Local Galveston Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving

1. The San Luis Resort & Conference Center

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet
📍 5222 Seawall Blvd
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A perennial favorite, The San Luis Resort’s Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet offers something for everyone. The expansive menu includes fresh seafood, charcuterie, carving stations, pasta, salads, traditional Thanksgiving sides, and a full dessert bar. Guests can also enjoy made-to-order omelets, breakfast sides, and a waffle station. This is the perfect venue for indulging in both local flavors and classic holiday dishes. Reservations fill up quickly, so book early!

2. The Grand Galvez

Thanksgiving Buffet
📍 2024 Seawall Blvd
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Experience the elegance of The Grand Galvez’s Thanksgiving Buffet, where culinary delights meet stunning seaside views. Enjoy a festive spread filled with expertly prepared dishes and warm holiday ambiance in one of Galveston’s most iconic venues.

3. Moody Gardens

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet
📍 Frances Anne Moody Ballroom, 1 Hope Blvd
⏰ 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with Moody Gardens’ brunch featuring herb-roasted beef tenderloin, seafood-stuffed redfish, and citrus-brined turkey breast. The buffet also includes made-to-order omelets, a waffle station, gluten-free options, and decadent desserts, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Garden Restaurant
📍 1 Hope Blvd
⏰ 10:30 AM - 7 PM

For an extended dining experience, The Garden Restaurant offers a lavish buffet featuring turkey, glazed ham, pecan-crusted snapper, and holiday desserts in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Thanksgiving Plated Lunch at Cafe In The Park
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM

Enjoy a sophisticated plated lunch with options like herb-roasted turkey or beef tenderloin, paired with traditional sides and a trio of chef-selected desserts.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Cafe In The Park
⏰ 4 PM - 8:30 PM

For dinner, treat yourself to a luxurious buffet featuring lobster bisque, prime rib, chimichurri-crusted beef, and sage-stuffed chicken, along with classic holiday sides and desserts.

4. Fisherman’s Wharf

4-Course Thanksgiving Menu
📍 2200 Harborside
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Since the 1940s, Fisherman’s Wharf has been a beloved harborside dining spot. This Thanksgiving, enjoy a special four-course menu that includes deviled eggs, shrimp gumbo, juicy turkey, ham steak, and classic holiday desserts like pecan and pumpkin pie. Perfect for a memorable family meal with scenic harbor views.

5. Hotel Lucine

📍 1002 Seawall Blvd
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For a creative twist on Thanksgiving, head to The Fancy inside Hotel Lucine. Chef Matt Sweeney brings his family-inspired menu to life with a reimagined family-style feast. From perfectly roasted turkey to inventive sides and desserts, this dining experience offers all the flavors of the season in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Why Celebrate Thanksgiving in Galveston?

Local Galveston restaurants offer a unique blend of traditional and modern Thanksgiving dining experiences. These curated menus provide stress-free, delicious ways to celebrate the holiday, leaving you free to focus on what truly matters—time with loved ones.

Make your reservations early and enjoy an unforgettable Thanksgiving on the island!