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 11 am to 9 pm on Thursday, November 26. The holiday meal is $59 per person, with a kids’ Thanksgiving entrée available for $19 for ages 12 and under. Add pumpkin cheesecake for dessert for $10. The regular dinner menu will also be available, and 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 pecan wood smoked turkey, classic sides, and spiced pumpkin tart for dessert. Dinner is served Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 am to 8 pm for $70 per person and $25 for kids under ten. Wine pairings and additional sides are available for purchase, and their famous cakes can be preordered to enjoy at home. Make your reservation here.
304 E Cesar Chavez St (inside Austin Marriott)
Enjoy a family style Thanksgiving feast at Corinne, featuring a poached pear salad, roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing, candied yams, white truffle mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and more. Finish with your choice of apple crisp or pumpkin pie. The meal is $69 per person, plus taxes and fees, and is available for lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Reservations are recommended here.
301 E 5th Street
Eddie V’s is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring slow roasted turkey, brioche sage stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, and more for $52 per adult and $20 per child. Add a pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream for $13. The regular dinner menu will also be available from 11 am to 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Make your reservation here.
Fairmont Austin Thanksgiving Buffet
101 Red River St.
Fairmont Austin is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon to 4 pm, featuring traditional holiday favorites, herb crusted prime rib, bourbon glazed ham, desserts, and live music. Families can also enjoy a make your own apple cider bar and scarecrow stuffing activities for kids. The buffet is $140 per adult and $45 for children ages 6–12, with complimentary self parking included. Make your reservation here.
Perry’s Steakhouse locations: Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin
Perry’s is serving a special Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 am to 9 pm, featuring sliced smoked turkey breast with traditional holiday sides for $59 per person. The Caramelized Prime Rib special will also be available for $59 from 4 to 9 pm. Guests can preorder Thanksgiving meals for pickup on November 25 or 26. Get more info here.
Two locations: Downtown and Avery Ranch
Moonshine Grill is serving its Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 10 am to 3 pm, featuring traditional holiday favorites, Moonshine brunch staples, and a specialty carving station. The buffet is $42.95 per person, and both locations are accepting reservations while also welcoming walk-ins. Make your reservation here.
Worth noting: Their prices are unchanged from last year, which is a refreshing change of pace!
200 Lavaca Street
Serenade is serving a special three course Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, Nov. 26, featuring sweet tea brined turkey breast, duck confit, smoked honey baked ham, and traditional holiday sides. The meal is $75 per person, and reservations are recommended. At $75 per person, the holiday menu is actually $20 less than last year. Make your reservation here.
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 lists holiday hours of 11 am to 10 pm and welcomes both reservations and walk-ins. Reserve your table here.
310 E 5th St.
Skipjack Oyster is serving Thanksgiving lunch and dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 am to 11 pm, featuring sage roasted turkey, maple Dijon glazed ham, cornbread and sage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, warm pecan bread pudding, and more. Make your reservation here.
117 W 4th St
The Capital Grille will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, serving a traditional holiday meal alongside its regular dinner menu. The Thanksgiving plate features slow roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans, cranberry pear chutney, and shared mashed potatoes. Additional sides and pumpkin cheesecake are available for purchase. For Thanksgiving at home, guests can preorder a selection of holiday sides by Nov. 24 for pickup Nov. 25 or 26. Get more information and make reservations here.
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (Lower Lobby) | 1900 University Ave.
The Carillon is serving a Thanksgiving brunch buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, featuring smoked turkey, slow roasted prime rib, traditional holiday sides, chilled seafood, breakfast favorites, and plenty of desserts. There’s also a dedicated kids’ buffet with chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and more. Adults are $95, children ages 6–12 are $40, and kids 5 and under eat free. Worth noting: Prices are unchanged from last year! Reservations are recommended here.
400 W 6th St #125
The Kitchen American Bistro is offering a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 26, featuring roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, mushroom and leek stuffing, macaroni and cheese, and more, with apple galette for dessert. Dinner is $85.50 per person, and kids 10 and under eat free! Guests can also preorder a Thanksgiving meal to enjoy at home for $275, serving 4 to 6 people, with pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 25, from noon to 4 pm.
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.
