Restaurants open and serving on Thanksgiving in the Panhandle

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Several restaurants around the Panhandle will be open and ready to serve Thanksgiving feasts to the community. Enjoy three-course meals, delicious desserts, and music with your family.

Reservations are required for most locations so reserve your spot today.

  • AJ’s Grayton Beach on 63 Defuniak St, Santa Rosa Beach will host a community outreach dinner to give back to the community on Nov 28, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Live music from Alson Weeks will be from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m, followed by family karaoke at 5 p.m. Free donations will be accepted for those who can give.

  • The Bay on 24215 US Hwy 331 will hold a dinner celebration on Thanksgiving from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They are now taking reservations by phone at 850-622-2291.

  • Down Island on 2780 US Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach will have a three-course Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The cost is $55 for a three-course meal, $39 for an adult turkey plate, and $19 for a kids turkey plate.

  • LaCo Latin Kitchen on 10343 E. County Hwy 30A is serving up a traditional Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s $59.50 per adult, $29.50 per child under 12, and kids 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Call 850-231-4201 or email info@laco30a.com for reservations.

  • Old Florida Fish House on 33 Heron’s Watch Way, Santa Rosa Beach will host a Grand Thanksgiving Buffet with dishes from grilled mahi, fried shrimp, and much more.

  • Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant on 15201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach will host their annual Turkey at the Tiki Thanksgiving Buffet on Nov. 28. The cost for adults is $32.95, for those aged 12 and under, it is $18.95, and for those aged 4 and under, are free. For an additional $15 you can add all-you-can-eat crab legs. The buffet kicks off at 11:00 am and goes until 6:00 pm. Call 850-235-2420 to make reservations.

  • Harpoon Harry’s on 12627 Front Beach Road will have its Thanksgiving Buffet on Nov. 28 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Adults are $49.95, Kids 4-11 are $24.95, and 3 and under are free. Make your reservations by calling 850-428-2006 as spots will be limited.

  • Runaway Island on 14521 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach will have a Thanksgiving buffet from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. The cost is $34.95 per person and $20 for kids 12 and under. Call 850-634-4884 to make your reservation

  • Margaritaville on 16230 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The cost for adults is $27.99, and for kids 12 and under, it’s $15.99. Call 850-235-7870 to reserve your Thanksgiving table.

  • C-Level Seafood & Steakhouse on 8014 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach will host a special Thanksgiving buffet and dinners to-go. The cost is $45 for adults and $25 for children 8 and under. Call 850-233-3564 to reserve spots.

  • Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach on 5323 N Lagoon Dr. Panama City Beach will serve their a la carte menu along with traditional Thanksgiving features from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Call 850-249-1500 to reserve your seats.

  • Emerald Hub at Calypso III on 15900 Front Beach Rd. will have to-go dinners available with roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, and more. Orders must be placed by noon on 11/25 & picked up on Thanksgiving Day between noon and 2 p.m. Dinner for two is $80 and family of four $150.

  • Dat Cajun Place on 2705 Thomas Drive will host a Thanksgiving Buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, $25 with military ID, $15 for kids 11 and under, and kids under 3 eat free. Call 850-588-5314 to make reservations.

  • Hammerhead Fred’s on 8752 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach will host a Joyeau Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 am to 5 pm. Adults are $30.95 and kids 12 and under are $15.95.

  • Ms. Newby’s on 8711 Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach for a Thanksgiving feast for a chance to win awesome prizes, enjoy free bingo, and a Thanksgiving spread from 12 p.m to 3 p.m.

  • Dirty Dicks Crab House on 9800 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach is serving a three-course meal on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for only $29.99. From seafood gumbo to key lime pie this is a treat you won’t want to miss out on. To make reservations, call 850-230-3425.

  • Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina will join in the Tarpon’s dining room and Bayview room for a delightful Thanksgiving meal on Thursday with reservations available at noon or 2:30 p.m. Special plated features are brown sugar glazed ham, Mac n’ Cheese and a whole lot more will be served. Email ecpha_foodbeverage@stjoe.com to reserve.

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