Restaurants: Where to dine Thanksgiving Day in Jacksonville, the beaches and more
If you'd rather take the day off and let someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving Day, a number of Jacksonville-area restaurants will be open, some offering special Thanksgiving dinners while others offer their full menu. Here's a list of restaurants confirmed to be open, based on their websites, reservation apps or emailed notices. Reservations are highly recommended for most restaurants listed.
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III Forks Steakhouse
9822 Tapestry Park Circle, (972) 888-4298 or (866) 320-9410, 3forks.com
Hours: 1 to 8 p.m., with the last reservation accepted at 7 p.m.
Details: Spice-rubbed turkey, grandma's gravy, fresh cranberry-orange relist, sausage sage cornbread dressing, creamed potatoes, maple-glazed yams & roasted autumn vegetables. Full menu also available.
Cost: $42 per person.
Azurea
1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 249-7402, azurearestaurant.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (brunch) and 6 to 9 p.m. (dinner)
Details: Special brunch and dinner menus, including a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner ($50): Maple & Smoked Peppercorn Brined Turkey, Roasted Butternut Squash & Swissed Chard, Herbed Bread & Butter Stuffing, Pickled Orange-Cranberry Chutney.
Cost: Varies. (A 22% gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more.)
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Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-1949, bistrox.com
Hours: Accepting reservations from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar
3551 St. Johns Ave., (904) 387-0700, bluefishjax.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Details: Choose one: Mixed green salad, shaved Brussel sprouts salad, Caesar salad; choose two: pineapple glazed ham, herb-crusted Mahi Mahi, roasted turkey breast, grilled NY strip bordelaise; choose three: green bean casserole, Brussel sprouts gratin, sweet potato mashers, cranberry sauce, baked mashed potatoes, stuffing; endless desserts: cheesecake brownies, pumpkin pie, Southern pecan pie and double chocolate cake.
Cost: $32.95 for adults; $12.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations are highly recommended.
Bob Evans
3163 Hartley Road, (904) 288-8747, bobevans.com
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: Special breakfast menu or special homestyle Thanksgiving meal.
Cost: Varies.
Also: Hot Thanksgiving dinners to go available for pre-order.
Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
691 1st St. N., Jacksovnille Beach, (904) 270-0025, casamarinahotel.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Reservations required)
Details: Thanksgiving menu entree options include roast turkey, $24; maple glazed pork loin, $20; and prime rib, $27. Sides: Green beans, collard greens, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, glazed carrots and stuffing and gravy, all $3 each. Desserts: pecan and pumpkin pie, $7, and New York cheesecake, $6. Kids menu: turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and a yeast roll, $12.
Cost: Meals start at $20
Chart House
1501 River Place Blvd., (904) 398-3353, chart-house.com
Hours: Accepting reservations 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Details: Three-course dinner, including Traditional Turkey Dinner, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Truffle Crusted Grouper, Twin Lobster Tails, NY Strip and others.
Cost: Dinners start at $59.
City Grille & Raw Bar
1314 Prudential Drive, (904) 398-8989, citygrillerawbar.com
Hours: Reservations available from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4850 Big Island Drive, (904) 559-4999, chwinery.com
Hours: Accepting reservations 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Details: Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream, Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy, Traditional Stuffing, Roasted Green Beans & Carrots, Mary's Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, a collaboration with Eli's Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce
Also: Heat and serve Thanksgiving dinners available for pre-order. Serves 6, $199.00. Pick up on Nov. 21, 22.
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com
Hours: Open regular business hours.
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving meal service starts at 11 a.m.
Also: Heat and serve meals available for pre-order and pick-up from Nov. 18-25. Costs range from $104.99 for a feast that feeds 4-6 people to $154.99 for 8-10 people. Holiday pies and sides also available.
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Denny’s
Multiple locations, dennys.com
Hours: Open all day Thanksgiving.
Details: Thanksgiving dinner includes roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing and two sides. Full menu also available.
Cost: $14.49 per person.
Fogo de Chao
4784 Town Center Parkway, (904) 512-7300, fogodechao.com
Hours: Reservations accepted 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Details: Full Churrasco Experience includes roasted turkey and au jus, sweet potato casserole, Brazilian apple and sausage dressing, cranberry relish and more.
Cost: Regular Churrasco Experience dinners start at $58.50 per person.
Also: Heat and serve Thanksgiving dinners available for pre-order.
IHOP
Multiple locations, ihop.com
Details: Open on Thanksgiving Day, but guests should check with their local IHOP as hours, and offerings, will vary by location.
Joe’s Crab Shack
6 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, (904) 249-6160, joescrabshack.com
Hours: 1 to 7 p.m.
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving meal of roasted turkey served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green beans and cranberry sauce, complete with a slice of pumpkin pie. Full menu also available.
Cost: $22.99 for adults; $13.99 for children.
Metro Diner
Multiple locations, metrodiner.com
Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Also: Heat and serve Thanksgiving dinners are available for pre-order. Pre-orders are available now through Wednesday, Nov. 22 and pickup times are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday. Nov. 22, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.
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Morton’s The Steakhouse
225 E. Coastline Drive, (904) 354-4350, mortons.com
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m.
Details: Thanksgiving three-course menu includes: winter green salad, oven-roasted turkey roulade with savory sage and cranberry stuffing, cranberry relish, turkey gravy, sour cream mashed potatoes, baked corn souffle, green beans almondine, pumpkin cheesecake finished with sea salt caramel. Full dinner menu also offered.
Cost: $59 per person
Prati Italia
4972 Big Island Drive, (904) 998-9744, pratiitalia.com
Hours: 2 to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Details: Family Style Prix-Fixe Menu: “Italian Feast”, the a la carte menu will not be available. We will be featuring seasonal cocktails and wine pairings as well. Antipasto, selection of cured meats & artisanal cheeses, house-pickled veggies, olives, jam, mustard, crostini; Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread, romaine, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted garlic crumble, white anchovy, Grana Padano cheese; Butternut Squash Agnolotti, local mushrooms, pumpkin seed gremolata; Sugo Campanelle, pork & beef sugo, campanelle pasta, oregano, Parmigiano; Fresh Local Fish, artichoke, tomato, citrus beurre blanc, served with mashed potatoes & green beans; Braised Lamb Shank, tomato, garlic, green olives, served with polenta & Brussels sprouts; Sourdough Stuffing & Gravy; Cassarece Mac & Cheese; Assorted Classic Treats
Cost: $65 for adults; $18 for children 5-12; free for children 4 and younger, free. (Vegan alternative menu: $45 per person.)
Ragtime Tavern
207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, (904) 998-9744, ragtimetavern.com
Hours: Reservations accepted 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
1201 Riverplace Blvd., (904) 396-6200; 814 A1A N., Suite 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, (904) 285-0014, ruthschris.com
Hours: Call for reservations.
Details: Three-course Thanksgiving Feast with all of the trimmings. Full dinner menu also available.
Cost: $44 for adults; $17 for children
Also: Take-out Thanksgiving dinners available for pre-order.
Seasons 52
5096 Big Island Drive, (904) 645-5252, seasons52.com
Hours: Reservations accepted 10:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roasted all-natural turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, French green beans, mashed butternut squash, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie mini indulgence.
Cost: $40 for adults; $18 for children.
Also: Take-home Thanksgiving dinners available for pre-order.
Sugar Factory
4910 Big Island Drive, (904) 551-0961, sugarfactory.com
Hours: Reservations available from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Taverna
1986 San Marco Blvd., (904) 398-3005, taverna.restaurant
Hours: Reservations available from 4 to 8:45 p.m.
Texas de Brazil
4634 Town Center Parkway, (904) 474-3500, texasdebrazil.com
Hours: Reservations accepted 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Details: Thanksgiving meal and full menu available.
Also: Take-home Thanksgiving dinners are available for pre-order.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
4483 Southside Blvd., (904) 551-5920, terragaucha.net
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey with bacon, stuffing, cranberry relish and sweet potato casserole. Regular menu also available.
Cost: $56.95 per person.
The Capital Grille
5197 Big Island Drive, (904) 997-9233, thecapitalgrille.com
Hours: Call for hours, reservations.
Details: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner features slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans and cranberry-pear chutney. Shared sides and desserts include Sam’s mashed potatoes or pecan-crusted mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey ($14) and pumpkin cheesecake ($12).
Cost: $50 for adults; $20 for children.
Also: Heat and serve Thanksgiving sides available for pre-order.
Restaurants closed on Thanksgiving
Restaurants that will not be open or those that have no reservations available on Thanksgiving include:
bbs
Biscottis
Cantina Laredo
Cheesecake Factory
Cowford Chophouse
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Fish Camp restaurants (Palm Valley, Julington Creek, North Beach)
Ida Claire
Josephine
M Brothers
Marker 32
Matthew's
Midtown Table
Oaxaca Club
P.F. Chang's
RH Rooftop Restaurant
Refinery Jax Beach
Restaurant Medure
River & Post
Rue Saint-Marc
Taverna Oceana
Ted's Montana Grill
Town
True Food Kitchen
Valley Smoke
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Jacksonville area near me
