Check out the restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama this year (Thursday, November 27, 2025).
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There are quite a few options for enjoying a Thanksgiving feast cooked by the amazing chefs in the area. Whether you are staying in a vacation rental or are local and don't feel like cooking, these local restaurants are a great way to enjoy the holiday with fantastic special Thanksgiving menus.
Enjoy family time at the beach while skipping the hassle, craziness, and stress of cooking with a Thanksgiving getaway.
Gulf Shores Thanksgiving Dinner Options
Foodcraft
Foodcraft at The Lodge at Gulf State Park is open for Thanksgiving with a great menu.
Thanksgiving at Foodcraft Menu:
Starters - Caesar salad, Spinach salad, Roasted beet salad
Soup & Bread - Creamy butternut squash soup, bread station (rustic breads, rolls, baguettes, and croissants).
Carving station - Oven roasted turkey, rustic carnberry orange relish, classic turkey gravy
Main courses - Spiced honey glazed ham, Cajun crab crusted grouper, southern cornbread dressing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, butter roasted cauliflower with crispy chickpeas and shallots, green bean almondine, and gramma's candied yams.
Desserts - Pecan pie, Pumpkin Pie, assorted cookies, mini holiday cupcakes, apple cardamom mini bundt cakes, warm apple crisp with chantilly cream, and cranberry dream bars.
Seating Times - Foodcraft 11 am - 4pm (seatings at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3pm), Upstairs 11 am - 2 pm (Seatings at 11 am and 1 pm).
Reservations are highly recommended
The Hangout
The Hangout will be offering a family-friendly Thanksgiving meal from 10:30 am to 3:30pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Reservations are not rquired but are HIGHLY encouraged
The Hangout Gulf Shores Thanksgiving Menu includes platters of oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, marinated roast beef, along with southern-style sweet potato casserole, green bean almondine, collard greens, garlic mashed potatoes, traditional dressing, rich gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Adults: $32.99 Children ages 5-10: $14.99 Kids under 5: Free
Orange Beach Thanksgiving Dinner Options
Tacky Jacks - Orange Beach
Date - Wednesday November 26th, 10 am - 4 pm
On Wednesday you can bring a thawed turkey under 13 pounds to Tacky Jacks and they will give it the hot oil treatment for free if you bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots!
GTs on the Bay
GTs on the Bay in Orange Beach will be serving a Thanksgiving Buffet with seatings from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
GTs on the Bay Thanksgiving Buffet menu includes:
Entrees - Glazed ham, sliced turkey and gravy, bourbon glazed salmon, shrimp and grits
Sides - Country style green beans, mashed potatoes, candied yams, baked mac-n-cheese, cornbread dressing, brussels sprouts casserole, braised collard greens, and dinner rolls
Desserts - Apple Crisp, Pumpkin Bread pudding with a pecan praline, and assorted tarts.
Adults - $32, Kids 6-12 $16, Kids 5 and under $8
Reservations are suggested! Call 251-980-8400 to reserve your seat.
Doc's Seafood & Steak
Doc's Seafood and Steak is hosting a Thanksgiving Feast with two classic dinner items and all the trimmings plus dessert.
They will also have their regular menu available throughout the day. The Thanksgiving menu is served until it is gone.
Entree choices - Prime Rib or Roasted Turkey, Cornbread dressing, Gravy and cranberry sauce
Choose two sides - Mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potato casserole, green beans, cole slaw, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, new potatoes, lima beans, or broccoli & cheese casserole
Desserts - Pecan Pie or NY Cheesecake
Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar
Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar has a fantastic Thanksgiving menu available along with their regular menu for Thanksgiving.
The Thanksgiving Menu is available until its gone so make sure to plan to arrive early!
Entree - Roasted Turkey breast with cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, roll, and a slice of pecan pie plus two sides
Side options - French fries, new potatoes, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, pasta salad, green beans, mashed potatoes w. gravy, and broccoli & cheese casserole.
Luna's Eat & Drink
Luna's will be serving their Thanksgiving buffet with seating from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
Luna's buffet menu includes:
Entrees - Oven roasted turkey with gravy, Brown sugar glazed ham, and Buttermilk brined fried chicken.
Sides - Cornbread stuffing, mac and cheese, Sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, Green bean casserole, braised greens, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan roasted asparagus, Mixed green salad, Broccoli Salad, Corn salad, Cucumber & Tomato salad, and Rolls and butter.
Desserts - prepared by BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
Adults - $32, Kids 6-12 $16, Kids 5 and under $8
Luna's is also offering Thanksgiving to go meal options including Oven roasted sliced turkey with gravy and rolls, brown sugar glazed ham with rolls.
Side dishes to go include cornbread dressing, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, country green beans, braised greens, mixed green salad, broccoli salad, corn salad, cucumber and tomato salad, and cranberry sauce.
Desserts to go include pumpkin pie and pecan pie. The last chance to order is November 21st at 5 pm. Pick up will be on Wed, November 26th, between 2 and 6 pm.
Reservations are recommended. Call 251-980-5862
Cobalt the Restaurant
Cobalt will be serving their Thanksgiving Buffet from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
The Thanksgiving Buffet menu includes:
Entrees - Honey mustard pork loin, Cola ham, tuna and Salmon Seared cakes, Shrimp Gravy with house grits, Fried turkey, and Prime Rib.
Sides - Cornbread dressing, Sweet potato fluff, Smoked Cheddar mashed potatoes, Sausage stuffing, Sun-dried tomato mac and cheese, White rice with brown gravy, Green bean casserole, Roasted delicata squash, Rolls, Fruit salad, garden salad, Giblet gravy, and Cranberry sauce.
Desserts - Pumpkin pie, bread pudding, ambrosia, apple cobbler, Creme brulee, Oreo cheesecake, Brownie bites, Assorted muffins and cookies.
Adults - $34, Kids 6-12 $17, Kids 5 and under $8.50
Reservations are booked but Cobalt with have some walk in tables available - call 251-923-5300
Flora-Bama Thanksgiving Potluck
The Flora-Bama will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day Potluck!
The Flora Bama provides the turkey and ham and guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. A disposable pan works best for sharing and not having to stress over getting your dish back.
Thanksgiving lunch/dinner is served at 1 pm. Please arrive with your covered dish around 12 pm.
Zeke's
Zeke's Thanksgiving menu served from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Thursday November 27th.
Zeke's has a full menu for Thanksgiving with signature favorites, oyster bar, premium seafood boils, and more. Here are some of the Thanksgiving options:
Appetizers - Turkey Meatballs,Deviled Crab Cornbread, smoked salmon dip, lobster bisque, seared ahi tuna, royal wedge salad, fall salad
Main Food - Traditional turkey plate, Pecan crusted grouper, filet mignon Oscar style, Espresso crusted Tomahawk ribeye, and herb-roasted lamb rack
Sides - Garlic whip mash potato, Green bean casserole with crispy fried onion, Classic stuffing, Lobster mac and cheese, Fried brussells with burnt honey mustard, dirty rice, slaw, whipped sweet potato, fries, and asparagus.
Dessert - Fried apple pie, pecan pie
Reservations are encouraged!
The Gulf
The Gulf will be offering two amazing Thanksgiving plates for guests to choose from. You can choose from a Traditional or Cajun Plate. They will also have a full Gulf Menu and Bar Menu available all day.
Reservations are not required.
BOLO Steak & Seafood
BOLO Steak & Seafood is offering a fantastic Thanksgiving menu with seatings from 11 am to 3 pm.
Starter Salad - Arcadian blend, fresh apples, pears and grapes
Main dish - Oven roasted turkey or grilled sage grouper
Sides - Sweet potato casserole with praline pecans, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dinner roll
Desserts - Caramel Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie
Reservations recommended
Friendsgiving at Dick's Last Resort - Wednesday November 26th
Dick's Last Resort at The Wharf will be hosting Friendsgiving on Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
They will have ½ off all appetizers (exluding wings), and a free brownie meltdown for a group of friends (1 per table).
Ginny Lane
Ginny Lane at The Wharf will be offering a great Thanksgiving Menu. Menu items are available à la carte so you can decide what you want to enjoy. The Thanksgiving plate includes a lot of options.
Appetizers - Cajun Egg Rolls, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Meat and Cheese Board, ½ Pound Blue Crab Claws, Oysters Rockefeller, and House made focaccia bread.
Main Course
Thanksgiving Plate - Sliced white meat turkey, sliced ham, mashed potatoes, mushroom and onion gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, dinner roll with butter, and cranberry sauce.
They will also have Bayou Grouper, Snow crab legs, Prime filet mignon, Prime cut ribeye, Fried Shrimp platter, and Pecan Encrusted chicken
Desserts - Key lime pie, pumpkin pie, and chocolate lava cake
Perdido Beach Resort - SOLD OUT
Date - November 27th, seating times 11 am & 1:30 pm
Perdido Beach Resort will be offering a Thanksgiving Buffett with two options for seating times.
Villaggio Grille
Villaggio Grille will be offering Family Meal Pick Up that feed four people. The meals include a goat cheese and walnut salad, oven roasted turkey with giblet gravy, herb mashed potatoes, squash casserole, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, dinner rolls with herb whipped butter, and a classic pumpkin pie.
Pick up times - 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm.
Barometer Waterfront Grille
Date - Thursday November 27th, 10 am - 3 pm
Barometer Waterfront Grille will be open for Thanksgiving offer a Thanksgiving Day Buffet.
The menu includes Sliced turkey breast, sliced spiral ham, Sweet potato casserole, green beans, Cornbread dressing with gravy, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, along with pumpkin and pecan pie, assorted cookies and ice cream.
Reservations are not required. Seating is based on availability
Fort Morgan Thanksgiving Dinner Options
Coast Restaurant - Sold Out
One of our favorite places, Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club, is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner!
They will have a preset menu of entrees including house-smoked Scottish salmon over toasted orzo, Classic roast turkey with cornbread stuffing, or Smoked pork loin with carmelized root vegetables.
Dinner is by reservation only so make sure to get your reservation asap!
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu:
Starter - Mixed green salad with candied pumpkin seeds, aged blue cheese, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Entrees - Traditional roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed red-skin potatoes, braised green beans, natural turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce
House-smoked Scottish salmon over toasted orzo with vegetables basil and mint
Smoked loin of pork, caramelized root vegetables, mashed red-skin potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts apple-smoked bacon and natural jus
Dessert - Pumpkin cake with spiced whipped cream
Kids Menu - Turkey dinner, Cheeseburger and fries, Mac and Cheese Bites, or chicken tenders
Thanksgiving Week Events
The mild weather around Thanksgiving is the perfect time to come visit the beach! You can enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a coastal twist!
There are tons of outdoor activities still happening in town! Enjoy a hike on the trails in Gulf State Park including the Hugh S Branyon Backcoutry Trail system.
2025 Gulf Shores Battle at the Beach Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament
Dates - Saturday November 22 - Tuesday November 25, 2025
Location - Gulf Shores High School, 600 E 15th Ave, Gulf Shores
This Thanksgiving basketball teams from across the region will play in the Battle at the Beach.
Coastal Half Marathon, 5k and 1 mile run - Orange Beach Sportsplex
Date - Saturday November 29, 2025
The Annual Coastal Half Marathon is a great way to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail system.
Magic Christmas in Lights - Bellingrath Gardens
Dates - November 21 - January 6, 2026 (Closed November 26 & 27th), Lights turned on by 5pm.
The 29th annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens is not to be missed!
The 65-acre garden is decorated with over 3 million lights, 16 scenes, and 1,100 set pieces!
Thanksgiving Dinner options near Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Great Thanksgiving Dinner options in Foley, Fairhope, and Baldwin County.
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
The Grand Hotel will offer their Thanksgiving buffet in the Grand Hall.
The Grand Hotel Thanksgiving Buffet Menu is amazing!
Soups and Salads - Fall squash and lobster bisque, pot liquour soup, Ms. Lillie's broccoli salad, red potato salad, pasta salad, farm salad, fruit salad, mini roosted roots, mini romaine
Displays and Stations - Local and artisan cheeses, cured meats, shrimp cocktail, crab legs, Alabama oysters, smoked salmon, Smoked tomahawk prime rib, smoked ham, waffles, fresh local fruit, Grand omelet station.
Poultry station - Smoked turkey, Smoked then fried game hens, Whole roasted turkey, whole ducks, giblet gravy, orange vanilla cranberry relish, baked chicken and dumplings, redfish
Along with a ton of sides and epic desserts.
Reservations are REQUIRED. Call 251-928-9201
Thanksgiving Buffet with Elvis Tribute Show - Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall
Date - Thursday November 27, 2025
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet while listening to award-winningn Elvis tribute artist Jordan Poole.
Admission - Advance tickets $28, $33 at the door. Price includes show, meal, drink and dessert.
Reservations are recommended - 251-978-2462
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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