Where to Dine Out for Thanksgiving 2025 in Pawleys Island

If you’re planning a Thanksgiving getaway to Pawleys Island, you’re in for more than coastal charm and Southern hospitality! This seaside community is also home to an impressive lineup of holiday dining options. Whether you’re craving a classic turkey feast, an elevated three-course dinner, or a hearty brunch buffet, local restaurants are rolling out warm, welcoming menus perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Here are some of the top spots to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in Pawleys Island this year.

Coastal Dish – Thanksgiving Buffet (12–4 PM)

Coastal Dish is offering a festive mid-day Thanksgiving buffet filled with traditional holiday favorites. Diners can enjoy roasted turkey with classic trimmings, including stuffing, Brussels sprouts, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, macaroni and cheese, and a selection of seasonal desserts, such as pumpkin and apple pie.
Pricing: $35 for adults, $18 for children.
Reservations: Call 843-999-4422 or email [email protected].

Tide to Table – Thanksgiving 3-Course Meal

Tide to Table is crafting a refined three-course Thanksgiving menu perfect for those seeking a more elevated dining experience. Guests choose from an autumn squash bisque or a roasted beet and arugula salad to start. Main course selections include roasted turkey roulade with traditional sides or a Duroc pork chop paired with Carolina sweet potatoes and Southern green beans. For dessert, diners may finish with either a Granny Smith apple tart or pumpkin cheesecake. The full menu will also be available.
Price: $45 per person.
Reservations: Recommended.

Judy Boone’s Restaurant – Thanksgiving Buffet

A beloved local staple, Judy Boone’s Restaurant is serving a classic Thanksgiving buffet. Known for its homestyle cooking and friendly service, it’s a great choice for those seeking a relaxed, family-friendly holiday meal.
Hours: 10 AM–3 PM.

Pawleys Plantation – Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet

Pawleys Plantation offers a buffet-style Thanksgiving brunch with seatings at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. Guests can enjoy a mix of breakfast dishes alongside specialties such as baked sole in white wine sauce, homemade chicken pot pie, bread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, baked green beans, and roasted yams with grilled pineapple.
Main-course stations include prime rib, turkey breast and legs, pit ham, and made-to-order omelets and eggs.
Pricing: $36 for members, $45 for the public; children 12 and under are half price.
Reservations: Required.

Gulfstream Café – Thanksgiving Day Feast (11 AM–8 PM)

Gulfstream Café will open its doors for an all-day Thanksgiving celebration. Their holiday menu includes oven-roasted turkey breast, sugar-cured ham, green beans, carrots, pecan praline sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, cornbread, and more.
Pricing: $30.95 for adults, $15.95 for kids.
Details: Reservations available online; pre-order options offered for take-home meals.

Wahoo’s Fish House – Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet (11 AM–4:30 PM)

With scenic inlet views, Wahoo’s Fish House provides a picturesque setting for a Thanksgiving meal. Their buffet features roasted or fried turkey, honey-baked ham, prime rib, fresh local catch, fried shrimp, baked BBQ salmon, and a generous spread of sides. Dessert selections include pecan pie, pumpkin pie, banana pudding, and more.
Pricing: $44.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 6–11, free for children 5 and under.
Reservations: Recommended, but walk-ins welcome.

Get Cozy After Your Meal at a Lachicotte Vacation Rental

Whether you’re seeking upscale dining, laid-back Southern comfort, or a grand holiday buffet, Pawleys Island has a Thanksgiving experience to match every style of celebration. For the perfect holiday getaway, make your stay complete by booking a cozy, coastal vacation rental with The Lachicotte Company—your home base for a warm and memorable Thanksgiving on the South Carolina coast.