Looking for somewhere fabulous to spend Thanksgiving Day this year? Check out one of the restaurants listed below—they’re some of our favorite places to eat in Miami.
Boulud Sud Miami
Head to Boulud Sud Miami {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800} for Chef Daniel Boulud’s twist on a Thanksgiving feast! Inspired by the Coastal Mediterranean, this dinner is executed by Executive Chef Clark Bowen and Pastry Chef Saeko Nemoto, and includes plates like: ‘Cinderella’ Pumpkin Agnolotti, Truffle Risotto, Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Traditional Turkey with sweet potato purée, Venison Loin with roasted apple and blackberry jus, Spiced Pumpkin Custard, and so much more. This meal is priced at $75 per person.
BLT Prime
Get a lavish Thanksgiving at this modern-American steakhouse, where guests can enjoy a sumptuous, buffet-style feast of cheeses, charcuterie, salads, breads, seafood, carving stations, pasta selections, and more. Favorites at Thanksgiving at BLT Prime {4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral; 305.591.6606} include: Traditional Roasted Virginia Turkey, Herb Roasted Chairman’s Reserve Prime Rib, Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Pit Ham, French Apple Tarts, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Tarts, Sweet Potato Pound Cakes, Thanksgiving Cookies, and more. This buffet is priced at $98 per adult and $45 per child age 6 to 11. There are three seatings available: between Noon and 3 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2018 with dinner at two of the glamorous hotel’s signature restaurants. At Scarpetta by Scott Conant {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}, indulge in 10 years of the restaurant’s tantalizing Italian cuisine with plates like Creamy Polenta with a fricassee of truffled mushrooms, its famous Spaghetti with tomato & basil, Pumpkin Casonsei with Amaretto cookies and fresh herbs, Roasted Branzino with cauliflower, Il Tacchino with sweet potato mashed and stuffing, and of course, dessert. If a steakhouse is more your style, StripSteak by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} is offering a feast of Butternut Squash Veloute with sage and brown butter, a family-style American Turkey Dinner with lemon-roasted turkey breast and beer-braised turkey legs, Butter-Whipped Golden Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds, Foie Gras- and Apricot-Brioche Stuffing, family-style Caramel Apple Confit, and more. Both dinners are priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Seatings are available between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Seaspice
At Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami;  305.440.4200}, take in those idyllic Miami views as you celebrate Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe meal on the water. Executive Chef Angel Leon will be whipping up reinvented takes on Thanksgiving classics, like Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with maple sweet potato, crispy filo, pistachio tuile, and duck jus; Autumn Soup with celery root, carrot, fennel, and basil; Slow-Cooked Organic Free Range Turkey Roulade with foie gras-plantain stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry gel, and turkey jus; and Winter Fruit Torrejas, a seared brioche pudding with dried apricot, caramelized apples, cranberries, grain streusel, and brown butter ice cream. This prix-fixe feast is priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Get a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante {1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228}, which is celebrating Thanksgiving for the first time in 12 years this year. Here’s what guests can expect: Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin, Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Chipotles, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Almond-Herb Sauce, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Classic Pan Gravy, Thanksgiving Dressing with thyme and sage, Red Wine Cranberry Sauce with Honey, Glazed Parsley Carrots, and Brandied Pumpkin Pie. This meal is priced at $40 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Kiki on the River
On November 22, celebrate Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe menu at Miami’s trendy Kiki on the River {450 NW North River Drive, Miami; 786.502.3243}. On the menu, guests can choose from delectable plates like a brined and marinated Roasted Turkey, Roasted Butternut Squash with a marshmallow brûlée, sautéed Green Beans with toasted almonds and dried cranberries, Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly cream, and more. This meal is priced at $49 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Seatings are available between 5 p.m. and close.
Los Fuegos Francis Mallmann
At Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5610}, celebrate the holiday with a decadent asado buffet. Pile your plate with Traditional Whole Roasted Turkey, Octopus ‘a la Plancha,’ Slow-Cooked Ribeye served with holiday-inspired offerings like Roasted Pumpkin with a goat cheese salad, Smoked Cranberry Sauce, Chorizo and Fennel Stuffing, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Chimichurri and Criolla sauces, and a dessert station with Vanilla Crème Brulée, Chocolate Crunch Bar, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and more. This buffet is priced at $115 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 786.655.5600 or emailing [email protected].  

Market at EDITION
On November 22, gather around the Thanksgiving table at Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4500}, where you and your loved ones can indulge in a buffet of salads, soups, a raw bar, a carving station, sides, desserts, and Bloody Mary and mimosa bars. This buffet is priced at $65 per adult and $25 per child, excluding tax and gratuity. Access to the Bloody Mary and mimosa bars is available for an additional $25. The buffet will be available from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. A limited a la carte menu will also be available at the bar. Reservations can be made here.
Palme d’Or at The Biltmore
This year, indulge in a French-inspired “Happy Thanksgiving Menu” with a five-course, prix-fixe dinner at Palme d’Or at The Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200}. The first course has options like Cauliflower Purée with egg and smoked salmon, Oyster Kumamoto with a passion fruit vodka granite and horseradish, or Golden Oscietra Caviar. For the second course, choose from plates like Escargot de Bourgogne with butternut squash royal and Iberico ham or Seared Scallops with a butternut squash purée and potato-truffle gnocchi. Chilean Sea Bass with sweet potatoes and leeks or a Seared Alaskan Halibut with artichoke and wild rice are solid third course options; and the fourth lets you choose from Japanese Kobe Beef Tenderloin A5+ with a bone marrow crust or a Turkey Degustation with Brussels sprouts, potatoes mousseline, rutabaga, and more. Finish your feast on a sweet note! Dessert options like Vanilla Cremeux with ginger ice cream and cotton candy, or the Pumpkin Festival with pecan oat, a coconut pumpkin seed crumble, caramel sauce, cinnamon ice cream, and pumpkin madeleines, won’t disappoint. This dinner is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. A wine pairing for each course can be added for $95 per person.
Fontana at The Biltmore
Enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving dinner from Chef de Cuisine Giuseppe Galazzi at Fontana at The Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3189}. Start with plates like Sicilian Shrimp, Ahi Tuna, and Salmon Tartare or a Burratina with Porcini, Fresh Figs, Chestnut Honey, and Italian San Daniele, and move on to Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli with Colossal Shrimp and Pesto, or Baked Manicotti stuffed with braised veal shank and a light truffle béchamel. For the third course, choose from dishes like Maine Lobster with a Blue Crab stuffing and crunchy vegetables in a roasted garlic veloute, or Slow-Roasted Boneless Organic Turkey with a sweet potato soufflé, sausage stuffing wrapped in savory cabbage, cranberry sauce, pan gravy, French beans, and more. End with dessert—the Pecan Pie with mascarpone mousse and vanilla sauce exudes decadence. This dinner is priced at $85 per person. An 18% gratuity is included for parties of six or more.
Matador Room
This Thanksgiving, treat yourself and the rest of the family with dinner at Matador Room {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}. The four-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu highlights both classic Thanksgiving dishes and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature plates. Start with Guacamole with pistachio, sun gold tomato salsa, and warm crunchy tortillas, and move on to Maitake Mushrooms with goat cheese and a fresno pepper vinaigrette. Roasted Turkey with cornbread stuffing, blood orange-cranberry salsa, and chipotle gravy makes for the perfect holiday main dish, and for dessert, enjoy Caramelized Apple Pie with maple pecan ice cream. This dinner is priced at $65 per person and $35 per child. The menu will be available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations can be made here.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor