Want to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal without all the prep and cooking?
Check out our roundup from Do512 Family of Restaurants That Are Open on Thanksgiving in Austin. Many of these recommendations require reservations, so be sure to make yours in advance. You can also check out this complete list of Bars Open On Turkey Day for some fun if you're not too stuffed.
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1901 San Antonio St
Experience a sophisticated three-course Thanksgiving dinner at Acre 41 with tender turkey, jalapeño cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and caramel pecan pie for dessert. $80 per person.
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8212 Barton Club Dr
Thanksgiving meal plans? Do it in style. Celebrate Thanksgiving at Blind Salamander (located at Omni Barton Creek) with an unforgettable brunch that brings together seasonal flavors and Hill Country elegance. Reserve your table here.
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400 Josephine St
Come hungry for a family-style feast at the Carpenter Hotel. The menu features smoked turkey breast, truffled green bean casserole, buttermilk potatoes, and pumpkin pie cheesecake for dessert. $65 per person | $25 children under 10 | 11AM–8PM. PLUS: Whole cakes are also available for pre-order. More info here.
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621 Congress Ave
Gather your friends and family for a festive, family-style feast this Thanksgiving Day from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Enjoy a three-course menu featuring Lemon-Brined Roasted Turkey, classic holiday sides, and Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Chantilly Cream. More info here.
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Locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin
CARVE American Grille – with locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin – is open for Thanksgiving dine-in service on Thursday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The holiday menu ($49 per person) includes the choice of a starter (Butternut Squash Soup or Honey Crisp Apple Salad with Dried Cherries, Walnuts and Maple Syrup Vinaigrette) as well as Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast served with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage & Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish and homemade bread. A Kids’ Thanksgiving entrée plate with sides is available for $19, and an individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake can be added for $10. Reservations can be made online.
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304 E Cesar Chavez St (inside Austin Marriott)
Taste the flavors of the season at Corinne. This year they're offering a comforting, family-style spread of roasted turkey, seasonal sides, and house-made desserts served all day. Only $65 per person.
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110 E 2nd St
Enjoy a Texas-inspired Thanksgiving plate at Corner, featuring smoked turkey, schnitzel, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin tres leches to finish. $38 per person
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110 E 2nd St
Maybe you're not the turkey type? No worries. Dean’s brings a refined touch to Thanksgiving with a special menu featuring a 12oz prime rib, heirloom carrots, Wagyu brioche stuffing, and warm apple crisp. $70 per person | 2PM–9PM
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301 E 5th Street
Eddie V’s says “All you have to prepare is a toast” and that sounds amazing to us. They’ll be serving a turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings, as well as their full menu from 11 am til’ 8 pm Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation here.
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Multiple Locations
Kerbey Lane’s Thanksgiving Plates this year include brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, and a biscuit, while supplies last. These plates are available for dine-in or takeout and will be available at participating Kerbey Lane locations.
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400 W 6th St
Spend Thanksgiving surrounded by family, not pots and pans. The Kitchen is inviting guests to dine in and enjoy a warm, chef-prepared holiday feast for $75.50 per person, with children 10 and under dining free. The menu is designed for sharing and continuously refreshed throughout the meal, featuring Roasted Turkey, Parker House Rolls, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mushroom and Leek Stuffing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Macaroni and Cheese and Cranberry Chutney. For dessert, guests will savor an Individual Apple Galette. A $50 per person fee applies to cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation, but with a spread like this, you’ll want to keep those plans.
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1211 W Riverside Dr
Savor Thanksgiving with skyline views at Nido, along with a seasonal prix-fixe menu. Enjoy comforting highlights like squash soup, roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing, soft Parker House rolls, and a silky pumpkin panna cotta. $109 adults | $55 children
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Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is serving a festive dine-in Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., priced at $49 per person. Guests can start with a choice of Honey Crisp Apple Salad or Butternut Squash Soup, followed by Sliced Smoked Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage & Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish and Homemade Bread. For an extra $10, enjoy an individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake. Dinner menu favorites will also be available. Reservations can be made online.
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Two locations: Downtown and Avery Ranch
Moonshine Grille’s is taking reservations for its Thanksgiving Buffet on November 27th! Get more info and make your reservations here.
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200 Lavaca St
This downtown ATX favorite will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu including Turkey Breast, Smoked Beets, and Pumpkin Pie. Make your reservations here.
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1900 University Ave
The Carillon, the fine dining concept within the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, is taking the pressure off holiday cooking with their Thanksgiving Brunch from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a decadent buffet with a wide assortment of Thanksgiving favorites like smoked turkey, slow roasted prime rib, green bean casserole, and more! See the full menu here.
$95 per adult; $40 per child 6-12 years old, Kids 5 & under eat free.
Make your reservation on OpenTable.
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721 Congress Ave
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at The Tradition, where they'll be serving a festive three-course feast from 12pm to 9pm. For $65 per person (and $35 for kids 12 & under), enjoy a cozy, seasonal meal featuring a choice of Butternut Squash Soup, Fall Harvest Caesar Salad, or Crisp Brussels to start. The main event is a classic Turkey Dinner with herb-roasted turkey roulade breast, confit of turkey leg, sweet potato mash, garlic roasted green beans, sausage & caramelized onion stuffing, and rich turkey gravy. Finish with your favorite slice of pecan, apple, or pumpkin pie for the perfect ending to a memorable holiday meal.
Reservations are required and can be made online via Opentable.
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No matter where you celebrate the holiday, we hope you enjoy a lovely feast with your loved ones! Also, check out Where to Order To-Go Food From This Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!
