There can be no better place than Seabrook Island for Thanksgiving. If you’re planning to spend your holiday on this beautiful island, there are places you can go in Charleston to make your dinner spectacular without having to slave away for hours cooking. Everybody knows that you spend hours cooking only to have it eaten in 15 minutes! Have quality time without wasting precious moments with your family and friends at these great restaurants around the Lowcountry.
Stay close to home and enjoy a luxurious Thanksgiving buffet at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. Culinary stations will dot the ballroom and contain numerous delights to tease your palate. Crisp boiled shrimp and other seafood items will be chilled on ice sculptures. Beef, turkey and ham coincide with many other traditional and nontraditional sides. An elegant wine bar offers perfect pairings for every dish, and delicious chocolate truffles and pastries end your meal perfectly. Contact The Sanctuary at 843-768-2121 for more information.
Poogan’s Porch – Downtown Charleston
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving menu at Poogan’s Porch in Downtown Charleston. Smoked turkey with all the fixins are offered for a set price. An extensive menu of short ribs, ham, duck, and filets offer alternatives for those who are seeking something a little different. Luscious homemade desserts are made daily and will close out the perfect holiday meal for you and yours. To find out more, contact Poogan’s Porch at 843-577-2493. Their newly opened sister restaurant, Poogan’s Smokehouse, located on East Bay Street, will also be open for Thanksgiving with a more limited menu. These are definitely worth the drive downtown! Plus, you can spend the rest of the afternoon browsing through the beautiful city of Charleston.
The Charleston Place Hotel in downtown Charleston is home to one of the premier dining locations in the United States. The Charleston Grill has won numerous awards over the years, including the James Beard award for Best Customer Service. This year, they are hosting a fine dining event for Thanksgiving that will redefine everything youve come to know as tradition. With a price of $95 per person and a 20% gratuity, this menu isnt cheap, but its one of the most exquisite events youll partake in this year. Roasted turkey breast with a braised leg, wild salmon, scallops, beef tenderloin and pork chops are just a few of the savory dishes on the menu. Enjoy east coast oysters for an appetizer, or perhaps enjoy their divine crab cakes. End your meal with a sorghum sweet potato cake, chocolate pot dcreme, or an apple cinnamon crumb pie. Reservations may be made by calling 843-577-4522.