Where to Eat Thanksgiving in Charlotte If You Don’t Want To Cook

We know, hunting Pinterest for recipes, prepping for what seems like months and fussing over who sits near whom at the dinner table sounds like the perfect idea of a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. But if your hands are still dry from all the dish washing you took on last year (go you), you may wonder if there’s another way to enjoy Thanksgiving without the stress. Yes indeed, and we’ve found some favorite spots who take care of everything, from the turkey to the dishes.

Here’s where you’ll find which Charlotte restaurants are serving up Thanksgiving feasts:

BLT Steak
110 North College St.

The scoop: Take Thanksgiving Uptown and enjoy a prix fixe menu from 3-6 PM. Choose from classics like butternut squash soup, roasted organic turkey, even prime rib and salmon to create your best meal of the year. $75 per person, make reservations by calling 704-972-4380.

Blue Restaurant
206 North College St.

The scoop: Swing along at Blue Restaurant & Bar’s Thanksgiving Jazz Brunch. Dig in to your Thanksgiving favorites with a brunch twist and enjoy live jazz music. 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM, $39.95  for adults and $14.95 for children.

Capital Grille
201 North Tryon Street

The scoop: The Capital Grille makes you feel right at home by offering their full menu and their Executive Chef’s take on Thanksgiving favorites including turkey with brioche stuffing and pumpkin cheesecake.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
139 South Tryon Street

The scoop: Talk about a true feast! In addition to their full Rodizio menu, they’re also serving up a traditional Thanksgiving menu from 1 PM-8PM.

Coastal Restaurant and Bar
222 East 3rd Street

The scoop: The Coastal Restaurant and Bar has two options for your turkey day: you can come in and dine on a three course meal including all of your Thanksgiving favorites, or take your feast to go with a takeout order. View details here.

Del Frisco’s
4725 Piedmont Row Drive

The scoop: $49 per person gets you a three course holiday menu bursting with classic Thanksgiving offerings. 12 PM-8PM.

Evoke
555 South McDowell Street

The scoop: Allow the folks at Evoke to worry about the dishes. The $36 prix fixe menu includes classics like cider brined turkey and twists on favorites like fennel and smoked pancetta stuffing. Make your reservation on OpenTable.

Gallery Restaurant
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway

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The scoop:  Make a new tradition with Thanksgiving lunch at the Ballantyne’s Gallery restaurant. View the full menu here. 12-4 PM. $75 per person, $35 for children ages 5-13, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under.    

Mimosa Grill
327 South Tryon Street

The scoop: Indulge in Mimosa Grill’s Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 AM-4 PM. All your favorites and fixings are on the menu for $39.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids 12 and under. View the full menu here.    

Palm Restaurant
6705 Phillips Place Court

The scoop: Go all out with the three course Thanksgiving prix fixe menu at the Palm. The menu features Slow-Roasted Hand Carved Turkey with all the trimmings, starters, sides and dessert. $55 for adults and $24 under 12. A la carte dinner menu also available. Reserve your table online here.    

Upstream
6902 Phillips Place

The scoop: Bring your family to Upstream and gather around our table for a fabulous Thanksgiving meal. Our incredible buffet offers everything from sushi and seafood to the best of Thanksgiving fare – including roasted turkey, carved ham, slow smoked prime rib, and all the traditional sides. $44.95 adults; $19.95 children. For reservations, call 704.556.7730.    

Sullivan’s
1928 South Boulevard

The scoop: Whether you’re in the mood for turkey, steak or seafood, Sullivan’s has got you covered. Their prix-fixe Holiday Feast includes all of the classic offerings, or pick an option not on the prix-fixe menu to make the holiday your own. Serving 12 PM-8PM, $39 per person.        

The Liberty
1812 South Blvd.  

        

The scoop: The three course dinner menu from The Liberty includes starters like roasted pumpkin gnocchi, crispy oyster beignets in champagne batter, entrees ranging from turkey to prime rib, and more than enough options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Served from 12PM-8PM. $33 per person, kids 10 and under are $12.

Nan and Byron’s
1714 South Blvd.  

The scoop: Enjoy a three course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu prepared by Chef Jamie Lynch. Book your reservations online or by calling 980.224.7492.

Passion8 Restaurant 1523 Elizabeth Avenue   

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The scoop: Enjoy three incredible courses from their special Thanksgiving menu found here. Serving from 2PM-6PM.$42 per person, children eight & under are free.

New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Suite 300

The scoop: Whether you’re ordering in for takeout or sitting down to their Thanksgiving buffet, New South Kitchen & Bar has everything you need for an all in family feast. View the full menu here. Reserve your seat for the buffet served 11 AM-5PM by calling (704) 541-9990.

Bistro La Bon
1322 Central Ave.

The scoop: When you sit down for Thanksgiving lunch at Bistro la Bon, you’ll see that they live up to the name Smorgasbord. Feast on classics like oven-roasted turkey and whipped potatoes, and then mix it up with their homemade pastries. Pies are also available to order for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Fern
1323 Central Ave.

The scoop: Just think, all your prep work can be done with just a simple call to Fern. Your vegan feast includes seasonal entrees, classic sides and of course, the sweets.