Offers abound this Thanksgiving season, with loads of time-saving options, whether you want to enjoy your holiday meal at home, or let someone else handle all those dishes….
4 Rivers Smokehouse: The Fixins Package ($67.69) feeds 4-6 people and includes mashed potatoes, classic gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing (contains pork), Southern green beans (contains pork) and cranberry chutney (pint). You can also choose from a variety of these and other side items a la carte, starting at $10.99 per quart. End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $32.99. Choose from a caramel apple pie, a Texas bourbon pecan pie or a traditional pumpkin pie. Pre-order your Thanksgiving feast by 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and pick it up on Nov. 27. More info: 4RSmokehouse.com or 1-844-4RIVERS
The Alfond Inn: Their annual Thanksgiving Feast will have two seatings this year at noon and 3 p.m., each of which will feature complimentary valet parking, a glass of mimosa or bubbles, access for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and live music by James Hartsfield on the grand piano. Food offerings include chilled seafood, roasted turkey, slow-braised short ribs, whipped golden Yukon potatoes, bourbon peach cranberry sauce and a chef’s selection of decadent desserts. $138 per adult, $60 per child (ages 3-12 ), plus tax and fees. Children under 2 complimentary. Gratuity is included. Guests may be seated in New England room. More info: eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-day-feast-at-the-alfond-inn-tickets-949015690477
Amare: Do your turkey up at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, where chefs are offering roasted turkey breast stuffed with slices of black truffle with Idaho potato silk, haricot verts, sweet potato pavé, pistachio gremolata, cranberry mostarda and sauce vin jaune. $41 per person, plus taxes and fees.
Bob Evans: Make the holidays simple with Bob Evans’ Farmhouse Feasts with a choice of three entrée options, including six-hour, slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham or slow-roasted pot roast with caramelized onions and roasted carrots. Additionally, each Farmhouse Feast includes sides such as housemade bread and celery dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, cranberry relish, freshly baked rolls and pumpkin pie. Farmhouse Feasts come in various sizes, serving 10, eight or four people and start at $84.99. The Holiday Hot Family Meal serves up to six and includes a family-size portion of Bob Evans’ hand-carved turkey and hickory-smoked ham. Additionally, each includes housemade bread and celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and ham, buttered corn, 12 freshly baked dinner rolls and a whole pumpkin pie. The Holiday Hot Family Meal is available for curbside pickup, carryout or delivery for $99.99. Additional meals, desserts and add-ons are available. All Bob Evans locations will be open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Guests can enjoy four all-day breakfast options and the Premium Celebration Platter, including Bob Evans signature slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, three farm-fresh sides, freshly baked bread and a slice of pie. The Premium Celebration Platter for $18.99, is available for dine-in, carryout or delivery from Nov. 27-28, and a kids’ version is available as a dine-in special for $8.99. More info: bobevans.com/thanksgiving
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Brio Italian Grille: Open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. for dine-in, offering a Traditional Turkey Day menu, complete with sliced white turkey meat and the classic sides, plus a menu of everyone’s favorite Italian specialties to add to one’s feast. Staying in? Brio also has Thanksgiving Packages To Go, available hot or cold, featuring all of the classic offerings for an at-home “Turkey Day” celebration. Prices vary based on the number of people. More info: brioitalian.com/holiday/thanksgiving
Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill: Offering a $250 Thanksgiving dinner that feeds 6-8. Meal includes 3-plus pounds of Texas-smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes with butter, bacon and cheese, sweet potato casserole with pecan topping, fire-roasted corn, Margie’s southern sausage stuffing, green bean casserole, dinner rolls and gravy. Add an apple pie for $29 or a deep-dish apple pie for $39. Order by Nov. 20, pick up on Nov. 27. Meals come cold; heating instructions included. More info: brisketsbbq.com/menu
Café Tu Tu Tango: Enjoy a delicious to-go option from Cafe Tu Tu Tango for $149, serving four people. Meal includes Cajun slow-roasted turkey breast, classic gravy, cranberry relish, roasted garlic-herb potatoes, sweet potato mash with brown sugar-pecan crust, orange-honey glazed baby carrots, traditional cornbread stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, house rolls, and whipped butter. Served chilled with reheating instructions. Orders: order.toasttab.com/online/cafe-tu-tu-tango-thanksgiving-to-go. Wanna dine in? They’ll also be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, offering a bottomless brunch with a carving station until 4 p.m. More info: opentable.com/r/cafe-tu-tu-tango-orlando
Canvas: Canvas is offering to-go family meals complete with roasted turkey and sides, including bacon-brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, orange-cranberry compote and gravy. Dining in? At Canvas, it’s $65 per person or $48 a la carte, featuring a beautiful fall harvest salad and Thanksgiving plate just like the dinner folks can take home. Pair your plate with a glass of a Rioja Tempranillo Sierra Cantabria for $14. Dessert offers up a pumpkin bread pudding drizzled with spiced caramel sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream. More info: canvaslakenona.com
Chroma: Chroma is offering a $65 per person meal or herb-roasted turkey breast a la carte for $48. The meal is a three-course menu that starts with your choice of a pork-belly-laden Autumn farm salad. The main course is roasted turkey breast with sour cream mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, pork belly green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry-citrus sauce and gravy. The meal can also be paired with a glass of a Tempranillo Familia Torres, Crianza, Rioja for $14. Dessert options include a fall spice crème brûlée with sweet potato, graham cracker crumble and toasted marshmallow. More info: chromalakenona.com
City BBQ: They’ve got more than 70 locations, but one of them is in Winter Park, and on Thanksgiving Day, they’re open for pre-ordered pick-ups only. Sign on early for a holiday meal without the hassle. More info: citybbq.com/location/winter-park/menu/holiday-offerings
City Works Eatery & Pour House: Thanksgiving dinner will feature herb-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib and a special roasted turkey option for the kids, all accompanied by classic sides. Guests can also add dessert for a perfect holiday meal. City Works will be open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. More info: cityworksrestaurant.com/events/thanksgiving-disney
Cowboy Chicken: The Rotisserie Turkey Package ($145) feeds 10 and boasts a 10- to 12-pound, wood-fire-rotisserie turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, country-style stuffing, 12 dinner rolls and peach cobbler. The Sliced Turkey Breast Family Meal ($44) feeds four and includes a choice of two sides, country-style stuffing, rolls and a choice of dessert. The popular Turkey Plate is also back, a perfect meal for one. More info: cowboychicken.com/cowboy-turkey
The Edison: Showcasing roasted Heritage turkey, herbed stuffing, dreamy mash, house gravy and green bean casserole for $39. A children’s version is also available for $18. Pair the former with one of their special seasonal cocktails, like the Fall for You (Angel’s Envy, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, spiced apple tincture, fee foam, lemon juice, ghost leaf, $18). More info: disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/edison
Fiddler’s Green: Serving Thanksgiving from 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., where it’s dine-in only and reservations are recommended. Among the fare on the Chef’s Special Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner: sliced roasted turkey breast, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and homemade stuffing and gravy with cranberry sauce ($25.95 per person). Add a slice of pumpkin pie for $5.95. Regular menu is available, as well. More info: 407-645-2050; fiddlersgreen.pub
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Open on Thanksgiving, the team at Fleming’s looks forward to hosting your loved ones from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all 63 locations, offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu, its regular dinner menu and a three-course children’s menu. To start, guests can choose between Fleming’s Salad or the rich Lobster Bisque, made with North Atlantic Lobster and spiced sherry cream. For entrée choice: mixed herb-roasted turkey breast and gravy, filet mignon, or a 20-ounce prime bone-in ribeye, all served with a side of savory house-made stuffing. Guests will also enjoy a variety of shareable sides, including creamy mashed potatoes, flavorful green beans with apricots and onions, and tangy cinnamon orange cranberry sauce. Dessert is also included. The Thanksgiving Menu starts at $65 per guest, and the three-course Children’s Menu is $29. Reservations: flemingssteakhouse.com/promotions/thanksgiving. Flemings can also cater your meal with a traditional-style Thanksgiving bundle for 6, or order á la carte sides, turkey, or filet for 6. Order ahead for pick up on Nov. 27 to reheat on Thanksgiving Day. More info:portal.tripleseat.com/direct_bookings/m70mecas4g6d0
Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen: From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Four Flamingos will offer a brunch buffet offering holiday classics with a Floribbean twist. Offerings will include turkey breast and confit turkey leg, along with mashed boniato, allspice gravy, ginger cranberry chutney, charred green beans and mushroom bechamel, oyster stuffing, and orange blossom honey carrots with almond dukkah. Other holiday highlights include a picanha carving station, fresh oysters shucked to order, a dessert bar and more. Unlimited beer, wine, and the restaurant’s Thanksgiving specialty cocktail are also available for an additional $40 for all guests over the age of 21. Note the restaurant will be open only for Thanksgiving Brunch this day and will not offer dinner service. Adults $110 per person, children 12 and younger are $55 per person, plus taxes and fees. More info: fourflamingosorlando.com/events; sevenrooms.com/experiences/vistafourflamingos/thanksgiving-at-four-flamingos-9522818609
Fresh Kitchen: Want sides? Fresh Kitchen has the perfect accompaniments to complete any holiday spread with a catering menu that offers their bases, veggies, proteins and toppings as small and large sides. Choose from a variety such as brown rice, cauliflower potato mash, coconut ginger rice, maple sweet potatoes, basil mushrooms and more. Delivery is available for orders over $100. More info: eatfreshkitchen.com/catering
Garden Grove: It’s buffet time at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort, featuring a salad bar, roasted turkey and honey-glazed Virginia ham carving stations, sides, desserts and more. Highlights include seared Gulf cobia and sweet potato casserole — $48.99 per person, plus taxes and fees.
Il Mulino New York Trattoria: Have an Italian-infused Thanksgiving at the Walt Disney World Swan with a Tacchino Speciale, featuring a brined turkey breast, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, pavé, Chantarelle mushrooms and turkey reduction — $41 per person, plus taxes and fees.
Matt’s BBQ Kitchen: For $85, grab up one mofongo-stuffed turkey and add on a tray of yellow rice and gandules for $15. Additional side trays are $15% with rice add-on. You can also feed 16 people for $166.60 in a dinner featuring the mofongo turkey, yellow rice with beans, yucca and pernil. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. Carving available for additional fee. More info: 407-412-5400
Metro Diner: Enjoy a choice of baked ham or roasted turkey plus traditional holiday sides, including creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, Hawaiian dinner rolls and savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni and cheese or street corn. Pre-order a feast for 4 or 8 by Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. EST, and a free Pumpkin Bread Pudding (serves 8) will automatically be added to your order for pick up. Order deadline for Thanksgiving is Nov. 26. More info/orders: metrodiner.com/holiday-feast
Mia’s Italian Kitchen: Mia’s invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. with a delicious family-style menu. Start with appetizers like roasted Brussels sprouts and wild mushroom risotto, then choose between honey-glazed turkey breast or herb-roasted prime rib for your main course. Don’t miss the sweet finish with apple crumble or pumpkin panna cotta. More info: opentable.com/r/mias-italian-kitchen-orlando
Nami Lake Nona: For $95 per person, begin with the delicious Nami salad made with sweet potato tempura. The main dish is a turkey ballotine accompanied by wasabi whipped potatoes, yuzu-soy haircut verts amandine, cranberry compote and finished with decadent truffle gravy. There will also be pumpkin pie available for dessert. Pair your meal with a glass of Giulia Negri La Tartufaia, Barolo, Italy for $25. More info: namilakenona.com
Paddlefish: Enjoy Disney Springs with a memorable lakeside traditional turkey dinner (adults, $32; kids, $12) featuring herb-roasted turkey breast, savory andouille cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, green beans, cranberry relish and rich pan gravy. Adults can complete the meal with a bottle of Zenato Pinot Grigio ($40). More info: paddlefishrestaurant.com
Park Avenue Tavern: The gang here off Hannibal Square is getting the turkey party started early with a reverse happy hour on Thanksgiving Eve, featuring specials from 9-11 p.m. and getting you ready for the big day, wherein a family-style menu will feature dishes including a Mediterranean chopped or Caprese salad, deviled eggs, cider-brined roasted turkey with all the trimmings and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert. Available from noon-8 p.m. on Thanksgiving at $65 for adults, $25 for children (younger than 12). More info: sevenrooms.com/experiences/parkavenuetavernwinterpark/thanksgiving-family-style-9513421214
Picabu: From noon to 8 p.m., Picabu at the Walt Disney World Dolphin will serve roasted turkey with cranberry sauce or baked ham with rum raisin sauce. Sides include mashed potatoes and gravy, savory stuffing, crispy cauliflower, green beans, collards, glazed sweet potato and mac ‘n’ cheese — $19.95 per person, plus taxes and fees.
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Plate Above Catering: Order a Thanksgiving Meal To Go from this top-shelf catering kitchen, run by the folks at Second Harvest Food Bank, and you’ll be supporting a cause that helps people get their start and/or grow their careers in the food service industry. Central Floridians ordering a family meal-to-go can choose between sage butter whole turkey, roasted pork loin or baked ham, each of which comes with harvest stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh green beans or roasted vegetables and a specialty side, such as cranberry chutney or mac and cheese, plus pan gravy or honey mustard sauce. A family meal-to-go costs $179 and feeds eight people. Prime rib meal-to-go is available for $299 and includes au jus and horseradish sauce, herbed fingerling potatoes and roasted asparagus. The order deadline is Nov. 20, and all orders will be available for pickup between 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 27. More info: PlateAbove.com
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant: On Thanksgiving Day, roast turkey fans can enjoy a classic Irish Thanksgiving feast served all day at this Disney Springs favorite. The special holiday menu ($39.99 adults/$19.99 children) will feature butter-and-herb roasted turkey, sausage meat stuffing and red wine jus, mashed potatoes, duck fat roasties, honey-glazed carrots, bacon-braised Brussels sprouts and cranberry sauce, but the restaurant’s all-day menu will be available, as well. Raglan Road Irish dancers and bands will perform throughout the evening. More info: raglanroad.com
Sophia’s Trattoria at Conrad Orlando: Reserve now for their Thanksgiving Family Dinner, with highlights like roast turkey roulade with herb gravy and cranberry sauce, green bean casserole with creamy mushrooms and crispy shallots, macaroni and cheese gratin with three-cheese sauce and Parmesan crumbs and more, including a Thanksgiving dessert display. Adults $75 per person, kids 12 and younger $45 per person, plus taxes and fees. More info: hilton.com/en/hotels/orlcici-conrad-orlando/dining/sophias-trattoria
Summer House on the Lake: The Thanksgiving Day Pre-Fixe is available 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Nov. 28 for $69.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included), and includes a three-course menu offering delightful choices, including roasted honeynut squash soup, a roast turkey or maple-glazed Faroe Island salmon dinner, and pumpkin chiffon pie or chocolate cake for dessert. A special Thanksgiving menu for children ages 12 and younger will also be available for $14.95 per child, plus tax (gratuity not included), in addition to the regular kids menu. More info: summerhouserestaurants.com/disney-springs
Swine & Sons: This year’s Thanksgiving package feeds 4-6 for $165 and includes a choice of half-smoked turkey (fully cooked) or half-brined and rubbed turkey (raw, ready to roast), roasted turkey gravy, mac and cheese, charred green beans with mustard vinaigrette and crispy onions, roasted sweet potatoes with smoked pecans and hot honey, garlic-herb buttered sweet rolls. All packages come with easy-to-follow roasted/reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by Nov. 20. Pickups available Nov. 26-27. Email [email protected] or call our catering department at 407-636-3664 to place your order.
Terralina Crafted Italian: The rosemary roasted turkey is complete with applewood-smoked bacon and Granny Smith apple stuffing, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, flavorful sage and thyme gravy and a cranberry relish. ($32 adult, $12 children). Pair your meal with a refreshing Crown Apple Cider ($16.50), a blend of Crown Apple, cranberry and apple juice topped with Sprite, and garnished with an apple slice and cinnamon stick. More info: terralinacrafteditalian.com
Todd English’s bluezoo: This celebrity chef-driven venue at the Walt Disney World Dolphin will offer Heritage breed turkey roulade with butternut squash puree, crispy herbed butter shortbread, Andouille and prosciutto stuffing, pearl onions, roasted brussels sprouts, and raisin turkey jus — $44 per person, plus taxes and fees.
TooJay’s: Each package includes all the traditional favorites with turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green beans almondine, cranberry sauce and a choice of turkey gravy or mushroom gravy. Artisan rye bread and delicious desserts complete the feast. Turkey or ham dinner for two: $49.99. For five: $120.99. For 10: $234.99. For 20: $429.99. Desserts are included in all. A la carte sides and other goodies are available to enhance your holiday. TooJay’s will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving and a regular menu available. Pre-order packages through Nov. 21 at toojays.com/thanksgiving2024.
Tropicale: Enjoy a holiday brunch at the Caribe Royale Resort from noon-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving with a full buffet, including an omelet station, sushi, a selection of bruschettas and more. Marshmallow fluff-topped pumpkin pies and an array of delightful desserts will make your little ones smile, while hot, savory items and an elaborate carving station will tempt the grown-ups in your group. Brunch is $78 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-10, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=1240588&corrid=ad00c583-3de1-4c6a-a428-82ac04412139
The Venetian Chophouse: On deck: delicious, chef-driven offerings, including a butternut squash bisque, citrus-brined sous vide roasted turkey breast roulade and flourless chocolate spice cake. Dinner is $95 for adults and $60 for children ages 4-10, plus tax and gratuity. Guests can upgrade their experience with an unlimited Bubbles Package for an additional $20. Reservations available from 3-8 p.m. More info: opentable.com/r/the-venetian-chop-house-caribe-royale-orlando
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