Don’t feel like cooking for Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving)? We’ve got restaurant specials in South Florida

One of the things we can all give thanks for is that here in SoFlo, we live in a culinary paradise.

So if you’re just not in the mood to hole up in the kitchen, rattling those pots and pans trying to come up with a Thanksgiving feast, you don’t have to.

Thursday, Nov. 23, does not have to be a dining D-Day. Tell that turkey to chill while you go out to gobble.

That’s the thing about living in a foodie hot spot: There’s a good chance you can find a restaurant or market to do the holiday meal for you.

To help you out, here’s a list, in no particular order. Keep in mind that prices may not include taxes and gratuities.

And keep coming back to this post, as we will continue to add food and beverage offers.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Multiple locations; carrabbas.com

Carrabba’s restaurants will host a Friendsgiving Bourbon Dining Experience at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 for $65 per person. The idea is that you celebrate the friends you choose as family. The chef-crafted, four-course dinner features:

• Spicy Palermo Wings (tossed in a spicy, smoky sauce atop crumbled gorgonzola cheese with green onions and a side of gorgonzola cheese for dipping), paired with a Sicilian Bourbon Sour

• Rosemary-Garlic Cream Rigatoni with Grilled Chicken (in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with wood-grilled chicken), paired with Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon

• Bone-in Veal Steak topped with Bourbon Bacon Butter (with creamed spinach topped with parmesan cheese), paired with Brother’s Bond American Blended Rye

• Bourbon Cinnamon Panna Cotta (infused with Angel’s Envy Bourbon and topped with whipped cream, candied pecans, chocolate shavings), paired with Angel’s Envy Straight Bourbon

Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap

525 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 754-757-0000
223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561-708-0000
batchsouthernkitchen.com

Batch will host its third annual Sweet-Tea Brained, Cajun-Fried Turkey To-Go event at both locations. There will be a limited number of packages available for pre-order at each location and the window of time for pick-up will be 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 23. There will be two turkey packages for you to enjoy at home:

• Whole Turkey Package ($270; for about 10 guests) includes a Whole Turkey, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a choice of three sides

• Half Turkey Package ($185; about six guests) includes a Half Turkey (served as individual pieces), Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a choice of two sides

• Side dish choices include Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Gruyere and Sage Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mac and Cheese, Green Bean Casserole and Buttermilk Biscuits (to be baked at home)

• Dessert options include Pumpkin Pie Tart or Banana Pudding ($50 each; six to eight people)

Atlantic Grille at The Seagate Hotel

1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-665-4800; seagatedelray.com

Thanksgiving hours at Atlantic Grille are noon to 10 p.m. Executive chef Glenn Rogers will prepare Thanksgiving menu specials, including:

• Appetizers of Spinach and Dinosaur Kale Salad ($18) and Roasted Butternut Squash ($14)

• Entrées of Roasted Turkey Breast ($44) and Crab and Cornbread Crusted Sea Bass ($56)

• Piecaken dessert, which consists of Pecan Pie, Spiced Apple Cake, Candied Cranberries, White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse-layered Cake, Vanilla Sauce ($16)

• Individual Pumpkin or Pecan Pies are also available to order ($13 each)

The House

7301 Georgia Ave.; West Palm Beach; 561-530-3791; thehousewestpalm.com

This new restaurant from chef Jason Van Bomel — of 1000 North in Jupiter fame — overlooks The Park, which is a 192-acre municipal golf club in West Palm Beach that opened to the public in October. The House will be open on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 5 p.m.

For Thanksgiving, the eatery will serve an all-natural, oven-roasted Turkey Meal with all the fixings for $42 that will include Sage Stuffing, Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Honey-glazed Baby Carrots, Creamy Pole Beans with Bacon and Manchego Cheese, Orange Cranberry Relish and Giblet Gravy.

You can also order a la carte Creamy Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Soup ($10) and Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream ($8).

Ben’s Kosher Deli

9942 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton; 561-470-9963; bensdeli.net

Ben’s Kosher Deli will celebrate Thanksgiving with special meals-to-go or dine-in options. Ben’s Boca Raton dining room will be open on Thanksgiving Day, with seatings at noon, 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended.

For dine-in service, there will be a Roast Turkey Dinner ($34.99) with homemade soup and a soft drink, as well as a Kid’s Feast ($11.99) with a soft drink and dessert. The regular menu will also be available.

There will be two Thanksgiving Feast-To-Go options, one for six people and another for 10.

The Thanksgiving Feast for six people ($179.90) includes:

• 2.5 pounds of breast of turkey with Ben’s Own Stuffing and Gravy

• Sides (choose two) — Roasted Red Potatoes, Thyme Baked Yams, String Beans Almondine, Fruit Noodle Pudding, Sweet Potato Pudding and Homemade Mashed Potatoes

• Accompaniments (all included) — one pint of Cranberry-Pineapple Compote, one quart Cole Slaw, Small Assorted Relish Tray and six Mini Rolls

The Thanksgiving Feast for 10 people ($289.90) includes the same sides and accompaniments, but the entrée is a 15-pound Whole Roast Turkey with Ben’s own Stuffing and Gravy

American Social Las Olas

721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-764-7005; americansocialbar.com.

American Social in downtown Fort Lauderdale is the only location offering a special Thanksgiving menu on Nov. 23 starting at 4 p.m. The $29.50 prix-fixe menu will feature:

• Corn Chowder

• Herb Roasted Turkey Breast along with Turkey Gravy, Butter Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Brussels Sprout Hash, Sausage-Apple Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce

• A “Leftover Baggie” with Two Turkey Sliders, Butter Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sausage-Apple Stuffing and a Cookie

Subculture Group’s Dada in Delray Beach and Howley’s in West Palm Beach

52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561-330-3232; sub-culture.org/dada
4700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561-833-5691; sub-culture.org/locations/howleys

Both eateries in the Subculture Group’s stable of food and beverage venues will donate 100% of their Thanksgiving dinner’s proceeds to Hospitality Helping Hands, a West Palm Beach-based nonprofit launched three years ago by Subculture Group’s co-owner Rodney Mayo. The charity aids people and animals affected by food insecurity, natural disasters and more, both in South Florida and in the Bahamas. Reservations are highly recommended.

Dada executive chef Daniel Dore’s three-course holiday menu will be $40 per adult and $16 for guests age 16 and younger dine. The dishes include:

• Choice of Brussels Sprout Soup or Mixed Green Salad

• Dark and White Turkey Meat with traditional trimmings such as Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, Cornbread Stuffing and homemade Cranberry Sauce

• Slice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie

• A vegan/vegetarian option is available upon request.

Howley’s will have Thanksgiving Dinner ($22.95) that includes:

• Choice of soup or salad

• White and Dark Meat Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Stuffing, Cranberry, Gravy and a Dinner Roll

• Slice of Pumpkin Pie with homemade Whipped Cream

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale; 954-765-3128; marriott.com

The Marriott on Fort Lauderdale beach has a Friendsgiving offer through Nov. 20 called “Barefoot Dining on the Beach,” which is a chef-curated, four-course on the sands behind the resort for $175 per person or $486.86 per couple.

• First course: Beachside “Cornucopia” — Stone Crab Claws, Citrus Poached Shrimp, Yuzu Cocktail Sauce, House Mustard Sauce, Grilled Rustic Bread, Charred Florida Citrus

• Second course: Roasted Acorn Squash Salad — Local Greens, Herb Roasted Acorn Squash, Pomegranate seeds, Toasted Pecans, Tahini Maple Vinaigrette

• Third course: Land and Sea — 1855 Black Angus Filet, Seared Florida Scallops, Pumpkin and Black Truffle Risotto, Roasted Root Vegetables, Cognac Demi-Glace, Drawn Butter

• Fourth course: Two options; both are paired with crafted signature Chai Espresso Martini — Key Lime Pie with Toasted Coconut Meringue, Raspberry Gel and Graham Cracker Crumble, or Milk Chocolate Namelaka with Strawberry Gel, Matcha Sponge Cake, Chocolate Crumble

Pistache

101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561-833-5090; pistachewpb.com

This French restaurant will do a mix of Gallic gastronomy and traditional Thanksgiving fare, with a three-course prix fixe menu for $90 per person. The kids’ menu will be $35 per child (younger than age 12).

• Appetizer choices: Italian Burrata, Beet Salad-Golden Beets, Escargot, Baby Kale Salad or Wild Mushroom Risotto

• Entrée options: Turkey-Sous Vide Breast, Pan Seared Scallops, Beef Bourguignon or Steak Frites

• Seasonal desserts

• Kids’ menu will have Chicken Fingers and Fries, Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli, or Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, and Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with Whipped Cream and Maraschino Cherry.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

401 E. Las Olas Blvd.; Fort Lauderdale; 954-233-3327; flemingssteakhouse.com

This restaurant concept from Will Reynolds and chef-partner Joseph Mora will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including the two locations in Miami-Dade County’s Brickell and Coral Gables enclaves). The three-course dinner will cost $56 or $59 (depending on location). There will also be a Children’s Three-Course Menu priced at $26 per person.

• Starter choices: Fleming’s Salad (walnuts, tomatoes, dried cranberries, red onion, lemon balsamic vinaigrette) or Lobster Bisque (made with North Atlantic Lobster and spiced sherry cream)

• Entrée options: Mixed-Herb Roasted Turkey Breast and Turkey Gravy, Filet Mignon, or a 20-ounce Prime Bone-In Ribeye (All main dishes will have a side of Savory House-made Stuffing.)

• Shareable sides will included: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Apricots and Onions, as well as Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Sauce

• Guests can choose one of two desserts: Harvest New York Cheesecake (with cinnamon orange cranberry sauce, pumpkin cream and candied walnuts) or the Carrot Cake (three layers topped with cream cheese frosting and caramel drizzle)

Café Boulud

301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach; 561-655-6060; cafeboulud.com/palmbeach

This outpost at the historic Brazilian Court Hotel on the “style isle” — the first restaurant famous French chef Daniel Boulud ever opened outside of New York City — will serve Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23 from noon to 9 p.m. Executive chef Dieter Samijn has curated a three-course prix fixe holiday menu for $190 per person and $80 for children younger than 12.

• Appetizers: Celery Root Soup, Crispy Kale Salads, Pâté en Croute (duck, pecans, apple), Hamachi Crudo and Homard Thermidor

• Traditional Turkey Dinner will be served with Sweet Potato mille-feuille, Cranberry Compote, Truffled Mac ‘n’ Cheese and crispy Brussel Sprouts with Caesar and Parmesan Dressing (additional entrée options include Potato Gnocchi, Dover Sole and Linz Heritage Beef)

Executive pastry Chef Julie Franceschini has planned: Pumpkin Pie with Graham-crust and Vanilla Ice Cream, Hazelnut Tart with Caramel, Chocolate Ganache and Coffee Ice Cream, Apple Parfait with Cinnamon Crumble, Compote and Chantilly, as well as Warm Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Ice Cream.

She will also be offering pies to-go, including Pumpkin and Pecan Pies ($53 each), that serve six to eight guests. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Nov.16 at cafeboulud.com/palmbeach/order. Pick-up will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22.

Doris Italian Market & Bakery

Multiple locations; dorismarket.com

The boutique grocery chain has three Thanksgiving catering packages with all the fixings (no substitutions), as well as a la carte side dishes.

• Traditional Package ($179.95; serves six to eight): Turkey, Herb Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dinner Rolls, Cranberry Sauce and choice of one 10-inch Apple or Pumpkin Pie

• Supreme Package ($279.95; serves 14-16): Turkey, Herb Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dinner Rolls, Cranberry Sauce and choice of two 10-inch Apple or Pumpkin Pies

• Spiral Ham Package ($179.95; serves eight to 10): Spiral Ham, Herb Stuffing, Candied Yams, Ham Glaze, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls and choice of one 10-inch Apple or Pumpkin pie

Side dishes (for eight to 10 people) include:

• Candied Yams ($39.95)

• Mashed Potatoes ($39.95)

• Green Bean Almondine ($39.95)

• Herb Stuffing ($39.95)

• Sausage Stuffing ($44.95)

• Turkey Gravy ($7.99 a quart)

Galley at the Hilton West Palm Beach

600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-231-6100; galleywestpalmbeach.com

This bistro (make sure you check out the ambient outdoor fireplace) will have seatings on Thanksgiving Day at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. for dinner priced at $75 per adult and $35 per child age 12 and younger.

• Starter: Choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Poached Pear Salad

• Entrée: Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey with housemade Cranberry, Haricot Verts, Gravy, Mushroom and Chorizo Stuffing, Whipped Sweet Potato and Corn Bread

• Dessert: Gooey Pumpkin Pie.

Duffy’s Sports Grill

Multiple locations; duffysmvp.com

Every location will be open Thanksgiving Day from noon to 11 p.m. The restaurant chain’s Turkey Feast with all the trimmings ($15.99) will include Sliced Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, a choice of vegetable and a slice of Pumpkin Pie.

Duffy’s will also continue to serve Fall-Tinis — Pumpkin Spice Latte-Tini ($10) and Caramel Apple-Tini ($9) — through Nov. 30.

Dune by Laurent Tourondel

2200 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 754-900-4059; dunebylt.com

Dune, located next to the Auberge Beach Residences & Spa, will offer a special menu from noon to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The prix-fixe meal will be $98 per adult, $45 for children age 6-12 and free for children younger than 6. Service starts with a Cranberry and Sage Spritz holiday cocktail and Cornbread Ratatouille, then guests may select one appetizer, entrée and dessert from the following:

• Appetizer — Crispy Parmesan Soufflé, Winter Green Salad, Salmon Crudo, Butternut Squash Risotto

• Entrée — Roasted Heritage Turkey, Roasted Dry-Aged Prime Rib, Roasted Scottish Salmon, Shrimp Raviolini

• Family-Style Sides — Spaghetti Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes

• Desserts — Pumpkin Pie, Hazelnut Chocolate Cake, Warm Champlain Orchards’ Apple Pie

Tropical Smokehouse

3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561-323-2573; eattropical.com

James Beard Semifinalist chef and pitmaster Rick Mace will offer ready-to-heat meals. Orders must be placed by Nov. 19 and will be available for pickup on Nov. 22.

• Thanksgiving Family Meal ($205; serves six to eight): Whole Smoked Farm Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Butternut Squash Pie, Cranberry BBQ Sauce

• Smoked Heritage Ham of Duroc Pork (from Compart Family Farms in Minnesota) ($95, or $75 when added to the meal)

• A la carte items will also be available.