By Kate Cohen
Traveling over the holidays doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite traditions.
Take, for example, a lavish, multi-course feast on Thanksgiving Day.
At Rosen Centre, our phenomenal team of chefs have created an expansive Thanksgiving buffet menu full of traditional holiday flavors and innovative new dishes that will appeal to every palate.
You’ll also get the chance to try food showcasing a variety of Rosen Centre restaurants like Everglades Steakhouse, Banshoo Sushi, and the island-inspired Harry’s Poolside Bar and Grill.
If your interest and appetite are piqued, keep reading to see what our 2024 menu has in store for your Thanksgiving plate.
Soups, Salads, and Starters
Warm up your palate with a variety of dishes featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Hearty soups like chicken pozole verde and butternut squash bisque with coconut and Thai curry deliver bold flavors right from the start of your meal.
Enjoy the light arugula, pear, toasted walnut, and bleu cheese salad topped with fresh raspberries and a tangy raspberry vinaigrette or opt for an autumnal crunchy Brussel sprout slaw with sweet and savory maple roasted carrots and dried cranberries.
Our Thanksgiving buffet will also feature a huge array of freshly baked artisanal breads, grilled vegetables, tropical fruits, sliced meats, and local and international cheeses for you to enjoy.
Classic Thanksgiving Dishes
While we’re all about making new traditions, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a few classic dishes.
Our hot buffet will be serving carved roasted turkey breast with a tart fresh orange cranberry relish. Those who prefer dark meat on their Thanksgiving plate will be delighted with our tender roasted dark meat, sliced and served with apple cider pan gravy.
While the turkey is the heart of the Thanksgiving meal, the soul is undeniably the side dishes. Pile your plate high with creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes, green beans topped with crispy fried onions, and a caramelized vegetable Italian sausage stuffing that somehow tastes both new and nostalgic.
A Taste of Rosen Centre
We’re always proud of our restaurants at Rosen Centre and we couldn’t be more pleased to share them with you as a part of your Thanksgiving buffet feast.
Our beautiful Florida-themed steakhouse, Everglades, will be featuring a show-stopping Angus beef tomahawk chop at their carving station, served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes with a rich, umami forest mushroom sauce and an heirloom tomato salad.
Harry’s Poolside Bar and Grill will be serving their signature island-inspired flavors with an indulgent lobster mofongo, garlicky mashed plantains topped with fresh lobster meat, and a fragrant Creole sauce. A juicy chimichurri churrasco steak with Manchego yucca cakes and roasted poblano sauce is a sensational way to celebrate Thanksgiving with fun, international flavors.
98Forty Tapas & Tequila is a Rosen Centre favorite for Mexican and Spanish-inspired flavors. This Thanksgiving, they’ll be serving crispy shrimp wonton tacos topped with a cornucopia of flavors like pickled slaw, sliced jalapenos, and a sriracha ranch sauce.
If you’ve never had sushi on Thanksgiving, now is your chance! Our sushi restaurant, Banshoo Sushi Bar, has three tasty rolls for your holiday feast: the spicy Horizon Roll with sriracha tuna, the popular shrimp tempura roll, and the classic California roll.
Specialty Stations
In case you’re still hungry, we’re rolling out our specialty Pasta Station for your enjoyment. One of our talented chefs will be serving a decadent pumpkin mascarpone ravioli, made-to-order and topped with crispy pancetta and a rich brown butter sage cream.
There will also be succulent potato gnocchi, and a chicken Bolognese made with baby kale, fresh mozzarella, and chives.
If you skipped breakfast to save room for your magnificent Thanksgiving buffet, you’ll be delighted to know our Breakfast Station will be serving all of your morning favorites.
You can savor made-to-order omelets stuffed with your favorite veggies and cheeses, and heavenly buttermilk waffles griddled right before your eyes. Pile your plate high with a stack of fluffy pumpkin pancakes that exude the spirit of fall.
There will also be warm breakfast potatoes, smokehouse bacon, breakfast sausage, and a slew of assorted pastries and Danishes.
For the smaller, pickier eaters, the Kid’s Buffet will surely appease every palate. There will be a variety of kid-friendly dishes like crispy chicken tenders, mac and cheese, buttered corn, and mini meatballs in marinara sauce.
Decadent Desserts
Trust us, you’re going to want to save room for dessert this year.
We’re pulling out all the stops with an array of sweet treats that would rival any bakery counter.
You’ll find an abundance of fall spices and flavors in dishes like our spiced pumpkin cheesecake, classic pumpkin pie, caramel apple cheesecake, and bourbon pecan pie.
The creme de la creme of autumnal desserts is the white chocolate caramel apple spice creme brulé, served at a chef-attended station.
There will also be an assortment of cakes (including gluten free and no sugar added options), petit fours, macarons, truffles, and soft serve ice cream with your choice of toppings.
Give Thanks at Rosen Centre this Thanksgiving
The best part about staying at Rosen Centre for Thanksgiving? You can enjoy an incredible feast without having to clean a single dish.
Then, when you’re done dining, your stylish, comfortable room is only a short walk (and maybe an elevator ride) away.
We are honored that you would consider spending your Thanksgiving with us, and we’re grateful to have you as our guest.
Book your holiday stay and reserve your spot at our Thanksgiving buffet before tickets sell out.
