For those of you looking to venture out instead of staying in for the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, Miami’s hottest restaurants have you covered with specially-curated, prix-fixe menus to celebrate the occasion. Here’s a look at some of our top choices to enjoy an extravagant Thanksgiving feast in the Magic City:
STRIPSTEAK BY MICHAEL MINA
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The haute
Fontainebleau steakhouse is serving up a delicious Thanksgiving feast at $75/person that includes the choice of
Butternut Squash Cavatelli with sage, brown butter and calamansi, or black truffle frisée salad with green apple, celery, chervil and a 63° farm egg to start, followed by a classic American Turkey Dinner, served family-style, featuring rosemary-roasted turkey breast and Beaujolais braised turkey legs accompanied by a myriad of sides including: country stuffing, hunter-style gravy made with mushrooms, tomato and garlic; butter-whipped golden potatoes; crispy Brussels sprouts with Florida orange; and roasted coriander-scented carrots. Chocolate pumpkin pie with crème fraiche ice cream is offered for the sweet finish. Dinner will be offered on Thanksgiving day from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FORTE DEI MARMI
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If you’re looking for something more exotic, head to the famed Two Michelin Star Chef Antonio Mellino’s
Forte Dei Marmi restaurant located in Miami’s SoFi neighborhood for an Italian-style Thanksgiving brunch priced at $75/person. The three-course meal features a Bronze Table Antipasti Bar to start, including Marinated Artichokes, their special Stuffed Zucchini, Stuffed Red Tomatoes and Red Peppers, prosciutto, mortadella, bresaola and salami stations, and of course, a selection of fresh cheeses or salads for something lighter. For the next course, guests can choose their entree—either an organic Egg French Omelet, the spot’s famous Linguine “alla Nerano,” homemade Pumpkin Ravioli or Traditional Baked Stuffed Turkey—if you’re seeking something fresh from the sea, they also offer the Fresh Catch of the Day. And to top it off, guests can enjoy a very sweet dessert display including Pumpkin Cake, Cannolis, Apple Pie or the restaurant’s signature Honey Onyx Pistachio Gelato for the table (+15).
BLT STEAK
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The newly-opened Miami Beach BLT STEAK by Laurent Tourondel is the perfect destination to enjoy your classics prepared at their best. And of course, enjoy plenty of their famous popovers! The new South Beach locale is situated at the renovated Iberostar Berkley Hotel on Collins Avenue and is offering a special three-course Thanksgiving Day menu at $80/person that includes shaved brussels sprouts, pumpkin crab bisque, Turkey Roulade with almond, date and chorizo stuffing or Roasted Lamb Shank with a squash and pomegranate relish. For dessert, guests can indulge in the Pecan Pie with caramel cream or the Sweet Potato Flan.
For reservations, contact: (786) 605-0819; https://bltrestaurants.com/blt-steak/miami/.
SEASPICE
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To enjoy your Thanksgiving Miami-style with an unbeatable view, head to riverfront dining destination Seaspice for some fine al fresco dining. In addition to their regular a la carte menu, Seaspice will also offer their “Thanksgiving A La Carte Specials,” which includes fall-inspired dishes like the Autumn Soup, Fall Harvest Salad, Seared Foie, Turkey Roulade and Sweet Potato Mousse.
FAENA – LOS FUEGOS + PAO
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann at Faena Miami Beach will be serving a limited a la carte menu with items including Wood Oven Empanadas, Roasted “Lechon,” Local Lane Snapper, and Seafood “Parrillada.” They will also have a special pre-fixe menu which begins with Fennel in three Styles, then a Hanging Turkey Salad, followed by Cordero “7 horas,” and topped off with an Apple Tatin.
Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach will have a similar format – limited a la carte menu which includes Chef Qui’s favorites – Kinilaw, Grilled Greens, and East Side King Fried Chicken, among others, as well as a prix-fixe menu beginning with a Roasted Squash Salad and Aged Cheddar Veloute, followed by guests’ choice of Deep Fried Turkey or Roasted Pork Shoulder, finished with a Cashew Pie.
KIKI ON THE RIVER
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Kiki on the River will be celebrating its first Thanksgiving with a special menu for $39/person offering Greek-influenced Thanksgiving dishes like the Roasted Turkey brined and marinated, Slow Roasted Porkbelly brined and cooked for 24 hours with delicate fixings of Roasted Butternut Squash, green beans with toasted almonds and more. And of course, Pumpkin Pie and Chantily cream for dessert. Enjoy your holiday with unparalleled waterfront views and a lively atmosphere at Miami’s newest riverfront hot spot. Dinner service starts at 5:30 p.m.