We're coming up on family gathering season with Thanksgiving Day rapidly approaching this Thursday, Nov. 27. If you're like us and feel like it's all coming up too quickly, why not let our local restaurants take care of you?

We've compiled our favorite spots offering Thanksgiving dinner both in-house or for you to take away and enjoy at home. No matter what you choose, they've got you covered.

Beach House

200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach, (941) 779-2222, beachhousedining.com

Stick those toes in the sand while enjoying Beach House's cold and hot buffets and dessert station. Highlights include citrus-brined turkey and seared mahi with piña colada butter. Reservations are available from noon to 7:30 p.m.

Duval's

1435 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 312-4001, duvalsfreshlocalseafood.com

Feast on turkey, cornbread, mashed potatoes and more at Duval's beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Or order a generously sized takeout meal for the whole fam to enjoy at home.

EVOQ at The Westin

1000 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, (941) 260-8255, evoqsarasota.com

This year, EVOQ is putting an elevated spin on a traditional Thanksgiving buffet—think roasted turkey and prime rib—alongside new menu items like smoked Gouda mac and cheese. Reservations are available from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Grove

10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, (941) 893-4321, grovelwr.com

Speaking of buffets, Grove sets up a solid one from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in its ballroom. A plated Thanksgiving meal is also available in the restaurant from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., as are takeout orders—just get those in by Nov. 25.

Michael's on East

1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-0007, bestfood.com

Spend Thanksgiving around Michael's table, where you can partake in a traditional turkey dinner and à la carte favorites starting at 1 p.m. Michael's also offers robust takeout options; just note that they must be ordered by Nov. 25.

Pier 22

1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton, (941) 748-8087, pier22.com

Pier 22's holiday menu includes a traditional Thanksgiving plated dinner with fresh roasted turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato casserole, broccoli casserole, green beans, cranberry sauce, house-made dinner rolls and house-made pumpkin pie, available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Takeout options are available, too; orders must be placed by Nov. 25.

The St. Regis Longboat Key

1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, (941) 231-1000, marriott.com

Diners can pick their preference for Thanksgiving at The St. Regis Longboat Key: Riva, the resort's Northern Italian-inspired restaurant, will offer a three-course meal including butternut squash bisque, pumpkin gnocchi, fish, pork shank or turkey roulade, and more. Meanwhile, at CW Prime, the hotel's Art Deco-inspired steakhouse, Brussels sprouts salad, roasted turkey breast and apple pie are on the three-course menu in addition to scallop crudo, cranberry chutney, grilled filet mignon and pumpkin tourbillion (chiffon cake, pumpkin cream and vanilla chantilly cream). And if that's not enough, there's also a decadent buffet with everything from pancakes and waffles to steak, turkey, pasta, stuffing, sushi and a dessert spread that spun-sugar dreams are made of. Click here for more information.

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, (941) 309-2000, ritzcarlton.com

We love a fancy Thanksgiving buffet, and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, does it right. We're talking oysters, caviar, charcuterie, whole-roasted grouper and all the traditional fixins, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Oh, and don't forget the excellent people watching, too.)

Tzeva

Inside Art Ovation Hotel at 1255 North Palm Ave., (941) 413-7425, tzevasarasota.com

Indulge in lobster truffle mac 'n' cheese and almond crusted tripletail at Tzeva's Thanksgiving buffet. Don't worry, you'll also find traditional offerings like roast turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes and more. Make your reservation from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.