Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day in Gainesville
Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day cooking, and fortunately, plenty of Gainesville-area restaurants will do the work for you. From traditional turkey and stuffing to pizza, dim sum and Indian food, here are some local spots open for the holiday. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails 352-565-3536 Covey Kitchen , located inside Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1514 SW 14th St., is serving a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a variety of dishes, including pan-seared fish, roasted turkey, braised short ribs, collard greens, stuffing, mac & cheese, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $55 per person and $30 for children 12 and younger. Haile Village Bistro 352-378-0721 Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, will serve a selection of holiday favorites, including roast beef, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, stuffing and more. The cost is $49 for adults and $39 for children. Seatings begin at 10:45 a.m. Call for reservations. Great Outdoors Restaurant 386-454-1288 The Great Outdoors Restaurant , 65 N. Main St. in High Springs, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children under 10.
