Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and every year I get the same question from buyers, sellers and friends heading down for the holiday: who is cooking turkey this year? If you would rather spend the day on the beach than in the kitchen, plenty of Panama City Beach and 30A restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner in 2026.
I only listed places that have posted their 2026 plans on their own website, their official social page or their official reservation page. Hours, prices and reservation details below are written the way each restaurant published them. If you want my everyday favorites, see my local guide to the best restaurants in Panama City Beach and 30A.
A quick note before you book: holiday menus, prices and hours can change, and some of these tables fill up weeks ahead. Call ahead or confirm on the restaurant's own page before you go. Many holiday prices also add tax, gratuity or service charges on top.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Panama City Beach
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
Thanksgiving at the Tiki is back. Sharky's is serving a beachfront Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 26, with prime rib, turkey, ham, seafood, classic sides and desserts. Their post lists $38.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 4 and under. All-you-can-eat crab legs are $15 extra. Their page says reservations are not required but are recommended for the best dining times, and walk-ins are welcome.
Visit Sharky's Thanksgiving buffet page | See their Thanksgiving post
Runaway Island
Runaway Island on Front Beach Road is hosting a Thanksgiving Day buffet on Thursday, November 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The spread includes turkey, ham, beef tenderloin, redfish, mahi, Gulf shrimp, sides and dessert. Their post lists $36.95 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are by phone.
Visit Runaway Island's Thanksgiving page | See their Thanksgiving post
The Grand Marlin
The Grand Marlin on Grand Lagoon is open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are serving a limited à la carte menu along with a traditional Thanksgiving feature. Reservations are recommended.
Visit The Grand Marlin's Thanksgiving page | See their Thanksgiving post
Coconut Charlie's
Coconut Charlie's on Front Beach Road is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 26, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet listing on OpenTable shows $25.00 to $45.99 per person.
Reserve Coconut Charlie's Thanksgiving buffet on OpenTable
Thanksgiving Dinner on 30A and in South Walton
Havana Beach Bar & Grill at The Pearl, Rosemary Beach
Havana Beach is hosting a Thanksgiving Day brunch buffet on November 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the main dining room, the Hemingway Room and the ballroom. Expect traditional Thanksgiving classics, coastal dishes, a prime rib carving station and desserts. Published prices are $85++ for adults and $45++ for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required, a credit card holds the table, a $50 fee applies to cancellations within 72 hours, and a 22% gratuity is added to all dining checks.
See Havana Beach's holiday events
Cuvee 30A, Inlet Beach
Chef Tim Creehan is bringing back his Louisiana fried turkey at Cuvee 30A in 30Avenue. Thanksgiving dinner runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Prices are $99.99 for adults and $49.99 for kids under 10. Cuvee says early reservations are highly recommended, a credit card is required to secure a table, and turkey-to-go is not available.
See Cuvee 30A's Thanksgiving dinner
Café Thirty-A, Seagrove Beach
Café Thirty-A is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The main course choices include Southern deep-fried brined turkey with all the classic sides, pan seared snapper and Cajun shrimp and grits, with filet mignon and crab cake entrées available for an added charge. The price is $105 per person and $35 for children, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.
See Café Thirty-A's 2026 Thanksgiving menu
Old Florida Fish House, Santa Rosa Beach
Old Florida Fish House is hosting its Thanksgiving Grand Buffet at its Lakeside location on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Their 2026 flyer on the home page lists 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., $75 for adults and $29 for children under 12, with live violin music. The flyer also notes that takeout family meals are available. A 20% holiday service charge is added. Hours and prices can change, so please confirm when you reserve.
See Old Florida Fish House's Thanksgiving Grand Buffet flyer
LaCo, Seacrest Beach
LaCo's traditional Thanksgiving buffet is back on Thursday, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Published prices are $64.50 for adults and $29.50 for kids under 12, and kids 3 and under eat free with a paying adult. Reservations are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome while space allows. Their page notes a 20% gratuity for parties of 8 or more and a 3% fee on credit card checks.
See LaCo's Thanksgiving buffet
WaterColor LakeHouse, WaterColor
The WaterColor LakeHouse brunch buffet runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2026. It covers breakfast favorites, a seafood bar with Gulf shrimp and oysters, whole tom turkey and honey-glazed ham carving stations, classic sides and a kids' station. Published prices are $95++ per adult and $35++ per child ages 6 to 12, and children 5 and under eat free. Taxes and a 24% gratuity are not included. Reservations are by email through WaterColor Inn, and a 50% cancellation fee applies if you cancel after November 24.
See WaterColor's Thanksgiving dining
The Perfect Pig, WaterColor and Gulf Place
The Perfect Pig's WaterColor and Gulf Place locations are open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, with two reserved seatings at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The holiday feast includes smoked ham, turkey breast, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, stuffing or dressing and assorted desserts, and each location has its own menu. Prices are $65 for adults and $25 for children ages 12 and under.
See The Perfect Pig's Thanksgiving menus
Thanksgiving To-Go Around 30A
If you would rather eat at home or at your rental, these spots have posted 2026 to-go dinners. Order early, because several have firm deadlines.
- Café Thirty-A, Seagrove Beach: Takeout for six is $400 plus tax, with Southern deep-fried brined turkey (whole or carved), soup or salad, five sides, gravy, rolls and pie. A turkey-only option is $125 plus tax. Pickup is between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, based on availability, and a credit card is required to confirm.
- Edward's, Rosemary Beach: Build your own spread. Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast is $25 per pound and sliced honey baked ham is $20 per pound. Sides and pies are $50 each and feed 6 to 8. Orders are taken until Sunday, November 22, at 3 p.m. or while supplies last, and pickup is Wednesday, November 25, between 2 and 5 p.m. A credit card is required and all sales are final.
- Gather Kitchen + Bar at WaterColor Inn, WaterColor: The family-style turkey and trimmings takeaway serves 4 to 6 people for $475++, with taxes and a 24% gratuity added. Order by email by Tuesday, November 24, and pick up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 10:30 a.m. Delivery inside the WaterColor community is $30 more.
- The Perfect Pig Seagrove, Seagrove Beach: "Everything But The Turkey" sides, ham and desserts, with sides that feed up to 6. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 20, 2026, and picked up by noon on Wednesday, November 25.
Before You Go
- Book early. Several of these restaurants say their Thanksgiving seatings fill up fast.
- Read the fine print. Many holiday menus add tax, gratuity or service fees, and a few charge cancellation fees.
- Confirm before you go. Menus and hours can change, so call the restaurant or check its page the week of Thanksgiving.
Last checked Nov 9, 2026. Restaurant details come from each restaurant's own website, official social page or official reservation listing.
From My Family to Yours
Thanksgiving week is one of my favorite times on the coast. The crowds are lighter, the weather is usually mild, and the holiday lights start going up along 30A. If you are thinking about buying a home or condo here, the holiday is a great time to get a feel for each beach town. My 30A neighborhood comparison guide is a good place to start.
Have a question about Panama City Beach or 30A real estate? Call or text me at 850-596-5844. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
