Make your Thanksgiving reservations: These Brevard restaurants are open for lunch, dinner
You shop, scour, measure, prepare, chop, mix, season, pour, stuff, cook, eat and drink, and as a result of all that time and effort, you give your family a magnificent Thanksgiving meal, however exhausted you may be. After about an hour, it’s all over but the clean-up.
Or you say to the family, “Never mind. Let’s go out.” In about an hour, it’s all over, but someone else gets to slave over a hot stove and do the dishes.
Such is life in Brevard County each Thanksgiving, where visitors aren’t the only ones who now choose to go out for holiday meals.
Restaurants that will be open Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, include:
Antonio e Vittoria Italian Tavern, 586 S.R. A1A, Satellite Beach: The specialist in Italian cuisine will offer an American-style dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. with appetizer, pumpkin and ham soup, turkey or ham and Italian cheesecake or cannoli. Cost is $49.95 per person. Call 321-978-2242 or visit facebook.com/avitaliantavern.
Big Daddy J's 5 Great Things Watering Station and Restaurant, 3850 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach: The beachside restaurant with a fun attitude will serve brown sugar-brined smoked turkey along with the rest of its menu. Thanksgiving family packs will be available to-go with four to six meal options. Call 321-613-2405 or visit bigdaddyjs5gt.com.
Boardroom, 37 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach: The wine bar will be open 7 a.m.-noon for brunch. Call 321-613-4028 or visit boardroomcocoabeach.com.
Bob Evans, 100 Sheriff Drive, Suntree: The country living-themed restaurant will be open 8 a.m.-7 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call 321-757-5014 or visitbobevans.com.
Brasas Grill, 325 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island: The Brazilian steakhouse will host a Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with unlimited picanha, ribeye, pork, chicken, shrimp, honey ham, smoked turkey and traditional fixings. Brunch items include omelets, pancakes, Benedicts, peel and eat shrimp, mussels, smoked salmon and the hot and garden buffet. Cost is $54.95 for adults, $24.95 for children 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger eat free. Reservations required. Call 321-638-1338 or visit facebook.com/BrasasGrillCocoa.
Bunky’s Raw Bar, 2372 N. State Road A1A, Indialantic: Bunky’s will be open 11 a.m. to midnight with the regular menu and Thanksgiving specials. Call 321-777-2526 or visit bunkysrawbar.com.
Cadillac Cove, 1462 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach: The bar and restaurant will open at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Start the celebration early with the Thanksgiving Olympics, starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Call 3210421-7080 or visit facebook.com/CadillacCove1.
Causeway Diner, 3712 N, Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island: Causeway Diner serves roast turkey every day, but it will be featured from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the holiday. Pre-orders also are available. Call 321-454-9898 or find the diner on Facebook.
Charlie and Jake’s Bar-B-Que, 490 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach: A family turkey dinner for up to eight people will be available for $149 on the catering menu as will a full range of holiday and other specialties. A Thanksgiving menu also will be available in the restaurant, as will the regular menu, from 11 a.m. to midnight. Call 321-777-7675 or visit facebook.com/CharlieandJakes.
Coastal Produce Market, 35 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach: The local market and deli is open 7 a.m.-noon. Call 321-613-4663 or visit facebook.com/coastalproducemarket.
Cracker Barrel, 7225 George T. Edwards Drive, Viera; 4745 Helen Hauser Blvd., Titusville; 1175 Palm Bay Road, Melbourne: The country cooking chain will be open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 321-242-0350 (Viera), 321-268-9911 (Titusville) or 321-952-7555 (Melbourne) or visit crackerbarrel.com.
Denny's, multiple Brevard locations: The 24-hour restaurant chain will be open all day Thanksgiving, with locations in Melbourne, Palm Bay , Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island and Titusville. Visit dennys.com for locations and more information.
Flavour Kitchen and Wine Bar, 15 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach: Chef Jason Bunin will prepare three-course, prix-fixe holiday dinners from 3 to 8 p.m. They will include potato-leek soup, organic iceberg wedge or snapper cake; turkey dinner, New York strip steak, salmon or tortellini macaroni and cheese; and white chocolate mousse or pumpkin pie for dessert. The turkey dinner is $66 per person. Call 321-613-3573 or visit facebook.com/flavourkitchencb.
Fresh Scratch Bistro & Lounge, 1940 State Road A1A, Indian Harbour Beach: A traditional family dinner with roast turkey or ham, potatoes au gratin or mashed potatoes, yams, green beans, cornbread stuffing, and pumpkin or apple pie will be served from noon to 8 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. To-go orders are available (four minimum) with a $15 surcharge. Call 321-757-2833 or visit freshscratchbistrofl.com.
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Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, 1120 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne: A full Thanksgiving buffet featuring turkey, ham, salmon and beef tenderloin, with soup, salad, pasta, hibachi, seafood, sushi, omelet, grill and dessert stations will be served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $43 per person. Call 321-306-3800 or visit frigatesmelbourne.com.
Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay: The restaurant will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a holiday buffet that includes roasted turkey, glazed ham and beef roast as well as sides including stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pie. Call 321-722-4142 or visit goldencorral.com.
Jersey Brothers Diner, 2162 Harris Ave. NE, Palm Bay: French onion soup, cornbread, roast turkey or baked ham, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and apple or pumpkin pie will comprise the holiday menu at $24 per adult or $14 per child. Call 321-676-1200 or find the diner on Facebook.com.
Krystal, 2914 S. Washington Ave., Titusville: The slider chain will be open all day. Visit facebook.com/KrystalTitusville.
The Landing, 801 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne: “Thanksgiving on the Rooftop” will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Hotel Melby with traditional holiday dishes, salads and cheeses, breakfast, seafood, pasta and carving stations, bruschetta bar and assorted desserts. Cost is $59.99. Purchase tickets by searching for "Thanksgiving on the Rooftop" at eventbrite.com.
Le French Restaurant, 1924 State Road A1A, Indian Harbour Beach: The restaurant will be open noon to 9 p.m. with its regular dinner menu as well as specials including butternut squash soup; farm turkey breast with stuffing, baby potatoes, vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce; and roast apple with caramel ice cream. Takeout is also available. Call 321-622-8977 for reservations or visit facebook.com/trendkitchen.
The Mansion, 1218 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Mansion will feature offerings such as roast turkey breast or cherry-glazed spiral sliced ham with whipped potatoes and gravy, herb stuffing, green beans and cranberry relish; and pumpkin pie. Other menu items also will be available. The turkey dinner will cost $26; ham, $23 per person. Call 321-345-5800 or visit thebigmansion.com.
Marsh Landing, 44 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere: The restaurant known for its Southern and Florida favorites has a Thanksgiving menu that includes bacon-wrapped shrimp, brown sugar-glazed ham, roast beef and oven-roasted turkey. All entrees are $26.95 and come with sides, soup or house salad and a glass of house wine. Call 772-571-8622 or visit marshlandingrestaurant.com.
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Meg O'Malley's, 812 New Haven Ave., Melbourne: Downtown Melbourne's favorite Irish pub will be serve a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last seating at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $32.99, $16. 99 for children 12 and younger. The buffet will feature rosemary roasted turkey, pineapple-glazed ham, buttery Colcannon potatoes, sage and banger stuffing, green beans with rashers and onions, baked three-cheese macaroni, candied yams, giblet gravy, Caesar salad and cranberry sauce. Desserts will be bread pudding, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Call 321-952-5510 or visit facebook.com/MegOMalleys.
Palm Shores Bistro, 5060 N. U.S. 1, Palm Shores: The restaurant will serve traditional Thanksgiving meals with seatings at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 321-752-5222 or visit facebook.com/PalmShoresBistro.
Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral: A full, traditional Thanksgiving buffet with several meat options, side dishes and dessert will be served, with seatings at noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Costs are $44 per adult and $24 per child younger than 12 with a 10 percent discount for military or diners 65 and older. Reservations required. Call 321-868-6572 or visit radissonresortattheport.com.
Red Lobster, 2355 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 215 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit redlobster.com.
Rising Tide Tap & Table, 523 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral: The waterfront restaurant at Port Canaveral will be open 1 to 7 p.m. with a menu that includes herb-crusted wood-smoked turkey breast and char-grilled choice beef tenderloin. Call 321-576-0676 or visit risingtidetap.com.
River Rocks, 6845 S. U.S. 1, Rockledge: Prime rib, roast turkey, grouper, red snapper, pumpkin gnocchi and filet mignon will be served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also on the bill of fare are baked brie, calamari and fried oysters; roasted red pepper gouda soup and salads; various vegetables and starches; sausage stuffing; cheesecake, chocolate terrine and pecan bourbon pie. Costs vary, but the turkey dinner, with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry relish, is $28 per person. Call 321-757-7200 or visit riverrocksrestaurant.com.
Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd: A traditional Thanksgiving buffet will be served at noon. Cost is $39.95 per adult or $16.95 per child. Call 321-616-6074 or visit facebook.com/rockledgecountryclub.
The Shack, 4845 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay: The shack will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with holiday menu offerings that include turkey, lamb chops, ham, filet mignon and grouper, as well as accompaniments and desserts. A turkey dinner will cost $25. Call 321-676-9995 or visit theshackpb.com.
Sunrise Diner, 365 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach. The diner will serve Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 5 p.m. with a menu that includes traditional turkey, baked virginia ham, prime rib, chargrilled lamb chops and roasted leg of lamb. Call 321-783 or visit facebook.com/Sunrisedinercocoabeach.
Time Square Diner, 777. N. Wickham Road, Melbourne (Suntree): Roast turkey, choice of soup or salad, stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables will be on the menu from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $24 per person and the regular breakfast menu also will be served. Call 321-622-6909 or visit timesquaredinerinfl.com.
Waffle House, multiple Brevard loations: The national diner chain is open all day, with locations in Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Palm Bay and Titusville. Visit wafflehouse.com.
Places to get Thanksgiving pick-up or take-out
Big Daddy J's 5 Great Things Watering Station and Restaurant, 3850 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach: Thanksgiving family packs will be available to-go with four to six meal options. Call 321-613-2405 or visit bigdaddyjs5gt.com.
Boardroom Cocoa Beach, 37 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach: The wine bar is taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving charcuterie boards and catering. Call 321-613-4028 or visit boardroomcocoabeach.com.
Bob Evans, 100 Sheriff Drive, Suntree: The country living-themed restaurant is taking pre-orders for its Farmhouse Feast, which will serve up to 10 guests. Prices range from $79.99 for a ham dinner for four to $159.99 for a pot roast dinner for 10. Dinners, which come with sides that include dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans and macaroni and cheese, are packed cold and ready to heat. Call 321-757-5014 or visitbobevans.com.
Broken Barrel Tavern, 4700 Babcock St. NE., Palm Bay, will take orders to be picked up Nov, 21 or 22 for meals ($99.99 to $119.99) and additional sides, breads and dessert; and turkeys only ($64.99 to $94.99). Call 321-728-4755 or visit brokenbarreltavern.com.
Coastal Produce Market, 35 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach: The local market and deli is taking catering orders through Nov. 19, with payment due at the time of order. The menu includes turkey, ham, pies, cakes and appetizers. Call 321-613-4663 or visit facebook.com/coastalproducemarket.
Cracker Barrel, 7225 George T. Edwards Drive, Viera; 4745 Helen Hauser Blvd., Titusville; 1175 Palm Bay Road, Melbourne: The country cooking chain is taking pre-orders for heat-and-serve meals for eight to 10 people for $154.99 or four to six people for $104.99. A variety of pies also are available for take-home. Call 321-242-0350 (Viera), 321-268-9911 (Titusville) or 321-952-7555 (Melbourne) or visit crackerbarrel.com.
Cryderman’s Barbecue, 401 Florida Ave., Cocoa; and 401 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne: The whole Thanksgiving package includes smoked turkey breast, gravy, bacon mashed potatoes, Southwest creamed corn, sausage stuffing with onion and cranberry, pimento cheese green bean casserole and apple pie cookies. Cost is $225. A la carte meats and treats also available. Order by Nov. 15, last pickup Nov. 22. Call 321-877-0796 (Cocoa) or 321-914-0276 (Melbourne) or visit crydermansbarbecue.com.
The Daley Trade, 330 S. Washington Ave., Titusville: Chef Terrence Daley will prepare meal kits that will feed four to six people. All dishes will be pre-cooked and will come with reheating instructions. Meal kits include a Lake Meadows Naturals free-range turkey, natural jus and sage gravy, citrus cranberry chutney, house-made sourdough dressing, pommes puree, baked haricots verts with mushroom cream, roasted onion and crispy shallots. Bread and desserts will be sold separately. Cost is $235 plus tax. Visit thedaleytrade.com and go to "special events" to place your order.
Golden Corral, 880 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay: Holiday Feast to Go Meals are available now. The meals include roasted turkey, glazed ham and beef roast as well as sides including stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pie. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance. Call 321-722-4142 or visit goldencorral.com.
Hayes Meats & Gourmet Food, 285 Fortenberry Road, Merritt Island: Cooked turkeys range from $119.95 to $149.95. Sliced and de-boned turkey, ham, standing rib roast and sides also are available for pickup Nov. 22. Call 321-453-3550 or visit hayesmeats.com.
Loyd Have Mercy, 3434 S. Washington Ave., Titusville: Holiday dinner packages, with turkey or ham and sides are available from $130 (feeds four to six people) to $295 (15-20 people). Last day to order is Nov. 21, with pickup Nov. 22. Call 321-269-1008 or visit facebook.com/LoydHaveMercy.
Metro Diner, 7954 N. Wickham Road, Suite 101, Suntree: The diner, which originated in Jacksonville, is offering Thanksgiving feasts to go. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 21. Turkey or ham with traditional sides are available with heating instructions in portions serve one ($16. 49), four ($61.99) or eight ($119.49). Call 321-247-6414 or visit metrodiner.com.
My Island Smokehouse, 4885 U.S. 1, Port St. John: My Island Smokehouse won't open for in-house guests until Nov. 27, but you can enjoy smoked turkey from the restaurant for Thanksgiving. Deadline to order turkey dinners for pick-up on Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 16. Meals include smoked turkey, green beans, corn, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner rolls and banana pudding. A deposit is required. Cost is $100. Call 321-693-1021.
Oui Bake, 1431 Highland Ave., in Melbourne's Eau Gallie Arts District: The new bakery is taking orders for holiday desserts, including Joan's Perfect Pies as well as vegan pies, cakes and cupcakes. Orders must be placed by Nov. 9 for pickup Nov. 21 and 22. Place orders at oui-bake.com or email ouibakefl@gmail.com.
Rising Tide Tap & Table, 523 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral: The Port Canaveral restaurant is taking pre-orders through Tuesday, Nov. 21 for to-go meals to be picked up between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving. An herb-crusted wood-smoked turkey breast meal for four, including sides, is $110; a char-grilled choice beef tenderloin meal for four, including sides, is $130. Call 321-576-0676 or visit risingtidetap.com.
Wassi’s Meat Market, 830 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne: Wassi’s now is taking orders for fresh Amish turkeys as well as its popular homemade cream and fruit pies. Wassi’s will not do prepared meals for Thanksgiving. Call 321-242-3348 or visit wassismeatmarket.com
This list will be updated as information is received.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Here's our big list of Brevard restaurants open for Thanksgiving
