Sarasota
- Columbia Restaurant, with six locations in Florida, including Sarasota, will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast of Roast Vermont Turkey, Columbia stuffing, fresh vegetables, whipped potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Dinner also includes a choice of Columbia soups or Caesar salad. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. throughout the day. The cost is a reasonable $19.95 for adults and $5.95 for children under 10. Reservations are required.
- Marina Jack - Enjoy a panoramic view of the marina, downtown, Sarasota Bay, Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico as you partake of either a traditional Thanksgiving meal of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean almandine and cranberry sauce for just $23.95. Reservations are suggested. Call 941-365-4232.
St. Augustine
- Columbia Restaurant, with six locations in Florida, including St. Augustine, will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast of Roast Vermont Turkey, Columbia stuffing, fresh vegetables, whipped potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Dinner also includes a choice of Columbia soups or Caesar salad. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. throughout the day. The cost is a reasonable $19.95 for adults and $5.95 for children under 10. Reservations are required.
- World Golf Village Renaissance Resort - 500 South will serve a Thanksgiving Brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., offering traditional Thanksgiving favorites as well as a few of 500 South's chef's creations. Call 904-940-8623 for additional information and reservations.
Tampa Bay (Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater)
- 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House in Downtown St. Petersburg has put together a traditional Thanksgiving menu that will be served between 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 12. Call 727-896-2400 or 727-896-4400 for reservations.
- Columbia Restaurant, with six locations in Florida and three in the Tampa Bay area — Clearwater Beach, St. Petersburg and Ybor City in Tampa — will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast of Roast Vermont Turkey, Columbia stuffing, fresh vegetables, whipped potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Dinner also includes a choice of Columbia soups or Caesar salad. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. throughout the day. The cost is a reasonable $19.95 for adults and $5.95 for children under 10. Reservations are required.
- Parkshore Grill in Downtown St. Petersburg is offering a special Thanksgiving menu that will be served from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Cost is $29.00 for adults and $16.00 for children. Call 727-896-DINE (3463) for reservations.
- Rusty Pelican - Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day buffet with outstanding views of Tampa Bay. Serving from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
- Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of Rusty's and the mouthwatering Thanksgiving Buffet featuring traditional as well as non-traditional selections served from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Priced $35 for adults and $14 for children (6-12). Reservations suggested. Call 727-593-6000 x6030.
- Six Tables will be open Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. for an elegant non-traditional Thanksgiving dining experience. Dining by reservation only. Call 813-207-0527.
- Dine aboard the Yacht StarShip as you cruise Tampa Bay on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, cash bar and entertainment for $59.95, plus tax and gratuity. Departure at 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. Call 813-223-7999 or toll free at 877-744-7999 for reservations.
Chain Restaurants with Multiple Locations
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, with locations throughout Florida, can get you out of the kitchen and into a very reasonably-priced traditional Thanksgiving meal. Although no reservations are required, you can expect waiting for a table.
- Piccadilly has 16 locations in Florida that will be serving a buffet that includes the traditional Thanksgiving Day turkey, or order your pre-cooked holiday meal for pick-up.
