Thanksgiving in Virginia Beach

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Celebrate Thanksgiving, Virginia Beach style!

Crab cakes for Thanksgiving? It may not seem like a traditional dish to serve on this favorite family holiday, but when you spend Thanksgiving in Virginia Beach you are likely to find a number of restaurants offering dinners unique to the region. Of course, many places will offer the tradition turkey and fixings, followed by pumpkin pie, but if you decide to enjoy a Fall vacation at the beach, be sure to make your reservations now for a holiday dinner you'll never forget! Here are just a few local favorite eateries offering Thanksgiving and beach fare this year:

Cobalt Grille - http://www.cobaltgrille.com
1624 Laskin Road, 757-333-3334

This stylish bistro in the Hilltop Shopping district will present its annual four-course Thankgiving feast. Choose from creamy pumpkin or lobster bisque to start, a salad, your choice of five main entrees—from traditional turkey to a local catch of the day—and dessert. Reservations are required for seating, and this is a popular place to be if slaving in the kitchen isn't your idea of a day off.

Founders Inn – http://www.foundersinn.com
5641 Indian River Road, 757-424-5511

Situated in the heart of Regent University, the luxurious Founders Inn and Spa offers a Thanksgiving buffet evident of its reputation for style and tradition. Carving and hot stations offer a mouth-watering selection of meats and holiday dishes, and an extensive salad bar—featuring the freshest field greens and cheeses—just may tempt you from the turkey. Gourmet desserts like pumpkin pie and apple crumble round out this popular Thanksgiving destination. Make your reservations now!

Timbuktu at the Days Inn Oceanfront - http://www.daysinnoceanfront.com/timbuktu/index.html
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 757-491-1800

Enjoy Thanksgiving on the shores of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Timbuktu offers a relaxed atmosphere for dining any time of year, and with Thanksgiving on the way is preparing a special menu of traditional and regional delights to satisfy locals and visitors alike. Be sure to call ahead for a good seating, and watch the waves lap lazily to the sandy beach as you celebrate the day with family and friends.

Remember, if you're in town for Thanksgiving this dinner and didn't pack a turkey, be sure to call ahead and see if your favorite hangout is open this year!