November ushers in the holidays with the anticipation of family, fun, and food! Along with traditional and unique Thanksgiving vacation rentals, Central Florida’s Polk County offers delectable Thanksgiving eats to satisfy every family, budget, and taste. Whether you’re local or just in town for the holiday, these popular restaurants’ holiday meal offerings will surely satisfy every guest
around the table. Check out our list of places for dining out and take-out / delivery for Thanksgiving in Central Florida.
Dining out for Thanksgiving in Central Florida
Dine-In
The Terrace Hotel
Dine for Thanksgiving in the heart of downtown Lakeland at the Terrace Grille. This 1920’s art deco hotel provides a luxurious ambiance with an equally lavish holiday meal. This year the Terrace Grille is offering a smorgasbord of hearty, delicious entrees that will be guaranteed to have you going back for seconds and thirds. The buffet style dinner features choices of roasted turkey breast, brown sugar-glazed ham, or slow roasted prime rib. There’s plenty of side options like cornbread-sage dressing, sweet potato casserole, and whipped Yukon Gold potatoes! Dessert options include a pumpkin or pecan pie.
Reservations are available from 11am – 7pm. Book your reservation online or call 863-603-5420.
Nineteen61
This Thanksgiving, Nineteen61 in downtown Lakeland invites guests to celebrate the season of gratitude with their first-ever Thanksgiving Buffet. Guests can enjoy fresh Gulf oysters and shrimp cocktail, along with carved slow-roasted turkey, grilled sirloin top cap, and crispy herb porchetta. The buffet also includes baked salmon Florentine, lechón asado, cornbread stuffing, Brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan, sweet potatoes with brown sugar streusel, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Kids can dig into favorites such as chicken tenders and baked macaroni and cheese, while everyone will love the sweet finish, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, apple turnovers, and pecan pie tartlets.
Reservations are available from 11am-5pm. Book your reservation online or call 863-688-1961.
The Club at Eaglebrooke
Enjoy a holiday brunch from 11 AM to 3 PM. Have your fill of prime rib and pit ham at the carving station and savor selections like shrimp cocktail, freshly baked breads, and assorted salads at the seafood and salad bar. Entrée and side options include roasted turkey, seared salmon, eggs benedict, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, and candied yams. Be sure to leave room for those heartwarming dessert options of apple cobbler, pecan pie, and chocolate cake.
To book your required brunch reservation at one of Lakeland’s most scenic golf courses, please visit www.eaglebrooke.com/restaurant.
Harborside
To be or not to be a Thanksgiving traditionalist? Feast on a decadent Thanksgiving meal with traditional sides and starters or choose from a select a la cart menu featuring your favorite Harborside favorites, in a stunning lakefront setting. This conventional Thanksgiving menu includes your choice of butternut squash soup or salad to start, followed by a full entrée of roasted turkey breast, smoked ham with homemade gravy, Italian sausage and herb stuffing, mandarin cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. Finish it all off with your choice of Jameson bread pudding with a whiskey caramel sauce or classic pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
Reservations are limited and parties must be between 2-10. Kid’s meals are available on the a la cart menu.
Located in Winter Haven
Cracker Barrel
Visit Cracker Barrel for a Turkey n’ Dressing Meal. Cracker Barrel is open regular business hours Thanksgiving Day and serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 am. Join their Online Wait List to lessen your wait time.
You can also pre-order your Thanksgiving meal with one of Cracker Barrel’s Heat ‘n Serve meals. With options accommodating both small and large parties, this is the perfect Thanksgiving meal for your gathering.
Locations in Lakeland & Davenport.
Take-Out & Pre-Orders
Fred’s Market
Fred’s Market is also offering pre-orders for Thanksgiving dinner. This family holiday feast accommodates up to 8 people and comes with roasted turkey and gravy, cornbread dressing, and cranberry sauce and is accompanied by your choice of 3 sides or dessert selections that will please everyone around the dinner table.
Call 863-603-7080 to place your order.
Located in Lakeland
Honeycomb Bread Bakers
Top off the dinner table with freshly baked challah bread, sourdough, and Parker House rolls, or fuel up for a day of cooking with pecan sticky buns. Orders are due by Sunday, Nov. 23 for pick up on Nov. 26 at the Winter Haven bakery or Lakeland’s Ethos Roasters.
