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13+ reasons to not cook this Thanksgiving Day

Take the stress out of prepping and planning on Thanksgiving Day with these 13 restaurants + eateries offering takeout and dine-in seasonal feasts.

A Thanksgiving spread with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more.

Don’t stress — let PoshNosh’s Thanksgiving meal feed your fam.

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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.
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Cat Editors Cat + Allie approve of Table & Twine’s Thanksgiving spread.

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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.
Mac and cheese from Sam Jones BBQ.

Try Sam Jones’ creamy mac and cheese.

Photo by Baxter Miller

  • 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.
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