Thanksgiving 2025 Dining on Florida’s Emerald Coast: Where to Book, What It Costs, and How Fancy It Gets
Thanksgiving on the Emerald Coast hits different. You’re still getting Gulf views, white sand, and deep-fried turkey, but without waking up at 5 a.m. to wrestle a bird the size of a toddler. Below is your 2025 guide to sit-down Thanksgiving lunch and dinner options you can actually reserve between Inlet Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, and Destin, including pricing, reservation details, and any fine print you’ll want to know before you hand over the credit card.
Everything below is for Thanksgiving Day 2025 (Thursday, November 27, 2025) unless noted, and all require or strongly recommend reservations.
Inlet Beach & East 30A
Cuvee 30A – Inlet Beach / 30Avenue
Address: 12805 U.S. Hwy 98, Suite D101, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
Seatings & Style: Chef Tim Creehan’s annual Thanksgiving tradition featuring Louisiana Fried Turkey, roasted pork loin with raspberry sauce, traditional trimmings, sides, and desserts. Seating runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Price: $99.99 per adult, $49.99 for kids under 10.
How to Reserve: Submit the “Thanksgiving Day Reservation Request Form” on Cuvee 30A’s website or call directly. A valid credit card is required to secure the reservation.
Fees: Standard holiday no-show fees may apply.
Café Thirty-A – Seagrove Beach (Central 30A)
Address: 3899 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Seatings & Style: A four-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving menu with butternut squash bisque or she crab soup, autumn salad, deep-fried brined turkey, and desserts. Kids’ menu available.
Price: $95 per adult, $30 for children 12 and under. Filet mignon upgrade +$15.
How to Reserve: Call 850-231-2166 or book via RESY. Reservations are required.
Takeout Option: Full Thanksgiving Take-Out Feast for six at $400 plus tax. Call 850-231-2166 ext. 1 to order.
Ambrosia 30A – Watersound / East 30A
Address: Watersound Town Center
Seatings & Style: Luxe Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner with steakhouse and seafood selections.
Price: $125 per adult, $45 per child under 12.
How to Reserve: Call 850-909-0100 or book online at Ambrosia30A.com. Reservations required.
Vue on 30A – Dune Allen / West 30A
Address: 4801 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Seatings & Style: Gulf-view Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $85 adults, $30 kids (4–12), free for under 3. 22% service charge applies.
How to Reserve: Call 850-267-2305. Reservations required.
Old Florida Fish House – Seagrove
Address: 5235 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Seatings & Style: Grand Thanksgiving buffet with traditional dishes, seafood, and desserts, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
How to Reserve: Call 850-534-3045. Highly recommended.
LaCo (Latin Coastal Kitchen) – Seacrest Beach
Seatings & Style: Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turkey, dressing, and margaritas? Yes, please.
Price: $59.50 adults, $29.50 kids under 12, free under 3.
How to Reserve: Book online or call the restaurant directly.
Miramar Beach & Sandestin
SunQuest Cruises: Solaris Thanksgiving Cruise – Baytowne Marina
Seatings & Style: Holiday buffet cruises:
- Lunch Cruise: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dinner Cruise: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Price: Adults $80–$90, kids $50 range, infants $30. Window seat upgrade available.
How to Reserve: Book directly at SunQuestCruises.com.
Embassy Suites Thanksgiving Buffet – Miramar Beach
Address: 570 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach, FL
Seatings & Style: Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seafood, turkey, brie, and desserts.
Price: $39.50 adults, $14.50 kids 5–12, under 4 free.
How to Reserve: Call 850-337-7091.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort – Sandcastles Restaurant
Address: 4000 Sandestin Blvd South, Miramar Beach
Seatings & Style: Lavish family buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Resort guest priority.
How to Reserve: Call 850-267-9500 or book via concierge.
Destin
Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn – Destin
Address: 2700 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541
Seatings & Style: Thanksgiving dinner noon to 6:45 p.m. with Gulf views and upscale coastal cuisine.
Price: $105 per person, ages 13+ only.
How to Reserve: Via OpenTable or call 850-650-7100.
Henderson Beach Resort Thanksgiving Feast – Destin
Seatings & Style: Elegant buffet with traditional favorites and seasonal sides. Family-friendly.
Price: 2025 pricing TBD, expected around $299++ for to-go feasts for 6–8 people.
How to Reserve: Reserve via HendersonBeachResort.com or concierge.
FAQ
Do I need reservations?
Yes. Every venue listed requires or highly recommends them. Expect to provide a credit card.
Is gratuity included?
Some include it (like Vue on 30A’s 22% service charge), most do not. Ask when booking.
Can I bring kids?
Usually, yes. Exceptions include Beach Walk Café, which is 13+ only.
Best upscale experience?
Beach Walk Café, Café Thirty-A, Ambrosia 30A, or the Solaris Cruise for a unique twist.
Want takeout?
Café Thirty-A offers a feast for six ($400), and Henderson Beach Resort offers a to-go package (~$299++ for 6–8 people).
Your Next Move
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