Miami-Area Restaurants Serve Up Thanksgiving Delights: Special Menus and Twists on Traditions
As Thanksgiving approaches, many people find themselves wrestling with the decision of whether to slave away in the kitchen or risk digesting a questionable meal at a family member’s house. Fortunately, Miami-area restaurants have come to the rescue by offering special holiday menus that put a unique spin on traditional Thanksgiving favorites. Here are some of the Miami restaurants where you can indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving feast without the hassle of cooking.
For seafood lovers, a popular Miami Beach spot is celebrating Thanksgiving a day early on November 22nd. They are offering a tantalizing three-course special menu, coupled with happy hour specials all night long. The menu features appetizers like fried green tomato and turkey gumbo, followed by a mouthwatering main course of turkey dinner with smoked oyster dressing, candied yams, wild mushroom green bean casserole, and hot honey cornbread. To satisfy your sweet tooth, dessert is a delectable pumpkin pie bread pudding with pecan praline, gelato, and rye dulce de leche.
If you prefer a more upscale dining experience, renowned chef David Myers has curated a holiday menu at his Brickell restaurant. Guests can choose between roasted lemon chicken or grilled branzino for their main course, accompanied by delectable side dishes such as truffle stuffing, crispy potatoes, and maple carrot. Indulge in a pecan and walnut pie with sourdough ice cream or Basque cheesecake for dessert.
Chef Michael Schwartz’s Edgewater restaurant is offering an a la carte Thanksgiving menu that allows diners to build their perfect Thanksgiving feast. Options include Joyce Farms turkey, porchetta, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin risotto, and a variety of holiday desserts like pumpkin spice flan and apple pie empanadas.
If you’re in the mood for steak, Michael Mina’s steakhouse is serving up a three-course prix fixe menu. Start your meal with appetizers like tuna sashimi or steak tartare, and then enjoy mouthwatering entrees such as filet mignon, roasted half-chicken, branzino, or glazed short rib. Sides like truffle mac and cheese, potato puree, and creamed spinach complement the main course. Indulge in a delightful dessert of pumpkin pie, cranberry beignet, or Valrhona chocolate bitter orange cake.
For those looking for a trendy dining experience, a renowned restaurant on Collins Avenue is offering a four-course prix fixe menu. Start with famous Caesar alla ZZ, indulge in Mario’s meatballs, and savor glazed turkey breast with a selection of sides. Finish your meal with a choice between pecan pie or lemon cheesecake.
Cote, a Korean steakhouse in Miami’s Design District, is putting a Korean twist on Thanksgiving dinner. Their special holiday feast includes turkey mandoo, USDA Prime and American Wagyu cuts of meat, sticky rice stuffing, japchae, Galbi Jjim, and mouthwatering pies. To enhance your dining experience, their sommelier team pours wine by the glass from special large format bottles.
These are just a few of the Miami-area restaurants offering Thanksgiving delights this year. From seafood to steak to Korean cuisine, there is something for every palate. Make a reservation and let these establishments take care of your Thanksgiving feast while you relax and enjoy the holiday.
