From a la carte dishes bringing the flavor to seaside buffets fit for a crowd, restaurants across the Daytona Beach and Palm Coast areas are setting the table this Thanksgiving with meals that celebrate the season right. Whether gathering with family, meeting friends for mimosas and pumpkin pie, or enjoying a solo plate with a beachside view, there’s no shortage in local kitchens serving up traditional turkey dinners, decadent desserts and comfort-food spreads that make holiday planning stress-free.
This list, presented in alphabetical order, will be regularly updated as restaurants across the Volusia-Flagler region continue to release their dine-in holiday menus.
The Abalone
422 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-271-7979, daytonagrande.com/dining
The Abalone restaurant will host a 3 – 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day buffet priced at $65 for adults and $35 for children 10 and younger. The buffet features a yakitori station — teriyaki scallion chicken skewers, sesame beef skewers, and crab-stuffed prawn skewers; a carving station — turkey, prime rib, house rolls, horseradish cream, and cranberry sauce; and a cold seafood selection.
Signature and traditional hot offerings range from shrimp and grits, pit ham and crispy Cajun chicken to sweet potato casserole, stuffing, roasted potatoes, and mac and cheese. Other displays will showcase hummus and dips, fresh fruits, cheeses, charcuterie and smoked salmon. An assortment of desserts will be served. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Alexander’s Prime
123 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-238-9228, alexandersormond.com
Alexander’s is hosting a multi-course Thanksgiving Day feast on Thursday, Nov. 27. The restaurant’s holiday menu includes starters — potato and leek soup, artisanal salad and sauteed Maryland crab cake artisanal greens with maple horseradish sauce; entrees — grilled filet mignon, pan-roasted Faro Island salmon, and slow-roasted herb-crusted turkey with cranberry sauce, whipped sweet potato and other sides.
Desserts range from bourbon pecan pie with salted caramel gelato to New York cheesecake with a berry compote.
Barnhill’s Cafe, Bar & Grill
202 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach; 386-338-3041, barnhills.com
Barnhill’s is offering a 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day buffet, priced at $50 per person. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
The buffet includes a carving station with slow-roasted turkey and roast pork, alongside main plates and sides like cornbread and chorizo stuffing, marshmallow toasted sweet potatoes, baked mac and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, among other options. Desserts include pumpkin pie, Key lime pie, pecan pie and pumpkin flan.
Beach Front Grille
2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-693-4839, beachfrontgrille.com
Beach Front Grille will host an 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day buffet, priced at $45 for adults and $12 for children. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone. The holiday buffet includes, but is not limited to, a salad bar; a carving station with glazed ham, roasted turkey and stuffed flounder; sides, such as green bean casserole, sausage stuffing and mashed potatoes; and desserts — apple pie, bread pudding and pumpkin pie.
Chases on the Beach
3401 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-220-8575, chasesonthebeach.com
Chases on the Beach is offering three separate Thanksgiving meal options this holiday, including the traditional Thanksgiving dinner ($30) — turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing baked mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, green beans and a slice of pumpkin pie; the fresh salmon Thanksgiving dinner ($38) — salmon and the same traditional spread; and the prime rib Thanksgiving dinner ($42) — prime rib and the same traditional spread. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
Crabby Joe’s
3701 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores; 386-788-3364, crabbyjoesdaytona.com
Crabby Joe’s is open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. this Thanksgiving. The waterfront restaurant will start the day with its all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, followed by a traditional Thanksgiving spread ($20 ) — turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Alongside the restaurant’s full menu, available all day, guests can enjoy pumpkin pie for dessert ($6). Reservations are not accepted, according to Crabby Joe’s Facebook page.
Flagler Tavern
414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-402-8861, flaglertavern.com
Flagler Tavern will serve brunch from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., alongside a traditional home-cooked dinner from 2 – 11 p.m. this Thanksgiving. The restaurant will host live entertainment all day and encourages reservations, which can be made by phone. More details to come.
The Grille
1000 Wayne Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-0330, nsbgrille.com
The Grille will serve its standard menu this Thanksgiving from noon – 6 p.m., in addition to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner priced at $24 for adults, $12 for kids 12 and younger and free for kids under 2. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast; 877-586-0180, hammockbeach.com
Palm Coast’s Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa will host a Thanksgiving Day buffet from noon – 5 p.m. inside the Ocean Ballroom priced at $90 for guests, $72 for members and $35 for children ages 4-12.
The buffet includes, but is not limited, to carvery — oven-roasted turkey breast with pan gravy and cranberry compote; specialties — seared snapper and smothered chicken thigh; chilled compositions — cranberry apple quinoa salad; a charcuterie table; soup and salad options; a kids menu; and desserts — pumpkin pie cheesecake, pecan pie and mini cupcakes, among other options. Reservations are required and can be made until Nov. 24 by calling Christine Losagio at 386-246-5676 or emailing Christine.losagio@hammockbeach.com.
Hampton’s Restaurant
1116 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-253-3889, facebook.com
Hampton’s Restaurant will remain open this Thanksgiving, serving its full menu alongside a traditional turkey dinner, according to recent social media comments.
The Hard Rock Hotel
918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386-947-7300, hotel.hardrock.com
Daytona’s Hard Rock Hotel will host an 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. champagne buffet this Thanksgiving with final seatings at 3 p.m. in the Avalon Ballroom. The all-inclusive buffet is priced at $60 for adults, $55 for seniors, $35 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available, weather permitting. The event includes valet parking, live entertainment, champagne or mimosas and a full bar for additional beverage purchases, according to its website.
The buffet includes starters — fruit and cheese, hot smoked salmon, garden salad and roasted winter squash and farro salad; a carving station with herb-roasted turkey breast and turkey leg confit; and main plates — herb-seared mahi, red wine braised beef, green bean casserole, sausage and sage stuffing, among other options. Desserts range from pumpkin spice bread pudding and pumpkin pie to chocolate cake and assorted tarts.
Malibu Beach Grill
5543 S. Williamson Blvd., Unit #900, Port Orange; 386-492-2968, malibubeachgrill.net
Malibu Beach Grill is offering a holiday dinner menu from noon – 7 p.m. this Thanksgiving. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone. Appetizers range from firecracker shrimp ($13.50) to encrusted mushrooms ($13), and Thai calamari ($14). Main course options ($25.90 each) include a roasted turkey dinner with gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce; a 4-ounce filet mignon; or mahi mahi or Atlantic salmon served with lemon butter or apple mango salsa. For dessert, enjoy pumpkin or pecan pie ($4).
The Net by George
1916 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-338-3358, thenetbygeorge.com
The Net by George is offering a 2 – 5 p.m. Thanksgiving feast, priced at $49.95 per person on Thursday, Nov. 27. Reservations are required and can be made by phone.
The holiday menu includes sweet potato casserole, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls with butter, and dessert.
Norwood’s Restaurant & Treehouse Bar
400 E. 2nd Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-4621, norwoods.com
Norwood’s Restaurant offers a robust menu of seafood, steak and vegan bites, and will be open on Thanksgiving Day, serving a special holiday menu with several gluten-free options. Starters range from fish dip ($15) and bacon-wrapped scallops ($20) to escargot ($13.50) and fried pickles ($12). Entrees include a traditional turkey roast ($32.99 or $15 for kids), baked ham with rum raisin sauce ($29.99 or $15 for kids) and lobster sauté ($46).
Each turkey and ham entrée is served with cranberry, pecan and sage stuffing, roasted garlic or sweet mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green beans, cranberry and apple chutney and rolls with butter. The menu also features a variety of other seafood and beef plates, ranging from the seafood platter ($44) with lobster tail, haddock and scallops, among other options, to the beef Wellington ($50) and Norwood’s Filet ($45). For dessert, guests have their choice of pumpkin pie or pecan bourbon pie. Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant.
Pine Lakes Golf Club
400 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast; 386-445-0852, pinelakesgolfclubfl.com
Pine Lakes Golf Club will host a holiday buffet priced at $49 for adults, $24 for children under 8 years old and free for children under 3, with seatings at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. this Thanksgiving. The buffet includes a salad bar; several entrees — honey glazed ham, slow-roasted, sage-seasoned turkey, and baked cod au gratin; and sides — garlic-Parmesan mashed red-skin potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, house-made cranberry sauce, and artisan rolls, among other options. A variety of desserts will be served.
Racing’s North Turn
4511 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet; 386-322-3258, facebook.com/racingsnorthturn
Racing’s North Turn is hosting a Thanksgiving feast priced at $32 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and younger. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m. and will also serve its standard menu all day. This year’s holiday spread includes slow-roasted hand-carved turkey, cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes with house-made turkey gravy, traditional green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and buttered yeast rolls.
An a la carte baked mac and cheese with cavatappi noodles is also available, alongside apple or pumpkin pie for dessert.
This list will be updated as information becomes available. Restaurant owners are encouraged to email hperray@gannett.com with their holiday menus.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Thanksgiving restaurants 2025. Where to eat in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast area
Reporting by Helena Perray, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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