Celebrate Thanksgiving in Panama City with Local Events & Dining
You can celebrate Thanksgiving in Panama City, Florida this year with a festive holiday meal and local events. Many local restaurants are serving up options for you to dine in or bring freshly cooked food right to your table at home.
Where to Get Freshly Cooked Meals to Take Home
Somethin’s Cookin’, 93 E. 11th Street
Somethin’s Cookin’ offers a full holiday menu with everything you need. You can order whole smoked turkey breast, sausage and cheese stuffing, sweet potato souffle, and pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving orders must be placed by Sunday, November 20th.
Mission BBQ, 508 E. 23rd Street
Mission BBQ is offering ready-to-serve smoked turkey breast and drumstick meals, with homemade sides sold by the quart. Selections include mac and cheese, cream corn, sweet potatoes, baked cheesy potatoes, green beans and bacon, baked beans with brisket, cole slaw, salad, and cornbread. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 20th.
Cracker Barrel, 520 E. 23rd Street
Cracker Barrel is offering fully prepared Thanksgiving meals that will serve 4-10 people. The menu includes roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, and rolls. You can place your orders online with a 24-hour notice.
Where to Dine In on Thanksgiving Day
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar, 5 Harrison Avenue
Harrison’s will open at 4 PM for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Along with the regular dinner menu, they will be offering a Thanksgiving platter full of in-house roasted turkey, green bean casserole, “Scratch Biscuit” stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, dinner rolls, and an accompanying spiced cranberry sauce. For dessert, enjoy pecan pie or sweet potato pie.
Mosey’s Downtown, 425 Grace Avenue
If traditional Thanksgiving meals aren’t you’re favorite, stop in Mosey’s for their regular menu with delicious pizza. They’ll be open on Thanksgiving Day from 6PM-2AM.
Alice’s on Bayview, 1000 Bayview Ave
Enjoy your Thanksgiving afternoon with a waterfront view. Alice’s on Bayview will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10:30 AM-3 PM serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal or the choice of 3 different dinner entrees. Reservations are encouraged.
Granny Cantrell’s, 103 W 23rd Street
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving plated meal at Granny Cantrell’s with turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, and dressing. They will be open from 10AM-2PM. Reservation are not required.
Thanksgiving Events
Thanksgiving Eve at No Name Lounge | November 23th from 5 PM-1 AM
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the town, the locals were gathering at the No Name Lounge. The bartenders ready with drinks prepared, in hopes that old & new patrons would soon be there. Enjoy Thanksgiving Eve festivities with some of the best drinks in town and entertainment by Kevin Johnson and DJ Danny.
Stoutsgiving at Salty Oak Brewing | Thanksgiving Day from 7 PM-9 PM
If you’re looking for something to do on Thanksgiving evening, visit Salty Oak Brewing for PCCBC’s 7th Annual Stoutsgiving. 1 stout bomber per person or two 16oz cans of same stout.
Nothing you picked up on the way, this is the time we break out the good stuff!
Feast with Friends at Dance Life Studio | Thanksgiving Day at 2 PM
Dance Life is inviting you to join them at 2 PM on Thanksgiving Day for a Feast with Friends! Come on out expecting a magical afternoon of eating and watching the NFL game with a potluck-style lunch. Main dish and beverages will be provided by Dance Life, but feel free to bring your favorite side or dessert! The event is free and friends and family are invited!
Thanksgiving Bourbon Tasting at House of Bourbon | November 25th from 6 PM-8 PM
Enjoy the ultimate Thanksgiving bourbon tasting at the House of Bourbon to sample a tour through Buffalo Trace Distillery. A food station will be provided, and Frank Fletcher Band will provide entertainment. A ticket is required.
3rd Annual Black Sheep Friday at Millie’s | November 25th from 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Visit the courtyard next to Millie’s for the Annual Black Sheep Friday Event, featuring The Black Sheep, a ukulele based band playing a variety of genres.
Thanksgiving Recovery Class at Cove Yoga + Wellness | November 26th from 10 AM-11:30
If you need a little recovery after a day of a little too much, join Sarah at Cove Yoga + Wellness for an active yoga class to bring you back some energy.