Super 7: Where to Dine in South Florida on Thanksgiving Day
Skip the kitchen mess and let these restaurants do the cooking for you
Amara at Paraiso
Waterfront views, a killer buffet, and a little bit of everything that makes Miami, Miami. Chef Michael Schwartz’s team is doing their first-ever Thanksgiving buffet at Amara, complete with carving stations, Latin twists, and plenty of stone crab for those who prefer claws over drumsticks. Expect herb-crusted turkey, porchetta, and ribeye, plus all the classics like stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pies. $109 for adults, $48 for kids. 3101 NE 7th Ave., Miami // @amaraatparaiso
Dirty French Steakhouse
Major Food Group’s over-the-top, 80s glam steakhouse goes traditional this year. A $65 prix fixe gets you roasted heritage turkey with all the sides - think stuffing, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and gravy - followed by pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie. The a la carte menu stays open for anyone skipping the bird. 1200 Brickell Ave., Miami // @dirtyfrenchsteakhouse
Florida Room
Thanksgiving next to pickleball courts which is probably the most South Florida sentence of all time. Florida Room is doing a buffet filled with a huge range of dishes, everything from rosemary and sour orange turkey breast, truffle crusted prime rib, a ridiculous amount of sides, and desserts that go way beyond the usual pie situation. You can sit in the golden dining room or outside on the patio under the palms and pretend this is what the holiday was always meant to be. 891 SW 34th St., Fort Lauderdale // @floridaroombar
MIMI Chinese
You probably do not think of Chinese food on Thanksgiving, which is half the fun. For $90 a person, you’ll get dishes like turkey with ginger-scallion sauce and shrimp chips, sticky rice stuffing with lap cheung, and coconut soft serve with pumpkin crumble for dessert. It is the rare holiday menu that feels festive and unique. 1575 Alton Rd. Unit 2, Miami Beach // mimichinese.com
Red Rooster
Red Rooster goes all in with an $89 prix fixe built around comfort classics with Miami flavor. Think jerk turkey, smoked brisket, pomegranate-glazed salmon, and sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread dressing. Dessert leans decadent with sweet potato cheesecake and Henny butter pecan sundaes. 920 NW 2nd Ave., Miami // @redroosterovertown
Rosemary’s
Rosemary’s keeps Thanksgiving easy with two specials at $29 each. One is the Heritage Turkey Milanese, a crisp cutlet topped with cranberry mostarda, the other is a roasted version with panzanella stuffing and mashed potatoes. The space is relaxed, bright, and ideal for anyone who wants Thanksgiving without the production or breaking the bank. 322 NW 25th St., Miami // @rosemarysmiami
Sunny’s Steakhouse
Sunny’s keeps it simple and a touch nostalgic. Thanksgiving specials include butter-basted turkey with sausage stuffing and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon vinaigrette. The regular dinner menu runs too, so you can have turkey with a martini and call it a balanced meal, natch. Reservations from 2 to 6 p.m. 7357 NW Miami Ct., Miami // @sunnysmiami