Restaurants Open Thanksgiving in Destin

Take a break and enjoy Destin in a way many have yet to experience.  Thanksgiving at the beach is becoming more popular each year.

Enjoy quality family time together, stroll along quiet, peaceful beaches, and give yourself permission not to cook! Speaking of skipping out on cooking a traditional meal. Here is a list of local restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving 2022

Check out our 2024 Thanksgiving Blog post Here

Beachwalk

Upscale, Call (850) 650-7100 for Reservations. Buffett Style 12-5 pm

Harbor docks:  Annually, Harbor Docks host a Free Thanksgiving Day meal for Charitable donations.  This year’s proceeds will benefit Destin Harvest and Okaloosa Habitat.

Vin’tij Food and Wine:  Located at Grand Blvd.  The food and wine at Vin’tij are sure to delight.  Reservations are recommended.  Call 850-650-9820. Enjoy Charcuterie and wine. Be sure to check out the specials that are sure to be amazing.

Marina Café: 11 am-6 pm Annual Thanksgiving Day Buffet Adults $48 per person Children 12 and under $24.  Why limit yourself to just Turkey and Dressing?  Branch out and enjoy delicious menu items like Blue Crab Ravioli in Mornay sauce or Oysters Rockefeller.

Thanksgiving at Beach Walk Café: On November 26 from noon to 5 p.m., for $75+ per person, Beach Walk Café will offer a delicious holiday spread, complete with traditional favorites and Chef Daniel’s specialties. Reservations are required.

Café Thirty-A: A quick trip to 30-A to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in Destin, Florida.  While there, enjoy a stroll around the seaside or rosemary beach.  Enjoy the ambiance.  Café Thirty-A is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner from Noon- 4 pm.  Southern Thanksgiving Favorites like Fried Turkey, Bronzed Snapper, Pecan, and Pumpkin Pie.

The Henderson Resort
Hours: 11 am-5 pm
Thanksgiving Day Buffet Style Feast + To Go Options!

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Hi there! I'm Laura Clayton, co-owner of Beach Condos in Destin, where we specialize in offering beautiful, pet-friendly beachfront vacation rentals along the Emerald Coast of Florida. From cozy couples’ getaways to spacious family retreats, I’ve helped thousands of guests experience the magic of Destin and Miramar Beach — one salty breeze and sugar-white sand beach at a time. With over a decade of experience in the vacation rental world, I wear many sunhats — from managing bookings and marketing to creating pun-filled condo names and writing guest-friendly travel guides. I'm passionate about hospitality, obsessed with Gulf views, and always on the hunt for the best local seafood joints (I’ll let you in on my favorites if you ask!). When I’m not answering guest emails or walking through new listings, you can find me chasing sunsets, curating homey details that make our condos shine, or brainstorming beachy blog content with a coffee in hand and my toes in the sand. Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a returning beach bum, I’m here to help make your stay unforgettable. Let’s get your flip-flops in the sand and your vacation on track — after all, life’s better at the beach.

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