Critic’s Picks: 13 best restaurants for Thanksgiving dining in Palm Beach County

Liz Balmaseda, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·8 min read

If spending Thanksgiving week in the kitchen — chopping, mixing, baking, marinating and roasting — is not your idea of a holiday celebration, this guide is for you. Tasty feasts by talented chefs await at many local favorite restaurants.

Here are some suggestions that range from dressy to casual, traditional to freestyle.

Jupiter restaurants: Feasts with water views

Latitudes

The place: Located inside the recently renovated Jupiter Beach Resort, this visually soothing spot offers ocean and pool views.

Menu highlights: Latitudes is offering an adaptable, three-course Thanksgiving dinner service. It’s priced according to your entree selection ($65 to $85). The most “holiday” of entrees is the sliced, lemon-rosemary turkey breast with red currant stuffing, cranberry relish and roast turkey gravy, served with poached butternut squash and garlic mashed potatoes. As with any of the entrees, you get a choice of appetizer (such as jumbo lump crab cake) and dessert (five pies to choose from, including pumpkin).

Latitudes restaurant at the Jupiter Beach Resort offers plenty of seafood dishes and a side of ocean views.
Latitudes restaurant at the Jupiter Beach Resort offers plenty of seafood dishes and a side of ocean views.

Latitudes will also serve a Thanksgiving brunch.

◾ 5 N. Hwy A1A, at the Jupiter Beach Resort, Jupiter, 561-746-2511, JupiterBeachResort.com.  

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Lucky Shuck

Stuffed turkey is on the Thanksgiving menu at Lucky Shuck restaurant in Jupiter.
Stuffed turkey is on the Thanksgiving menu at Lucky Shuck restaurant in Jupiter.

The place: Located at the Charlie and Joe’s at Love Street complex, Lucky Shuck offers lovely lighthouse views, particularly from its waterfront patio.

Menu highlights: The restaurant’s stuffed turkey entree — filled with andouille sausage, cornbread and Key West pink shrimp — is presented with mini French beans and a sweet potato gratin that’s crowned with toasted marshmallow and candied pecans ($42).

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◾ 1116 Love St., Jupiter, 561-532-3331, LuckyShuckJupiter.com

Beacon, Jupiter

The Apple is a most artistic holiday dessert at Beacon restaurant in Jupiter.
The Apple is a most artistic holiday dessert at Beacon restaurant in Jupiter.

The place: The fancier of three restaurants at the Jupiter Inlet’s Love Street complex, Beacon offers views of the Jupiter Lighthouse and inlet waters.

Menu highlights: Sliced turkey breast with cornbread-chorizo stuffing, turkey jus, cranberry sauce, roasted garlic whipped potatoes and shaved kale slaw ($48). For a sweet finish, try rising-star pastry chef Jenniffer Woo’s Apple dessert ($20). But have your camera ready. Artistically presented with an apple tarte Tatin, cinnamon mascarpone mousse and bourbon caramel, this one demands a closeup.

◾ 1107 Love St., Jupiter, 561-532-3280, TheBeaconJupiter.com

1000 North

1000 North offers views of the Jupiter Lighthouse, Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway.
1000 North offers views of the Jupiter Lighthouse, Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway.

The Place: This Jupiter waterside restaurant offers a variety of seating options, including on the al fresco deck.

Menu highlights: The restaurant’s Thanksgiving Day turkey plate includes herb roasted turkey breast with giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, glazed sweet potatoes, green beans, pomme puree and cranberry-orange relish ($68). There’s also herb-stuffed branzino with crab, pumpkin and Swiss chard in lemon-butter sauce ($64). For dessert, a Southern pecan pie with silky chocolate cremeux, salted cranberries and spiced white chocolate whipped cream ($19).

1000 North’s holiday dinner will be served from 1 to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.

The reservations line opens Nov. 9.

◾ 1000 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Jupiter, 561-570-1000, 1000North.com

Thanksgiving, in grand Palm Beach-style

Florie’s

The terrace at the Four Seasons' Florie's.
The terrace at the Four Seasons' Florie's.

The place: Global star chef Mauro Colagreco’s Florida-inspired restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach will offer one of the area’s most sumptuous buffet spreads on Thanksgiving Day from 12:30 to 8 p.m. The feast is priced at $195 per adult, $75 per child age 5 to 12, plus tax, tip and drinks.

Menu highlights: Where does one begin? There’s a raw bar station boasting fresh Florida stone crabs. There’s a salad and veggie station offering freshly picked produce from Swank Farm in Loxahatchee Groves as well as holiday favorites such as green bean casserole with crispy shallots, citrus and honey-glazed carrots, whipped mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes with dates and walnuts. There are “live fire” menu items such as grilled skirt steak with ají panca sauce, grilled swordfish with avocado chimichurri and pumpkin risotto with roasted mushrooms.

The “Thanksgiving Traditions” offerings include slow-roasted heritage turkey that’s carved to order, European butter-basted turkey roulade, sage gravy, thyme and chestnut stuffing and orange cranberry sauce. Sweets include sweet potato maple bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream, pear almond frangipane tart and classic pumpkin pie.

Reservations (a must) are accepted at FloriesPB.com.

◾ 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., at Four Seasons, Palm Beach, 561-582-2800.

Café Boulud

Dover sole is a specialty dish at Café Boulud restaurant in Palm Beach.
Dover sole is a specialty dish at Café Boulud restaurant in Palm Beach.

The place: Dining at star chef Daniel Boulud’s chic Palm Beach café always feels like a holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, the restaurant will offer a three-course holiday menu (with French inspirations) from noon to 9 p.m. The special menu is priced at $190 per person, $80 per child younger than 12, plus drinks, tax and tip.

Menu highlights:  Starters include duck pâté en croûte with pecans, apple and Pommery mustard and celery root soup with black truffle. Main plate options include an organic, honey-glazed roast turkey breast with turkey vol au vent, sweet potato mille-feuille, crispy Brussels sprouts with Caesar dressing, truffled mac and cheese and cranberry compote. Other entrees include the café's signature Dover sole with fine herbs. Desserts by acclaimed pastry chef Julie Franceschini include hazelnut tart with caramel, chocolate ganache and coffee ice cream, pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream.

Reservations (a must) can be made at 561-655-6060.

◾ Located in The Brazilian Court Hotel, 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, 561-655-6060, CafeBoulud.com/palmbeach/.

The Breakers

Various restaurants at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach will offer Thanksgiving Day menus.
Various restaurants at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach will offer Thanksgiving Day menus.

The stately resort has a variety of Thanksgiving experiences to offer this year.

Ponce de Leon Ballroom 

Decked out in fall decor, the resort’s Ponce de Leon Ballroom will serve a full Thanksgiving Day buffet from 2 to 6 p.m. Buffet prices are $275 per person, $100 per child age 12 and younger. To make a reservation (required), call 1-855-811-3796.

◾ The resort is at 1 S. County Rd., Palm Beach, TheBreakers.com.

Flagler Steakhouse 

The Flagler Steakhouse at The Breakers' Golf and Tennis Clubhouse offers classic American chophouse fare.
The Flagler Steakhouse at The Breakers' Golf and Tennis Clubhouse offers classic American chophouse fare.

The Breakers’ classic steakhouse will offer a three-course Thanksgiving Day menu from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Menu highlights include Thanksgiving favorites such as butter-basted tom turkey and pumpkin pie. The special menu is priced at $235 per person and $75 per child age 12 and younger. Reservations are accepted (and required) at 561-659-8471.

◾ The steakhouse is at 2 S. County Rd., Palm Beach.

A warm bistro Thanksgiving

LoLa 41, Palm Beach

LoLa 41 bistro in Palm Beach is serving a sumptuous Thanksgiving menu.
LoLa 41 bistro in Palm Beach is serving a sumptuous Thanksgiving menu.

The Place: This global Palm Beach bistro and sushi bar with Nantucket roots will offer a generous three-course Thanksgiving Day menu at lunch and dinner, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The menu is priced at $80 per person.

Menu highlights: Holiday starters include acorn squash and crab bisque and baby kale salad. Entree options are pepper-herb roast turkey or spiced-maple candied ham. Both main plates are served with wild mushroom-sage sourdough stuffing, roasted sweet potatoes with burnt meringue, potato puree with turkey demi-glace, green beans with brown butter, charred Brussels sprouts with warm bacon vinaigrette and toasted corn muffin with cranberry jam and hot honey butter. Dessert options include roasted pumpkin cheesecake and pecan-apple torte with cinnamon gelato.

◾ 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach, 561-599-5652 

Pistache, West Palm Beach

The terrace at Pistache bistro overlooks the downtown West Palm Beach commons and waterfront.
The terrace at Pistache bistro overlooks the downtown West Palm Beach commons and waterfront.

The place: This welcoming French bistro near the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront will offer a three-course menu in addition to its regular menu favorites on Thanksgiving Day from 2 to 8 p.m. The prix-fixe menu is $90 per person, plus 7% tax and 20% tip.

Menu highlights: Thanksgiving turkey with chestnut hash, sage dressing, sweet potato puree and cranberry chutney.

◾ Reservations (encouraged) are accepted via PistacheWPB.com and OpenTable.com.

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Table 26, West Palm Beach

Table 26 is named after the latitude of Palm Beach.
Table 26 is named after the latitude of Palm Beach.

The place: A stylish spot that’s big on hospitality, Table 26 will be open Thanksgiving Day from 2 to 10 p.m.

Menu highlights: Chef Martha Encarnación’s holiday menu features roast turkey with cornbread stuffing, maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, mashed sweet potatoes and cranberry chutney.

To make a reservation (strongly recommended), call 561-855-2660 or do so via OpenTable.com.

◾ 1700 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, 561-855-2660, Table26PalmBeach.com.

Henry's Palm Beach

Henry's on Royal Poinciana Way is part of The Breakers resort's family of restaurants.
Henry's on Royal Poinciana Way is part of The Breakers resort's family of restaurants.

The place: Located on Royal Poinciana Way and part of The Breakers’ family of restaurants, this more casual American bistro will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, serving brunch and its full dining menu.

Menu highlights: Henry’s holiday specials include a turkey entree and pumpkin-pecan tart.

To make a reservation (suggested), call 561-206-1896.

◾ 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach.  

A charitable Thanksgiving in Delray Beach

DaDa

A twinkling Thanksgiving is offered at the iconic DaDa restaurant in Delray Beach.
A twinkling Thanksgiving is offered at the iconic DaDa restaurant in Delray Beach.

You can give thanks and give back when you dine at Delray Beach’s iconic DaDa restaurant this Thanksgiving Day.

The place: The 23-year-old restaurant, which inhabits the 1920s-era Tarrimore house on Swinton Avenue, offers a daily comfort food menu and al fresco seating around a magnificent banyan tree as well as indoor seating in the artistically set dining rooms.

On Thanksgiving Day, DaDa will serve a three-course holiday menu from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The prix-fixe menu, which includes a soft drink, is $40 plus tax and tip per adult, $16 plus tax and tip per child aged 16 and younger.

Menu highlights: Starter options include Brussels sprout soup and mixed green salad. The main course is traditional turkey with fixings such as cornbread stuffing, sautéed green beans, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. For dessert, there’s pumpkin or apple pie. Meatless Thanksgiving meals are offered on request.

Reservations (highly encouraged) can be made via DaDaDelray.com.

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Holiday spirit: The Subculture Group, which owns DaDa, has pledged to offer 100% of funds raised during the Thanksgiving Day dinner to Hospitality Helping Hands, the pandemic-era charity established by Subculture founder Rodney Mayo. The charity helps people and animals impacted by natural disasters and food scarcity in South Florida and the Bahamas.

◾ 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-330-3232. 

Liz Balmaseda is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA Today Network. She covers the local food and dining beat. Follow her on Instagram and on the Post on Food Facebook. She can be reached by email at lbalmaseda@pbpost.com. 

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