Celebrate Thanksgiving at Lanier Islands Resort

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends at Lanier Islands Resort, where stunning lakeside views and a mouthwatering buffet come together for an unforgettable holiday gathering. Skip the cooking and the cleanup – our Thanksgiving Buffet invites you to relax, indulge, and make the most of the season. From traditional favorites like carved turkey and honey-glazed ham to seasonal sides, fresh salads, and decadent desserts, there’s something to satisfy every craving at our bountiful holiday spread.

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ARTISANAL CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE TILES
with roasted nuts, fruit pastes, fresh and dried fruit and crackers
SEAFOOD DISPLAY
CHILLED COCKTAIL SHRIMP
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
CHILLED AND SLICED SMOKED SALMON
Accompaniments: traditional cocktail sauce, dill cream cheese,
lemon wedges, hot sauce and garlic crostini
SALAD PRESENTATIONS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CAESAR
blend of romaine and shaved brussels sprouts, classic Caesar dressing,
garlic croutons and shaved parmesan
CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO SALAD
roasted sweet potatoes with infused dried cranberries, feta, shaved red onion;
cranberry-mustard dressing
CAPRESE CUPS
heirloom tomatoes, pearlini mozzarella, basil emulsion and balsamic reduction on butter lettuce
CUT MELON BOWL
with blueberry-yogurt dip
CARVING STATION
HERB-RUBBED AND DRY-BRINED TOM TURKEY
with herb gravy and cranberry-orange relish
ROSEMARY AND GARLIC CRUSTED PRIME RIB
with black garlic demi-glace and horseradish cream
FIG AND PROSCIUTTO STUFFED PORK LOIN
with apricot chutney
ACTION STATIONS
SEAFOOD CREOLE PAELLA
julienne vegetables, crushed tomatoes, smoked chicken, mixed seafood,
tasso, seafood broth and Spanish rice
GRIDDLED BREAST OF DUCK
with orange-thyme infused honey and pumpkin ricotta gnocchi
PEPPER CRUSTED BEEF MEDALLIONS
with steakhouse spinach