If you’re seeking a Thanksgiving feast with no cooking or cleaning involved, here’s a list of area restaurants open Thanksgiving Day:
Boca Bay Seafood & Oyster Bar will offer a Thanksgiving buffet including turkey, ham, prime rib and traditional Thanksgiving sides from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $32.95 per person. Reservations suggested: 256-1887
Bluewater Waterfront Grill will be serving their regular dinner menu as well as a Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, dressing, cranberry sauce, and dessert for $19.95. Reservations encouraged: 256-8500
The Bridge Tender will begin service at 11 a.m. with a four-course menu with a choice of one of three entrees: oven-roasted turkey and gravy or glazed honey ham for $28, or certified Angus prime rib for $36. Children 12 and under are $14. Reservations recommended: 256-4519
Carolina BBQ will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, as well as its typical Sunday dinner fare. $12.99 for adults, $11.99 for seniors and $6.99 for children. Reservations accepted for parties of 8 or more: 799-3464
Cracker Barrel will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering the full menu as well as the classic turkey and dressing meal with gravy, a sampling of sugar-cured ham, sweet potato casserole with pecans, cranberry relish, choice of country side, buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, choice of beverage and a slice of pumpkin pie.
Front Street Brewery will be open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, offering the full menu as well as traditional Thanksgiving plates for $8.99, which includes smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Reservations are not required.
The Harp will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and will serve a traditional buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, roast beef, ham, traditional sides and dessert from noon to 6 p.m. Reservations recommended: 763-1607
Henry’s will open at 10 a.m. with a full dinner menu all day as well as plates of turkey with gravy or ham with house-made pineapple teriyaki glaze for $21.99, or a combo plate for $25.49. Plates include collard greens, green bean casserole, choice of sweet potato or garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin or pecan pie. Reservations suggested: 793-2929
Hops Supply Co. will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering a Thanksgiving dinner of turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, cranberry sauce and choice of pumpkin or pecan pie for $17.99. Kids meals are $9.99. Reservations encouraged: 833-8867
K& W Cafeteria will open at 10:30 a.m. offering a Thanksgiving Day special that includes roast turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, two vegetables, fresh baked bread, a scratch-made dessert and refillable beverage for $8.49.
Niche Kitchen and Bar will offer a chef’s menu for $32 per person from noon to 6 p.m. Appetizers include a choice of roasted pumpkin bisque or kale and arugula salad, entrée choices include stuffed turkey breast, pan-seared duck breast, herb-crusted swordfish, grilled fillet of beef medallions, or vegetarian beet risotto, and for dessert, pumpkin spice cheesecake and apple crisp. Reservations recommended: 399-4702
Tavern 14 will offer a free Thanksgiving buffet beginning at 4 p.m. First come, first served.
The Pilot House Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering soup, salad and choice of entrée with three sides plus dessert. $28 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended: 343-0200
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will offer a traditional three-course dinner for $39.95 per person. Dinner includes soup or salad, hand-carved oven-roasted turkey with sausage and herb stuffing, and your choice of side and dessert. The full dinner menu will also be available. Service begins at noon; call 343-1818 for reservations.
Steam Restaurant will serve dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The multi-course menu includes includes local oysters, steamed shrimp, an artisan cheese display, prime rib, apple cider-brined turkey and gravy, crab cakes, creamed corn, green bean casserole, cornbread and sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato and pecan casserole, mac ‘n cheese, assorted rolls, cornbread, cranberry sauce and a variety of desserts. Adults are $38, children under 12 are $16, and children 5 and under are $6. Reservations are required: 726-9226
Sweet n Savory Café will offer all-you-can-eat, family-style platters from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Offerings include turkey, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread and sausage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, roasted cauliflower, mac ‘n cheese, shrimp ‘n grits, jerked pork loin with mango chutney over red beans and rice, sweet cornbread, veggie lasagna, pumpkin pie, key lime pie, apple cobbler, pecan pie a la mode and flourless chocolate torte. Non-alcoholic beverages included. Prices are $32 for adults, $25 for those over 75, $20 for children 9-12, $12 for children 5-8, and children under 5 are free. Reservations are required: 256-0115
All area Buffalo Wild Wings locations will open at 4 p.m. and close at midnight, and Carolina Ale House will open at 4 p.m. and will close at 2 a.m.
