Streamline your Turkey Day dinner plans by trading kitchen time for dining time. Here’s where to go for Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta
Putting together a fully home-cooked holiday spread can be stressful. So, if you’re looking to score Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta without lifting a finger, we’ve got you. From Atlanta restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day to those offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go, each one of our picks has kids and families in mind. With these choices, you’ll save some time and be able to head off to all your other Thanksgiving Day activities with a full belly and happy kids.
These Atlanta Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving Day
Ray's on the River
If you'd rather go out this year in Atlanta for Thanksgiving, Ray's offers its Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dine In Buffet for $70 per adult, $35 per child. Feast on starters like peel-and-eat shrimp and local meats and cheeses, have some butternut squash bisque or seafood gumbo, and dive into main courses such as savory herb-roasted turkey breast and slow-roasted herb-crusted prime rib. Reservations are required, so make them online or call 770-955-1187.
6700 Powers Ferry Rd. N.W.
Sandy Springs, GA
Online: raysrestaurants.com
HobNob
For a traditional three-course sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, visit the restaurant HobNob between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. There's a set cost of $45 per person or $17.95 for a kids plate for ages 12 and younger. First course choices include curried pumpkin soup, toasted sourdough or fall salad, while second courses offer roasted turkey breast, glazed ham, seared Atlantic salmon and 12-hour porter braised rib. Dessert is pumpkin or pecan pie or chocolate layer cake. Reservations are recommended.
804 Town Blvd., A1010
Atlanta
Online: hobnobatlanta.com
Old Vinings Inn
Old Vinings Inn offers its '22 Thanksgiving Dine In with a three-course prix fixe menu (with add on options) for $70 for adults and $28 for children under age 12. Expect a butternut squash bisque, roasted turkey breast, prime rib, cornbread dressing, garlic green beans, desserts, and more. The children's meal includes turkey, chicken fingers, or mac & cheese, plus one side and a scoop of ice cream. There's also an option for pick-up or delivery in case you decide you don't want to go out.
3011 Paces Mill Rd.
Atlanta
Online: oldviningsinn.net
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
Souper Jenny
The a la carte Thanksgiving menu from Souper Jenny this year features "everything but the bird," with the restaurant's popular soups and a long list of sides including Jenny's sausage & apple stuffing with sage & thyme, vegan vegetable stuffing, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with maple mustard glaze, and traditional holiday desserts.
Good to Know: All orders must be in by Thursday, November 17 at 4 p.m., and there is a $60 minimum. Pick-up is Wednesday, November 23 at all three locations.
Souper Jenny Buckhead
130 West Paces Ferry Rd. N.W.
Atlanta
Souper Jenny Westside
1082 Huff Rd. N.W.
Atlanta
Souper Jenny Roswell
589 Atlanta St.
Roswell, GA
Online: souperjenny.com
Ziegler’s BBQ and Catering
This Acworth barbecue restaurant is offering its annual takeout holiday menu for Thanksgiving, which includes a choice of turkey or ham and all the classic sides you crave, like sweet potato casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and golden kernel corn. The options are extensive but you'd better reserve your spot fast. Call the restaurant at 770-529-5227 to place your order at least 72 hours in advance.
3451 Cobb Pkwy. N.W.
Acworth, GA
Online: zieglersbbq.com
Moe's Original BBQ
Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ is a great spot to get Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta. From whole smoked turkeys to vats of mac-n-cheese (and everything in between), you can choose from their Thanksgiving packages or pick up food a la carte. With three locations near Atlanta, they're a great option for outsourcing holiday stress this year.
5005 Peachtree Pkwy., Suite 810
Peachtree Corners, GA
101 West 1st St.
Rome, GA
1421 5th Ave.
Columbus, GA
Online: moesoriginalbbq.com
Local Three
Whether you're looking to add a few extra dishes to your holiday spread or you want the whole shebang, Local Three is offering elevated traditional holiday meals to go. In addition to brined and smoked Bell Evans turkeys or Beeler's honey glazed spiral cut ham, you can pick up fresh cold water oysters, charcuterie boards, whipped brown butter sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and more. Choose items from their a la carte menu or get everything you need to feed 12 people with their family feast for $399.
Good to Know: Thanksgiving items will be available for pickup at Local Three, from 2-8 p.m. on November 22 and 23.
3290 Northside Pkwy. N.W.
Atlanta
Online: localthree.com
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OK Cafe
People come to the OK Cafe for the quality of the food and the sort of menu your grandmother would make for Sunday dinner, if you had a grandma who could cook, that is. With a whole turkey option, you can elect to add pans of mac n' cheese, squash souffle, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, and more. You can also pick up whole pies and cakes, to finish it off in style. Holiday menus, when published, can be found on their website under "Menu."
284 West Paces Ferry Rd.
Atlanta
Online: okcafe.com
Sprouts
Although Sprouts is still working on the details for this year's feast, in the past they've offered pre-order turkeys, hams, rib roasts, complete prepared meals, and party trays to take home. Pick up your meal—including a main course and traditional trimmings and sides—by noon on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the Atlanta store, there are about a dozen others in the general area, so check their website to see which location is best for you.
1845 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Suite 500
Atlanta
Online: sprouts.com
Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Offering whole smoked turkeys or sliced, plus cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, biscuits or cornbread, and cranberry sauce (in addition to your choice of two sides), you can place your Thanksgiving dinner order online in advance for pickup from November 7 through November 23. A whole smoked turkey (feeds 12-14) package with sides is $215, and the sliced turkey package (feeds six) is $125.
656 N. Highland Ave. N.E.
Atlanta
Online: sweetauburnbbq.com
Morty's Meat & Supply
This new spot in Dunwoody's The Village is opening this fall, but it's already offering take-home family Thanksgiving dinners. Choose from brined or smoked Heritage North Carolina free range turkey for $110 to $125, with gravy or other sides for $25 each. Or get a smoked turkey, gravy, and four sides for $250. Order online through their other business, Bar(N), and pick it all up from Morty’s Meat & Supply on either November 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or November 24 (Thanksgiving Day), from 10 a.m. to noon.
5509 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Dunwoody, GA
Online: barndunwoody.com
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Alon's Bakery
Atlanta's go-to elegant to-go eatery, with two locations, is offering a whole smoked turkey (serves 10-12) for $110, along with fancier-fare side dishes (think bourbon orange cranberry relish) and decadent desserts (salted caramel apple pie, anyone?), priced separately. You can also opt for the classic turkey feast for eight, which includes a customizable menu for $390.
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. N.E.
Atlanta
1394 North Highland Ave. N.E.
Atlanta
Online: alons.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy
If you want some turkey but you're really not that into the traditional meal, per se, you can pick up a Thanksgiving Carryout Package at Maggiano's. They are still updating the details for this year's meal but in the past it's included a traditional roasted turkey with giblet gravy and focaccia sausage stuffing, country-style smoked ham with whipped sweet potatoes, plus spaghetti and meatballs, four-cheese ravioli, caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, freshly baked bread, plus cranberry relish.
Maggiano’s Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta
Maggiano’s Cumberland Mall
1601 Cumberland Mall S.E.
Atlanta
Maggiano’s Perimeter Mall
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Dunwoody
Online: maggianos.com
additional reporting by Dhyana Levey
