30A, Santa Rosa Beach, and Destin Thanksgiving Meal Options
30A Jonathan Hill November 4, 2025
30A Jonathan Hill November 4, 2025
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Restaurant
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Location
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Type
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Menu Highlights
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Price (per person unless noted)
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Times
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Reservation/Pre-Order Info
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Contact
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Ambrosia Prime Seafood and Steaks
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Watersound Town Center
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Dine-in (prix fixe)
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Steakhouse/seafood with holiday specials.
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$125 adult, $45 child under 12
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Not specified
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Required; book online or call.
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850-909-0100
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Back Beach Barbecue
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Panama City Beach (near 30A/South Walton)
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Takeout (full meal)
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Smoked turkey, full feast packages; best smoked turkey noted.
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Varies
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Pickup TBD (order ahead)
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Pre-order online or call; advance notice required.
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See backbeachbarbecue.com
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Blue Mountain Bakery
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Blue Mountain Beach
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Takeout (precooked)
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Family feast: turkey, sides, pies; vegan options.
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Varies
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Pickup Nov 25-26
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Order by mid-Nov; delivery over $300.
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See bluemountainbakery.com
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Café Thirty-A
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3899 E County Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach (30A)
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Dine-in (prix fixe) & Takeout (feast for 6)
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Dine-in: 4-course with fried turkey, soups, salads; Takeout: Full meal. Deep-fried brined turkey, salmon options.
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Dine-in: $95 adult, $30 child 12/under; Takeout: $400+
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Dine-in: Varies; Takeout pickup TBD
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Dine-in: Resy or call; Takeout: Call ext. 1. Pre-order early.
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850-231-2166
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Commelfo Restaurant
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Miramar Beach
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Dine-in (5-course)
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With live music.
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Varies
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5-9pm
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Call.
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850-353-2991
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Cowgirl Kitchen
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Seagrove & Blue Mabel (Santa Rosa Beach area)
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Takeout & Select Dine-in
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Smoked turkey, casseroles, sides, salads, desserts.
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Varies
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Pickup TBD
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Pre-order by mid-Nov.
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See cowgirlkitchen.com
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Cuvee 30A
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12805 US Hwy 98, Inlet Beach (30Avenue)
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Dine-in (prix fixe)
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Louisiana fried turkey, pork loin, trimmings; must-try fried turkey.
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$99.99 adult, $49.99 child under 10
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11am-3pm
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Reservation form online or call; credit card required.
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See cuvee30a.com
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Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant
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Santa Rosa Beach (30A)
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Dine-in (3-course or plate)
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Lobster bisque, turkey plate, desserts.
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$39-55 adult, $19 child
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11am-6pm
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Text to reserve.
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850-586-3015
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Edward’s
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66 Main St, Rosemary Beach
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Takeout (heat & serve)
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Full meals; order deadlines apply.
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Varies
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Pickup ~3-5pm Nov 26
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Pre-order by mid-Nov.
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850-231-0550
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Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria
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Santa Rosa Beach
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Dine-in (à la carte)
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Bayfront holiday meal.
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Varies
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Varies
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Call to reserve.
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850-622-3871
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Fish Out of Water (FOOW)
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34 Goldenrod Cir, WaterColor
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Dine-in
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Plates with turkey/dressing; brunch items.
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Varies
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Until 2pm
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Call.
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850-534-5050
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For the Health of It
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Blue Mountain Beach
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Takeout (to cook)
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Organic turkey, Brussels sprouts, green beans.
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Varies
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TBD
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Call to reserve; limited.
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850-267-0558
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Gallion’s
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104 N Barrett Sq, Rosemary Beach
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Takeout (heat & serve)
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Dinner menu specials.
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Varies
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Pickup TBD
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Pre-order.
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850-399-4909
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Great Southern Café
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83 Central Sq, Seaside
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Dine-in & Takeout
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Breads, entrées, sides, desserts; festive plated/to-go.
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Varies
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10am-4pm
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Call for table or to-go.
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850-231-7327
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Havana Beach Bar & Grill
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63 Main St, Rosemary Beach
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Dine-in (brunch buffet)
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Prime rib, coastal dishes, sweets.
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Varies; 22% gratuity
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Seatings 11am & 1:30pm
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Required; call, credit card needed.
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850-588-2882
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Jackacudas
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Destin
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Dine-in
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Sushi, prime rib, grits.
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Varies
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11am-5pm
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Online.
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See jackacudas.com
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LaCo (Latin Coastal Kitchen)
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Seacrest Beach
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Turkey, dressing, margaritas; buffet-style.
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$59.50 adult, $29.50 child under 12, free under 3
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11am-7pm
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Book online or call.
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850-231-4021
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Market 30A
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Inlet Beach
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Takeout
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To-go orders; seafood, spirits.
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Varies
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Pickup Nov 26
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Call to pre-order.
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850-502-4100
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Mezcal Mexican Grill
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Miramar Beach (near 30A)
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Festive traditional spread.
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Varies
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Seatings 11am,1pm,3pm
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Required online.
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See mezcalmexicangrill.com
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Modica Market
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Seaside
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Takeout (uncooked)
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Organic turkey, sides, pies, ham.
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Varies
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TBD
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Call or visit; first-come.
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850-231-1214
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North Beach Social
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Farm & Fire area (Santa Rosa Beach)
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Dine-in
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Classics with tacos/tequilas.
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Varies
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4-9pm
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Not needed.
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850-318-4653
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Old Florida Fish House
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5235 E County Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach (30A)
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Seafood, holiday classics, desserts.
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Varies
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11am-6pm
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Highly recommended; call.
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850-534-3045
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Ovide (Hotel Effie)
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Sandestin
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Dine-in (brunch)
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Carving stations, pastries, sides.
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Varies
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11am-4pm
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Reserve online.
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See hoteleffie.com
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Pies and Provisions
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35 Apple Ct, Santa Rosa Beach
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Takeout (delivery)
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Artisanal pies: pumpkin, pecan, etc.
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Varies
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TBD
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Order 48hrs ahead.
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850-830-1290
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Red Fish Taco
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Blue Mountain Beach area
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Dine-in
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Tacos with live music.
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Varies
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5-9pm
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Not required.
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850-994-7443
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Roux 30A
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Grayton Beach area
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Dine-in (family-style)
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Unlimited turkey, stuffing, pies; multi-course feasts.
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$100/person (all ages)
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Hourly 10:30am-5:30pm
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Reserve online; refund policy.
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See roux30a.com
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Shaka Sushi & Noodle Bar
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Inlet Beach area
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Dine-in
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Sushi boards for non-traditional.
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Varies
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4-9pm
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Recommended online.
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See shaka30a.com
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Stinky’s Fish Camp
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Santa Rosa Beach (30A)
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Dine-in (3-course or plate) & Takeout
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Brined turkey, mashed potatoes, desserts; turkey to-go.
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$34.95-44.95 adult, $14.95 child
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11am-7pm
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Walk-ins or call.
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850-267-3053
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The Bay
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South Walton (30A)
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Dine-in & Takeout
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Entrées, sides, desserts.
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Varies
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11am-3pm dine-in
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Recommended; call for dine-in, online for takeout.
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850-622-2291
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The Big Chill
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24 Hub Ln, Watersound
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Takeout
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Spread (details TBD).
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Varies
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Pickup Eve or morning
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Order online.
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See Facebook group
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The Hub 30A
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Watersound (30A area)
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Takeout (dinner to-go)
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Thanksgiving packages; historically offered full to-go feasts.
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Varies
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Pickup TBD
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Pre-order; check current details.
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See thehub30a.com
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The Perfect Pig
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Gulf Place, WaterColor, Seagrove (various)
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Dine-in (buffet) & Takeout (sides)
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Holiday favorites; "Everything but the Turkey"; buffet seatings.
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Varies
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Seatings 11am & 1:30pm; pickup Nov 26
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Call per location; limited.
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Gulf: 850-660-1591; WaterColor: 850-213-0701
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Vin'tij Food & Wine
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10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach (near 30A)
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Dine-in (4-course)
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Traditional feast with seafood, vegan/gluten-free options; prix-fixe.
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Varies
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11am-9pm
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Reserve online or call.
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850-650-9820
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Vue on 30A
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4801 W County Hwy 30A, Dune Allen (Santa Rosa Beach)
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Gulf-view gourmet dishes.
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$85 adult, $30 child 4-12, free under 3 (+22% service)
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11am-3pm
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Required; call or online.
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850-267-2305
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WaterColor Inn / Gather Kitchen + Bar
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WaterColor
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Dine-in & Takeout (for 4-6)
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Turkey drumstick specials; full trimmings.
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Varies
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Dine-in 9am+; Pickup 10:30am-4pm
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Email for takeout; pre-order by Nov 26.
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AJ’s Grayton Beach
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Grayton Beach
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Dine-in
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Free feast: turkey, ham, stuffing, pie.
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Free
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Noon-5pm
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Not required.
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850-231-4102
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Restaurant
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Location
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Type
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Menu Highlights
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Price (per person unless noted)
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Times
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Reservation/Pre-Order Info
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Contact
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Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn
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2700 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin
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Dine-in
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Upscale coastal with Gulf views.
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$105 (13+ only)
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Noon-6:45pm
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OpenTable or call.
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850-650-7100
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Boshamps Oyster House
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Harbor Blvd, Destin
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Dine-in (special menu)
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Oysters, seafood with holiday twists; frequently open for holidays.
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Varies
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Varies
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Recommended; call or online.
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850-424-7320
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Brotulas
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Destin Harbor
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Seafood-focused; annual buffet.
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$49.95 adult, $25.95 child under 11
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11am-7pm
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Call or online.
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850-460-8900
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Cracker Barrel
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Destin
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Takeout (Heat n' Serve)
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Ham, turkey, squash casserole, pie.
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Varies
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Pickup Nov 20-28
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24hr notice; order online.
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See crackerbarrel.com
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Emerald Grande
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10 Harbor Blvd, Destin
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Traditional meal in HarborView Room; seatings available.
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Varies
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Seatings noon, 2pm, 4pm
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Required; call.
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850-424-0622
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
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Grand Blvd, Sandestin
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Dine-in (special menu)
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Upscale steaks with holiday options; open for Thanksgiving.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reserve via OpenTable.
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See flemingssteakhouse.com
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Harbor Docks
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Destin
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Free classics; donations welcome.
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Free
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11am-5pm
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Not specified.
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850-837-2506
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HarborWalk Village Restaurants
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Destin Harbor
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Dine-in (various)
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Multiple spots with buffets/specials; seafood spin at Jackacuda's.
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Varies
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Varies
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Check per restaurant; reservations vary.
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See harborwalkdestin.com
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Henderson Beach Resort
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Destin
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Dine-in (buffet) & Takeout (for 6-8)
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Traditional favorites, sides.
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Dine-in varies; Takeout ~$299
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Varies
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Reserve online or concierge.
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See hendersonbeachresort.com
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Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort – Sandcastles
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4000 Sandestin Blvd S, Miramar Beach
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Turkey, stuffing, casserole.
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Varies
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11:30am-4pm
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Recommended; call.
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850-267-9500
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Honey Baked Ham
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Crystal Beach, Destin
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Takeout
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Ham, turkey, sides, desserts.
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Varies
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TBD
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Order online.
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See honeybaked.com
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Marina Cafe
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Destin
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Dine-in (buffet)
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Holiday buffet; waterfront.
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$69 adult, $30 child under 13
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11am-7pm
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Call.
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850-837-7960
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McGuire's Irish Pub
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Destin
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Dine-in
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Irish pub fare with holiday specials; open for Thanksgiving.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reservations recommended.
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850-650-0000
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Moe’s Original BBQ
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Destin
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Takeout
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Smoked turkey/ham, greens, mac & cheese.
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Varies
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Pickup by Nov 26 3pm
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Call by mid-Nov.
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850-837-3600
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Ocean Club
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Miramar Beach
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Dine-in
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Fine dining with holiday menu; open for Thanksgiving.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reserve via OpenTable.
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See oceanclubdestin.com
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Poppy’s Crazy Lobster
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Sandestin, Destin
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Dine-in (3-course)
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Holiday menu; coastal twist.
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$65 adult, $25 child under 12
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11am-7pm
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Recommended.
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850-531-1996
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House
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15000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin
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Dine-in (special menu)
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Steaks with Thanksgiving classics; open for holiday.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reserve via OpenTable.
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See ruthschris.com
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Soleil
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Destin
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Dine-in (specials)
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Turkey Wellington, ribeye, swordfish.
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$32-42 entrées
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11am-8pm
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Online, Google, or call.
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850-353-2867
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SunQuest Cruises: Solaris
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Baytowne Marina, Miramar Beach
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Dine-in (cruise buffet)
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Carved meats, veggies, desserts.
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$80-90 adult, $50 child, $30 infant
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Lunch 11:30am-2pm; Dinner 6-8:30pm
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Book online.
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See sunquestcruises.com
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The Back Porch
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1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin
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Dine-in (by reservation)
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Seafood and holiday options; listed for Thanksgiving dining.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reservations required.
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850-837-2022
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant
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Grand Blvd, Sandestin
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Dine-in
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Tropical-inspired holiday menu; open for Thanksgiving.
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Varies
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Varies
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Reserve online.
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See tommybahama.com
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Restaurant/Caterer
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Type
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Menu Highlights
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Price
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Pickup/Info
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Contact
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Destin Ice Market
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Takeout
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Smoked turkeys, sides, pies; local smokehouse-style.
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Varies
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TBD; pre-order.
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See destinice.com
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Local Smokehouses/Caterers (Various)
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Takeout
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Smoked meats, custom sides; community-recommended.
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Varies
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Varies
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Check local listings/Facebook.
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Publix (Area Stores)
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Takeout (Heat n' Serve/Catering)
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Turkey/ham packages, sides; fallback for visitors.
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Varies
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Store pickups; order ahead.
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See publix.com
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