Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving on St. Thomas — 2025 Holiday Dining Guide

If you’re spending Thanksgiving on St. Thomas this year, you’re in for a feast with a view! From beachfront turkey dinners to island-style twists on traditional favorites, restaurants across the island are rolling out special menus to help you celebrate in delicious Caribbean fashion. Whether you’re looking for something laid-back, upscale or take-out friendly; here’s where to dine (or pick up) your perfect holiday meal this Thanksgiving.

🌴 Caribbean Fish Market

📍 Elysian Beach Resort, East End ⏰ Thursday, November 27 | 5–10 PM

Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with roasted turkey, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato purée, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. Finish with a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie topped with whipped cream. A children’s turkey dinner is also available.

💵 $46 per adult | $24 for kids (12 & under)

✨ Fine dining meets family tradition at one of the island’s most scenic seaside restaurants.

🦎 Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

📍 7150 Bolongo Bay

Now booking for both small gatherings and large parties, Bolongo Bay’s Oasis Restaurant is offering customizable Thanksgiving menus and stress-free planning. Perfect for groups or families who want to celebrate with toes in the sand and a cocktail in hand.

💌 To Book: events@bolongobay.com

🌅 Flexible dining space & entertainment options available

🥘 Irie Vybz Bar & Restaurant

📍 Northside

Celebrate Caribbean-style with a Thanksgiving Dinner Menu full of flavor and spice. Choose from jerk or traditional turkey, brown sugar pineapple ham or cranberry-orange glazed salmon; all served with your choice of three sides like creamy mac & cheese, fried plantains and savory stuffing. Don’t skip the homemade bread pudding or pumpkin gooey cake for dessert!

💵 Meal Packages: Turkey & Ham Combo – $65 | Turkey Plate – $55 | Salmon Plate – $40

🍰 Available for dine-in or pick-up (reservations advised)**

🍁 Lavalette’s at Hotel 1829

📍 Downtown Charlotte Amalie

Join Lavalette’s for an elegant three-course Thanksgiving dinner with island flair. Start with potato leek soup and a harvest garden salad, then enjoy your choice of turkey, ham with pineapple rum glaze, or a vegetarian entrée, plus two sides. End on a sweet note with apple, pumpkin, pecan, or rum cake.

💵 $85 per person (plus gratuity)

🍽️ Upscale dining in a historic setting overlooking the harbor.

🍂 Smoke Up VI — Thanksgiving Platter To-Go

📍 168 Crown Bay Marina

Prefer to relax at home or your villa? Smoke Up has you covered with their Thanksgiving Platter To-Go featuring smoked turkey breast, lamb, BBQ ribs, smoked mac & cheese, candied bacon yams, coconut rice, and more.

💵 $75 per person

📦 Pre-order by November 23 | Pick-up November 26 (12–8 PM) 📞 305-998-9314

🍽 The Twisted Cork Café

📍 Frenchtown

Enjoy a warm, inviting Thanksgiving dinner with housemade classics and local favorites. Choose from turkey with gravy and cranberries, baked ham or even fresh snapper topped with crab and shrimp. Each entrée comes with three sides like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and mac & cheese.

💵 Entrées from $38–$55

🍷 Great wine list and cozy, casual atmosphere.

🌿 Pangea

📍 East End

Offering both dine-in and take-out prix fixe menus, Pangea blends island ingredients with Thanksgiving favorites. Enjoy roasted organic turkey with classic sides like mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, plus your choice of soup or salad.

💵 $49 Dine-In | $39 Take-Out

🌿 Pre-order take-out dinners by November 25 | Pick-up at 5 PM Thanksgiving Day.🌐 www.pangeavi.com

🎣 Tarpon’s Table

📍 Waterfront, Red Hook

Always a holiday favorite, Tarpon’s Table will offer a classic Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings; roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and house-made desserts. Expect a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with fresh island seafood also available for non-turkey lovers.

💵 Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Pricing TBA

🦃 Perfect for families looking for a true home-style holiday meal with a Caribbean touch.

✨ 3 Palms Restaurant

📍 Red Hook

For a more elevated holiday experience, 3 Palms will feature a fine dining Thanksgiving menu showcasing seasonal Caribbean ingredients, premium wines and elegant plating. Expect classic dishes reimagined with island flair...think herb-roasted turkey, gourmet sides and a signature holiday cocktail menu.

🍷 Upscale ambiance with limited seating — reservations highly recommended.

📞 Call ahead to reserve your table. Details to come.

💛 Community Thanksgiving Feast — Oasis Terrace

📍 Top of Hospital Ground, St. Thomas

🕛 Thursday, November 27 | 12–4 PM

Sponsored by Oasis Terrace and the VI Department of Health, this free community meal is open to individuals and families in need. Enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal and the spirit of giving thanks, together.

🧡 Free Event | All Are Welcome

🏝 Happy Thanksgiving from St. Thomas Magazine!

No matter where you dine this year, Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands is about good food, great company and a whole lot of island sunshine. Be sure to follow @stthomasmag for holiday updates, event highlights, and more local dining news throughout the season.