Are you prepared to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving, free from the concerns of preparing meals and tidying up? 30A Beach Girls are here to provide you with an unforgettable vacation rental experience on the stunning Emerald Coast. We can also suggest some of the finest dining establishments for you and your family to savor this Thanksgiving. Discover flavors as vibrant as the coastline, and get ready to savor a feast beyond compare with the dining options listed below:
Ambrosia Prix Fixe Meal on Thanksgiving Day
Join Ambrosia on Thanksgiving Day for a delicious prix fixe meal to enjoy with your family! We will be serving traditional Thanksgiving favorites along with a few Ambrosia specialties. For Thanksgiving Day, we will be open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Visit the website below to see the menu and make a reservation or give us a call.
Website: ambrosia30a.com
Address: 75 Origins Main St., Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 909-0100
The Big Chill 30A Thanksgiving Pick-Up
Celebrate the holiday with family and friends and leave the cooking to us. Enjoy our house smoked turkey, traditional sides and pies. Choose from full family meals or a la carte items. Place your order online with pick-up available on Wednesday, Nov. 22 or Thanksgiving morning. Online ordering is available during business hours 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Website: order.toasttab.com/online/thebigchill
Address: 24 Hub Lane, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 866-2016
Cuvee 30A’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Celebrate an Emerald Coast tradition at Cuvee 30A’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner featuring Chef Tim Creehan’s Louisiana Fried Turkey with all the trimmings. Dinners are available on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made online at the website below.
Website: Cuvee30A.com/Thanksgiving
Address: 12805 U.S. Hwy. 98 E., Unit D101, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 909-0111
Down Island Thanksgiving Menu
Join us for Thanksgiving! We will have a special menu with Thanksgiving features as well as a la carte items available 11 a.m. – 6 p.m, Thursday, Nov. 23. Please text Lindsay at the number below to reserve your table.
Website: downislandsrb.com
Address: 2780 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 586-3015
Edward’s Thanksgiving Meals To-Go
Sliced meats, sides, desserts – Edward’s Thanksgiving takeout menu has all that and more for your family to enjoy without lifting a finger. Place your order by Nov. 19 at 3 p.m., and pick it up Nov. 22 between 3 – 5 p.m. Call 850-231-0550 or visit the restaurant to secure your stress-free feast essentials.
Website: edwards30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 66 Main St., Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 231-0550
Fish Out of Water Thanksgiving Plates
There’s no better day than one with turkey and dressing. Fish Out of Water Thanksgiving plates will be available along with a la carte brunch items until 2 p.m. Enjoy your day and let us do all of the work for you!
Website: foow30a.com
Address: 34 Goldenrod Cir., WaterColor
Phone: (850) 534-5050
Gallion’s Heat and Serve Dinner Packages
Experience effortless Thanksgiving bliss with Gallion’s Heat and Serve Dinner Packages. Let Gallion’s take the culinary reins while you relish the essence of the holiday – gratitude, togetherness and unforgettable moments.
Website: exploretock.com/gallions-rosemary-beach/experience
Address: 104 N. Barrett Sq., Unit C, Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 399-4909
Gather Kitchen + Bar Thanksgiving Day Pre-Order
Pre-order your Family Style Turkey and Trimmings Takeaway by emailing WCISocialEvents@StJoe.com (mailto:WCISocialEvents@StJoe.com) by Tuesday, Nov. 21. This meal feeds four to six people and includes soup, salad, a main dish, sides and desserts. To see the full menu visit the link below and click on “Thanksgiving To-Go.”
Website: watercolorresort.com/home-catering
Address: 34 Goldenrod Cir., WaterColor
Phone: (850) 534-5025
Havana Beach Bar & Grill Thanksgiving Brunch
Join us for a buffet-style selection of traditional Thanksgiving classics, coastal cuisine, prime rib carving station, assorted sweet treats and more. Reservations are required for Thanksgiving Day brunch seatings. Please call the number below to make your reservation. The price is $85 for adults, $45 for children ages 12 and under and free for children ages 3 and under. For dinner, a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu will also be offered. Both menus may be seen online under the “more menus” tab below.
Website: places.singleplatform.com/havana-beach-bar–grill/menu#menu_307562
Address: 63 Main St., Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 588-2882
LaCo Thanksgiving Buffet
LaCo, the Spell Restaurant Group establishment with the largest kitchen, is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving buffet for the first time this year. Enjoy a host of classic and delicious dishes with your family in Seacrest Beach on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at an affordable price – $49.50 for adults and $24.50 for children. Kiddos under 3 eat free with a paying adult. While reservations are encouraged, walk-ins will be more than welcome.
Website: laco30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10343 E. Co. Hwy. 30A, Seacrest Beach
Phone: (850) 231-4021
Marrow Private Chefs Thanksgiving Pickup or Local Delivery
Marrow has a one stop shop for all of your Thanksgiving catering needs. Everything on our Thanksgiving menu is made in house from scratch and available for pickup or local delivery. Skip the hassle and enjoy Thanksgiving with catering from Marrow Private Chefs!
Website: marrowprivatechefs.com
Address: 3906 U.S. 98, #20, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 280-4319
2A’s Mossy Head Diner Thanksgiving Sandwich
Available for a limited time at 2A’s Mossy Head Diner is the Thanksgiving Sandwich. It features four layers of holiday favorites – smoked shaved turkey breast, fresh house cranberry sauce, stuffing waffle and green bean casserole pressed together on our homemade sliced bread.
Website: mossyheaddiner.com
Address: 12230 U.S. 90, DeFuniak Springs
Phone: (850) 520-4058
Old Florida Fish House Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Day buffet overlooking Eastern Lake on 30A. The buffet includes a carving station with rosemary garlic prime rib and butter and herb roasted turkey, chilled seafood bar, appetizers, traditional sides and delicious desserts. Pricing is $69 for adults and $29 for children 10 and under.
Website: oldfloridafishhouse.com
Address: 33 Heron’s Watch Way, Seagrove Beach
Phone: (850) 534-3045
Ovide at Hotel Effie Sandestin
This Thanksgiving, skip the prep and clean-up and indulge in a feast of delectable dishes at Ovide, the signature restaurant at Hotel Effie Sandestin. An elegant culinary adventure, Ovide combines classic Gulf Coast flavors and Southern culinary traditions to fuel every dish with sustainability and seasonality. Ovide’s warm, inviting atmosphere creates the perfect setting to delight in great food, family, friends and the holiday season. Thanksgiving dinner is priced at $115 for adults, $65 for children 6 – 12 and free for children under 5. Open seating is available between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable or by calling the number below.
Website: hoteleffie.com/dining/ovide
Address: 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 351-3030
The Perfect Pig’s Everything but the Turkey Thanksgiving To-Go
The Perfect Pig is doing our Everything but the Turkey Thanksgiving to-go menu again this year! Each location has their own individual menu. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 17 and picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Website: theperfectpig.com
Address: 7 Town Center Loop, Gulf Place, 28 Watercolor Way, WaterColor, 4281 E. Co. Hwy. 30A, Seagrove
Phone: (850) 660-1591
Second Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot
Participants spend the morning running or walking along the scenic Bayside of Sandestin. A tailgate party follows with beer, food, prizes, rewards and more. Participants are encouraged to stick around after the race and enjoy NFL Football on the jumbotron at Marina Bar and Grill. The public is encouraged to register for the event and stay as Sandestin kicks off the holiday season.
Website: sandestin.com
Address: 9300 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 267-8000
Sandcastles Restaurant Thanksgiving Buffet
Join Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for Thanksgiving at Sandcastles Restaurant. Reservations can be made by calling the number below.
Website: hiltonsandestinbeach.com
Address: 4000 Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 267-9691
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Thanksgiving Catering
Let Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort cater your Thanksgiving meal. Contact the number below to place your order by Friday, Nov. 17.
Website: sandestin.com/thanksgiving-2023
Address: 9300 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 267-8730
Shades Bar & Grill Fried Turkeys
Fried turkey, anyone? Shades Bar & Grill is offering just that with a quart of giblet gravy for $80 through Nov. 19 or while supplies last. Call 850-231-9410 or stop by the restaurant to order your Thanksgiving spread, and pick it up Nov. 21 – 22 from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Website: shades30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 231-9410
SunQuest Cruises Thanksgiving Buffet
Wondering where to eat for Thanksgiving? The SOLARIS yacht offers a lavish chef-attended buffet on the water for lunch or dinner. This is a great alternative to the crowded restaurants on Thanksgiving. Forget the crowded grocery store, the hours of preparation and stacks of dishes. Just come aboard the SOLARIS, count your blessings and leave the cooking to us. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling the number below.
Website: sunquestcruises.com/thanksgiving-in-destin-florida-lunch-dinner-buffet-cruises
Address: 8330 Mike Hayes Dr., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 650-2519
Swiftly Catered Thanksgiving Pre-Order
Thanksgiving pre-order is open until a certain sales volume is reached. We will have a limited menu available until Wednesday, Nov. 15, after the full menu closes. All orders are fully cooked with reheat instructions. Pre-order is available on the website below. If you have questions, please email
Thanksgiving@SwiftlyCatered.com (mailto:Thanksgiving@SwiftlyCatered.com)
Visit the Thanksgiving Order Pick-Up Day Party in Blue Mountain Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy live music all-day, kids’ activities, bar specials and a last-minute Thanksgiving food tent will be open until sold out. Blue Mountain Bakery will be stocked with holiday themed treats!
Website: 30AHolidayMeals.com
Address: 2217 W. County Hwy. 30A, Blue Mountain Beach
Phone: (850) 972-0850
Vin’tij Food & Wine Thanksgiving Menu
Vin’tij Food & Wine will be serving a traditional four-course Thanksgiving menu and a variety of non-traditional menu options from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. In addition, a four-course vegan and gluten free menu will be available, as well as a kids’ menu. Reservations are recommended. On Sunday, Nov. 29, Vin’tij will also be hosting a special lunch/brunch for those who are shopping in Grand Boulevard.
Website: vintij.com
Address: 500 Grand Blvd. Suite 100k, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 650-9820
WaterColor Lakehouse Thanksgiving Buffet
WaterColor Lakehouse is hosting a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Email
WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com (mailto:WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com) For reservations. Buffet stations will include a breakfast corner, bakery, salad garden, chilled seafood bar, mains and sides, carving station, desserts and a special kids’ section. To see the full menu, look under the “Discussion” tab on the Facebook event page at the link below. The price is $85 per adult, $45 per child ages 6 – 12 and complimentary for children ages 5 and under.
Website: https://fb.me/e/36KUaYz6q
Address: 235 Watercolor Blvd. W., WaterColor
Phone: (850) 534-5000