Restaurants Near Brandon Open on Thanksgiving Day
Don’t wait until the last-minute searching for “restaurants open near me on Thanksgiving”! We’re updating our list of local restaurants not far from Brandon that can feed the whole family on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
Don’t feel like going out but no time to cook? We can help with that too. Some of these places also offer take-out (plan on ordering ahead of time).
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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day near Brandon
The Dan at Hotel Flor
November 28, 2024
905 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
Downtown Tampa’s The Dan is offering guests a pre-fixe dinner experience featuring traditional holiday favorites with it’s own flair. Guests can enjoy items like Crab Cake, Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque, Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Young Turkey, Apple Crumb Pie, and more. Reservations can be made here or by calling 813-318-9719.
Cost: Menu items vary.
Yacht StarShip Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
November 28, 2024 at 11:30 am, 3 pm, and 6:30 pm
Tampa dock: 603 Channelside Dr Tampa
Leave the fuss to the Yacht StarShip crew and share a special day with loved ones on a Thanksgiving Day buffet cruise. Sail off on sparkling blue waters while you sit down to a delicious meal including carved turkey with sage pan gravy, apple cheddar cornbread stuffing and Yukon mashed potatoes with ricotta and buttermilk. Once you’ve had seconds, have a round at the chef’s dessert selection. A
fter dinner get on the deck and enjoy the view of the bay and skyline, while the cruise director plays the latest tunes.
Cost: Tickets are $74.95 for adults and $44.95 for children, plus $3 marine fees, tax, and a $10 gratuity. Tickets include coffee, tea, and water and there will be a cash bar.
The Captial Grille
November 28, 2204
2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
The Capital Grille is giving you the option of dining in or enjoying Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of your own home. Their to-go option includes their signature sides and serves four. All you have to do is roast the turkey! Their traditional Turkey Day sides include brioche stuffing, French green beans with marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, pecan crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, mashes potatoes, and rolls.
Pre-orders begin October 26. Pick up on Wednesday, November 27, 9am–5pm and Thursday, November 28, 9am–11am.
To-go Cost: $135/serves 4
Brio’s Italian Grill
November 28, 2024
Various Locations
Brio will have both in-home and take-out options. Reserve your table for a traditional Thanksgiving feast including sliced white meat turkey, gravy, roasted garlic, mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. Family style feasts are available to go from November 25-28 served either cold to reheat or hot and ready to go.
To-go cost: Family style meals feed 4-5 ($132) or you can order catering for 8-10 ($250).
Seasons 52
November 28, 2024
204 N Westshore Blvd
Seasons 52 is a reliable seasonal staple you can count on for holiday meals. If you prefer to dish out the meal at home, their traditional Thanksgiving dinner serves 4-6 people and includes all the staples such as roasted turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, brioche and sage stuffing, mashed butternut squash, and more. Order by Monday, November 25. Pickup is on Wednesday, November 27 from 11am-4pm.
Cost: $230 for to-go.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery
November 27 and 28, 2024
4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa
Chef Matt McMillan has planned a delectable Thanksgiving dinner that’s available as a heat-and-serve for pickup or to enjoy dining in. The to-go package is $199.99 and serves up to 6 people. It includes butternut squash soup with spiced pumpkin seeds, traditional stuffing, slow-roasted turkey, and pumpkin praline cheesecake. Dinners will be available for pick-up on November 27 and 28. The same menu is available for a flat rate for those who would rather dine-in.
Be sure to pick up a bottle of their wine of the month to compliment dinner – the Grateful Red and Grateful White. $199.99 (serves 6). Wine Club Members receive 10% off their order. $34.99 per adult and $14.99 per child 12 and under for dine-in. Presale will end on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Bahama Breeze
November 28, 2024
3045 N. Rocky Point Dr. East, Tampa
Bahama Breeze is offering guests a Caribbean escape this Thanksgiving – with an island-inspired twist to the classic turkey dinner at select locations. The meal includes slow-cooked Jerk Turkey, Green Beans, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry-Pineapple Chutney and choice of classic Mashed Potatoes or Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Guests who save room for dessert can also try the Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake. This island dinner is available for dine-in or takeout, as a Family Bundle, on Thanksgiving Day. For guests who prefer a dinner of Caribbean-inspired favorites, the full menu will also be available.
Cost: $25.99 per person per dinner. $100 for Thanksgiving bundle
Kona Grill
2024 Info TBD
Sarasota and Tampa
Kona kicks off their holiday offerings with their Macadamia Nut Turkey to elevate their Thanksgiving game. This dish is paired with miso mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans, shoyu cream sauce, and ginger-yuzu infused cranberry sauce. You can also indulge in their traditional roasted turkey and brioche stuffing and sip on a Pumpkin Spiced Old Fashioned. Special kids portions are available. Dine-in reservations are available from November 23-26 and pre-order is available for take-out or delivery.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
2024 Info TBD
Various Locations
Ruth’s motto is no exceptions and no compromise. Thanksgiving Day Ruth’s will be serving a soup or salad course, Roast Turkey with Sausage Stuffing and a choice of one of their four most popular sides. Ruth’s finishes off your Turkey Day meal with Pumpkin Cheesecake and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. They open at 12 on Thanksgiving Day and offer their three-course Turkey Dinner for $44 for adults and $17 for children. Take-home dinner and sides are available starting at $35.
Flor Fina at Hotel Haya
2024 Info TBD
1412 E. 7th Ave, Tampa
Flor Fina will be ringing in the holiday season with a 4-course family style feast from 11am-5pm on Thanksgiving Day, consisting of platters reminiscent of a traditional American Thanksgiving feast with a nod to the Mediterranean and Latin cultures of Ybor City. The cultural experience is worth the drive from Brandon.
The menu will consist of a few Thanksgiving favorites, such as Roasted Turkey Breast and Pumpkin Pie, complemented by delectable specialty items– Butternut Squash Empanadas, Oyster and Chorizo stuffing and Choco Flan are just a few! $75 per adult and $25 per child (children under 5 eat free!)
Nearby Restaurants that Have To-Go Options
Prefer to dine at home but don’t want the hassle of cooking? These places have to-go options so all you have to do is pick up, heat, and eat!
Fred’s Market
November 27, 2024
Plant City, Riverview, and Lakeland
If you are in need of a little Southern comfort this Thanksgiving, leave your holiday feast to Fred’s Market. You’ll get a full-flavored, farm-to-plate meal for up to 8 people. The turkey day menu includes sliced roast turkey breast, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce and a choice of three sides. You can also add on additional turkey or ham for an extra fee. For pickup on November 27, 2024.
Cost: $149.99
4 Rivers Smokehouse
November 27, 2024
14330 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Let 4 Rivers make your holiday meal! Whether it is our slow-smoked smoked turkey that is seasoned in their Turkey Rub with aromatics such as thyme, rosemary and sage or beef brisket that is rubbed with their 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours, there is something for everyone. Pre-order your Thanksgiving meal by 11/23 at 5:00 pm. Pick up your meal on 11/27 and heat to serve on Thanksgiving Day.
Keel Farms
2024 Info TBD
5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City
Keel is serving up dinner so that you don’t have to. Each meal will serve five people and will include one choice of entree, three sides, dessert, and a bottle of Keel wine for $200. Chose from items like Oven Roasted Turkey or Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, Sweet Potato Casserole, Pumpkin Pie, and Cheesecake with Cranberry Compote. You can pick up your items on November 21 or 22nd.