Planning a Thanksgiving feast without the kitchen chaos? Numerous restaurants across Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast are offering a range of dining options this Thanksgiving Day, eliminating the need for extensive cooking preparations. From elegant buffets to casual takeaway meals, there's something to suit every taste and budget. This guide highlights establishments open on 26 November and their offerings:
Lee County:
Fort Myers:
Blossom & Brie: This farm-to-table restaurant offers a Thanksgiving takeaway menu. Pre-orders are essential, with a deadline of 20 November for collection on 26th or 27th November between 2 pm and 5 pm. The menu features brown sugar bourbon-roasted sweet potatoes, herb stuffing, and homemade bread with honey butter, alongside a selection of pies. A limited number of organic turkeys are also available. Contact: 239-385-0415.
Bruno's of Brooklyn: This Italian restaurant provides family-style takeaway packages for groups of 2-4 to 12-15 people. Options include baked ziti, lasagna, manicotti, meatballs, and roast turkey. Orders must be placed by 23 November. Contact: 239-278-0211.
Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant: A Thanksgiving buffet awaits, featuring a carving station, a variety of main courses and side dishes, and a tempting dessert buffet. Pricing is £52.99 per adult, £24.99 for children under 12, and £16.99 for children under 6. Reservations are recommended. Contact: 239-489-0770.
Luminary Hotel: Multiple dining options are available within this hotel. The Silver King Ocean Brasserie (noon-5 pm) offers a three-course Thanksgiving feast with options such as a 12-ounce prime NY strip (£56), roast turkey (£50), red snapper (£53), or Parisienne gnocchi (£48). Ella Maeâs Diner (7 am-2 pm) offers a more casual traditional Thanksgiving plate for £28, while Oxbow Bar & Grill (11 am-9 pm) and Chips Sports Pub (4 pm-10 pm) both serve a "All the Fixinâs" turkey plate for £28. Reservations are recommended for Silver King and Oxbow via OpenTable. Festive drink specials will be available at Dean Street Coffee Roastery (6 am-6 pm) and the Lobby Bar (11 am-6 pm). Note: Beacon Social Drinkery will be closed.
Margaritaville Resort: Enjoy an island-style Thanksgiving buffet in the Compass Rose Ballroom on the License to Chill Terrace (noon-6 pm). Expect a wide selection of starters, sides, and mains including roasted turkey, bourbon slow-cooked prime rib, roasted chermoula-marinated grouper, and Tuscan shrimp pasta, alongside various desserts. Pricing is £64 for adults, £20 for children aged 6-12, and free for children under 5. JWB Grill will offer a seasonal menu in the evening. Reservations are recommended.
Norman Love Confections: Pre-order gourmet desserts by noon on 25 November for collection at Fort Myers locations. Choices include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and carrot cake. Contact: 239-561-7215.
Summerlin Café: A traditional turkey dinner, rack of lamb, fried shrimp platter, and crab cake-stuffed baked haddock are among the main course options. Children under 12 have choices of turkey, ham, chicken tenders, or fried shrimp dinners.
Cape Coral:
10 Twenty Five: A Thanksgiving feast featuring brown sugar and bourbon smoked turkey breast, double-smoked peach and pomegranate glazed Kurobuta ham, and traditional sides, with pumpkin pie or apple crisp bread pudding for dessert (£30). Reservations are recommended. Contact: (239) 829-0407.
Annieâs: Serving Thanksgiving dinner all day, offering turkey or ham with three sides and dessert for £16. Reservations are required for parties of five or more.
Cruisers: A Thanksgiving buffet (3 pm-6 pm) features roasted turkey, Virginia ham, stuffing, and various casseroles, plus apple and pumpkin pies. The buffet costs £20.95 per person. Reservations are essential. Contact: (239) 673-8002.
Front Porch Social: A turkey dinner with all the trimmings (£20) will be served from 3 pm onwards. Additional à la carte options are available. Reservations recommended. Contact: (239) 347-8914.
Mel's Diner: Thanksgiving dinner options with sides are available for under £16, with a children's menu at £8. Reservations are required for parties of six or more.
Metro Diner: A "Heat & Serve Holiday Feast To-Go" is available for 1 (£13.79), 4 (£52.49), or 8 (£102.99) people. Choose from baked ham or roasted turkey with traditional sides. Orders must be placed by 26 November.
Zirilliâs Chilly Treats: Pre-order ice cream or gelati pies by 15 November to receive a £1.60 discount. Contact: (239) 573-1590.
Collier County:
Naples:
Pinchers at Tin City: Open during regular hours (10 am-11 pm).
Baleen: A Gulf waterfront brunch buffet (£110 per person including one mimosa or Bloody Mary) is served from 11 am to 3 pm.
This list is not exhaustive, and readers are encouraged to contact restaurants directly to confirm details and make reservations where necessary. For further information, please check individual restaurant websites.