Thanksgiving on 30A

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite weeks on 30A. If you plan to celebrate Turkey Day at the beach, but would rather sip mimosas than cook all morning, I created a list of all of Santa Rosa Beach restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals for dine-in and take-out.

Dine In 🍽

Havana Beach at the Pearl at Rosemary Beach will be celebrating the special day with an all-day Thanksgiving Buffet. It includes a full buffet of traditional holiday fare, with a touch of The Pearl Hotel’s signature old-world Spanish, Portuguese and French influences: Roasted Turkey with Sage-Shallot Butter, Candied Sweet Potatoes with House-Made Bourbon Marshmallow, Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, and of course Pumpkin and Pecan Pies! Reservations are required.

Fish Out of Water is offering Fish Out of Water Thanksgiving plates will be available along with a la carte brunch items until 2 PM. Call 850-534-5050 for more information.

Stinky’s is now taking reservations for Thanksgiving dinner between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 850-267-3053 for reservations. 

Vue on 30A will be open for a Thanksgiving Lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Celebrate with friends and family while enjoying one of the best views of the Gulf of Mexico in the area. Dine-in reservations are required. Call 850-267-2305 for reservations.

Come out to Fleming’s Steakhouse starting at 11 a.m. for their three-course Thanksgiving feast, including your choice of their traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. They’re open at 11AM Thanksgiving Day, November 25. Full dinner menu is also available all day, and they have a Children’s three-course menu for $25. 

Join family and friends at the WaterColor LakeHouse for Thanksgiving Brunch. The menu includes an omelet station, creole breakfast potatoes, Applewood smoked bacon, winter squash bisque, sage roasted turkey, cider-glazed root vegetables, bourbon pecan pie, maple cheesecake, and more.

Their annual Thanksgiving brunch (reservation required) is hosted at our Lakehouse located at 235 Watercolor Blvd W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459  from 10 am-3 pm. It is $80++ for adults and $30++ for children (++ Tax plus 22% Service Charge). 

Cuvee 30A is offering the traditional thanksgiving meal, including fried turkey, pork tenderloin, salads, soup, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, corn, cranberry relish, dressing, and a dessert sampler, it is all you care to eat served family-style at the table. If you would like to make reservations, please call the restaurant at 850-909-0111. Reservations book up fast, so call now!

Great Southern Cafe is offering its famous Traditional Thanksgiving supper! This year, it will be plated, instead of a buffet. Call to reserve your place starting November 1, 2022. Seatings available from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Later, regular dinner service will be open around 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Bay Nothing like a Bayfront Thanksgiving  We are offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 11am-3pm at The Bay! $39/adult and $19/child. Reservations are required and can be made by phone only (850-622-2291) starting November 1st at 8 am CST!

Blue Mabel is serving a 4 course Thanksgiving menu @ $79 for adults, $25 for kids. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

The Henderson will be available for their Thanksgiving Feast that will be held November 24th at Primrose with seating times available from 11am-3pm.  Choice of mimosas will also be available for purchase. Please call 850.424.4436 for reservations.

Ovide at Hotel Effie is offering an exclusive holiday menu on Thanksgiving Day from 11am-3pm. Click here to make your reservation or call (850) 351-3030.

Ambrosia is offering a four course meal with all the fixin’s along with family-style sides. $85 for adults, $45 for kids under 12.

Down Island is offering Chef Janca’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner, a three course meal from 11am-6pm. Reservations and walk-ins available. Call or text 850-586-3015 for reservations or more information.

Solaris is offering a Thanksgiving Cruise with a buffet spread of carved meats, veggies, Southern sides, and desserts. Reservations are required and may be made by following the link.

Old Florida Fish House is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet from 11am-6pm. The extensive menu includes a carving station, mains, sides, salad bar, apps, and desserts, as well as an optional add-on seafood bar! Call 850-534-3045 or click the link for reservations.

Vin’tij is now taking reservations for their 4 Course Feast. Call (850)650-9820 to secure your spot.

Turkey & Fixin’s To Go 🦃

Blue Mountain Bakery Although the full Thanksgiving menu is already closed to orders, there is a Limited Menu available. However, the website says it, too, is closing soon! So place your order now! Pick up at Blue Mountain Bakery 11/23 from 9AM – 12PM. Each item is designed to feed 5-6 people. Most of the menu is Gluten Free, and these items are marked GF. All orders are done online and all orders placed are for 11/23.

Roux 30A will be preparing a Thanksgiving menu to go. Order their Full Dinner for 8-10 people, or Half Dinner for 4-6 people. Pickup/Delivery options range from 11 AM to 5 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. The delivery window is approximately one hour so deliveries may arrive closer to the end of the hour. Delivery slots are limited and are first-come, first serve. They are not taking any substitutions or extra side orders except for gravy, cranberry sauce, or an additional pie.  

The Perfect Pig wants to help make your Thanksgiving stress-free by providing everything but the turkey. Each location has a unique menu so be sure to check them all out. Just select the name of the location closest to you and select menus. All the items feed up to 6 people. All orders must be placed by end of day Thursday, November 17th and must be picked up on Wednesday, November 23rd.   Menus can be found online for Gulf Place, WaterColor and Seagrove.

Cafe ThirtyA will be doing a To Go option that includes a turkey (whole or carved), all the fixings, and your choice of a double chocolate pecan pie or a pumpkin pie. It feeds up to six people and will be able to be picked up between 11am and 5pm on Thanksgiving Day. Call 850-231-2166 ext. 1 for reservations.

Farm & Fire is offering Thanksgiving To Go. Place your order for thanksgiving packages to be picked up 11am-4pm Wednesdays 11/24 downstairs at North Beach Social. Pick up cold with easy warmup instructions.

Henderson Thanksgiving To-Go serves four, and will be available for pickup on November 24th from 10am-1pm. Call 850.424.4436 for additional details.

Edward’s 30A is offering Thanksgiving meals to go this year. Orders must be placed by Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Pick up occurs between 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 23. Payment is due when you order and all sales are final. Call 850-231-0550 or visit the restaurant to order.

North Beach Social is preparing “take and bake” Thanksgiving dinner, including Roasted Sage and Rosemary Butter-Rubbed Turkey Breast, Maple-Glazed Smoked Ham, Country-Style Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Chives, Streusel-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole, Traditional Dressing (with Celery, Onion & Thyme), Peppered Giblet Gravy, Green Bean Almondine, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, House-made Cornbread and Honey butter, Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Orders taken online only, and are to be picked up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, downstairs at North Beach Social.

Modica Market Thanksgiving is a la carte for pick-up. You can pre-order Thanksgiving organic free range turkeys. These are uncooked turkeys. Call (850) 231-1214 to order or stop by the store. Thanksgiving side dishes will be available Nov. 22nd and 23rd! Side dishes will be on a first come, first serve basis. We will have uncooked turkeys, ham and tenderloin for purchase as well.

Sweet Treats 🥧

If you want to leave the baking to the professionals, you can pre-order pies from one of these sweet 30A spots: Dasha’s Cakery, Sweet Henrietta’s, or Blue Mountain Bakery

Turkey Day 30A 10K 🏃🏼‍♀️

The Upcoming 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races will be in Rosemary Beach on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022. They offer multiple running options for all levels of runners: 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Registration available at www.30A10K.com.