5 St. Pete Places to Go Out for Thanksgiving Dinner

1.) Marchands at the Vinoy Hotel: UPDATE: Marchand's is completely sold out for Thursday. So read on, and weep – or try one of the other restaurants listed below! You can count on Marchand's to do it up for the holidays and this Thanksgiving is no exception. How's this for a choice of main courses? Sage Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Buttermilk Potatoes and Wild Mushroom Gravy, Bleu Cheese Crusted-Leek Ashed Beef Filet with Scalloped Sweet Potatoes or Arctic Char over Saffron Risotto, Roasted Cauliflower. And the appetizers and desserts are just as special, all served in a room that feels elegant enough for a special occasion dinner. Go to http://www.marchandsbarandgrill.com/ If you plan to go make your reservations today!

2.) 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House: If you like a big buffet for grazing, try 400 Beach, diagonally across from the Vinoy on Beach Drive. The restaurant is advertising turkey, salmon, ham and haddock, along with all the classic side dishes. But the big attraction here is the dessert table, with all types of pies and cakes and a chocolate fountain. Go to http://www.400beachseafood.com/

3.) Parkshore Grill: Just down Beach Drive, the Parkshore Grill concentrates on serving fewer, but fresh from the garden, ingredients. So instead of a massive buffet, Parkshore will have a three-course dinner of Butternut Squash Bisque or Salad, Roasted Turkey and a Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake. Go to http://www.parkshoregrill.com

4.) Columbia: The Columbia restaurants are all about tradition, which means you can expect to eat traditional meals served at the original Ybor restaurant: turkey, Columbia stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes. Out of town visitors will love the view from the St. Pete Pier. Go to http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/

5.) Cassis American Brasserie: If it's a nice warm day, but not too hot, take the releatives from up north here to have an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner, right on Beach Drive. It's a three-course dinner with all the trimmings, and a spectacular view. Go to www.cassisab.com