If the thought of cooking a Thanksgiving feast gives you nightmares, there’s no need to stress. Several restaurants across Polk County will be open serving dinner from the traditional to ethnic cuisines.
Here’s a list of restaurants and diners that will be open on Nov. 28 to serve up lunch and dinner. Keep it handy just in case there’s a mishap in the kitchen.
Antojito’s Navideños
Antojito’s Navideños is offering a Thanksgiving Day Special for $25 per person, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The menu includes five choices: fried turkey or roasted pork, rice with pigeon peas or cilantro rice, fried corn meal stick or meat stew, potato or macaroni salad, and vanilla or pumpkin flan for dessert.
Address: 635 Robin Road, Lakeland
Cost: $25 per person
Website: www.facebook.com/antojitospuertoricancuisine
Bob Evans
Bob Evans, a national restaurant chain with locations in Davenport, Lakeland, Lake Wales and South Lakeland, is open on Thanksgiving Day for breakfast through dinner. Hours may vary via location, but a full holiday dinner menu is posted on the company’s website.
Address: Multiple locations in Polk County
Cost: Dependent on meal ordered
Online Menu: www.bobevans.com/menu/thanksgiving
Club at Eaglebrooke
The Club at Eaglebrooke will hold a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring traditional dishes and more. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.eaglebrooke.com/dining or emailing reservations@eaglebrooke.com.
Address: 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd., Lakeland
Cost: $55 per adult, $19.95 per child
Online menu: www.eaglebrooke.com/dining
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is generally open for business on Thanksgiving Day, serving up a traditional holiday meal starting at 11 a.m. Guests are advised to use the restaurant’s online wait list option, as locations can reach capacity and certain time slots may be unavailable.
Address: Davenport – 11 Dunson Lane, Lakeland – 4343 Lakeland Park Drive
Cost: Dependent on meal ordered
Online: www.crackerbarrel.com/holiday/Thanksgiving
Call: Davenport 863-424-8100, Lakeland 863-853-5405
Glory Days
Glory Days Grill in Lakeland and Winter Haven will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. serving up a featured gobbler plate, with reservations suggested.
Address: Lakeland – 3790 Lakeside Village Court, Winter Haven – 6005 Cyrpess Garden Blvd.
Cost: Varies per meal ordered
Online: glorydaysgrill.com
Call: 863-225-8958
Harborside
Harborside in Winter Haven is accepting reservations for its annual Thanksgiving three-course meal in addition to an a la carte menu for groups of two to 10 people from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The holiday menu will be served while supplies last, limited a la carte and children’s menu available all day.
Address: 2435 7th St. SW, Winter Haven
Cost: $40 per person
Online: www.harborsidefl.com/menu/thanksgiving
Call: 863-293-7070
Mike’s Grill
Mike’s Grill in Bartow will be open on Thanksgiving Day to serve up a celebratory feast from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant will offer traditional choices of turkey and stuffing, glazed ham and prime rib dinners served with choice of three sides from candied yams, mashed potatoes, green beans and collard greens.
Address: 1037 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow
Cost: Varies per dish
Online: themikesoriginalgrill.com
Call: 863-800-3130
Sizzling Grill
Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales will be serving up a special holiday menu Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. No menu is posted on its website. Call ahead for reservations as there is limited seating.
Address: 21400 U.S. 27, Lake Wales
Cost: Depends on dish ordered
Website: sizzlinggrillfl.com
Call: 863-676-4898
SoFresh Lakeland
SoFresh, a Lakeland restaurant aimed at offering fast and healthy food, will be open on Thanksgiving Day starting at 10:30 a.m. It’s menu features a variety of bowls, salads, wraps and quesadillas with smoothies, juices and deserts.
Address: 4756 Florida Ave. S., Lakeland
Cost: Varies per menu item
Website: lovesofresh.com
Call: 863-622-1369
Terrace Grille at the Terrace Hotel
The Terrace Hotel’s Terrace Grille will host its annual Thanksgiving Grand Buffet on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The restaurant’s website promises classic dishes including turkey and garlic-roasted mashed potatoes to a raw bar. There will also be a late-night menu served from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made online at terracegrillelakeland.com.
Address: 329 E. Main St., Lakeland
Cost: $125 per adult, $49 per child age 12 and under
Online: www.terracegrillelakeland.com
Call: 863-603-5420
Other chain restaurants always open on Thanksgiving include Denny’s, IHop and Popeye’s Chicken, with locations across Polk.
Know of a restaurant open this Thanksgiving Day serving up lunch or dinner? Contact swalsh@theledger.com to be added to this list.