Jen
Beach Fanatic
Thanksgiving week in Walton County brings many of ways to gather, from preordered meals ready for pickup to a turkey trot at Sandestin, holiday buffets and family-style feasts. Whether you’re hosting at home or leaving the cooking to someone else, there's plenty of food and fun for the family this holiday season!
Preorders and To-Go Meals:
Blue Mountain Bakery and Swiftly Catered Offer Thanksgiving Preorders
Preorders for fully cooked Thanksgiving meals are open through Sunday, Nov. 8. Orders include reheating instructions and are available for pickup or delivery on Nov. 25. A truck stocked with extra items will open at 10 a.m. at Blue Mountain Bakery for those who miss the ordering window. Orders are placed online.
Website: 30AHolidayMeals.com
Address: 2217 W. County Hwy. 30A, Suite E, Unit 9, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 267-0400
Edward’s Offers Thanksgiving To-Go Meals in Rosemary Beach
Chef Josh and the Edward’s team are preparing holiday meals featuring a choice of oven-roasted turkey breast or honey-baked ham. Sides include mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole and cornbread and sausage dressing, and apple, pecan and pumpkin pies are available for dessert. Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, or while supplies last, by calling or stopping by the restaurant. Pickup is scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Website: edwards30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 66 Main St., Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 231-0550
Shades Bar & Grill Takes Orders for House-Smoked Turkeys
Chef Rob’s house-smoked turkeys weigh 14-16 pounds, feed up to six people and come with a quart of giblet gravy for $80 plus tax. Preorders are due by Monday, Nov. 23 or while supplies last. Pickup is available at Shades on Tuesday and Wednesday Nov. 24-25 between 11 a.m. and midnight. Orders can be placed by calling or stopping by the restaurant.
Website: shades30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 231-9410
The Big Chill 30A Offers Thanksgiving To-Go Orders
The Big Chill 30A is offering house-smoked turkey, traditional sides and pies as full family meals or a la carte items. Orders are placed online, with pickup available Wednesday, Nov. 25, or Thanksgiving morning. Online ordering is available during business hours, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Website: thebigchill.com
Address: 7000 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 213-0782
Before Thanksgiving:
Sandestin Offers Turkey Trot Stay Package
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is offering special savings on accommodations for stays Nov. 14-24 in celebration of the 5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot. Guests have access to the resort’s beaches, pools, bike rentals, tennis courts and more. Book online or by phone using promo code TROT26. Race registration is sold separately. The offer is subject to availability, and minimum-stay requirements and other restrictions may apply depending on accommodation type.
Website: sandestin.com/offers-packages/turkey-trot-stay-offer
Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (800) 622-1038
5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot Kicks Off Thanksgiving Week
The 5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot takes place Sunday, Nov. 22, at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, featuring a 5K fun run and a 1-mile fun walk. Packet pickup begins at 6 a.m., followed by the walk at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:30 a.m. A tailgate at 11 a.m. features food, beer, prizes and NFL game-day specials. Registration starts at $40, and the first 150 registrants receive a free T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Sandestin Foundation for Kids.
Website: sandestin.com/things-to-do/events/sandestin-turkey-trot-0
Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (800) 622-1038
Idyll Hounds Brewery Hosts Run Club
Idyll Hounds Brewery hosts its run club at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Participants can run or walk a 5K or 1-mile route around Serenoa Road and earn $4 beers afterward.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138
Trivia Night Returns to Idyll Hounds Brewery
Trivia night begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Idyll Hounds Brewery. Participants can win prizes and earn extra points with beer purchases.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138
Thanksgiving Day:
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Serves Thanksgiving Feast
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant serves Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, with the last seating at 5:30 p.m. The three-course feast includes a soup or salad starter, a traditional turkey plate and dessert for $58. A turkey plate with sides is $42 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under, and an a la carte menu is also available. Reservations can be made through the restaurant’s website or OpenTable.
Website: downislandsrb.com
Address: 2780 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 777-3385
LaCo Brings Back Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet
LaCo’s Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet returns 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Chef Tim and the team serve roasted turkey with gravy, honey-glazed ham, fried Gulf shrimp and sides such as mac and cheese and cornbread dressing. Desserts include pumpkin pie, pecan pie and chocolate chip cookies. The price is $64.50 per adult and $29.50 per child under 12, and children 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Reservations are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows. To reserve, email info@laco30a.com or call the restaurant.
Website: laco30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10343 E. County Hwy. 30A, Seacrest
Phone: (850) 231-4021
Ovide Serves Thanksgiving Supper at Hotel Effie Sandestin
Ovide at Hotel Effie Sandestin serves a Thanksgiving à la carte menu 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Chef John Engle’s Thanksgiving supper includes roasted turkey breast and confit thigh, cornbread sourdough stuffing, turkey gravy, sautéed pole beans with Valencia almonds, smashed potatoes and cranberry chutney for $49 per adult and $19 per child. Sides for the table, each serving two, are $15, and slices of Dutch apple or pumpkin pie are $12, with vanilla gelato available for $3 more. Signature Ovide entrées are also available, but the regular dinner menu will not be offered. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable.
Website: hoteleffie.com/events/thanksgiving-ovide-tradition-served-southern-grace
Address: 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 351-3030
Roux 30A Hosts Family-Style Thanksgiving Feast
Roux 30A serves a family-style Thanksgiving feast with seatings from noon-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The menu includes house-brined Joyce Farms turkey, house-made ham, cornbread dressings, seasonal vegetables, gravy, cranberry chutney and pies, with unlimited helpings. The cost is $100 per guest plus tax and gratuity, and beverages are not included. Reservations are available on Resy.
Website: roux30a.com
Address: 114 Logan Lane, Suite 1A, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 213-0899
SunQuest Cruises Offers Thanksgiving Buffet Cruises Aboard SOLARIS
SunQuest Cruises offers Thanksgiving buffet cruises aboard the SOLARIS yacht on Thursday, Nov. 26. The lunch cruise runs 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and the dinner cruise runs 6-8:30 p.m. Reservations are required, and a 72-hour cancellation policy applies to all holiday cruises. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Website: sunquestcruises.com/thanksgiving-in-destin-florida-lunch-dinner-buffet-cruises
Address: 8330 Mike Hayes Drive, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 650-2519
After Thanksgiving:
Final Friday Artisan Vendor Market Comes to Idyll Hounds Brewery
Idyll Hounds Brewery hosts its last First Friday-style market of the year noon-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The free event features local artisans, makers, crafters and small businesses.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138
Preorders and To-Go Meals:
Blue Mountain Bakery and Swiftly Catered Offer Thanksgiving Preorders
Preorders for fully cooked Thanksgiving meals are open through Sunday, Nov. 8. Orders include reheating instructions and are available for pickup or delivery on Nov. 25. A truck stocked with extra items will open at 10 a.m. at Blue Mountain Bakery for those who miss the ordering window. Orders are placed online.
Website: 30AHolidayMeals.com
Address: 2217 W. County Hwy. 30A, Suite E, Unit 9, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 267-0400
Edward’s Offers Thanksgiving To-Go Meals in Rosemary Beach
Chef Josh and the Edward’s team are preparing holiday meals featuring a choice of oven-roasted turkey breast or honey-baked ham. Sides include mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole and cornbread and sausage dressing, and apple, pecan and pumpkin pies are available for dessert. Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, or while supplies last, by calling or stopping by the restaurant. Pickup is scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Website: edwards30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 66 Main St., Rosemary Beach
Phone: (850) 231-0550
Shades Bar & Grill Takes Orders for House-Smoked Turkeys
Chef Rob’s house-smoked turkeys weigh 14-16 pounds, feed up to six people and come with a quart of giblet gravy for $80 plus tax. Preorders are due by Monday, Nov. 23 or while supplies last. Pickup is available at Shades on Tuesday and Wednesday Nov. 24-25 between 11 a.m. and midnight. Orders can be placed by calling or stopping by the restaurant.
Website: shades30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 231-9410
The Big Chill 30A Offers Thanksgiving To-Go Orders
The Big Chill 30A is offering house-smoked turkey, traditional sides and pies as full family meals or a la carte items. Orders are placed online, with pickup available Wednesday, Nov. 25, or Thanksgiving morning. Online ordering is available during business hours, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Website: thebigchill.com
Address: 7000 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach
Phone: (850) 213-0782
Before Thanksgiving:
Sandestin Offers Turkey Trot Stay Package
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is offering special savings on accommodations for stays Nov. 14-24 in celebration of the 5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot. Guests have access to the resort’s beaches, pools, bike rentals, tennis courts and more. Book online or by phone using promo code TROT26. Race registration is sold separately. The offer is subject to availability, and minimum-stay requirements and other restrictions may apply depending on accommodation type.
Website: sandestin.com/offers-packages/turkey-trot-stay-offer
Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (800) 622-1038
5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot Kicks Off Thanksgiving Week
The 5th Annual Sandestin Turkey Trot takes place Sunday, Nov. 22, at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, featuring a 5K fun run and a 1-mile fun walk. Packet pickup begins at 6 a.m., followed by the walk at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:30 a.m. A tailgate at 11 a.m. features food, beer, prizes and NFL game-day specials. Registration starts at $40, and the first 150 registrants receive a free T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Sandestin Foundation for Kids.
Website: sandestin.com/things-to-do/events/sandestin-turkey-trot-0
Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach
Phone: (800) 622-1038
Idyll Hounds Brewery Hosts Run Club
Idyll Hounds Brewery hosts its run club at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Participants can run or walk a 5K or 1-mile route around Serenoa Road and earn $4 beers afterward.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138
Trivia Night Returns to Idyll Hounds Brewery
Trivia night begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Idyll Hounds Brewery. Participants can win prizes and earn extra points with beer purchases.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138
Thanksgiving Day:
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Serves Thanksgiving Feast
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant serves Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, with the last seating at 5:30 p.m. The three-course feast includes a soup or salad starter, a traditional turkey plate and dessert for $58. A turkey plate with sides is $42 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under, and an a la carte menu is also available. Reservations can be made through the restaurant’s website or OpenTable.
Website: downislandsrb.com
Address: 2780 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 777-3385
LaCo Brings Back Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet
LaCo’s Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet returns 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Chef Tim and the team serve roasted turkey with gravy, honey-glazed ham, fried Gulf shrimp and sides such as mac and cheese and cornbread dressing. Desserts include pumpkin pie, pecan pie and chocolate chip cookies. The price is $64.50 per adult and $29.50 per child under 12, and children 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Reservations are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows. To reserve, email info@laco30a.com or call the restaurant.
Website: laco30a.com/thanksgiving
Address: 10343 E. County Hwy. 30A, Seacrest
Phone: (850) 231-4021
Ovide Serves Thanksgiving Supper at Hotel Effie Sandestin
Ovide at Hotel Effie Sandestin serves a Thanksgiving à la carte menu 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Chef John Engle’s Thanksgiving supper includes roasted turkey breast and confit thigh, cornbread sourdough stuffing, turkey gravy, sautéed pole beans with Valencia almonds, smashed potatoes and cranberry chutney for $49 per adult and $19 per child. Sides for the table, each serving two, are $15, and slices of Dutch apple or pumpkin pie are $12, with vanilla gelato available for $3 more. Signature Ovide entrées are also available, but the regular dinner menu will not be offered. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable.
Website: hoteleffie.com/events/thanksgiving-ovide-tradition-served-southern-grace
Address: 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 351-3030
Roux 30A Hosts Family-Style Thanksgiving Feast
Roux 30A serves a family-style Thanksgiving feast with seatings from noon-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The menu includes house-brined Joyce Farms turkey, house-made ham, cornbread dressings, seasonal vegetables, gravy, cranberry chutney and pies, with unlimited helpings. The cost is $100 per guest plus tax and gratuity, and beverages are not included. Reservations are available on Resy.
Website: roux30a.com
Address: 114 Logan Lane, Suite 1A, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 213-0899
SunQuest Cruises Offers Thanksgiving Buffet Cruises Aboard SOLARIS
SunQuest Cruises offers Thanksgiving buffet cruises aboard the SOLARIS yacht on Thursday, Nov. 26. The lunch cruise runs 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and the dinner cruise runs 6-8:30 p.m. Reservations are required, and a 72-hour cancellation policy applies to all holiday cruises. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Website: sunquestcruises.com/thanksgiving-in-destin-florida-lunch-dinner-buffet-cruises
Address: 8330 Mike Hayes Drive, Miramar Beach
Phone: (850) 650-2519
After Thanksgiving:
Final Friday Artisan Vendor Market Comes to Idyll Hounds Brewery
Idyll Hounds Brewery hosts its last First Friday-style market of the year noon-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The free event features local artisans, makers, crafters and small businesses.
Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
Phone: (850) 233-1138