Latitudes Beach Cafe - Hollywood

We arrived at 3:45 for our 4:00 reservation for 17. Parking was easy in the attached garage and half price with a validation stamp. Waiting was comfortable – some of us in the lobby, some having drinks on the patio and a few on the boardwalk. At approximately 4:30 we were offered outside seating which we refused. Then they offered us half of our party outside and the rest wait for an inside table, which we refused. Finally, at 4:50 we were seated. Our server was good, but obviously had too many tables to be efficient in drink refills, coffee and clearing. The buffet was set up in an adjoining room with a carving station and deserts in the main dining area. The food included a varied fruit/salad bar, soup, entire traditional Thanksgiving feast, fish and prime rib. Everything was delicious! Desert was either apple or pumpkin pie. Both were really good. We realized why we had to wait so long – we couldn’t stop eating. Some of us went for a walk on the boardwalk after dinner – it’s a good location, it was a lovely day. This was the first time having Thanksgiving out and, except for the wait, it was a good experience. The cost was slightly more than having it at home but because of the convenience and food quality, it was well worth it.