Thanksgiving Dining 2024 From Destin To Panama City Beach

You know what goes great with Thanksgiving? The beach. Whether you’re planning a holiday getaway for two or gathering the entire family on the Emerald Coast this November, we’ve found some meal options to eliminate your time in the kitchen so you can spend more quality time together.

 

As always, with this information, we recommend calling ahead to verify availability and make reservations as needed. This list has been updated for Thanksgiving 2024.

 

 

• AJ’s: Both AJ’s locations, in Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach, will host a free Thanksgiving meal. AJ’s on the Bayou will serve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Grayton location will be open from noon to 5 p.m. On the menu is a traditional, plated Thanksgiving meal. Donations will be accepted from those who can give to benefit Kids On The Coast Foundation.
• Beachwalk Cafe: Give thanks with an unforgettable Thanksgiving feast at Beach Walk Café, where gourmet cuisine is perfectly paired with breathtaking gulf views. Cost is $95 per person. Visit this link to learn more.
• Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer: Brotula’s will host its annual Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adults can dine for $49.95; children 3-11, $25.95. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 850.460.8900. Visit their website for more information or view their menu here.
• East Pass Seafood & Oyster House: Choose from a Thanksgiving turkey or ham special for $39.95, both served with a slice of homemade pumpkin cheesecake. To make your reservation, call 850.424.3507 or visit their website. The menu can be viewed here.
• Emerald Grande: Leave the cooking to the team at the Emerald Grande and enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet in the newly renovated HarborView Room. Seatings will take place at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and reservations are required. Call 850.424.0622 or click here to reserve. The menu can be viewed here.
• Grande Vista Bar & Grill: Celebrate and give thanks with friends and family, and leave the cooking to to this Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village restaurant. A special three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring a starter, entree and dessert courses will be served from noon to 4 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 850.424.0621. View the menu here.
• The Gulf on Okaloosa Island: Join the folks at The Gulf for a Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On offer is a traditional turkey plate ($22), cajun plate ($24) and dessert ($8). View their menu here or call 850.387.1300 for more details.
• Harbor Docks: For years, Harbor Docks has provided a donation-only traditional Thanksgiving offering with turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Money raised benefits Destin Harvest and Habitat for Humanity. Visit their website or call 850.837.2506 for more details.
• Henderson Beach Resort & Spa: Join the crew at Henderson for an unforgettable Thanksgiving feast. Indulge in a bountiful buffet filled with traditional favorites and delectable seasonal delights. Book your seat at our Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; cost is $109 for adults and $39 for kids (children younger than six are free). Visit their website for more.
• The Island Resort: You can dine in or take Thanksgiving dinner to go at The Island Resort. To-go meals serve two or four and must be ordered by November 22. Call 850.337.9182 to place your order. There are two seatings available on Thanksgiving Day at noon and 3 p.m., cost is $40 per adult and $20 per child. Reservations are required. View both the dine-in and take-out menus here.
• Jackakuda’s: Jackakuda’s will serve a full Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., including traditional favorites and a limited menu. Reservations are highly recommended by calling (850) 460-2909. View their Thanksgiving menu here.
• Marina Cafe: In previous years, Marina Cafe has hosted an annual Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $65 for adults and $30 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are required as this is the restaurant’s biggest event of the year. View the menu here.
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., try the Thanksgiving menu, in addition to regular menu items., at this always-popular option. Call 850.837.7884 for more information.
• Sealand: Check out this popular Fort Walton Beach restaurant’s buffet with appetizers, main dishes, sides, and more. Cost is $44 for adults and $20 for children 10 and younger. Reservations are highly recommended and may be made by calling 850.244.0044. View their menu here.
• Soleil: Secure a reservation between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with a menu featuring turkey Wellington, ribeye steak, seared swordfish and a limited regular menu. Call 850.353.2867 or visit their website. View the menu here.

 

• Bricktop’s: A new contender for 2024, Bricktop’s is offering a take-out menu featuring roast turkey, prime rib and beef Wellington menu options, all of which include potatoes, corn, stuffing and rolls. Orders must be received by 6 p.m. November 25. View more details here; visit their website or call 850.659.7155 to order.
• Commelfó: Enjoy a traditional five-course Thanksgiving meal with some European touches on Thanksgiving from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will also be offered. Make a reservation by calling 850.353.2991.
• Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue: This new entry to the list offers whole, chilled meats, including beef brisket and smoked prime rib, as well as a selection of desserts. Orders may be placed here, with pick-up November 23, 24 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices are displayed on the website.
• Fleming’s Fine Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Partake in three exceptional courses featuring turkey, filet mignon or bone-in ribeye on Thanksgiving Day beginning at 11 a.m. This option is $62 and includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. A children’s three-course menu is available for $31, and the full dinner menu will also be available all day. A Thanksgiving catering menu is also an option. More details can be accessed on their website here.
• Kenny D’s: Celebrate cajun-style with Kenny D’s famous cajun fried turkeys or an entire feast. Turkey pick-ups are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the restaurant will also serve a Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 4:30 p.m., with reservations recommended. View more details here or call 850.650.0755.
• Mezcal Mexican Grill: Join Mezcal for one of three Thanksgiving Day seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Cost is $39.95 for adults and $16.95 for kids 10 and younger. View the menu here.
• Ovide at Hotel Effie: Enjoy a delightful Thanksgiving brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including seasonal favorites, breakfast staples and pastries and many other delicious accompaniments. Reservations are required and may be made by visiting this link.
• Royal Palm Grille: Stop by Surfside Resort for a Thanksgiving meal starting at noon and continuing until sold out. A traditional dinner will be served including harvest salad, herb-crusted turkey breast, potatoes, green beans and desserts. Reservations are not required.
• Sandcastles at Hilton Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort: Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner here for $75 for adults and $35 for children six and older. View the menu here, which features starters like roasted butternut bisque through desserts including spiced apple bread pudding.
• Solaris: Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on the water aboard the 125-ft. Solaris yacht. In addition to a decadent Thanksgiving buffet, you can sit back and relax as the yacht cruises through Choctawhatchee Bay. The SOLARIS will cruise twice on Thanksgiving Day, with lunch and dinner options. Cost is $87 for adults; $52 for children three to 10; and, $30 for infants two and younger (no meal served). This one frequently sells out so make your reservations now at sunquestcruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519. You can view the menu here.
• Surf Hut: Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Surf Hut will serve a traditional Thanksgiving plate, as well as a limited menu for those not inclined to eat turkey and dressing. More information is forthcoming.
• Vin’tij Food & Wine: A traditional Thanksgiving feast, accompanied by seafood and vegan and gluten-free options, will be served on Thanksgiving Day for both indoor and outdoor seating. Cost is $100 for the four-course meal. Reservations are highly encouraged by calling 850.650.9820. Visit their website for hours and more details, or view the menu here.

 

• 98 BBQ: Secure your smoked, roasted or fried turkeys and hams from 98 BBQ, which will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Orders must be placed by November 25, with pickup occurring on November 27. Sides, including mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing and desserts, are also available to purchase. For more details, visit their website or click here for the menu.
• AJ’s: Both AJ’s locations, in Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach, will host a free Thanksgiving meal. AJ’s on the Bayou will serve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Grayton location will be open from noon to 5 p.m. On the menu is a traditional, plated Thanksgiving meal. Donations will be accepted from those who can give to benefit Kids On The Coast Foundation.
• Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks: Ambrosia will host Thanksgiving at its WaterSound Town Center locale, starting with butternut squash soup or a harvest salad and continuing with pumpkin or pecan pie. View their complete menu here. Cost is $125 for adults and $45 for children 12 and younger. Book your table at ambrosia30a.com or call 850.909.0100. The full menu can be viewed here.
• The Bay: Reservations opened November 1 for The Bay’s Thanksgiving celebration featuring turkey, steak, lamb and grouper options. Call 850.622.2291 to save a seat, and view the menu here.
• Blue Mountain Bakery: Offering a fully-cooked pick-up menu with reheat instructions, the family feast package is designed to feed five to six people and has specially marked gluten-free options. All orders must be placed online at bluemountainbakery.com with pickup from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. More information is available here. Orders must be placed online, but sell out quickly. Last year, ordering closed November 1; this year, a limited menu will be available until November 17. View the menu here. The annual “I Forgot To Order Thanksgiving” party will take place on November 27, beginning at 9:30 a.m. A refrigerated truck will be onsite with a large supply of items, available until sold out.
• Café Thirty-A: Dine in or take a piece of Cafe Thirty-A home with you in the form of a Thanksgiving to-go meal. Visit cafethirtya.com or call 850.231.2166 for more details. View their holiday dine-in menu or their take-out menu. A six-person take-out option is $375 plus tax and must be picked up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. For dine-in, reservations can be made online for parties of less than four; for parties of four or more please call 850.231.2166.
• Chanticleer Eatery: Chanticleer will be offering family-style Thanksgiving catering for pickup the day before Thanksgiving from 2 to 5 p.m. Deadline for ordering is November 19, with more information available on their website here. Orders can be placed by calling the restaurant at 850.213.9065. You can view additional details here.
• Cowgirl Kitchen: This Thanksgiving, let Cowgirl Kitchen take the reins on your holiday feast. Whole roasted turkeys, creamy giblet gravy, cornbread dressing, praline sweet potatoes, and more — plus signature dips to share. Orders will fill up fast, so make sure to secure your feast early. Pickup is on Thanksgiving morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at their Blue Mountain Beach location. Check out the menu and place your order here.
• Cuvee 30A: Enjoy Chef Tim Creehan’s scrumptious Louisiana fried turkey and an assortment of traditional trimmings, side dishes and desserts. Visit their website for menu and reservation opportunities, which are required. Cost is $89.99 for adults and $49.99 for children younger than 10.
• Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant: Indulge in a three-course Thanksgiving meal for $55 for adults, an adult turkey plate for $39 or a kid’s turkey plate for those 12 and younger for $19. They will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; call or text 850.586.3015 for reservations. View the menu here.
• Edward’s: Dine at home with a Thanksgiving feast prepared by Chef Josh and his culinary team. Orders may be placed by calling 850.231.0550 or visiting the restaurant through November 24 at 3 p.m., and should be picked up between 3 and 5 p.m. November 27. More details are available here.
• Farm & Fire: Make reservations at this local favorite beginning 2 p.m., November 1, by calling 850.622.3871. A Thanksgiving take-out menu is also being planned.
• Fish Out Of Water (FOOW): FOOW will have a Thanksgiving plate and a la carte items available until 2 p.m. FOOW does not require reservations and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit their website for more details.

 

• Fonville Press: Fonville Press in Alys Beach is currently taking orders for its Thanksgiving menu offerings. Orders must be placed by November 25, with order pickup on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 850.641.0043 to order. View the various menu options here: Savory, Savory II, Sweets, Dinner, Market, as well as a full takeout menu here. They will also be open to the public from 7 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving day.
• Gallion’s: In Rosemary Beach, order a heat and serve dinner package for up to six guests including turkey, sides and desserts. Pickup must be made between 2 and 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Package price is $365. For more details, visit their ordering site.
• Gather Kitchen + Bar: Pick up a turkey and all the trimming, conveniently packaged by Gather Kitchen + Bar, for pick-up and/or delivery in WaterColor. Email [email protected] by November 26 to place your order.
• The Great Southern Cafe: Get ready to gobble and celebrate, with reservations opening at 8 a.m. November 1. The menu will be released soon, and reservations are only available via phone at 850.231.7327.
• Havana Beach Bar and Grill: Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations are required by calling 850.588.2882. For more details, visit this link.
• LaCo: Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with soup and salad options, sides and seasonal desserts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $59.50 for adults and $29.50 for children four to 12. Reservations are encouraged by calling 850.231.4021. The full menu can be viewed here.
• Modica Market: Reserve your organic, free-range Thanksgiving turkey ready to cook at home, along with pre-cooked side dishes ranging from corn souffle to sweet potato pie. Call 850.231.1214 for more details or click here.
• North Beach Social: North Beach Social is hosting a Taco & Tequila Night on Thanksgiving Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Come for the taco bar, stay for the tequila. Donnie Sundal will be playing from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Old Florida Fish House: Old Florida Fish House is offering a traditional Thanksgiving buffet for $69 for adults and $29 for children 10 and younger. Call 850.534.3045 for reservations (recommended) or click here to view the menu.
• The Perfect Pig: At both the WaterColor and Gulf Place locations, a Thanksgiving buffet will be on the menu with two seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Additionally, the Seagrove location will be open for breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The Seagrove location also offers “Everything But The Turkey” packages for pick up on Wednesday. View the WaterColor and Gulf Place menus at their respective links.
• Red Fish Taco: Join in on the annual Turkey Dance from 5 to 9 p.m. For more details, call 850.994.7443 or visit their website.
• Roux 30A: Roux 30A is thrilled to continue its new Thanksgiving tradition with an in-person, family-style dining experience. This year, they are offering hourly seatings from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for $100 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Pricing does not include beverages. Guests will enjoy unlimited servings of a house-brined, slow-roasted all-natural turkey from Joyce Farms, accompanied by a spread of holiday favorites such as homestyle dressing, cornbread dressing, traditional veggies, gravy, cranberry chutney, pies and much more. Visit this link for more details.
• Stinky’s Fish Camp: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Thanksgiving dinner as well as a regular dinner menu for those who don’t like turkey. It’s the only day of the year that Stinky’s accepts reservations, but walk-ins are also welcome. Reach them at 850.267.3053 or visit their website. View their Thanksgiving menu here.
• Vue On 30A: Take part in a gourmet Thanksgiving feast, featuring traditional dishes with an elegant twist. Cost is $85 for adults and $30 for children older than three. Reservations are required by calling 850.267.2305 or visit their website here. The menu is available here.
• WaterColor LakeHouse: Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with reservations required. Email [email protected] for more.
• The Wine Bar – WaterColor: Gather your loved ones and celebrate Thanksgiving at The Wine Bar WaterColor. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., indulge in traditional Thanksgiving favorites with the signature Wine Bar touch. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 850.231.1323 or click here to reserve a spot.

 

• Compass Kitchen + Bar: Located inside Springhill Suites by Marriott, this Thanksgiving dinner buffet is available from 4 to 8 p.m., at $20 per guest ($20 for children eight and younger). View the menu here.
• Destin Ice Market: Menu details are still in the works, but online ordering will be open through November 17, with meal pick-up on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Inlet Beach location only. Call 850.502.4100 or visit this page for more details.
• The Grand Marlin: Make your Thanksgiving “grand” with a dine-feature from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. that includes a soup or salad appetizer, roasted turkey entree and pumpkin pie or pecan pie for dessert. Reservations for in-house dining are recommended by calling 850.249.1500. View more details here or access the menu here.
• Runaway Island: Thanksgiving at the Island will take over this beachside restaurant from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Buffet pricing is $34.95 for adults and $20 for children 12 and younger. More details are available here and reservations are recommended for best dining times.
• Shades 30A: Shades is offering fried turkey pick-up with giblet gravy that feeds four to six people. The deadline for placing your order is November 24 (or while supplies last), with pick-up on November 26 and 27. Call 850.231.9410 or stop by to place an order. Visit this link for more restaurant info.

We are continuing to add options to this list as we receive them. If you know of a restaurant we should add, please leave their information below.