Thanksgiving Choices At The Beach
John Mullen • November 5, 2023
Rouses and Restaurants are ready for you on Thanksgiving
Want to spend more time with the family or friends on Thanksgiving? Here are some great local choices that can prepare the meal for you. You can just make reservations or pick-up Thanksgiving at the following locations and forget the normal preparation time.
Rouses offers the full Thanksgiving to-go package or you can select from their list of sides. The are also offering a FREE turkey with a purchase of a ham. Details are below:
Friends-Giving is the theme of the day for the Hangout in Gulf Shores. On November 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., they offer a "family style" meal. You can make reservations from the link in the title. Adults: $32.99, Children ages 5-10: $14.99, Kids under 5 eat free! The Reservation prices are paid at the restaurant and are exclusive for those who reserve early! Prices exclude drinks and gratuities. There’s a non-cash adjustment added to each guest check. If paying with a debit or credit card, the fee will be 3.5% added to each guest check. Thank you for understanding.
THE PANTRY/ORANGE BEACH CONCIERGE
They will again be offering up Thanksgiving to Go with six traditional sides including dressing, gravy and cranberry sauce, brined turkey and roasted tenderloin for entrées and French silk pie and pumpkin pie for dessert. Click here for pricing information. Orders must be submitted and paid for by Nov. 17 and pick up will be Nov. 22 at The Pantry.
The Foley restaurant will have a Thanksgiving Day buffet with entrées of turkey breast, prime rib and baked ham. Among the 10 side offerings are dressing, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese and the restaurant’s famous salad bar will be open as well. A table of assorted desserts will be available. Costs are $38 for adults, $19 for ages 4 to 12 and kids under 3 eat for free.
KIVA DUNES GOLF AND BEACH RESORT
The golf resort’s Kiva Grill is offering a traditional Thanksgiving with entrées of turkey and ham and sides of stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and yeast rolls. Dessert offerings include pumpkin or pecan pie. Reservations must be made by Nov. 20 and the cost is $26.95 per person.
FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE AND OYSTER BAR
The Bama will have its annual Thanksgiving potluck providing turkey and ham with the public providing side dishes. Serving starts at 1 p.m. and guests who don’t bring a side can pay $5 to enjoy the buffet.
Cobalt will have a Thanksgiving buffet with six entrées including fried turkey and seared tuna and salmon cakes, 13 sides including dressing, sausage stuffing and cranberry sauce and eight desserts including pumpkin pie and ambrosia. Costs are $32 for adults, $16 for kids 6 to 12 and $8 for ages 4 and under. Serving starts at 10 a.m. with the last seating at 3:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested.
Zeke's Landing will have TWO options for the holiday. In Person - We will be open Thursday, November 23rd from 11am to 4pm with the last seating at 3pm. We will offer regular lunch menu along with our specialty Thanksgiving menu.
For reservations, please visit zekeslanding.com or give us a call at
251-280-8008.
At Home - Pre-Order & Pick up
Take home your meal from our inspirational Chef and enjoy in the comfort of your home.
November 21st & 22nd Tuesday-Wednesday 2pm to 4pm
Please reach out to gm@zekesfood.com to schedule.
Cut off for to go orders is November 15th at 4pm.
GT’s will also have a first seating at 10 a.m. with the final seating at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for adults, $15 for kids 6 to 12 and $7.50 for ages 5 and under.
Luna’s will have two buffets for Thanksgiving, one in the restaurant and one in Magnolia Hall next door. Entrées will include turkey and gravy, glazed ham and buttermilk brined fried chicken. Among the 13 sides are mashed potatoes, stuffing and sweet potato casserole. Sister restaurant BuzzCatz Coffee and Sweets will provide a variety of desserts. Costs are $30 for adults, $15 for ages 6 to 12 and $7.50 for 5 and under.
The Grand Ballroom will offer a buffet with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving including soups and salads and fruit boards for starters, entrées of turkey breast and smoked turkey legs, braised short rib, shrimp and grits, a ham carving station and lemon pepper mahi mahi. Sides include deviled eggs, bacon and oyster dressing and Conecuh cornbread stuffing are among nine offerings. Six desserts will be available to top off the meal, including brown butter sweet potato tart and white chocolate bread pudding. The prices are $48 for adults, $23 for kids ages 6 to 12 and five and under are free. Click here to buy tickets and to request free tickets for ages five and under.
DOC’S SEAFOOD SHACK AND OYSTER BAR
Both restaurants will be open and have Thanksgiving items available as well as the regular menu.
Your favorite buffet place will be open with a Thanksgiving buffet and be open for breakfast as well.
Your local butcher shop will be offering Joyce Farms no-hormone, no-antibiotic free-range turkeys in 10 to 14 or 20 to 24 pounds for $3.99 a pound. Or applewood smoked spiral sliced half hams at $8.99 a pound, with an average of eight pounds apiece. For sides, The Meat Mart is offering four homemade casseroles including sweet potato, mac and cheese, green bean and cornbread dressing. All are about three pounds and oven-ready in disposable baking pans for $23.99 apiece.
LuLu’s will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be offering Black Friday deals in the gift shop at the waterfront dining and entertainment complex.
Bubba will be serving up traditional fare starting at 11 a.m. with turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy and cranberry with two sides. Among those are mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and steamed vegetables. The dinner includes apple cobbler and you can add a scoop of ice cream for $2. Prices are $26.95 for adults, $19.95 for ages 65 and older and $9.95 for kids 3 to 10. Reservations are encouraged.
BON TEMPS POBOYS AND SPECIALTY MEAT
This cozy and authentic Cajun restaurant will be selling Cajun-seasoned fried turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. $110 for the turkey. Green bean casserole, sweet potato crunch and cornbread dressing $35 each. Deadline Nov 15th. Call 251-981-3172 for more information or to place your order.
Will be open with a Thanksgiving dinner special, and will also serve from its regular menu.
Will be open with a Thanksgiving dinner special, and will also serve from its regular menu.
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