Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in Louisville: 12 restaurants where you eat on the holiday
It's almost Thanksgiving, which means it's time to start thinking about a turkey, ham, or prime rib meal with all the fixings, like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie.
Not a chef? Don't worry. Here are 12 restaurants where you can dine in on Thanksgiving Day in Louisville.
Did we miss your favorite Thanksgiving Day spot? Send a note to Gege Reed at [email protected].
Bob Evans
WHAT: Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day, offering its full menu, which includes the premium celebration platter, which includes slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread and celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and ham, buttered corn, freshly baked dinner rolls and slice of pumpkin pie.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: Nov. 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
COST: celebration platter, $18.99, other items vary by menu selection
Bristol Bar & Grille
WHAT: Visit the Bristol Bar & Grille for an elegant Thanksgiving buffet featuring chef-inspired holiday classics, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts. Reservations suggested.
WHERE: 1321 Bardstown Road, 300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, 614 West Main St.
WHEN: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COST: $49, $20 children
The Brown Hotel
WHAT: Join the iconic, century-old Brown Hotel and dine in the Crystal Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day. The buffet includes a meat carving station along with an array of holiday classic dishes including mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and more. Additional lunch dining options will include a variety of soups, and salads, cocktail shrimp, and a dessert assortment.
Breakfast will also be offered in J. Graham’s Cafe and will include an omelet station, waffles, breakfast meats, and coffee and juice.
WHERE: Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway
WHEN: Nov. 27. Crystal Ballroom, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. J. Graham's Cafe, 8-10 a.m.
COST: Buffet: $79.95, $39.95 for ages 9-12, $29.95 for ages 5-8, free for ages 4 and younger
The Capital Grille
WHAT: At The Capital Grille, guests can enjoy a chef-prepared traditional Thanksgiving dinner with an upscale twist. A dining experience that includes slow-roasted turkey with Brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and Sam’s mashed potatoes, with the option to add pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake at an additional charge. The full dinner menu is available all day.
For those looking to enjoy dinner at home, The Capital Grille is preparing Thanksgiving sides bundles. Preorder and pick up Nov. 25 or 26. Serves four. $135.
WHERE: 7600 Shelbyville Road
WHEN: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: $50, $20 for children
Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille
WHAT: Captain's Quarters is serving a Thanksgiving buffet that includes shrimp cocktail, carved roast beef, roast turkey and dressing, baked ham, pineapple glazed salmon, southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, southern style green beans, spinach salad, cranberry salad, tossed salad, assorted desserts, dinner rolls, ice tea, coffee and soft drinks.
WHERE: 5700 Captains Quarters Road, Prospect
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COST: $49 plus tax and service fee; $28 plus tax and service fee for ages 10 and younger
MORE INFORMATION: For guests who cancel their reservation less than 72 hours in advance or do not show up, no refund will be issued. Reservations are required by phone, 502-228-1651, or email, [email protected]. cqriverside.com.
Churchill Downs Thanksgiving
WHAT: Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet and a full day of racing, including up-and-coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls, at the following spots:
- Sky Terrace: Enjoy breathtaking views of the finish line from a balcony or luxuriate in the comfort of your table while watching the action on TV monitors. Enjoy the Chef’s Table Buffet with unlimited soft drinks and cash. Plus, admission includes on-site parking access and covered track views.
- Turn Club: Witness the unique horse/connection walkover, with contenders parading before the Paddock. Indoor dining with communal seating options.
- Homestretch Club: Revel in key race moments with views of the Homestretch and Big Board. Enjoy the climate-controlled private club access to rails, terrace, and lounges. Dine at the Chef’s Table Buffet with all-inclusive alcoholic beverages, and Kentucky's longest bar.
WHERE: 700 Central Ave.
WHEN: Nov. 27. Gates open at 10 a.m.; first race at 11:30 a.m.
COST: General admission starts at $17. Dinner starts at $104
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
WHAT: Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet at the iconic Claudia Sanders Dinner House. Reservations are required for parties of six or more, and take out is available.
WHERE: 3202 Shelbyville Road, Shelbyville
WHEN: Nov. 26 and 27, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cracker Barrel
WHAT: Cracker Barrel is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, with a traditional meal starting at 11 a.m. The Homestyle Turkey n' Dressing Meal, which includes roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, and gravy, along with country green beans, sweet potato casserole, and cranberry relish. The restaurant is open for dine-in on Thanksgiving and will also be serving individual and family-style take-out options.
Cracker Barrel is offering a Thanksgiving "Heat N Serve" Holiday family meal that feeds up to 10 people.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: Nov. 27, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
COST: $15.99
High Stakes Rooftop Grill
WHAT: Celebrate the holiday at High Stakes Rooftop Grill with a festive Thanksgiving buffet. Guests can expect seafood on ice, carved prime rib, roasted turkey and all the Thanksgiving classics from herb mashed potatoes to green bean casserole and house-made desserts. Bar specials include half-price bottles of wine ($75 or less), house-made mulled wine, warm rum apple cider and $10 martinis. Also offering curated Thanksgiving sides to-go. Details available at highstakesgrill.com.
WHERE: Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown, 710 E. Jefferson St.
WHEN: Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COST: Buffet: $65, $20 for ages 12 and younger and includes coffee, tea and soda.
Morton's The Steakhouse
WHAT: Gather around our table for a delectable four course feast at Morton's. Menu: First course, butternut squash bisque, lobster bisque (available upon request); second course, fall harvest salad; third course, roasted turkey Roulade, sage and cranberry stuffing, sour cream mashed potatoes, Morton's green bean casserole, fresh cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, add sweet potato casserole for two with toasted walnut crumble topping ($15) and lobster macaroni shells and cheese ($19); dessert, pecan streusel cheesecake, salted caramel, bourbon cream; upgrade to Morton's legendary hot chocolate cake ($7) or upgrade to salted caramel apple pie ($8). Also offering family style sides to go, with details at mortons.com.
Morton's 8 oz. Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter.
WHERE: 626 W. Main St., Louisville
WHEN: Nov. 27, noon to 8 p.m.
COST: $69
Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse
WHAT: Kick off the holiday with a Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour at Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy half-off beer and wine, 20% off spirits and a bar menu featuring the festive bites from chef Bryan Emperor. The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn. The restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
WHERE: 835 E. Main St.
WHEN: Nov. 26. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Proof on Main
WHAT: Chef Cody Stone and the team at Proof on Main will prepare a delicious holiday menu that includes baby kale salad; your choice of Bowman and Landers Farm roasted turkey breast and confit legs, sage gravy; 3D Valley Farms smoked ham or half turkey and half ham. Sides, brown butter stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, cornbread, and cranberry sauce. Dessert for the table pumpkin bar (shortbread/butter cookie base, pumpkin custard), brown butter chocolate chip cookies, and cherry/cranberry meringue pies. Family-style add-on sides, cauliflower/leek gratin and sweet potatoes ($15 each).
WHERE: 702 W. Main St.
WHEN: Nov. 27, 1-7 p.m.
COST: $70, $40 for wine pairings
Ruth's Chris
WHAT: Join Ruth's Chris for a Thanksgiving feast and all your steakhouse favorites. Starters include Caesar salad, steak house salad, soup of the day (choose one); entree, sliced oven roasted turkey, sausage and herb stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish; sides, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, creamed spinach, green beans with roasted garlic (choose one); dessert, pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla ice cream. Also offering Thanksgiving meals or holiday sides to-go.
An 11-ounce filet served with lobster tail and drawn butter at Ruth's Chris Steak House at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Fla.
WHERE: Wright Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, 16th Floor
WHEN: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
COST: Starts at $48 for adults, $20 for children
Walker's Exchange
WHAT: Walker's Exchange will serve a Thanksgiving day buffet with herb roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, honey glazed ham, crispy bourbon sriracha Brussels sprouts, pulled chicken biscuit, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread and Brioche stuffing, sweet potato bake, butternut squash casserole, broccoli casserole, roasted Persian carrots, beer battered cod, Cajun shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, southern style braised collard greens, butter milk fried chicken, creamed spinach, herb roasted red potatoes, Jalapeno corn pudding, and dinner rolls. Also, a carving station with prime rib and roasted pork loin, from the sea a smoked salmon display with oysters, shrimp and mussels, pastries, cheese and charcuterie, salads, dessert room and a milk and white chocolate fountain.
WHERE: Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St., 2nd floor
WHEN: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST: $49, $16 for children, free for ages 5 and younger
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Where to get Thanksgiving dinner in Louisville: 12 restaurants where you eat on the holiday
