ham and/or turkey with dressing, three home-style sides, fresh-baked bread, a dessert and drink. Throughout the holiday season, Piccadilly also will serve cranberry glazed chicken, cinnamon pork chops with apples, cranberry bread pudding and pumpkin cheesecake.
Tampa
7627 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
813-675-8700
6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Regular menu with entrees ranging from $18 to $37, along with Thanksgiving-themed specialties.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
203 Westshore Plaza, Tampa,
813-288-9000
3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Order from Maggiano's Thanksgiving Day Menu which will include traditional turkey, baked ham, and some Italian twists on the standard holiday sides and desserts.
Renaissance Tampa Hotel
4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa
813-313-3235
11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Prices vary.
Chef Fabrizio Schenardi of Pelagia Trattoria at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza is preparing a la carte holiday dishes such as shrimp and pumpkin risotto for $26 and cream of acorn squash soup for $6.50, as well as an entrée of traditional oven-roasted turkey marinated in apple cider with corn-bread-raisin stuffing for $24. The regular menu also will be available.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa,
813-282-1118
Adults - $34.95
Children 12 and under - $12
Offering a three-course traditional turkey dinner or regular steak menu.
St. Petersburg
The Don CeSar
www.loewshotels.com/en/Don-CeSar-Beach-Resort
3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
800-282-1116;
Ballroom - 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Sea Porch Café - 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Maritana Grille - 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Reservations encouraged for the ballroom and The Sea Porch Café, required for The Maritana Grille
Ballroom brunch buffet in the ballroom – Adults - $64.95, Children - $29.95
Café standard beachside fare - $49.95
Grille turkey special - $28.
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
www.marriott.com/.../tpasr-renaissance-vinoy-resort-and-golf-club/
501 Fifth Ave. N.E, St. Petersburg
727-894-1000
1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Adults - $48
Children 11 and under - $16
A four-course menu at Marchand's includes roasted pumpkin soup, greens salad with pecan goat cheese and choice of entrees: smoked beef tenderloin or traditional turkey dinner with trimmings. Desserts include pumpkin pie with whipped cream and hazelnut chocolate s'more torte.
The Wine Cellar
www.thewinecellar.com
17307 Gulf Blvd., N. Redington Beach
727-393-3491
12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Reservations required.
Adults - $29.50
Children 10 and under - $15
Indulge in a seven-course spread, including typical Thanksgiving trimmings alongside surf, turf and desserts.
Clearwater and vicinity
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach
727-442-4144
Reservations encouraged.
11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kelly’s for Just About … Anything!
319 Main St., Dunedin
727-736-5284
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Adults - $22.99
Children 10 and under - $7.99
Chef Virgel offers a feast with his own take on the infamous 'Turducken': boneless turkey, duck and chicken breasts layered with Italian sausage and cheddar corn stuffing, roasted and served with a Creole turkey gravy, served with all the trimmings. Regular menu as well. $22.99 adults, $7.99 children 10 and under; 3-7 p.m.
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