Thanksgiving Key West 2024

Thanksgiving Key West 2024, where to celebrate this great American tradition here in the tropics. Well, there are many places to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. And, there are many places where you can enjoy Thanksgiving Key West style. Plus, if you are spending the holiday in Key West, you have a lot to be thankful for already!

We will be updating this list as we get closer to Thanksgiving day and the information comes in, so please check back often. We highly recommend making reservations ASAP to wherever you choose as seating is limited and many places will sell out!

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

You will find that when in Key West, most restaurants open on Thanksgiving. I mean, it is a food related holiday, so eateries should be open, right? The list below are places that will be open and taking reservations. However, there are no holiday specials that have been published for their establishments at this time.

• Alonzo’s Oyster Bar – 700 Front St – 305-600-3405
• Antonia’s – 615 Duval St – 305-294-6565
• Azur – 425 Grinnell St – 305-292-2987
• Bagatelle – 115 Duval St – 305-296-6609
• Bel Mare – 700 Front St – 305-396-4040
• Benihana – 3591 S Roosevelt Blvd – 305-294-6400
• Brady’s Pub Key West – 1900 Flagler Ave – 305-295-8880
• Cafe Marquesa – 600 Fleming St – 305-292-1244
• First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery – 301 Whitehead St – 305-293-8484
• Frenchie’s Cafe – 529 United States- 305-396-7124
• La Trattoria – 524 Duval St – 305-296-1075
• Margaritaville – 500 Duval St – 305-292-1435
• Martin’s – 917 Duval St – 305-295-0111
• New York Pasta Garden – 1075 Duval St – 305-292-1991
• Nine One Five – 915 Duval St – 305-296-0669
• Ocean Grill and Bar – 1075 Duval St – 305-296-4300
• Red Shoe Island Bistro – 411 Petronia St – 305-509-7271
• Tavern N’ Town – 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd – 305-296-8100
• Viva Argentinean Steak House – 903 Duval St – 305-783-2602
• White Street Pizza – 1110 White Street- 305-735-4449

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving with Holiday Specials

You will also find many restaurants open on Thanksgiving with holiday specials. You can enjoy a traditional turkey dinner at many places. And, some even have an island flair to the menu options for the holiday to make it more fun and memorable. Check out the different options below. Also, reservations are highly recommended!

• Banana Cafe – 1215 Duval St – 305-294-7227 – One of our favorites! Serving a Thanksgiving menu from noon until they run out for just $27 per plate. Regular menu also available. No reservations needed!!!
• Big Cheezees Pub and Grub – 404 Southard St – 305-741-7113 – Serving Thanksgiving dinner all day long!
• Cafe Sole – 1029 Southard St – 305-294-0230 – Every year, Chef Correa prepares a New England style Thanksgiving dinner with marinated turkey roasted to perfection with smoked oyster and apple stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry orange compote, green beans, baked apples, yams, acorn squash, roasted root veggies, cream of corn and pies. Reservations are highly recommended.
• Dante’s Key West – 951 Caroline St – 305-293-5123 – From Noon to 5pm you can enjoy an all you can eat buffet with roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for $28 per adult and $12 per child. No reservations; first come first serve.
• The Docks – 6840 Front St – 305-396-7049 – Enjoy Turkey Dinner with all the fixings, or choose from the regular menu. Reservations recommended but not necessary.
• Duffy’s Steak and Lobster House – 1007 Simonton St – 305-296-4900 – Always serving its regular menu along with traditional Thanksgiving Day specials on this holiday. Reservations are recommended.
• Flagler’s Restaurant (Casa Marina Resort) – 1500 Reynolds St – 305-293-6255 – Casa Marina’s annual Thanksgiving Day buffet. Offering a full spread including the highly requested seafood raw bar! Enjoy a selection of cocktails, wines or beer. Reservations recommended.
• Four Marlins (Reach Resort) – 1435 Simonton St – 305-293-6250 – Serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner from 5-9pm. There will also be live music on the patio. Or, get it to go for $95. Call them directly for more information and to make your reservations.
• Frita’s Cuban Burger – 425 Southard St – 305-509-7075 – Making special Thanksgiving empanadas, burritos, and more!
• Grand Cafe – 314 Duval St – 305-292-4740 – From noon until 9pm, choose from their regular menu or their traditional Thanksgiving Day special of baked turkey with gravy, stuffing, cranberry relish, potato puree, and creamed spinach. Reservations recommended. $35.95 per person; $16.95 per child 12 and under.
• Half Shell Raw Bar – 231 Margaret St – 305-294-7496 – Holiday Oyster Stew – Creamy, buttery, and briny goodness, Smoked Shrimp & Crab Toast – Smoky, savory perfection, Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Salad – Bright, fresh, and zesty, Fish & Fig Sammy – Sweet, savory, and seriously satisfying, Baked Seafood Pasta – Comfort food meets coastal flair. And don’t miss our Fall drinks: Banana Cream Pie & Frozen Mocha Coco Colada – Fall in a glass, Keys style. This is the Thanksgiving Day menu as well as the fall menu! We’ll be open regular hours from 11AM to 10PM, so join us for a delicious holiday feast.
• Hard Rock Cafe – 313 Duval St – 305-293-0230 – Join us for a feast fit for a VIP! Walk-ins are welcome and guests will be seated on a first come first serve basis.
• Hot Tin Roof (Ocean Key Resort) – 0 Duval St – 305-295-7057 – Enjoy a 4-course Thanksgiving Day menu for $130 per person. Reservations highly recommended.
• La Concha Key West – 430 Duval St – 305-296-2991 – From 5-10 pm, executive Chef Juan Cuadra’s Thanksgiving dinner begins with a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, featuring raspberries, granny smith apple, heirloom cherry tomato, shaved smoked gouda, and a cranberry vinaigrette. Entrée choices of Roasted Turkey with both white and dark meat served with green thyme peppercorn turkey gravy or the Fresh Catch of the Day with side dishes including Yukon Gold Roasted Garlic Mash Potatoes, Crispy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts, Sage Corn Bread Stuffing, and Fresh Homemade Apple Cranberry Sauce Chutney followed by Puffed Apple Souffle and White Chocolate, Salted Caramel. The meal is priced at $65 per person. The featured cocktail for the Thanksgiving meal is the “Pumpkin Spiked,” a festive blend of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, El Dom’s espresso, and Rum Chata, garnished with a dusting of pumpkin spice powder for $17.
• La Creperie French Cafe Key West – 300 Petronia St – 305-440-2240 – Open from 7:30AM to 3PM and ready to share a delicious French-inspired breakfast or lunch with you. No reservations needed – just come as you are and celebrate the holiday.
• La Grignote – 1211 Duval St – 305-916-5445 – Open for breakfast and lunch with an amazing turkey sandwich special.
• La Te Da – 1125 Duval St – 305-296-6706 – Offering a traditional turkey dinner every year on Thanksgiving from 2-8pm. Reservations highly recommended.
• Latitudes (Sunset Key)- 305-292-5394 – Enjoy an elegant holiday dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team of chefs. Reservations are required.
• Louie’s Backyard – 700 Waddell St – 305-294-1061 – Only open for dinner with specials. Reservations necessary.
• Mac’s Place – 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd – 305-504-3648 – Starting at 11am, serving up a traditional Thanksgiving meal until it is gone for just $24 per person. The full menu is also available.
• Mangoes – 700 Duval St – 305-294-8002 – Holiday specials include a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, Pan Seared Halibut and Seafood Paella. Reservations highly recommended.
• Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen and Bar (The Perry) – 7001 Shrimp Rd – 877-496-8712 – Enjoy a special prix fixe Thanksgiving menu from 12:30pm until 8pm. $75 per person and $37 per children 10 and under. First course options: artisan caesar salad, harvest salad or butternut squash soup. Second course options: traditional roasted turkey with all of the fixings. Third course options: key lime bread pudding, sweet potato cheesecake, fresh berries.
• Milagro Restaurant and Bar – 1401 Simonton St – 305-440-3534 – From 3-9pm enjoy a la carte holiday offerings. To start, choose from beef tip and mushroom tart or brown sugar sage butternut squash soup. For an entree choose from roasted turkey with the fixings or grilled beef tenderloin medallions Oscar. And for dessert enjoy a pumpkin mascarpone lava cake. Reservations recommended.
• Old Town Mexican Cafe – 609 Duval St – 305-296-7500 – Enjoy a Thanksgiving special with a southwestern twist! Call for reservations!
• One Duval (Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa) – 1 Duval St – 305-295-3255 – Enjoy their regular menu or partake in their featured Thanksgiving Day special.
• Pepe’s Cafe – 806 Caroline St – 305-294-7192 – The oldest restaurant in Key West does Thanksgiving every Thursday, so this day is no exception!
• Rams Head Southernmost – 804 Whitehead St – 305-440-3196 – For $35 per person, enjoy roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, candies yams, green bean casserole, gravy, rolls, and pumpkin pie.
• Richard Blais’ Four Flamingos (Hyatt Centric) – 601 Front St – 305-809-4000 – For $90 per person, enjoy a special holiday menu consisting of welcome island chips and tuna tostada with a mango yolk, choice of soup or salad, jerk brined turkey with the fixings, and choice of pumpkin or key lime pie.
• Southernmost Beach Cafe (Southernmost Beach Resort)- 1405 Duval St – 305-295-6550 – Enjoy a family style menu (includes a bottle of house wine per every two adults) for $65 per person. Reservations recommended.
• Southernmost Moose Lodge – 700 Eisenhower Drive – 305-294-3144 – Free for members and their families! 5pm Sharp. Dinner will include turkey and ham. Bring your favorite sides to share!
• Tempt Restaurant (The Saint Hotel)- 417 Eaton St – 305-294-3200 – Their special Thanksgiving Day menu is $45 per person. Reservations are required. Starters: clam chowder, harvest salad. Entrees: oven roasted turkey and ham! Sides: oyster stuffing, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, cranberry orange sauce and gravy. Dessert: pumpkin cheesecake.
• Yellowfin Bar and Kitchen (Ocean’s Edge Resort) – 5950 Peninsular Ave – 786-862-6321 – Featuring a special menu including a Thanksgiving Special consisting of white and dark turkey meat, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, gravy, and rolls for $35 per person OR $55 per person Family Style which included dessert and larger portions. Available Noon to 9pm.

Catering and Fully Cooked Meals to Go

Catering and fully cooked meals to go is another way to go if you don’t want to have to eat at a restaurant for the holiday. This is an especially popular option for those staying in rental homes on the island. If you are looking for a more affordable route, Publix grocery store is a great way to go. But, these are all great options serving delicious food!

• Croissants de France – 5620 MacDonald Ave – 305-916-5669 – Selling Thanksgiving Day desserts for you to take home and enjoy. Or, you can enjoy them on site if you prefer! Open from 6:30AM-2:30PM.
• DeLuna’s Cafe (Boyd’s Campground) – 6401 Maloney Ave – 305-453-6654 or 305-204-4294 –
  Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the fixings available for pick up on Wednesday 11/27/24. Call to get your order in!
• Destination Catering & Events – 111 Overseas Hwy #102 – 305-517-6513 –
  Dinner for 4 is $170. Must be ordered by November 18, 2024.
• Eaton Good – 1000 Eaton St – 305-517-6058 –
  Offering a heat and prepared Thanksgiving dinner with everything you need to feed 8-12 people. Must order by 11/19/24. Pick up 11/27/24. Free range turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, gravy and cranberry sauce – $200. Whole roast ham – $60. Salad – $20. Pumpkin Pie – $30. Turkey or whole ham only – $90.
• Fausto’s Food Palace – 522 Fleming St – 305-296-5663 AND 1105 White St. 305-294-5221 –
  For $179.99 get a fully prepared all natural 8-12 lb Plainville all natural turkey with all of the sides. Or, for $89.99 just get the turkey. Orders must be placed by November 23, 2024.
• The Green Pineapple – 1130 Duval St – 305-509-7378 –
  Preorder deadline is November 24, 2024 with pick up on November 27, 2024. Order your vegan, gluten free holiday desserts!
• Great Events – 925 Truman Ave (side entrance on Packer St.) – 305-294-2252 –
  Dinner for 4 is $160 and must be ordered by November 25, 2024. You can add on extras for additional fees.
• Key West Cakes – 1014 White St – 305-296-4162 –
  Order your pumpkin pies $25, apple crumb pies $28, or pecan pies $30.
• Key West Personal Chef – 6810 Front Street, Unit D – 305-714-0344 –
  Take it easy this Thanksgiving and let the pros do the cooking! Our holiday menu is a multi-course dinner for 10-15 people with ALL the fixings. Order today: info@keywestpersonalchef.com.
• Old Town Bakery – 930 Eaton St – 305-396-7450 –
  Making an assortment of breads for the holiday!
• Moondog Cafe and Bakery – 823 Whitehead St – 305-741-7699 –
  CAKES: Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (gluten-free), Apple Cake.PIES: Pecan Pie, Berry Pie (vegan), Pumpkin Pie w/Meringue, Sweet Potato Pie, Moondog Key Lime Pie. ORDER YOURS BY EMAILING US: bakery@moondogcafe.com.
• Publix – 3316 N Roosevelt Blvd – 305-296-2225 OR 1112 Key Plaza – 305-295-8045 –
  From holiday snacks to a complete turkey dinner, Publix has it all! Don’t want turkey? They also have ham and mojo pork dinner options as well. Must be ordered at least two days in advance. Order in person or online!
• Tavern N Town (Beachside Resort) – 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd – 305-296-8100 –
  Offering Thanksgiving to go! Cost is $425 plus tax per order and includes a 14 lb roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. All orders must be received by November 26, 2024 at 5pm.
• Tropical Food Market – 5636 3rd Ave – 305-396-7216 –
  A special 10 person Thanksgiving holiday dinner including turkey, corn, mashed potatoes, and corn bread for $140. Or, get just a turkey or pork shoulder for $45.

Other Activities to Do in Key West on Thanksgiving

There are so many other activities to do in Key West on Thanksgiving Day! From just hanging out on the beach or taking it easy at your hotel or rental house to enjoying a day on the water. Here are our favorite ideas for the holiday!

• Check out our listing of Key West sports bars so that you know where you can watch the big Thanksgiving game.

• Dream Catcher Charters offers private fishing charters for the whole family to enjoy! Both Inshore and Offshore! Call Island Genn to reserve your seats – Local: 305-292-7212.

• Toon Time Charters offers private sandbar and snorkeling excursions! Call Island Genn to reserve your seats – Local: 305-292-7212.

• Fury Watersports Ultimate Adventure features sailing, snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, and more plus a special holiday menu for both breakfast and lunch including roasted turkey. Thanksgiving Day from 10am until 4pm for $160 plus tax per person.  Call Island Genn to reserve your seats – Local: 305-292-7212.

• Sunset Watersports Sunset Dinner Cruise features a traditional turkey dinner while on the water. Our team prepares and cooks the food in our onboard kitchen, which makes sure the food is fresh and delicious. This trip also includes an unlimited open well bar. Grab a beverage and groove into the sunset as our local musician fills the air with tropical vibes. $100 per person plus tax. Call Island Genn to reserve your seats – Local: 305-292-7212.

More About Key West

Do you want to know more about Key West? And, I know you want to make the holiday the best it can be. So, before making your restaurant reservations for Thanksgiving Day, be sure to read my restaurant reviews. And, check out our restaurant review section of this blog. Also, to see what is happening on the island during your visit, check out our Key West Events Calendar to see other upcoming special events. For more information about the fun side of Key West… things to do and see in our island city, go to our Key West Web Site.

Feel free to Email Me if you have any questions about Key West!!

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