Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen on Thanksgiving? Do you hate having to clean the house before everyone comes over for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you hate the hours of cleanup after family and friends head home? You may want to take a break this year and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at your favorite restaurant in the Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg area. Plan ahead with our list of favorite restaurants open for Thanksgiving 2025 in Tampa, FL created by Brandon Ford.
Where To Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in the Tampa Area
If you love roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving promises plenty of delicious options in the Tampa area. Many families opt for Thanksgiving dinner at their favorite restaurant rather than spending hours in the kitchen for the holiday season — but where can you go to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year? Which restaurants are open for the Thanksgiving holiday?
We hope that this list will provide you with a few options for your Thanksgiving feast this year:
Rusty Pelican Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, November 27 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WHERE: 2425 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607
Want to mix it up this year for your Thanksgiving feast? The Rusty Pelican in Tampa will host a brunch and dinner menu for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving brunch will include available bottomless mimosas, a raw bar with fresh oysters and shrimp, delicious family-style appetizers, and many of your Thanksgiving favorites including herb-roasted turkey, prime rib, lobster benedict, and more. The Thanksgiving dinner menu will be a la carte and feature a delicious list of choices.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Thanksgiving Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, November 27 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: 4342 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
Tired of turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? Change it up this holiday season and make reservations for dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Tampa. A special two-course Thanksgiving menu gives diners the option of Filet Mignon, USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye, and herb-roasted turkey with all of your favorite Thanksgiving sides. The Thanksgiving dinner menu starts at $59 per person with additional options available on the regular dinner menu.
Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar Thanksgiving Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, November 27 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: 3650 Midtown Dr. Tampa, FL 33607
How about Thanksgiving dinner with a view of the Tampa skyline? The festive three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar will start at $55 per adult and $25 for children. Make reservations today and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with friends, family, and a view. Menu options include cranberry brie tartlets, turkey roulade with apple sausage stuffing, maple-glazed salmon, pecan pie with whipped cream, and pumpkin cheesecake.
More Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner in 2025
Are you looking for a few different options? We have got you covered at Brandon Ford. The restaurant options listed above are just a few of the best in the Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg area. If you are looking for something different, here are a few more restaurants open for Thanksgiving in 2025.
- The Capital Grille
- Columbia Restaurant
- HEW Parlor and Chophouse at Fenway Hotel
- Elevage SoHo Kitchen and Bar at Epicurean Hotel
- TASTE Restaurant and Bar at Embassy Suites by Hilton
- Seasons 52
- Anchor and Brine
- SIX Tampa at JW Marriott Water Street
- Timpano Hyde Park
- The Birchwood
- The Don Cesar
- Ocean Hai at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
- Flor Fin at Hotel Haya
- Sal Rosa at Le Meridien Courthouse Hotel
- Maggiano’s Little Italy
- Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
- Bon Appétit
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- Terra Gaucha
- Ava
- MORE…
Are you making plans for a Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family this holiday season? This list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving 2025 in Tampa, FL may help you plan ahead and enjoy a delicious feast. Apply for credit approval today and get behind the wheel of a brand-new 2026 Ford Bronco in Tampa!