Thanksgiving in Miami: Holiday Menus and Takeout Options
With Thanksgiving approaching, several Miami restaurants are offering unique holiday dining and takeout menus featuring Spanish, Northern Chinese, and Cuban influences. From tableside flambéed turkeys to traditional Cuban feasts, here are top dining and takeout options across the city.
Located on the 25th floor of Brickell Arch, ADRIFT Mare brings Spanish influences to the Thanksgiving table. The $68 per person holiday menu features herb-roasted chicken with smoked paprika and sherry jus, and braised beef ravioli with wild mushrooms, Pedro Ximénez jus, and aged Manchego. Meals are accompanied by family-style crispy potatoes with garlic and chili mojo, concluding with a choice of pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake.
Hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 1395 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Renowned for its Peking duck, Hutong Miami puts a Northern Chinese twist on the holiday with a Whole Flaming Peking Turkey ($268). Air-dried for 36 hours, lacquered, roasted, and set aflame tableside, the turkey is served with spiced cranberry sauce, house-made pancakes, scallions, and cucumbers. For at-home celebrations, the restaurant offers Thanksgiving Deluxe packages ($466 for 2-3 guests; $656 for 4-6 guests), which include a Ma La Turkey second course, red chili dumplings, pan-seared lobster bao, and more.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Preorder Deadline: Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25
Location: 600 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131
For the ultimate Cuban comfort food experience, Latin Cafe 2000 is offering "Pavo & Paleta," a lineup of family-style feasts designed for gatherings of 10 or more. Options include the Paleta de Puerco Asada (slow-roasted pork shoulder, $119.99) and Pavo Asado (Cuban-style roast turkey with cranberry sauce, $129.99), each accompanied by two sides. A la carte options without sides are also available, ranging from $74.99 to $89.99.
Preorder Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24 (minimum 48 hours in advance)
Locations: Brickell: 1053 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 | LeJeune: 875 NW 42nd Ave., Miami, FL 33126 | Hialeah: 1192 W. 49th St., Hialeah, FL 33012
Hours: LeJeune (6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.); Brickell & Hialeah (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Located inside the lush Mayfair House Hotel and Gardens in Coconut Grove, Mayfair Grill is celebrating with a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person ($25 for children). The meal begins with Pumpkin Arancini, followed by a choice of Citrus Herb Roasted Turkey or Maple Glazed Ham, served alongside family-style Chorizo Bread Stuffing and Candied Sweet Potatoes. Dessert options feature Pumpkin Flan and Carrot Cake Tres Leches.
Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 3000 Florida Ave., Miami, FL 33133