Don’t have a plan yet for the traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings?  Forget the cooking, you have more important things on your mind like accommodating your family and friends, or shopping online, or whatever this day of feasting brings you.  These Charlotte restaurants have you covered for the meal, just call now for your reservations cause believe it or not, there are plenty of us who prefer to celebrate not-at-home.
Del Frisco’s: The prix-fixe menu at Del Frisco’s Piedmont Row location includes starter options like butternut squash soup and salad with goat cheese and warm bacon vinaigrette.  For the main event Del Frisco’s is serving up their slow roasted turkey breast with sweet onion apple-sage stuffing.  Top it off with pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake.  12 pm-8 pm. $49.  Make reservations from their website.
Nan and Byrons:  Take the whole family to Nan and Byron’s for a fresh take on traditional American fare.  The South End hotspot is offering Thanksgiving guests a 3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu from 11am-9pm.  $30 per adult and $14 per child under 12.  Make reservations online at www.nanandbyrons.com.
The Asbury:  The modern Southern restaurant in the historic Dunhill Hotel is offering two Thanksgiving day seatings: one at 12:30 and one at 3 pm.  Everyone will have an option of soups or salads during the first course, and ham, turkey, or fish for the second.  Sides are served family style, and you’ll get a bit of everything, from potatoes to cranberry chutney, creamed corn and brussel sprouts.  $55 for adults, $25 for children 6-10 and free for kids under 5.  Call 704-342-1193 for reservations.
Bistro La Bon:  It’s all about the food and not about the stress at this Plaza Midwood favorite.  Indulge in a buffet style Thanksgiving smorgasbord with everything from the classic turkey and fixings to swedish meatballs and steamed shrimp.  There’s something for everyone!  11 am-4 pm.  $30 adults and $15 children. Reserve your table online or call (704) 333-4646.
The Palm: Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal at one of Charlotte’s upscale restaurants. The three-course menu will include a slow-roasted hand carved turkey and all the home-style trimmings from creamed spinach to stuffing, whipped potatoes and green beans.  But make sure you leave room for dessert!  Palm offers holiday classics chocolate pecan pie with bourbon sauce and pumpkin pie with ginger spiced whipped cream.  Reservations available online from 2- 7 p.m. $50 adults and $24 children.
BLT Steak: Head to this uptown staple for a three course prix frixe menu featuring soups and salads, and your choice of turkey, salmon, or prime rib. Â Sides, served family style, include mashed potatoes, carrots, and brussel sprouts. Â Warm up with a apple crisp with cinnamon ice cream. $68. Â Reserve your table online.
5 Church: What are we thankful for? The fact that Charlotte’s own 5 Church, located right in Uptown, was named one of the top 100 dining spots in America this year. Thanksgiving day festivities include a three course prix-fixe menu available all day. $40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. 11 am-9 pm
