Atlanta Restaurants Cook Up Thanksgiving Feasts for the Whole Family
While crowded dining rooms and buffets are not on the menu this Thanksgiving, Atlanta restaurant chefs have gotten creative to offer an array of meal options to savor with family and friends in the comforts of home as well as options for in-person dining in beloved restaurant dining rooms.
Aria looks forward to being a part of the Thanksgiving table. The Buckhead restaurant’s Thanksgiving feast for four features creamless celery root soup, thyme-roasted breast of turkey, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, butter-whipped potatoes, sage dressing, broccoli and cheddar casserole, smashed sweet potatoes, wild and brown rice salad, a freshly baked baguette from Alon’s Bakery and cranberry upside-down cake for dessert—all for $198. Place orders now online for curbside pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 between 5-6:30 p.m. Orders also can be placed by calling 404-233-7976 after 1 p.m. Aria also takes the guesswork out of selecting the perfect cocktail or wine to complement the Thanksgiving meal. Guests can start with one of Aria’s popular premade cocktails or select the Thanksgiving feast four-pack of wine for $128. Aria also invites guests to visit or call (404-233-7673) its wine shop to discuss pairings and recommendations with its wine director.
Boone’s, overlooking the Bobby Jones Golf Course along Tanyard Creek in Buckhead, will be open from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving, serving two special holiday menu items in addition to its regular menu of upscale, new American cuisine. Reservations can be made via Resy.
Start a new seafood tradition at your Thanksgiving Day celebration with trays of Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar's award-winning rolls, featuring 30 lobster, crab or shrimp mini rolls ($89-$179). Can’t decide which flavor the crowd will love? Order a combo roll tray with 10 of each. Drift further raises the bar on holiday meals with lobster shells and cheese ($95), Thai sticky wings ($35) and peel-and-eat shrimp ($59) to feed 10 to 15 people. Check out the full catering menu online, then call 770-635-7641 or email catering@driftoysterbar.com to place orders at least 48 hours in advance.
Keep it cozy at home this Thanksgiving with Gunshow's Thanksgiving meal for two ($75). Braised pork shank, “French onion” spaetzle, German potato salad, kohlrabi rotkohl and apple streusel pair perfectly with the Kings Harvest Punch cocktail kit for four ($45) or Cattin Crement d’Alsace sparkling pinot blanc ($60). Gunshow shows off fall ingredients with a seasonal tonic cocktail kit ($12/serves one) with butternut squash vodka, cranberry and harissa tonic, roasted onion and seltzer. Place orders and pay online by midnight on Sunday, Nov. 22 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Heirloom Café in Athens is accepting Thanksgiving orders. Choose from a wide selection of side items and desserts for the holiday such as sausage apple stuffing; broccoli, cheddar and rice casserole, mac and cheese, maple chili sweet potatoes, mushroom herb gravy, salted maple chess pie and biscuits by the dozen and half dozen. Orders may be placed online for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 between 11 am.-8 p.m. Please schedule the time for pick-up online. Those wanting a pick-up time outside this timeframe may leave a message in the comments, and Heirloom will confirm availability.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern hosts Thanksgiving dinner at its Brookhaven and Perimeter locations. From 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., guests can devour a three-course menu for $45 per person. Rather than a buffet as in years past, guests may choose their favorites among multiple options for each course. To begin, selections include roasted butternut squash soup, kale salad or the Mother Nature salad. Slow-roasted turkey breast, seared Atlantic salmon, 24-hour braised short ribs or whole roasted pork loin are each served with scrumptious sides and sauces for second course options. Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth with a choice of pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie or chocolate layer cake. Additional sides and wine flight pairings are available to further customize a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. View the entire menu and make reservations online.
Dance the night away and work off that Thanksgiving feast at Johnny’s Hideaway. The iconic Buckhead nightclub will open at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening. 404-233-8026; johnnyshideaway.com.
Leave the hard work to Loyal Q and Brew this Thanksgiving. The Alpharetta eatery offers whole smOAKed turkeys, French-cut turkey breasts and whole smOAKed brisket sure to please a crowd. Add on traditional gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato mash and cornbread muffin stuffing to complete the meal without making a mess in your kitchen. View the menu online and call 470-366-3221 or email catering@loyaltymarket.com to place orders by Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Each order comes with simple reheating instructions and can be picked up at Loyal Tavern or Loyal Q and Brew on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. or on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails offers the best of both worlds this Thanksgiving with a three-course prix-fixe menu in the dining room from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $45 for adults and $22.50 for children (excluding tax and gratuity) or a to-go holiday meal to cherish at home starting at $99. The to-go meal option includes a 12- to 14-pound apple-brined and smoked turkey that feeds six to eight people and one quart of sage-corn spoonbread and Madeira gravy. For those wanting a Thanksgiving meal with ALL the fixings, Milton’s is preparing a Thanksgiving feast boasting a 12- to 14-pound apple-brined and smoked turkey with one quart each of mashed potatoes, Madeira gravy, sage-corn spoonbread, smoked Gouda mac ‘n cheese, cheddar grits, Kentuckyaki Brussels sprouts and green beans for $175. The turkey comfortably feeds six to eight guests with sides feeding two to four. Additional savory sides for both meal options are $20 per quart. Order online by Friday, Nov. 20 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ocean & Acre welcomes families to its majestic dining room on Thanksgiving Day for a four-course pre fixe menu of elevated Thanksgiving fare. Highlights include lemon and thyme turkey, crab-stuffed flounder, herb-crusted prime rib, smoked oyster stuffing, truffle mac and cheese and more. The meal costs $59 per person for adults and $24 per person for children and will be served from 12-8 p.m. Social distancing measures will be in place, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Book a table online.
Pita Mediterranean Street Food will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but fans can take advantage of an easy, delicious meal option leading up to the holiday. The fast casual eatery, known for its authentic Mediterranean flavors at an affordable price, is offering family meals that feed four people. Each meal includes a choice of two proteins, choice of three sides, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. PITA offers convenient online ordering along with curbside pick-up and delivery.
Revival serves up a Southern Thanksgiving tradition with its a la carte to-go menu featuring main course meats, all the fixings, sweets and adult beverages. Options include whole smoked turkeys and Cheerwine-glazed hams ($115); sides such as Revival mac ‘n cheese, classic cornbread dressing, old-fashioned squash casserole ($10-$20/serves four); sweets like apple brown betty and pumpkin bread pudding ($22); and adult beverages such as autumn sangria and hot mulled cider ($35). View the full menu and place orders online by midnight on Sunday, Nov. 22 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
In Marietta, Seed Kitchen & Bar takes care of everything except the turkey this Thanksgiving. Cook the bird and leave it to Seed to provide all the fixings including Parker House rolls with honey pecan butter, roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts with smoked bacon vinaigrette, roasted fingerling potatoes, cornbread stuffing, smoked Gouda mac ‘n cheese, cranberry sauce, roasted turkey gravy and a choice of pumpkin pie or Ellijay apple streusel pie for dessert. The Thanksgiving to-go feast feeds eight and costs $199. Extra pies are available for $25, and wine packages curated by Seed’s sommeliers to pair perfectly with the meal are available for an additional cost. View the full menu and place orders online by Nov. 22 for pick-up on Nov. 24 or 25.
For those who’ve gotten their fill of turkey and are ready for a little olé, Tin Lizzy's in Buckhead will be open starting at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Stop in for the eatery’s popular tacos including Baja fish, Korean BBQ and Buffalo chicken, skillets, salads and refreshing margaritas and cocktails.