Holidays can prove stressful, but they don’t have to be. Take a vacation for Turkey Day for a low-key, Lowcountry Thanksgiving. The coast makes a spectacular setting for your family gathering. By dining out, you get the added benefit of no prep or cleanup for your Thanksgiving dinner.
One in 10 adults lets a restaurant do the cooking for the most food-centered holiday of each year. Fortunately for you, several restaurants on Kiawah Island and its surrounding communities serve a holiday feast that ranges from traditional turkey and dressing to Carolina culinary specialties.
Kiawah Island
Thanksgiving is one of the most popular dining experiences of the year at Kiawah Island Resort. There is a reason for that. From an elegant affair to casual dining at a golf club, the restaurants on Kiawah Island Resort have a celebration for every taste.
For example, The Player’s Pub at Cougar Point offers holiday specials along with a seasonal a la carte menu. The Atlantic Room at The Ocean Course spreads out a Thanksgiving buffet with traditional favorites and a Raw Bar with three seatings. The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary is an elegant option, while Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary serves a four-course, family-style meal.
Then there’s the option to pick up a Thanksgiving-to-go when you order by Nov. 20. Choose a meal that serves 8-10 people. Then pick it up between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the West Beach Conference Center. Call 843-768-2997 to order.
Isle of Palms/Wild Dunes
For those staying on Isle of Palms or at a Wild Dunes property, you have fantastic options, as well.
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet offers a wonderful ambiance and classic Southern cooking. This longtime favorite prepares amazing meals to enjoy while taking in a gorgeous water view. The Thanksgiving meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Seabrook Island
Take advantage of the Thanksgiving Buffet in the Palmetto Room and Bohicket’s Lounge when staying in an exquisite Seabrook Island property. Make reservations by calling 843-768-2571.
Of course, with a well-appointed kitchen at your vacation rental, you can always just whip up your own Thanksgiving meal. Many of our properties - like 14 Ocean Green on Kiawah Island - feature gourmet kitchens with high-end stainless steel appliances, and beautiful furnishings. Gather your family around the dining room table and make yourselves at home.