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Golden Isles Holiday Meal Options

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Discover holiday dining in the Golden Isles of Georgia, including Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas meals, festive restaurant experiences, and holiday takeout options.

Whether you'd rather enjoy a holiday meal at a local restaurant or have someone else handle the cooking, you have plenty of ways to celebrate around the Golden Isles. From Thanksgiving brunch and Christmas dinner to holiday take-and-bake meals, catering, and homemade desserts, this guide will help you find options in St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Jekyll Island, and Sea Island.

We'll update this guide as local restaurants and caterers announce their seasonal menus and holiday plans. Since offerings, hours, and reservation availability can change, we recommend contacting each business directly before making plans.

Looking for holiday activities, too? Visit our Golden Isles Christmas & Holiday Event Guides for festive events and family activities throughout the area.

Holiday Meals To-Go, Take-and-Bake & Catering

Hosting family or friends this holiday season? You don't have to prepare everything yourself. These local businesses and grocery stores are worth checking for holiday meals, prepared sides, baked goods, desserts, and catering.

  • Halyards – Offers special holiday takeout menus. Check its website for current holiday dinners, sides, desserts, ordering deadlines, and pickup instructions.
  • The Market at Sea Island – Offers take-and-bake entrées and prepared foods. Contact The Market directly for seasonal holiday menus, pickup dates, and ordering information. Please note that Sea Island access and some dining options are restricted to resort guests and members.
  • Dulce Dough – A St. Simons Island bakery to check for holiday pies, rolls, pastries, and other baked goods. Contact the bakery for seasonal offerings and preorder details.
  • Stripling's General Store – A local option to check for holiday meats, sides, and prepared foods. Contact the store for current holiday menus and preorder availability.
  • Barbara Jean's – Contact the restaurant about seasonal carryout meals and holiday ordering options.
  • Honey Baked Ham – Brunswick – Offers ready-to-serve ham, turkey, sides, and desserts. Check its store page for current holiday selections and ordering information.
  • Publix – Check the holiday meal selection for prepared dinners, sides, and desserts available for preorder and pickup.
  • Harris Teeter – Check its holiday meal offerings for prepared dinners and sides available for pickup.

Holiday menus and preorder availability vary by season. Contact each business for current offerings, order deadlines, serving sizes, and pickup instructions.

Thanksgiving Dining in the Golden Isles

If you'd rather skip cooking altogether, several Golden Isles restaurants and resorts offer special Thanksgiving meals. Here are some options to consider for Thanksgiving Day.

St. Simons Island Thanksgiving Options

  • ECHO at The King and Prince Resort – Check the resort's dining page for its annual Thanksgiving buffet, current menu, pricing, and reservations.
  • Sago at Sea Palms – Check with the resort about Thanksgiving brunch and seasonal dining plans. Call 912-434-5340 for information.
  • Halyards – In addition to its Thanksgiving takeout menu, check directly with the restaurant for holiday dining and reservation availability.
  • Bennie's Red Barn – A longtime St. Simons Island restaurant known for wood-fired steaks, seafood, and its cozy, rustic atmosphere. Contact the restaurant directly for Thanksgiving hours and holiday dining availability.
  • Barbara Jean's – Contact the restaurant to confirm Thanksgiving Day hours and dining options.

Jekyll Island Thanksgiving Options

  • Beach House Restaurant & Tap Room – Check the restaurant's reservation listing for its Thanksgiving buffet, menu, hours, and pricing.
  • Jekyll Island Club Resort – Check the resort's holiday dining announcements for Thanksgiving meals in the Grand Dining Room and at Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar.
  • Jekyll Island Restaurants – Explore additional dining options on the island and contact individual restaurants to confirm Thanksgiving hours.

Sea Island Thanksgiving Options

  • Sea Island Resort Dining – Sea Island typically offers special holiday dining experiences throughout Thanksgiving week. Visit its website for current menus, reservations, and resort guest or member access requirements.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining

Planning to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Resort restaurants and local dining spots may offer special holiday brunches, dinners, and seasonal menus. Christmas schedules are often announced closer to the holiday, so check directly with restaurants before making plans.

St. Simons Island Christmas Dining

  • ECHO at The King and Prince Resort – Check for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining announcements, including special brunch or holiday menus.
  • Sago at Sea Palms – Contact the resort for information about Christmas Eve brunch and other seasonal dining options.
  • Bennie's Red Barn – A St. Simons Island favorite for steaks and seafood. Contact the restaurant directly for Christmas Eve hours and holiday dining availability.
  • Barbara Jean's – Check directly for Christmas holiday hours and dining availability.

Jekyll Island Christmas Dining

Sea Island Christmas Dining

  • Sea Island Resort – The resort offers seasonal dining experiences during the Christmas holiday period. Visit its website for current menus, special events, and reservation information. Access is generally limited to resort guests and members.

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Dining

Welcome the new year with a special dinner, festive brunch, or celebratory meal around the Golden Isles. Resort restaurants may offer special New Year's Eve dinners, buffets, and New Year's Day brunches. Check the links below for seasonal announcements as they become available.

Private Chefs & Catering in the Golden Isles

Want to enjoy a special meal at home or in your vacation rental without cooking or going out? Hiring a private chef or caterer can be a great option for family gatherings, holiday dinners, and celebrations.

    • The Chef's Table – A Golden Isles-based private chef and catering company offering customized in-home dining experiences, special event catering, and personalized menus. Their team handles everything from food sourcing and preparation to service and kitchen cleanup, making it easy to enjoy a special meal with family and friends.
    • Taste Toscana – Enjoy a private Italian dining experience in your home or vacation rental. Chefs Stefano and Martha bring their culinary experience from Florence, Italy, to the Golden Isles, preparing and serving personalized multi-course meals. Contact them about holiday gatherings and availability.
    • Burnsides & Co. – Brunswick-based catering and event services for gatherings and special occasions. Ask about holiday catering options.
    • Halyards Catering – Contact the Halyards Restaurant Group about catering for holiday parties and gatherings.

    Inquire early, especially if you're planning a large gathering or need service on a holiday itself.

    Have a Golden Isles Holiday Dining Recommendation?

    Did we miss a local restaurant offering Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas brunch, holiday takeout, or catering? We'd love to hear about it! Contact St. SiMoms and let us know so we can keep this guide helpful for local families and visitors.

    For more ways to celebrate the season, explore our Golden Isles Christmas & Holiday Event Guides for holiday lights, parades, Santa visits, markets, and family-friendly events.

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