Skip the grocery lists and the mountain of dishes, because plenty of Austin restaurants are ready to handle Thanksgiving for you! From classic turkey dinners to creative seasonal menus, here are our favorite spots serving up holiday meals this year. Don’t forget to make those reservations early!
You can also check out this list of Bars Open on Turkey Day from our friends at Do512 if you have the grandparents/family in town to watch the kiddos!
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Locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin
CARVE American Grille, with locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin, is serving a special dine-in Thanksgiving menu from 11am to 9pm on Thursday, November 27. The three-course meal ($49 per person) features your choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Honey Crisp Apple Salad, followed by sliced smoked turkey breast with classic holiday sides and homemade bread. A kids’ Thanksgiving entrée with sides is available for $19, and you can add pumpkin cheesecake for dessert for $10. Reservations are recommended. Reserve your table here.
Carpenter’s Hall Thanksgiving Feast
Enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving at Carpenters Hall with a family style, prix fixe feast featuring house smoked turkey, classic sides, and pumpkin pie cheesecake for dessert. Dinner is served November 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $65 per person and $25 for kids under ten. Wine pairings, a la carte sides, and their famous cakes are also available to preorder. Make your reservation here.
— Corinne
304 E Cesar Chavez St (inside Austin Marriott)
Enjoy a family style Thanksgiving feast served during lunch and dinner, featuring traditional holiday favorites with a modern twist. From roasted turkey and seasonal sides to house made desserts, it is everything you love about Thanksgiving without the stress of cooking. The meal is $65 per person, plus tax and fees. Make your reservation here.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse with a special holiday menu featuring Prime Rib with roasted heirloom baby carrots and Wagyu brioche stuffing, followed by a warm apple crisp for dessert. Reservations are recommended. Get your reservation here.
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 until 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation here.
Multiple locations in Austin
Celebrate Thanksgiving the easy way at Kerbey Lane, serving up its classic holiday plate for dine-in or to-go. For $21.99, enjoy a comforting spread of golden roasted turkey with homestyle gravy, garlic whipped potatoes, sweet potato casserole, herby cornbread stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, and a buttery biscuit. No prep, no cleanup, and no reservation needed — just stop by, order online, or call ahead. Plates are available while supplies last, and they do sell out! Six Kerbey Lane locations will be open Thanksgiving Day from 7am to 3pm, including South, Northwest, University, Southwest, Round Rock, and Mueller. Find a location here.
— Nido
1211 W Riverside Dr.
Enjoy Thanksgiving with skyline views and a seasonal prix fixe menu at Nido. The holiday feast features squash soup with crème fraîche and pepitas, roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing and gravy, classic sides like Parker House rolls, mashed potatoes, and maple brown butter yams, and pumpkin panna cotta for dessert. The meal is $109 per adult and $55 per child. Reservations recommended. Make your reservations here.
Perry’s Steakhouse locations: Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin
Perry’s is serving a festive Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, November 27 from 11 am to 9 pm, featuring a $49 holiday meal or the Caramelized Prime Rib special available from 4 to 9 p.m. Guests can also pre order Thanksgiving options for pickup on November 26 or 27. Get more info here.
Two locations: Downtown and Avery Ranch
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Moonshine Grill with their popular Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet featuring a turkey and prime rib carving station, traditional holiday trimmings, and brunch favorites, all for $42.95 per guest. This beloved annual event tends to sell out, so check for reservations here.
200 Lavaca Street
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Serenade with a refined three-course holiday menu that blends traditional favorites with modern flavors. The special menu is $95 per person and will be served from 11 am to 1:30 pm, and their daily menu will also be available. Reservations are recommended for this elegant downtown dining experience.
6929 Airport Blvd.
Soupleaf is a locally and family-owned, all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant in north central Austin (and one of our editor’s kids’ favorite places to eat – ever). Soupleaf will be open from 11 am to 10 pm on Thanksgiving Day and is accepting reservations as well as walk-ins. Reserve your table here.
310 E 5th St.
Skipjack Oyster Bar is offering a coastal-inspired Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, from 11 am to 10 pm. Families can enjoy a relaxed, family-style menu that combines seasonal dishes with fresh, ocean flavors for a laid-back Austin take on the holiday. Make your reservation here.
117 W 4th St
The Capital Grille will be open on Thanksgiving Day, serving a classic holiday meal alongside their regular dinner menu. Guests can enjoy slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, and shared sides like Sam’s mashed potatoes. A kids’ plate is available for $20, and pumpkin cheesecake can be added for dessert. Adults $50. Get more info on reservations and Thanksgiving to go here.
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (Lower Lobby) | 1900 University Ave.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive brunch buffet at The Carillon on Thursday, November 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu features a wide assortment of holiday favorites, carving stations, and sweet treats, along with a special kids’ buffet. Adults $95, children ages 6–12 $40, and kids 5 and under eat free. Get more info here.
400 W 6th St #125
Take it easy this Thanksgiving and let The Kitchen do the cooking. Choose to dine in or pick up a chef-prepared meal to enjoy at home. With fresh, seasonal dishes and warm hospitality, The Kitchen makes it simple to relax and enjoy the holiday with your favorite people.
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 for Thanksgiving.
