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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 on 30A
Your guide to dining out and take home feasts with a little holiday fun.
Thanksgiving on the coast leaves room for a few extra traditions: a morning run through Rosemary Beach, a walk before dinner, or another slice of pie with the people you came to see. And with local chefs handling everything from the turkey to the washing up, there are plenty of ways to spend more of the holiday together.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Whether you are cooking at home, picking up a feast for your vacation rental or settling in at a restaurant, here is where to start planning along 30A and in nearby South Walton.
All times are local Central Time. Dining options below are ordered by their first service or seating time. Holiday availability can change, so confirm your reservation or order directly and ask about any additional taxes, gratuities, or service charges.
For those cooking at home
The Salty Butcher
If the main course is your department, The Salty Butcher is taking holiday preorders for Joyce Farms Naked Turkeys, Nueske’s Honey-Glazed Spiral Hams, and other specialty meats. Call 448-333-1050 or visit the Seagrove shop to talk through your plans and reserve your selection while supplies last. Ask about pricing, pickup arrangements, and any ordering cutoff when you reserve.
Modica Market and For the Health of It
For the rest of the shopping list, Modica Market in Seaside offers gourmet groceries, wines and prepared foods, while For the Health of It in Blue Mountain Beach stocks certified organic produce and natural groceries. Contact Modica at 850-231-1214 or For the Health of It at 850-267-0558 about current holiday selections. Confirm 2026 turkey availability and ordering details directly before planning your meal around a particular item.
Thanksgiving dinners to go
A homemade favorite or two can share the table with a little help from a local kitchen. These options range from a whole smoked turkey to a complete meal, with the published order deadlines listed first.
Gallion’s
Pickup Wednesday, November 25, 2–4 p.m. | Rosemary Beach
Gather around your own table with a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving feast from Gallion’s. Each package serves up to six guests and includes a 12-pound smoked turkey, classic turkey dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, dinner rolls, gravy and cranberry sauce. Your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie brings a sweet finish to the meal.
Simply reheat, serve and settle in for an afternoon with family and friends. Quantities are limited, so order online in advance. Pickup is at 104 N. Barrett Square, Unit C, in Rosemary Beach. Packages are $480 and serve up to six guests. Call 850-399-4909 for more info.
Gallion’s ordering information
The Perfect Pig Seagrove
Order by Friday, November 20 | Pickup by noon Wednesday, November 25
The Perfect Pig’s “Everything But the Turkey” menu makes it easy to fill in the gaps around your own centerpiece. Choose from a whole bone-in applewood-smoked ham, rosemary bread, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing and more. Pumpkin cheesecake rounds out the holiday spread. Each side serves up to six people. Call 850-213-0701 for prices and to order. Pickup is at 4281 E. County Highway 30A, Suite 104, in Seagrove.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Order by Friday, November 20, at 5 p.m. | Pickup Wednesday, November 25, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Let Sandestin’s Banquets Team take care of the whole table with a $350-plus-tax feast serving six to eight guests. The package includes turkey, ham and your choice of starter, sides and dessert, with additional selections available à la carte. Pickup is at the Linkside Conference Center. Order by calling 850-267-4488 or emailing EricaThorntonTouchton@Sandestin.com or MalloryMcMaster@Sandestin.com.
Sandestin Thanksgiving ordering details
Edward’s Fine Food and Wine
Order by Sunday, November 22, at 3 p.m. | Pickup Wednesday, November 25, 2–5 p.m.
Build a holiday spread around sliced oven-roasted turkey breast at $25 per pound or sliced honey-baked ham at $20 per pound. Edward’s also offers sides such as mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes and cornbread and sausage dressing. Most substantial sides and the apple, pecan and pumpkin pies are $50 each and serve six to eight; gravy, cranberry sauce, soup and rolls are priced separately. Orders are accepted while supplies last, and your pickup time is scheduled when you order. Call 850-231-0550 or visit 66 Main St. in Rosemary Beach. All sales are final.
Shades Bar and Grill
Order by Monday, November 23 | Pickup November 24–25, 11 a.m.–midnight
Keep the oven free for your favorite sides with Chef Rob’s house-smoked turkey from Shades. Each 14–16-pound turkey comes with a quart of giblet gravy and costs $80 plus tax. The restaurant lists four to six servings per turkey. Preorders are available while supplies last; call 850-231-9410 or stop by 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A in Inlet Beach to reserve yours.
Already ordered from Blue Mountain Bakery and Swiftly Catered
Preorders closed November 8. For guests with an existing order, pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Blue Mountain Bakery, 2217 W. County Hwy. 30A. Delivery runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meals arrive fully cooked and chilled, with reheating instructions.
Contact Thanksgiving@SwiftlyCatered.com with order questions or to ask whether any additional holiday items will be available.
Blue Mountain Bakery and Swiftly Catered holiday meals
Start the celebration with a little movement
Sandestin Turkey Trot
Sunday, November 22 | Baytowne Marina
Begin Thanksgiving week with a cheerful morning at the fifth annual Sandestin Turkey Trot. Packet pickup starts at 6 a.m., the 1-mile fun walk begins at 7 a.m., and the 5K fun run follows at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $50 for adults and $40 for military participants and those 17 and under. Proceeds benefit the Sandestin Foundation for Kids.
Sandestin Turkey Trot registration
30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races
Thursday, November 26 | Rosemary Beach
Before the first serving of turkey, join a Thanksgiving tradition that brings the community together for a good cause. The 15th annual 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races begin with the 10K at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 1-mile fun run at 7:35 a.m. and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. The event benefits local charities supporting children and families.
The 1-mile fun run is currently sold out. Check the race website for remaining 10K and 5K places and current fees. Packet pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Big Chill; there is no race-day packet pickup. If you are heading to breakfast or an early reservation, allow for race-related road closures on eastern 30A from 7–10:30 a.m.
30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races registration and road closure details
Where to dine on Thanksgiving Day
All dining below takes place Thursday, November 26. Restaurants sharing the same start time are grouped together, and multiple seatings appear within a single listing.
WaterColor LakeHouse
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | WaterColor
Gather for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with the classic trimmings at WaterColor LakeHouse. This is a Thanksgiving Day event, making it an early option for families who would like to leave the afternoon open for a beach walk or a little downtime. Reservations are required through WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com; ask for the current menu, pricing and arrival details when booking.
WaterColor Thanksgiving details
Fish Out of Water
11 a.m.–9 p.m. | WaterColor
Thanksgiving at Fish Out of Water leaves room for everyone to order what they like. Featured holiday plates are served alongside the all-day à la carte menu. The $35 Thanksgiving special features roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, holiday dressing, whipped mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Reservations are not accepted; seating is first come, first served.
Fish Out of Water holiday dining details
Cuvee 30A
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Inlet Beach
Chef Tim Creehan’s holiday tradition brings Louisiana fried turkey, roasted pork loin and Thanksgiving trimmings to 30Avenue. The restaurant’s 2026 Thanksgiving page lists $99.99 for adults and $49.99 for children under 10. Reserve in advance through the Thanksgiving request form or call 850-909-0111. Online requests must be confirmed by the restaurant, and a credit card is required to secure a reservation.
Cuvee 30A Thanksgiving menu and reservations
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant
11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island’s three-course Thanksgiving meal is $58, with a choice of butternut squash and crab bisque or shaved Brussels sprout salad, followed by a turkey holiday plate and dessert. The turkey comes with Cajun cornbread dressing, sweet corn soufflé, green bean casserole, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and mayhaw-cranberry sauce. Dessert choices include wood-fired apple cobbler, pumpkin spice bread pudding and pistachio crème brûlée. Prefer a simpler meal? Turkey plates are $42 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. An à la carte menu offers seafood and steak alternatives. Reserve through the restaurant’s website.
Havana Beach Bar and Grill
Seatings: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Rosemary Beach | Currently waitlist only
The Pearl’s Thanksgiving buffet combines holiday classics with coastal dishes, a prime rib carving station and assorted desserts. Dining is offered in Havana Beach, the Hemingway Room and the ballroom. Published prices are $85++ for adults and $45++ for children 12 and under; children under 3 dine complimentary. Taxes and gratuity are additional, with a 22% gratuity added to dining checks.
Reservations must be made directly through Havana Beach at 850-588-2882. A credit card is required, and a $50 cancellation fee applies within 72 hours of the event. The official St. Joe holiday guide currently lists the buffet as waitlist only, so call about availability before making plans.
Havana Beach Thanksgiving reservation information
LaCo
11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Seacrest Beach
LaCo’s traditional Thanksgiving buffet brings Chef Tim and the team’s holiday favorites to the table, with savory classics, comforting sides and desserts for a leisurely family meal. Adults are $64.50, children under 12 are $29.50, and children 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Reservations are encouraged by emailing info@laco30a.com or calling 850-231-4021. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Mezcal Mexican Grill
Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Miramar Beach
Mezcal’s Thanksgiving buffet pairs oven herb-roasted turkey breast and pineapple-glazed spiral ham with green bean casserole, honey-glazed carrots, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, and other holiday sides. Finish with pumpkin pie or churros and ice cream. Adults are $39.95, and children 10 and under are $16.95. Reservations are required; call 850-563-7791.
If you would rather take your plate home, to-go meals are $24.99 with turkey or ham, or $4.99 more for both. The regular menu will not be available on Thanksgiving Day.
Old Florida Fish House
11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Seagrove Beach
Old Florida Fish House is hosting its Thanksgiving Grand Buffet at 33 Heron’s Watch Way. Contact the restaurant for the current holiday menu, prices and exact seating times before booking. The restaurant’s special-events page links directly to Thanksgiving reservations.
Old Florida Fish House Thanksgiving reservations
Ovide
11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Miramar Beach
Ovide’s Thanksgiving supper brings roasted turkey breast and confit thigh together with cornbread sourdough stuffing, turkey gravy, sautéed pole beans, smashed potatoes and cranberry chutney. The supper is $49 per adult and $19 per child. Add Southern-inspired sides for the table at $15 each, serving two, or finish with Dutch apple or pumpkin pie at $12 per slice. Vanilla gelato is an additional $3. Reservations are required, and the special à la carte offerings replace the regular dinner menu.
SOLARIS Thanksgiving lunch and dinner cruises
Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Dinner 6–8:30 p.m. | Baytowne Marina
Trade the dining room for a cruise on Choctawhatchee Bay aboard the SOLARIS yacht. Both 2½-hour sailings include a Thanksgiving buffet with herb-roasted turkey, bourbon-maple glazed ham, Southern sides, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Check-in is at 10:45 a.m. for lunch and 5:15 p.m. for dinner.
Both cruises are $89.50 for guests 11 and older, $55 for children ages 3–10, and $30 for children 2 and under, with no meal included for that youngest group. Tax and a 20% service charge are additional. Drinks are available for purchase. Reserve online or call 850-650-2519. The yacht departs from Baytowne Marina, 8330 Mike Hayes Drive, Miramar Beach.
SOLARIS Thanksgiving cruise reservations
The Perfect Pig WaterColor
Seatings at noon and 2:30 p.m. | WaterColor
Settle in for a holiday feast of smoked ham, turkey breast, roasted chicken thighs with mushroom demi, and creamy pesto pasta with tomatoes, spinach and shrimp. The menu also includes green bean and sweet potato casseroles, bacon-topped mac and cheese, whipped potatoes, sausage, sage and butternut squash stuffing, rolls and assorted desserts. Adults are $65, and children 12 and under are $25. Call 850-533-1522 to reserve at 28 WaterColor Way.
Thanksgiving evening at Red Fish Taco
Thursday, November 26, 6–9 p.m. | Blue Mountain Beach
If you have room for a little music after the feast, River Dan is on Red Fish Taco’s November calendar for Thanksgiving night. The music runs from 6–9 p.m. at 2052 W. County Hwy. 30A. Check directly with the restaurant for Thanksgiving kitchen hours before heading over for dinner.
A fresh start after the feast in Alys Beach
Friday, November 27, 9–10 a.m. | Alys Beach Amphitheatre
Keep the holiday weekend moving with fresh air and a lively morning at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre. ZUMA’s Head Fitness Professional, Kyle Higginbotham, leads the Thanksgiving Turkey Burn, a full-body HIIT circuit combining bodyweight exercises, strength and cardio. Bring a mat; no other equipment is needed. Presented by the Merchants of Alys Beach, the session is $20 plus the ticketing fee, and tickets are available online. The event is subject to weather-related changes or cancellation.
Alys Beach Turkey Burn tickets
Make a holiday stay of it at Camp Creek Inn
If Thanksgiving is bringing you to the coast for a few days, Camp Creek Inn’s Thanksgiving Getaway Package includes a holiday feast for two with a stay of at least two nights. Eligible stays run November 24–30 and must include the night of Thursday, November 26. Book by November 24 using promo code THANKS, and confirm the included meal arrangements when reserving.
Camp Creek Inn Thanksgiving Getaway Package
However your Thanksgiving table comes together, we hope it leaves you with time for the best part: another story, a second helping, and a little longer with the people you are glad to have beside you.
