Thanksgiving without the prep and cleanup? Count us in. If you’re looking for local restaurants offering a turkey day spread — from stuffing to the whole bird — look no further. These eateries are here to take the stress out of Thanksgiving Day.
Dress up + eat out on Thanksgiving Day
Note: Most of these restaurants accept — and recommend — reservations. Also, prices listed are a starting base and do not reflect taxes + additional fees.
- City Club Raleigh | $30+ per kids turkey ticket, $75+ per adult turkey ticket | Be first in line at this buffet featuring traditional favorites like roasted turkey while taking in some of the best views in town.
- Il Faló at The Westin | $69 per adult, $29 per child 10 and under | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Make a reservation | Enjoy an autumn-inspired, buffet-style Thanksgiving meal this turkey day and fill your plate with carved meats, a pomegranate cranberry chutney, a sweet potato souffle with toasted meringue, and more.
- Irregardless | Pricing varies | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Make a reservation | Dress up to dine-in and enjoy items like brined roasted turkey ($36) and mashed potato casserole ($9).
- Peck & Plume | $70 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Make a reservation | Dine on an expansive buffet including dishes like smoked ham with cherry glaze + chef carved roasted turkey, with traditional sides like buttermilk mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, and creamed corn pudding.
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse | $51 per adult, $25 per child | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Make a reservation | Secure a reservation to enjoy a three-course traditional dinner with standouts like the shrimp and lobster bisque, sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, and New York-style cheesecake garnished with a pumpkin anglaise.
- The Durham | $85 per adult, $35 per child 10 and under | 12-5 p.m. | Make a reservation | Spend turkey day at this boutique hotel with a family-style meal featuring sweet tea and sorghum-brined NC Black Heritage turkey and roasted ham with sides like mac and cheese with Welsh cheddar and caramelized brussels sprouts with bacon.
Pickup + enjoy at home
- Element Gastropub | $120 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | This plant-based spot is offering a heat-and-serve meal kit for four featuring house-made vegan turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and sourdough stuffing with mushroom gravy.
- Fearrington | $175 | Order by Thursday, Nov. 21 | Pickup Thursday, Nov. 28 | Drive ~40 minutes down the road to pickup an upscale Thanksgiving takeout meal for two that includes a whole feast including like honey-roasted turkey with sage and sherry gravy, white balsamic and herbs quinoa, and mushroom stuffed roasted acorn squash.
- Irregardless | $195 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 + Thursday, Nov. 28 | In addition to dine-in, guests can order Thanksgiving take-and-bake meals featuring mouth-watering dishes like a gluten-free roasted turkey and a mushroom Wellington.
- Hummingbird | $225-$495 | Order by Wednesday, Nov. 20 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Choose from a small meal for up to four guests or the large option that feeds up to 10. Bonus: Each meal includes Union Special rolls and a choice of caramel apple or pumpkin tiramisu pie.
- Longleaf Swine | Price varies | Pickup Tuesday, Nov. 26 | From whole hog barbecue and smoked bone-in turkey breast to cornbread dressing and collard greens, this Southern spread is sure to please.
- Mandolin | $189-$378 | Order by Friday, Nov. 15 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Get your fill of farm-to-table fare with the option to order a half or whole turkey meal which includes all the fixings like sweet potato casserole and bread-pudding stuffing, along with your choice of pie.
- Midwood Smokehouse | $50-$185 | Order by Friday, Nov. 22 | Pickup Tuesday, Nov. 26 + Wednesday, Nov. 27 | From spiral cut boneless ham with brown sugar glaze to a whole smoked turkey and Southern sides like collard greens + cranberry-apple compote, let this barbecue joint feed your family.
- Sam Jones BBQ | $150 | Order by Saturday, Nov. 23 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | A full meal feeds eight to 10 guests and includes a whole smoked turkey breast with a bottle of Sam Jones barbecue sauce, mac and cheese, baked beans, green bean casserole, sweet potato muffins, and pecan pie.
- Table & Twine | $300 | Order by Sunday, Nov. 24 | Pickup Tuesday, Nov. 26 + Wednesday, Nov. 27 | This chef-prepared Thanksgiving package is fit for up to six people. You’ll receive an oven-ready turkey with creamed kale and butternut squash gratin, buttermilk mashed potatoes, bacon bourbon collards, and more.
- The Fiction Kitchen | Price varies | Order by Thursday, Nov. 21 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 + Thursday, Nov. 27 | Order seasonal vegan items a la carte that serve four to six people, like gluten-free mac and cheese, dijon herbed seitan turkey, and cranberry ginger chutney.
