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  • Orlando restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and take-out meals

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    It’s almost Turkey Day, and luckily for those who’d rather not cook this year, Orlando restaurants are here to please. There’s a slew of Thanksgiving dining options from brunch buffets to prix fixe dinners, plus take-out and family-sized meals available to eat at home.

    So put the carving knives down, prep for the distant-relative catch-ups, support your local service industry and eat up.

    The Ravenous Pig
    565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park

    A Thanksgiving pick-up menu includes turkeys brined and seasoned, sides ready to be heated, floral arrangements, signature cocktails and wines. Pick up is Nov. 26. 

    4 Rivers Smokehouse
    SODO | Winter Park | East Orlando | Winter Garden

    Holiday pickup meals include smoked whole turkeys, ham, brisket, salmon and sides, plus holiday packages and dessert options.

    Delaney’s Tavern
    1315 S. Orange Ave., Orlando

    Delaney’s Tavern will offer an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on Thanksgiving Day for $69 per person. Brunch happens from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will feature brunch tapas, a buffet with Thanksgiving classics and bottomless mimosas (for an extra $20 per person). 

    Cafe Tu Tu Tango
    8625 International Drive, Orlando

    For $39.22 per person, guests can indulge in Cafe Tu Tu Tango’s bottomless brunch including a carving station with Cajun turkey breast, New York strip and holiday sides and desserts. 

    Smokemade Meats + Eats
    1400 S. Crystal Lake Drive, Orlando

    Smokemade Meats + Eats offers a take-home menu of whole smoked turkeys, housemade sides, desserts and more to be picked up on Nov. 26. Orders must be places by Nov. 20. 

    Bites and Bubbles
    1618 N. Mills Ave., Orlando

    A Thanksgiving to-go menu created by chef Eddie Nickell is available for order and to be picked up either Nov. 26 or 27. Dishes include turkey, duck confit, mashed potatoes, stuffing, charcuterie boards and more. 

    Evermore Orlando
    1590 Evermore Way, Orlando

    Evermore offers both a traditional Thanksgiving brunch and holiday meal delivery services. 

    Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen
    1602 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista

    This Disney establishment is cooking up a take-home Thanksgiving menu that includes smoked turkey with gravy, andouille sausage cornbread stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, cheddar biscuits and more. The meal feeds four for $200 plus tax.

    Mia’s Italian Kitchen
    8717 International Drive, Orlando

    Mia’s will offer an Italian-style Thanksgiving, served all day long. Expect turkey, pork loin and classic dishes from the restaurant’s dinner menu. 

    Aurora at the Celeste
    4105 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando

    Aurora’s restaurant will serve a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s open to both hotel guests and the public. There’s a seasonal several-course meal, plus a kids menu for those 11 years old or younger. 

    Canvas Restaurant
    13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando

    Canvas Restaurant will offer a Friendsgiving four-course meal Friday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving prix fixe menu will be available Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Take-out Thanksgiving family meals are also on offer here, available to order online now. The meals serve four to six people and cost $155 per package.

    Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
    6967 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando

    A prix fixe Thanksgiving meal is available in the restaurant on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations can be made online now. 

    The Alfond Inn
    300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park

    A grand Thanksgiving brunch buffet will be available Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect multiple entrees, a fall salad station, seafood display, dessert and a kids buffet. 

    The Boheme
    325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando

    The Boheme is set to host both a brunch and a prix fixe dinner on the big day.

    Flemings Prime Steakhouse
    933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park | 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando

    Flemings offers a prix fixe meal on Nov. 27 starting at $59 per guest and $22 for kids. Also on offer is a take-home Thanksgiving meal bundle, which feeds six.

    Lake Nona Wave Hotel
    6100 Wave Hotel Drive, Orlando

    Both onsite restaurants, Bacan and Garni Cafe, will offer Thanksgiving meals. Garni Cafe starts the day with brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. while Bacan serves dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.

    Rosen Shingle Creek
    9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando

    Cafe Osceola will feature a brunch buffet starting at $99.95 for adults and $44.95 for kids aged 4 to 11 (3 and under eat free). Complimentary champagne and mimosas will also be on offer. 

    The Boathouse
    1620 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista

    The Boathouse’s Thanksgiving dinner will feature whole roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie, plus restaurant classics like shrimp & grits and roasted salmon.

    Brio Italian Grille
    4200 Conroy Road, Orlando

    Brio is offering both dine-in and take-out Turkey Day options. The restaurant is open with a traditional holiday menu (plus Brio classics). Feasts to go are available for pre-order to enjoy at home. 

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  • Which Charlotte restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day? Here’s a list

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    If you’d rather skip the cooking (and the pile of dishes) this Thanksgiving, you’re in luck — several Charlotte restaurants are keeping their doors open for the holiday.

    Whether you’re craving a classic turkey dinner or something a little more upscale, there’s a table waiting for you somewhere in the Queen City.

    Here are some local spots that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

    Angeline’s

    Where: 303 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202

    Hours: 2-8 p.m.

    The Thanksgiving dinner menu features a seasonal course lineup with slow-roasted pumpkin soup, harvest salad, herb-roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry agrodolce, and sides like sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, and pecans and sautéed green beans. Dinner runs $48 per person, with the option to add a three-course wine pairing for $25.

    Three holiday pies sitting on a wooden table outdoors in the sun. The pie in the foreground left is a pumpkin or sweet potato pie decorated with whipped cream swirls, chocolate leaves, and a small square tag that says “thanks.” The pie on the right is a pecan pie with a decorative ring of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. The pie in the background is a fruit crumble pie, possibly apple, topped with powdered sugar and a small red tag. The background features blurred green foliage.
    Angeline’s Thanksgiving menu includes apple, pumpkin and bourbon pecan holiday pie tartlets. Angeline’s

    Angry Ales

    Where: 1518 Montford Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209

    Hours: noon-2 a.m.

    The restaurant and bar is showing the Packers vs. Lions game at 1 p.m. and offering $3.50 Miller Lite specials all day, $10 Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches served with homemade chips and $5 Fireball and apple pie shots to toast the holiday.

    Exterior view of a bar and restaurant called “Ale’s” at dusk, featuring an outdoor patio area. The building on the left has a gray facade with a prominent red sign that says “ALE’S.” In front of it is a large, wooden Adirondack chair decoration painted red, next to a picnic table. To the right is an elevated outdoor seating area with string lights and a large sign spelling out “ALES” in illuminated yellow letters. The patio has several tall wooden tables with black stools and a few red picnic tables in the foreground. People are visible walking on the left and sitting on the elevated patio. The sky is overcast.
    Angry Ale’s on Montford Drive in Charlotte. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

    Church & Union

    Where: 127 N Tryon St #8, Charlotte, NC 28202

    Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

    Guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu with choices like potato-leek soup, a crisp mixed green salad, seared salmon, New York strip or sweet potato gnocchi. Dinner is $70 for adults and $30 for kids 12 and under.

    Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

    Where: 128 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave., Charlotte, NC 28202

    Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

    The restaurant will be open for a chef-curated feast, with a la carte seasonal dishes alongside its signature steakhouse menu, with selections like apple-brined turkey breast and jumbo lump crab mac & cheese.

    La Belle Helene

    Where: 300 S. Tryon St. #100, Charlotte, NC 28202

    Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

    The Thanksgiving menu offers a three‑course prix fixe dinner featuring starters like pumpkin soup or beef tartare, mains such as rotisserie turkey with brioche stuffing, New York strip, vegetarian gnocchi or seared salmon, and desserts like chai panna cotta or spiced apple cake. It’s priced at $75 per adult and $30 for children 12 and under.

    Napa

    Where: Napa on Providence, 110 Perrin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207

    Where: Napa at Stonecrest, 7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

    Where: Napa at Kingsley, 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC 29715

    Hours: Reservations are available from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

    Guests can enjoy a three-course meal featuring roasted turkey, or choices like prime rib or salmon, traditional sides served family-style such as whipped potatoes and mac and cheese, and desserts including pumpkin pie, caramel apple cheesecake or chocolate mousse cake for $60 per person. You can also order your meal to-go online.

    Where: 100 N Harbor Pl, Davidson, NC 28036

    Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call to make a reservation at (704) 896-5559.

    North Harbor Club is offering a celebratory feast on Thanksgiving with views of Lake Norman to enjoy on the holiday.

    Where: 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

    Hours: Reservations are available online and by calling the restaurant at (980) 580-4848 for dining noon to 9 p.m.

    The full Steak 48 menu will be available, plus turkey, gravy and serving elevated versions of all your favorite Thanksgiving staples including seared roasted carrots in a maple syrup, brown butter and apple cider reduction, cranberry sauce, stuffing, truffle mashed potatoes, whipped sweet potato praline and pumpkin pie.

    Where to get Thanksgiving take-out meals in Charlotte

    City Barbeque

    Where: 8948 J M Keynes Dr #420, Charlotte, NC 28262

    Where: 1514 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28270

    Where: 11212 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28277

    Where: 15425 Hodges Cir, Huntersville, NC 28078

    Hours: Vary by location

    City Barbeque is offering fresh, ready-to-serve holiday meals for groups of 4-24, featuring smoked turkey or ham, classic sides and desserts, available for pickup November 19-30.

    This story was originally published November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM.

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    Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.

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