Elevage, Forbici, Flor Fina, Kona Grill Announce Thanksgiving Menus

TAMPA, FL — Who's cooking? If it's not you, here are some Tampa Bay restaurants that will do the cooking for you.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

Kona Grill

Kona Grill, 4135 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, will serve up traditional and macademia nut turkey with all the trimmings on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Traditional roasted turkey is paired with sauteed green beans, miso-mashed potatoes, shoyu cream sauce, brioche stuffing and ginger yuzu-infused cranberry sauce.

For a little something different, go for the macadamia nut turkey, with macadamia nut-crusted turkey breast also served alongside Kona’s take on the traditional trimmings.

Toast to a celebration with family and friends with the pumpkin-spiced old-fashioned and don't forget the pumpkin pie.

Through Nov. 30, Kona is serving up the favorite flavor of the season with all things pumpkin. Build an entirely pumpkin-themed meal with a beverage, entrée and dessert, or mix and match with one of Kona’s other classic grill or sushi items.

Start with a toast with a Pumpkin Spice Old-Fashioned. Jim Beam vanilla is blended with real pumpkin, maple syrup and a dash of the classic cinnamon, nutmeg and clove to add that extra cozy flavor.

Dig into Pumpkin Lobster Ravioli paired with sauteed asparagus, lobster cream sauce and charred shitake mushrooms.

Finish the evening on a sweet note with an oldie but goodie, pumpkin pie, topped with whipped cream, pepitas, caramel sauce, cinnamon and orange zest.

Dine-in reservations are available from Nov. 24-27, and pre-orders are available for take-out or delivery online at KonaGrill.com.

Book reservations here.

Flor Fina At Hotel Haya

Join Hotel Haya for a festive Thanksgiving feast at Flor Fina, only on Thanksgiving Day.

Flor Fina will be ringing in the holiday season with a four-course family-style feast, consisting of platters reminiscent of a traditional American Thanksgiving feast with a nod to the Mediterranean and Latin cultures of Ybor City.

The menu will consist of a few Thanksgiving favorites, such as roasted turkey breast and pumpkin pie, complemented by specialty items — butternut squash empanadas, oyster and chorizo stuffing and choco flan.

The limited-time Thanksgiving menu will be served on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meal is $75 per adult and $25 per child (children under 5 eat free).

Click here for reservations.

Duffy's Sports Grill

Duffy’s Sports Grill, 1580 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will be serving a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings for $15.99 from noon to 11 p.m.

The feast includes sliced oven-roasted turkey breast, red skin mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, choice of vegetable, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for dessert. Turkey dinners are available for dine-in and curbside takeout.

Click here.

Sugar Factory

Craving a taste of the holidays? Sugar Factory’s seasonal Thanksgiving and Holiday treats are back.

For Thanksgiving, indulge in the Gobble Gobble Insane Milkshake, available all November long for $21. This decadent pumpkin spice ice cream milkshake is decorated with a sweet pumpkin mellow creme, tasty milk chocolate turkey, autumn mix sprinkle and salted caramelized pepita seeds. Served in a lavishly-decorated milk chocolate-covered mug, it features a creamy slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top. The Sugar Factory is located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Enjoy Carrabba’s newest value, the Amore Three-Course Dinner for Two featuring an appetizer to share, two soups or salads and two signature entrées including Italian classics, specialty pastas and Tuscan-grilled dishes. This is available for a limited time starting for $44.

Winter specials include short rib marsala, tender bone-in short rib served over garlic mashed potatoes and topped with Carrabba's signature Lombardo Marsala wine sauce for $27.99; classic combinations including hand-breaded calamari, mozzarella marinara and four-cheese and sausage-stuffed mushrooms with a side of marinara sauce for $13.79; Cannoli cake for two with vanilla cake with layers of cannoli filling topped with a mini cannoli, pistachios and chocolate sauce with a chocolate chip crust for $11.29; and the Merry Berry Martini with Grey Goose vodka, classic red sangria, blood orange and raspberry garnished with cranberries and a rosemary sprig for $10.99.

Carrabba's is located at 700 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 11435 N Dale Mabry Highway, Carrollwood; 5515 E Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace; 801 Providence Road, Brandon; 11902 Sheldon Road, Citrus Park; 2680 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater; 25298 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz; 16525 Pointe Village Drive, Lutz; 33983 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor; and 1205 Townsgate Court, Plant City.

Carrabba's is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And SHOR American Seafood Grill

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, an upscale resort just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico and Pier 60 at 301 S Gulfview Blvd., announces its Thanksgiving dining experiences for overnight guests and residents.

The resort will provide the option of an “In-Room Feast” delivered directly to guestrooms, as well as a holiday breakfast and dinner at its SHOR American Seafood Grill.

“Our resort provides an ideal destination for families to come together for an unforgettable holiday getaway,” said Brittany Doyle, regional marketing manager at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. “Many of our guestrooms provide family-style accommodations complete with a full kitchen, so our In-Room Feast offers families the ability to bring the comfort and coziness of a home-cooked holiday meal to our beautiful beachside location. We look forward to welcoming our guests for a one-of-a-kind holiday dining experience they can share with those they love most.”

The “In-Room Feast” menu includes a charcuterie board featuring local artisan meats and cheeses, a chilled shrimp display, composed salads, and carving board selections including herb and grain mustard-rubbed prime rib and a yogurt- marinated Statler-style turkey breast. The meal will be complemented by several traditional side dishes ranging from sage sausage dressing to green bean casserole, as well as a selection of house-made desserts.

It will be delivered directly to the guestroom, served on china with silverware as well as a decorative centerpiece. The in-room holiday meal is $70 per adult and $35 for children, plus
tax and gratuity, and can be reserved by emailing shorgrillclearwater@hyatt.com or by clicking here.

Guests who book the “In Room Feast” also have the option of an after-dinner movie package add on. The addition will include a holiday movie rental, freshly popped popcorn and a special sweet treat prepared by the hotel’s pastry team. The enhancement option is $25 and can be added when booking the in-room dining experience.

Additionally, the resort’s SHOR American Seafood Grill will offer in-restaurant holiday dining with breakfast and dinner buffets on Thanksgiving Day.

Breakfast will be served between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The menu features breakfast favorites ranging from made-to-order omelets and biscuits and gravy to a selection of fresh seafood including jumbo gulf shrimp, smoked salmon and cold water oysters. Guests can also enjoy a variety of handcrafted charcuterie selections and house-made pastries. The breakfast is $50 for adults and $25 for children plus tax and gratuity.

The holiday dinner at SHOR will feature traditional holiday dishes with sorghum-glazed pit ham, yogurt- marinated Statler-style turkey breast, an assortment of fresh seafood and a variety of side dishes ranging from candied sweet potatoes and sage sausage dressing to crispy Brussels sprouts and roasted asparagus.

A variety of seasonal salads and soups will also be available including a grilled zucchini and fall
vegetable panzanella salad and a butternut squash and lobster bisque. The dinner will take place between 3 and 9 p.m. It is $70 for adults and $35 for children plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations for the breakfast and dinner holiday at SHOR can be made by clicking here.

Other upcoming events include Santa and the Sunset weekly from Dec. 2 to Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. Learn to make a signature holiday cocktail from Mr. Klaus himself. This class for $25 includes the history of the cocktail, a recipe and a cocktail to enjoy. Click here.

Bring the whole family to decorate Christmas cookies at the Christmas Cookie and Cocktail Pairing weekly from Dec. 4 to Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. The cost is $30 and includes hot cocoa for the kids and a cocktail for the adults. Click here.

Forbici Modern Italian

Guests can enjoy November tasteful twists through the end of the month at Forbici Modern Italian as well as some seasonal highlights.

Included is The Thanksgiving (lunch only for $17) with smoked turkey, cornbread sage and sausage stuffing, cranberries and provolone; goat cheese fondue ($18) with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, heirloom tomatoes, olives and Calabrian chili; bourbon-glazed ham pizza ($19/30) topped with spicy Buffalo Trace glaze, red sauce, mozzarella and parsley; crispy pancetta and leeks ($13/$24) with spaghetti, Parmesan broth, Romano and Pecorino cheese and parsley; Sicilian swordfish (Dinner Only-$28) with capers, shallots, oregano, red pepper flakes in olive oil and grilled asparagus; and pork chops alla Florentina (Dinner Only-$24) with two 4-ounce bone-in pork chops, creamy spinach with onions, garlic and Parmesan.

Seasonal cocktails for $16 include The Devil’s Margarita with Corazon blanco, lime, agave, Grand Marnier, topped with a light super Tuscan floater; Smoke & Mirrors with mezcal, Aperol, agave, grapefruit and lime; and The Fall Classic with Buffalo Trace, amaretto, apple juice, lemon and nutmeg.

Forbici Modern Italian is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Click here for reservations.

Forbici is located in Hyde Park Village, 1633 W. Snow Ave., South Tampa.

Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

Epicurean Hotel and its signature restaurant, Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar, 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa, is hosting a special Thanksgiving three-course prix-fixe dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $75 for adults and $40 for children under 12. An a la carte children’s menu will also be available.

The dinner includes:

• Bread service: Sourdough rolls, whipped butter, Élevage butter, honey
• Choice of one starter: Shrimp cocktail with passion fruit cocktail sauce and pickled chili; pork belly with quince, parsnip, toasted pecan, and bourbon glaze; braised fig salad with goat cheese, bitter greens, pickled squash and toasted pumpkin seed vinaigrette; or truffled mushroom bisque with truffle, marinated mushroom and sourdough crouton
• Choice of one entrée: Roasted Chilean seabass with charred Brussels sprouts, rainbow carrots, caramelized pearl onions and sunchoke; maple brine turkey roulade with cornbread stuffing, string bean almondine and turkey sausage gravy; braised short rib with purple sweet potato, bacon collard greens and port wine jus; or butternut squash casserole with root vegetable hash, cranberry, white bean and cognac
• Choice of one dessert: Flourless chocolate brownie with white chocolate mousse and hot fudge; cranberry almond tart with cinnamon ice cream; pumpkin pie with Epicurean Barrel Four Roses Bourbon whipped cream and graham cracker crust; spiced apple cobbler with chestnut streusel and vanilla ice cream; or peanut butter brownie ice cream with macerated quince and amarena cherries.

Make reservations via OpenTable or call 813-999-8726.

HEW Parlor & Chophouse At The Fenway Hotel

Fenway Hotel and its signature restaurant, HEW Parlor & Chophouse at 453 Edgewater Drive in Dunedin is offering a Thanksgiving Day Family-Style Feast from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Costing $75 per adult, $25 for children 6-13 and complimentary for children 5 and under, the feast includes:

• Amuse bouche: butternut squash soup
• First course: Fenway Signature House Salad with champagne lentil vinaigrette and assorted artisanal rolls with pumpkin spiced butter
• Main course: House-smoked prime rib, honey-brined roast turkey and apple cranberry stuffed pork roulade
• Sides: Chef’s homemade stuffing, butter-braised yam, smashed potatoes, honey-glazed Brussels and haricots verts with mushrooms
• Dessert: Spiced praline bread pudding with pecan caramel, apple galette with cinnamon ice cream and sweet potato cake with marshmallow icing.

Make reservations via OpenTable or call 727-683-5990.

K Club Bar & Bistro At The Karol Hotel

The Karol Hotel and its signature restaurant, K Club Bar & Bistro at 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, is offering a buffet-style Thanksgiving Feast from noon to 7 p.m. The cost is $65 for adults, $25 for children 5-12, and complimentary for children under 5. The menu includes:

• Salad bar: Romaine and iceberg mix, Romaine & Fried Kale Mix, Spinach & Arugula Mix, Mozzarella, Bleu Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Shaved Heirloom Carrots, Sunflower Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Beets, Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Bleu Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch, and Green Goddess Dressings
• Dinner rolls and warmed biscuits
• Turkey trio carving station: Pesto-Rubbed Turkey Breast, Cajun BBQ Spiced Turkey Breast, Traditional Roasted Whole Turkey
• Stuffed pork loin carving station: Boursin & Spinach Stuffed, Cherry Demi-Glace
• Mashed potato bar: Smashed Redskin Potatoes, Pommes Purée, Bacon, Corn, Roasted Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Red Onion, Sour Cream, Scallion, Whipped Butter, Turkey Gravy, beef gravy
• Savory Side Items: Butternut Squash Bisque, Cranberry Sauce, Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Green Bean Casserole with fried onions, Fried Green Beans with Smoked Ranch Sauce, Candied Yams with Brûléed Marshmallow Fluff & Candied Pecans, Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Traditional Stuffing, Honey Mustard Glazed Carrots
• Build your own pie station: Selection of pumpkin, Pecan, Apple, Cherry and Chocolate Cream Pies, Vanilla Ice Cream and Multiple Toppings Including Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, warmed caramel sauce, whipped cream, peanut Butter Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Streusel, fresh berries.

Make reservations via OpenTable or call 727-273-8760.

4 Rivers Smokehouse

Sit back and relax this Thanksgiving and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking.

Indulge in a variety of proteins and sides for parties as large as 20 with main course selections of smoked turkey, boneless ham, signature Angus brisket, smoked salmon or prime rib ranging from $69.99 to $199.

In addition to the main selections, fill your plate with the Fixins Package for $67.69, which includes a quart of mashed potatoes, classic gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing (contains pork), Southern green beans (contains pork) and cranberry chutney (pint) or a la carte items starting at $10.79, including mashed potatoes, classic gravy, cornbread stuffing (contains pork), Southern green beans (contains pork), collard greens, Southern coleslaw, mac & cheese, BBQ baked beans, cranberry chutney, sweet potato casserole and smokehouse corn.

End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $29.99. Choose from a caramel apple pie, a Texas bourbon pecan pie or a traditional pumpkin pie. Place your Thanksgiving order by Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23. To place your order, call 844-474-8377 or click here.

4 Rivers Smokehouse locations are:

• 623 S MacDill Ave., Tampa
• 14330 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• 4717 S Florida Ave., Lakeland

Haven’s Larceny BBQ

Haven's Larceny BBQ Thanksgiving Meal Kits are the perfect option for entertaining at home this year. They come pre-cooked with instructions, serve four to six people, and are available to be picked up to go.

Prices range depending on selections. Choose from smoked turkey breast ($80) and sides like cornbread stuffing; pimento mac & cheese; green bean casserole, and more. Also available for pick-up are desserts, wines and spirits. Pick-up is available for Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Haven is located at 2208 Morrison Ave., Tampa. Click here to place an order.

Metro Diner

Dishing up a full Thanksgiving table spread in a cinch, Metro Diner is serving up Heat & Serve Holiday Feasts To-Go.

Guests can select baked ham or roasted turkey that is paired with sides including creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, Hawaiian dinner rolls and savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni & cheese. These feasts come cold to be heated up at home and can be customized to serve a party of one, four or eight.

Pre-orders are available through Nov. 21 and pickup times are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, and Wednesday. Nov. 23, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24.

Metro Diner is located at 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa and 5250 4th St. N., St. Petersburg.

All diners will remain open on Thanksgiving Day for Holiday Feast pick-ups and table service until 2:30 p.m. For more information or to place your order, click here.

La Imperial Bakery

La Imperial Bakery, 830 E. Main St., Lakeland, will be open on Thanksgiving from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed menu featuring classic favorites, such as homemade gravy served over turkey, paired with Spanish-style arroz con gandules.

The Terrace Grille

The Terrace Grille, 329 E. Main St. will have Thanksgiving seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Enjoy a buffet-style dining experience for $120 per adult or $49 per child (12 and under). Dinner here is reservation-only. Call 863-603-5420.

Other restaurants open or offering pick-up or delivery for Thanksgiving include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Denny’s
• Eddie V’s
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Golden Corral
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Cafe
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Tony Roma’s

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.