It seems like more and more restaurants and grocery stores cater to those who celebrate Thanksgiving on the Key, and in 2025, Siesta Key Thanksgiving Dinner options abound!
Whether you prefer dining out at a favorite local restaurant or enjoying a fully cooked feast in the comfort of your condo, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our list of local restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner, followed by grocery stores offering full dinner solutions.
Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner on Siesta Key
- Café Gabbiano
- Hours: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: Extensive Thanksgiving menu with an Italian flair, plus traditional turkey.
- Location: 5104 Ocean Blvd (in Siesta Key Village).
- Contact: 941-349-1423
- Clayton’s Siesta Grille
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner and a limited selection from the regular menu.
- Location: 1256 Old Stickney Rd.
- Contact: 941-349-2800
- Daiquiri Deck (2 Locations)
- Hours: Regular hours
- Menu: Both locations will serve a fixed-price Thanksgiving meal ($25 for adults, $15 for children under 12) along with their regular menu.
- Location: The Stickney Point Road restaurant is across the street from the Sea Shell. The second location is in Siesta Key Village.
- Gilligan’s
- Hours: Regular hours
- Menu: Offers regular menu items as well as a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Live music starts at 6 p.m.
- Location: Siesta Key Village
- Contact: 941-346-8122
- Miguel’s Restaurant
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: A Traditional Thanksgiving meal and their regular menu will be available.
- Location: 6631 Midnight Pass Rd.
- Contact: 941-349-4024
- Ophelia’s on the Bay
- Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: Traditional Thanksgiving meal along with their regular menu. Water view.
- Location: 9105 Midnight Pass Rd.,
- Contact: 941-349-2212
- Siesta Key Oyster Bar
- Hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Menu: Serving their regular menu and a Thanksgiving meal. Includes live music and drink specials.
- Location: Siesta Key Village
- Siesta Key Summer House
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: Thanksgiving menu alongside their traditional steakhouse-centered menu.
- Location: 149 Avenida Messina (in Siesta Key Village).
- Contact: 941-260-2675
- Turtles Restaurant
- Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended.
- Menu: Serving both Thanksgiving dinner and their regular menu items. Water view.
- Location: 8875 Midnight Pass Rd.
Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Takeout
If you prefer to cook from scratch or just heat a feast in your fully stocked Sea Shell kitchen, these local grocery options have you covered:
- ALDI: Offering a full spread for 10 people for $40 – an amazing price, especially considering the current price of groceries. This is not a pre-cooked meal; it is just the ingredients, so be sure to rent a condo with a full kitchen, like the Sea Shell offers! The nearest ALDI is located at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail.
- Morton’s Market: This local market in Siesta Key Village gets absolute raves for its Thanksgiving offerings. Everything is freshly made, and there is a vast selection of items to choose from. Check out the menu here and visit their website for more details.
- Publix: Offers an array of pre-cooked or heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals. Click here to see the list. The two closest Publix to Siesta Key are Sarasota Pavilion (6543 S Tamiami Trl,) and The Landings (4840 S Tamiami Trl,)
For more information on these fine restaurants, as well as other local recommendations, check out our guide to Dining and Shopping in Siesta Key.
