Skip the stress that can come with preparing Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. This running list of restaurants around the region — from the upscale to the casual — has the big-deal meal covered, whether you're going with delivery, eating out or celebrating in advance.
All events take place on Nov. 23 unless otherwise noted.
Bay Harbor Hotel For dinner, an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday eats such as roasted mojo turkey, pineapple ham, garlic and Cheddar mash with brown sausage gravy, sweet potato pie, and Oreo cream chocolate cake. $24.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids. 1-9 p.m. 7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, 813-281-8900, bayharbortampa.com.
Bizou Brasserie A down-home selection featuring seasonal classics. Diners can choose between the Special of the Night (oven-roasted turkey breast, au jus, garlic butter mashed potatoes, cranberries and sweet corn casserole) or the Family-Style Dinner (meant for groups of eight or more). Reservations for Family-Style must be made by Nov. 20 with a credit card. Special of the Night: $25; Family-Style Dinner: $25 for adults, $14 for kids 10 & under. 4-10 p.m. 601 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-227-9555, bizoutampa.com.
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market At both the Hyde Park and Riverview restaurants, Boca highlights a holiday to-go menu. Order small or large portions of everything from organic Joyce Farms turkey and honey cherry-glazed, bone-in ham to apple cobbler and five-cheese jalapeño mac by 5 p.m. Nov. 20. Call your location of choice to order; pickup goes down Thanksgiving Day from 7 to 10 a.m. Full details are listed on the Facebook event page. Starting at $10. Through Nov. 20. 901 W. Platt St., Tampa, 813-254-7070, bocatampa.com.
Boston Market Get a complete holiday feast delivered to your doorstep through the fast-casual restaurant chain's new home delivery program. Five prepared, heat-and-eat meal options — which can feed as many as 12 guests, or four to six — are available with traditional trimmings (think stuffing, cranberry walnut relish and apple pie). Orders submitted by Nov. 13 arrive between Nov. 16 and 18, while those placed by Nov. 19 arrive Nov. 21. Yes, these are frozen, but peep the Boston Market website for full details. $85-$120. Through Nov. 19. bostonmarket.com.
Chill Restaurant & Bar Traditional fare makes up this Thanksgiving Day brunch. 10 a.m. 357 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-2445, chillstpetebeach.com.
Clementine Delivers Organic turkey-only packages — as well as full dinners and extra items like cornbread and sausage stuffing, garlic-roasted green beans and chocolate-bourbon pecan pie — from the chef-driven meal delivery service. Order by midnight Nov. 16; delivery takes place on Thanksgiving Eve. $100 minimum. Nov. 22. 813-382-5575, clementinechef.com.
Columbia Restaurant This family-owned food empire's local outposts in Ybor City, Clearwater Beach and Sarasota are open, with a traditional spread that includes roast turkey, great-grandma's signature stuffing, sweet potato pecan casserole and house-made cranberry sauce. Caesar salad, soups, desserts and warm Cuban bread are also on hand throughout the day, as is that famed 1905 Salad. Reservations are encouraged, with walk-ins subject to availability. $21.95 for adults, $5.95 for kids under 10. 11 a.m. 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, 813-248-4961, columbiarestaurant.com.
Élevage Three courses in which diners choose from high-end plates like grilled quail, porcini mushroom risotto, sage-roasted turkey, crispy duck confit, braised short rib, pumpkin bread pudding, and artisanal cheese. Make a reservation with the Epicurean Hotel restaurant in advance. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-999-8726, elevagerestaurant.com.
FarmTable Cucina Now in its third year, the family-style, four-course smorgasbord that is Friendsgiving Dinner benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. Guests — who are sure to enjoy dishes like artisan cheese and salumi, roasted beets, oak-fired wild-caught swordfish, and pumpkin tiramisu on the Locale Market restaurant's patio — are encouraged to donate canned goods, too. Find tickets online. (Bonus: From noon to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, FarmTable does a buffet of antipasti and salads, chilled seafood, holiday classics, a carving station, hot entrees and desserts.) $100. Nov. 15, 6 p.m. 179 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-523-6297, farmtablecucina.net.
Fodder & Shine Since you're going hassle-free this year, forget the last-minute prepping and get down with classic rock and free drinks from George Dickle Tennessee Whisky on Thanksgiving Eve. Nov. 22, 7-11 p.m. 5910 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-234-3710, fodderandshine.com.
Iberian Rooster This downtown hangout hosts a dinner buffet that's globally inspired while keeping it traditional. A carving station with all the fixings and a dessert bar (pumpkin pie!) are in store. Tickets for the two seatings can be purchased online. $40. 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. 475 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-258-8753, iberianrooster.com.
Maritana Grille An amuse-bouche, appetizers, entrees and desserts make up the prix-fixe meal. To reserve a couple spots, give the restaurant a call. $85, $110 for optional wine pairing. 5:30-10 p.m. 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-1882, maritanagrille.com.
M-N-M BBQ Pick up a 12- to 14-pound turkey — hot off the grill — that comes seasoned and slowly smoked from this barbecue joint. Ordering and purchasing your bird in advance is mandatory. $60. 11 a.m.-noon. 2827 16th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-289-8861, mnmbbq.com.
Ocean Hai Holiday brunch means assorted bagels and breads, a cold seafood display, salads, omelets, beloved dishes (butternut squash ravioli, anyone?), a carving station, hot entrees, and desserts for this resort restaurant. Call for reservations. $48 for adults, $20 for kids 6-12, free for kids 4 & under. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, 727-281-9500, wyndhamgrandclearwater.com.
The Restorative OK, OK. This takes place after the holiday, but you'll still be craving turkey and stuffing, right? The Restorative's latest wine dinner spotlights five courses, including risotto (with Cheddar and brown butter), turkey (stuffing purée, pomegranate and root vegetable) and pecan tart (cranberry and chai tea caramel). For tickets, send an email to restorativerestaurant@gmail.com. $125. Nov. 25. 420 Patricia Ave., Dunedin, restorativerestaurant.com.
Romano's Macaroni Grill What's planned for this prix-fixe lineup? Soup or salad; a roasted turkey breast entree; buttermilk mashed potatoes with roasted garlic demi-glace; sausage and apple stuffing; Calabrian glazed carrots with rosemary candied bacon and apple cranberry chutney; and pumpkin pie with amaretto mascarpone creme. Call ahead to reserve a table. Macaroni Grills on both sides of the bay are cooking the Turkey Day goods. $25. All day. 14904 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 813-264-6676, macaronigrill.com.
Sea Dog Brew Pub On the water, a stacked buffet spotlighting roasted garlic baked turkey, butternut squash stuffing, house-made gravy, cranberry sauce and fresh rolls from executive chef Mark Boyd. Locally baked goods and seasonal brews round out the all-you-can-eat spread, plus there's a limited menu of regular grub on hand. $24 for adults, $12 for kids 5-12, free for kids 5 & under. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 9610 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 727-954-7805, seadogbrewing.com.
Sea Porch Cafe Another Don CeSar dining spot, but this one's cooking up a dinner buffet of holiday goodness. Call to ensure your seat at the table. $65 for adults, $26 for kids. 2-9:30 p.m. 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-1884, doncesar.com.
This article appears in Nov 16-23, 2017.