GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Don’t worry if the turkey has been thawed or if the guest room has been prepped. Give Mom a break from scurrying around the house with an overwhelming to-do list as she prepares for an onslaught of family for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Savor a hassle free Thanksgiving meal at one of the 15 Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22). Meals at the following restaurants range from the traditional fare of turkey and all the trimmings to more exotic selections of seafood:

Restaurants

Bahama Bob’s Beachside Cafe

601 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, 251-948-2100

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu.

 Bubba’s Seafood

24621 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-974-1800

Open 10:30 a.m. till closing serving Cajun fried turkey or prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potato casserole, giblet gravy and cornbread dressing for $12.95. Seafood and children’s menu available. Reservations recommended.

 Cobalt the Restaurant

28099 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-923-5300

Open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet. Reservations recommended.

 Doc’s Seafood Restaurant

1121 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, 251-967-4800

Opens at 11 a.m. with an old-fashioned Thanksgiving menu: sliced turkey dinner or roasted prime rib. Adults: $12.95, seniors 65+: $11.95. Complete seafood menu & children’s menu available.

 Ginny Lane Bar & Grill at The Wharf

4780 Wharf Pkwy., Orange Beach, 251-224-6500

Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. serving a limited regular menu and a Thanksgiving three course dinner with your choice of salad, traditional Thanksgiving meal, and desert for $17.

 The Hangout

101 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, 251-948-3030

Open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. serving a holiday family style meal with sliced turkey breast, corn bread dressing, candied sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a dessert. $21 for adults, children 6-10: $10, and children under 5 eat free per paid adult. Reservations recommended.

 Hazel’s Restaurant

25311 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-981-4628

Open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet. Adults: $19.95, Children: 4-9 $7.95, under 4 free.

 Jesse’s Restaurant

14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, 251-965-3827

Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. featuring a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with a turkey and prime rib carving station. Adults: $30, Children 12 and under: $7.50, and toddlers free. Reservations recommended.

 Live Bait Food and Spirits

24281 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-974-1612

Open with a traditional Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for $14.95 and regular menu after 5 p.m.

 Mikee’s Seafood Restaurant

205 East 2^nd Avenue, Gulf Shores, 251-948-6452

Open at 11 a.m. serving regular menu items.

 Rafters Restaurant and Sports Bar at The Wharf

4725 Main St., Orange Beach, 251-224-6900

Open at 4 pm with regular menu.

 Ribs and Reds Restaurant

128 East First Ave., Gulf Shores, 251-948-7337

Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. with your choice of a turkey platter, seafood platter, or BBQ platter. All platters include soup and salad station and free dessert. Adults: $21.99, Children under 10: $6.99. Reservations recommended.

 Shipp’s Harbour Grill

27842 Canal Road Orange Beach, 251-981-9891

Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with traditional Thanksgiving dinner as well as a variety of gourmet meals.

 Shrimp Basket Gulf Shores

301 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, 251-948-7687

Open at 11 a.m. serving regular menu items.

 Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort

27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-981-9811

Voyagers: Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. serving a Thanksgiving buffet featuring traditional favorites for $32.95 per adults, $16.50 per child (5-12).Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet featuring the following menu items: roast turkey w/ giblet gravy, roast loin of pork, herb crusted fillet of salmon and braised short rib of beef.

Grand Ballroom: Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. serving a Thanksgiving buffet featuring traditional favorites for $26.95 per adults, $13.50 per child (5-12). Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet featuring the following menu items: roast turkey w/ giblet gravy, roast loin of pork, herb crusted fillet of salmon and braised short rib of beef.

 Things to do

From an ice rink and a half marathon to tea with Santa and Bands, Barks, and Brews, the Alabama Gulf Coast offers numerous events for every member of the family, and this holiday weekend is no exception. Learn more about these and other exciting events at www.gulfshores.com or www.orangebeach.com.