The Triangle restaurant guide to Thanksgiving 2024: Extravagant feasts to take-home meals
We’re three weeks from Thanksgiving and if you haven’t started planning your feast you might already be behind.
But don’t panic. The good news is there are endless options from local Triangle restaurants, from full take-home meals, extravagant dine-in buffets and add-on pies if your spread simply needs something sweet.
So here it is, our annual list of restaurants in the Triangle open on Thanksgiving day or serving take-home feasts and sweets for your meal at home.
Acme Food & Beverage
110 E. Main St., Carrboro. 919-929-2263 or acmecarrboro.com
The Acme Thanksgiving Feast serves two people and includes deep-fried turkey, five sides, cranberry ginger compote and country ham and mushroom gravy. Meals can be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost is $85.
Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-781-2444 or angusbarn.com/thanksgiving.html
The Angus Barn is offering take-home Thanksgiving packages for up to six people. The kit includes roasted turkey breast and one quart of gravy, but does not include sides. The cost is $120, with pickup Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pies, crackers and country store items will be available for purchase during pickup.
Beasley’s Chicken + Honey
237 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. 919-322-0127 or ac-restaurants.com/beasleys
The fried chicken restaurant from Raleigh chef Ashley Christensen is offering Southern sides and whole pies for your Thanksgiving table. Options include custard-style pimento mac and cheese, creamed collards and mashed potatoes. For dessert, chocolate chess, bourbon pecan and pumpkin pie. The deadline to order is Nov. 13 and pick up is Nov. 26 and 27.
Bob Evans
Three locations in the Triangle, in Durham, Raleigh and Smithfield. bobevans.com
Open on Thanksgiving serving holiday meals for $19 per person and also offering take-home “farm house feasts” for up to 10 people, plus a la carte desserts and sides.
Bombolo
764 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 919-914-6374 or bombolochapelhill.com
Bombolo is offering a la carte options for whatever your Thanksgiving table might need, from pimento cheese to chicken liver mousse, smoked hams, roasted turkey breast, oyster sausage dressing, stuffed pumpkins, “million dollar gravy” and whole pies. The deadline to order is Nov. 21, with pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27. Orders can be placed online at order.toasttab.com/online/bombolo.
Boricua Soul
705 Willard St., Durham. 919-902-0520 or boricuasoulnc.com
This Southern and Caribbean restaurant is offering family size takeout dishes for Thanksgiving, including ready-to-cook Pernil and Mofongo porchetta, mac and cheese and collards. The deadline to order is Nov. 22 with pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Boulted Bread
328 Dupont Circle, Raleigh. boultedbread.com
This acclaimed Raleigh bakery is offering Thanksgiving pies like maple chess, apple and sweet potato, plus yeast rolls, loaves of bread and assorted pastries. Pickup is Nov. 27 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
BRIO Italian Grille in the Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood Ave., Suite 5000, Raleigh. 919-589-1280 or brioitalian.com
Open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving a special menu with turkey, traditional sides and dessert. Meal packages are also available to go.
Cafe Root Cellar/Root Cellar Cafe
750 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 919-967-3663 or rootcellarchapelhill.com
35 Suttles Road., Penguin Place, Pittsboro. 919-542-1062
This duo of artisan cafes is preparing four-person Thanksgiving packages to go for $160, including options like roasted turkey, braised brisket or butternut squash lasagna, plus three sides and a choice of mini pumpkin or apple pie. There’s also a turkey meal for one for $15, a full feast of turkey, butternut squash lasagna, desserts and sides. The deadline to order is 2 p.m. Nov. 20, with pickups from Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in both Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.
BRAISE
4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh (in the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley). 919-781-7000 or raleighmarriott.com
Serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 12 to 3 p.m. for $54.95 per person, children 6-12 are $19.95 and under 6 are free.
The Capital Grille
4242 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. 919-787-3901 or thecapitalgrille.com
Serving an in-person Thanksgiving meal for $50 per adult or $20 for children, including turkey with brioche stuffing, green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey.
Counting House
111 N. Corcoran St., in the 21c Museum Hotel, Durham. 919-956-6760 or countinghousenc.com
A dine-in only menu of roasted turkey breast or prime rib and four sides, like oyster stuffing, roasted sweet potato, green beans and mac and cheese. Sweets are a choice of apple cobbler, sweet potato pie or caramel tart. Meals are $55 per person for turkey, $70 for prime rib. Kids plates for children 10 and younger are $25.
Crossroads at The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro St., in the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill. 919-918-2777 or carolinainn.com
Serving a four-course Thanksgiving Day meal and pre-dinner cocktail from 6 to 8 p.m. The meal features a charcuterie spread, a seasonal salad, a plate of roasted turkey, glazed ham, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy and cranberry sauce; bruleed pumpkin tart with anglaise ice cream for dessert. Each course includes a beverage pairing. The cost of the meal is $129.
Dampf Good BBQ
6800 Good Hope Church Road, Cary. 847-387-7469 or dampfgoodbbq.com
Offering a full blowout Thanksgiving feast with one whole brisket, one whole smoked turkey breast, two family style sides and a half-pan of banana pudding. The full spread costs $325. There are also a la carte smoked meats and family-sized sides. The deadline to order is Friday, Nov. 22 with orders picked up Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Durham
Inside The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. 919-768-8831 or thedurham.com
Serving a dine-in Thanksgiving feast from 12 to 5 p.m., with roasted heritage turkey, glaze ham, five sides, cranberry sauce and desserts. The cost is $85 per adult and $35 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are required.
The Fearrington House
2000 Fearrington Village Center, 230 Market St., Pittsboro. 919-542-2121 or fearrington.com
Offering the ultimate takeout Thanksgiving meal for two, with Parker House rolls, soup and arancini appetizers, roasted turkey, turkey and ham pot pie, six side dishes, plus a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The cost is $175 and the deadline to order is Thursday, Nov. 21. Meals can be picked up Thanksgiving morning from 9 to 11 a.m.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4325 Glenwood Ave., #5004 at Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh. 919-571-6200 or flemingssteakhouse.com
Offering a three-course Thanksgiving meal starting at $62 per person, including a choice of turkey, filet mignon or bone-in ribeye, plus three sides and dessert. Seatings start at 11 a.m. A three-course takeout meal that feeds six people is also available.
Golden Corral
Four locations around the Triangle. goldencorral.com
Serving a special Thanksgiving buffet with carved meats like turkey, ham and roast pork. The Raleigh-based buffet chain is also offering take-home meals that will feed six to eight people. Orders include turkey, ham, sides and fixings. Take-home orders must be placed 72 hours in advance.
Herons
100 Woodland Pond Drive (in the Umstead Hotel), Cary. 919-447-4050 or theumstead.com
Serving a multi-course Thanksgiving meal for $175 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. An optional wine pairing can also be added.
Hibernian
311 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; 8021 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
919-833-2258 (Glenwood); 919-803-0290 (Falls of Neuse) or hibernianpub.com
Open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving the regular menu plus Thanksgiving specials.
Hummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd.Suite 111, Raleigh. 919-301-8900 or hummingbirdraleigh.com/holiday
Hummingbird and its catering arm Posh Nosh are preparing take-home Thanksgiving packages and a la carte sides, fixings and desserts. The large and small packages range from four to 10 people and include roast turkey or turkey breast, three or four sides and dessert and are $225 or $495. The deadline to order is Wednesday, Nov. 20, with pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 12 and 6 p.m.
Il Palio
505 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, in the Siena Hotel. 919-918-2545 or ilpalio.com
Offering a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 12 to 5 p.m. for $92 per person, including options like sweet potato risotto, roasted heritage breed turkey roulade, prime rib and desserts.
IL FALÒ Wood Fired Kitchen
3931 Macaw St., Raleigh. 919-864-9090 or ilfalo.com
This restaurant in the Westin Hotel will serve an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the buffet will be a roasted turkey carving station, salad, braised collards with smoked turkey other sides and desserts. The cost is $69 for adults, $29 for children 6 to 10 and free for children 5 and younger.
Irregardless Cafe
901 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. 919-833-8898 for restaurant, 919-610-0872 for catering or irregardless.com
The Irregardless dining room will serve a special in-person meal from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a menu of small plates like green bean casserole and octopus with braised white beans; larger plates like brined and roasted turkey and NY strip; and desserts. The restaurant is also offering take-and-bake Thanksgiving entrees, sides and desserts for the table. Options include a meal package for four to six people or a la carte sides, entrees and desserts. Pickup is on Nov. 27 and 28.
La Farm Bakery
4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary. 919-657-0657 or lafarmbakery.com
Offering a wide selection of breads and pastries, including pumpkin and apple tarts, pumpkin spice challah, yeast rolls and more. Orders can be made in La Farm’s Cary cafes, by phone and online.
Lawrence Barbecue
900 Park Offices Drive, Suite 120, Durham. 919-593-6923 or lawrencefoodco.com/lawrence-barbecue
Thanksgiving options include whole pork butts, briskets and turkey breasts, plus family style sides like ham hock collard greens and three cheese mac and cheese. Meal pick ups are Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. The full menu can be seen at lawrencefoodco.com/holiday.
Longleaf Swine
500 East Davie St., Raleigh longleafswine.com
Offering takeout meats by the pound, including smoked bone-in turkey breast, pulled pork and brisket, as well as side dishes of pimento mac and cheese, esquites, slaw, sausage balls, collard greens and other dishes. Orders can be placed online by Nov. 20 with pickup available Nov. 26 from 12 to 6 p.m.
Lucette Grace
235 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, 919-307-4950 or lucettegrace.com
Offering special Thanksgiving desserts like sweet potato pie, chocolate hazelnut torte, bourbon pecan pies and brunch packs with sweet and savory pastries. Pick up is Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no deadline to order, but online ordering will shut down when the bakery has reached capacity, so don’t dally if your heart is set on a dessert.
Lutra
2627 Hillsborough Road, Durham. lutrabakery.com
This pop-up bakery is offering sweet and savory buns, cookies, pastries and pie dough for Thanksgiving. The deadline to order is Nov. 22 at noon, with pickup Nov. 26-27 at the Hillsborough Road Cocoa Cinnamon location.
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill. 919-942-5837 or mamadips.com
The famed Chapel Hill restaurant is offering take-home feasts for families large and small, with servings ranging from eight to 20 people. Meals include whole roasted turkey, three sides, gravy, cranberry sauce and a whole pie. There are also single meals for $33 each. The deadline to order is Nov. 21 with pickup Nov. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mandolin
2519 Fairview Road, Raleigh. 919-322-0365 or mandolinraleigh.com
Mandolin is offering take home Thanksgiving feasts with either a half or whole roasted turkey, four sides, rolls, gravy, cranberry sauce and one or two whole pies. A half turkey meal is $189 and a whole is $378. The deadline to order is Nov. 15, with orders picked up Nov. 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Margaux’s Restaurant
8111 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111, Raleigh. 919-846-9846 or margauxsrestaurant.com
Offering a dine-in Thanksgiving meal with three courses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m for $79.95 per person. Dishes include options like duck confit tostadas, crab, lobster and shrimp spring rolls, nine different entree choices like roasted turkey or grilled lamb loin and desserts options like pumpkin mousse tarts, chocolate coconut layer cake and creme brulee.
NanaSteak
345 Blackwell St., Durham. 919-282-1183 or nanasteak.com
This upscale steakhouse on the American Tobacco Campus has take-home meals centered around roast turkey, filet mignon and prime rib. Meals include the entree, three sides, cranberry sauce and dessert. Orders can be picked up Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peck & Plume
301 S. Academy St., Cary. 919-804-1400 or peckandplume.com/thanksgiving
This hotel restaurant in The Mayton will have a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., including carved turkey, smoked ham and salmon, salads, sides like corn pudding, green bean casserole and seven other options. The buffet $70 per adult and $29 for children 12 and younger.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 919-827-4158 or perryssteakhouse.com
Serving dine-in meals on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the full menu available, as well as a special Thanksgiving dishes. A four-person takeout menu is also available for $149. Pickup for the take-out feast is Nov. 27-28.
The Pit
328 W. Davie Street, Raleigh. 919-890-4500 or thepit-raleigh.com
Serving dine-in family style meals on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Raleigh for $60 per person, including fried pimento cheese bites, smoked ham, pit-cooked turkey and whole hog pork, sides, bread and dessert. The Pit is also offering takeout packages for two to 16 people at $50 per person, with pit-cooked turkey and whole hog barbecue, sides and dessert. The deadline to order is Nov. 22 and meals can be picked up Nov. 26 and 27.
Plum
501 Washington St., Suite C, Durham. 919-351-6446 or plumdurham.com
Serving a dine-in Thanksgiving meal for $70 per person from 12 to 10 p.m.
Prime Barbecue
403 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale. 919-373-8067 or prime-bbq.com
This Knightdale barbecue destination is offering a lineup of whole smoked meats like lechon pork shoulder, brisket, turkey breast and pork shoulder. The menu also includes sausages, family style sides and desserts. Pick up for chilled meats and meals is Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and warm orders can be picked up Nov. 28. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Poppyseed Market Restaurant
8801 Lead Mine Road, Suite 107, Raleigh. 919-870-4997 or poppyseedmkt.com
This market and restaurant is offering a take-home Thanksgiving feast that feeds six people. The meal includes sliced turkey breast, gravy, stuffing and traditional sides and rolls. Additional sides and desserts are available to order separately. The deadline to order is 9 p.m. Nov. 23, with pickup Nov. 27 and 28.
Redstart Foods
2827 N. Roxboro St., Durham. 919-237-3086 or redstartfoods.com
This Durham meal delivery company is offering Thanksgiving entrees, sides, breads and desserts like herb roasted turkey breast, creme fraiche mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts gratin, green bean casserole, pie samplers and tubs of whipped cream. The deadline to order is Sunday, Nov. 24, with doorstep delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Pickup at Redstart is also available.
Refectory Cafe
2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham. 919-949-8623 or therefectorycafe.com
Offering a la carte Thanksgiving options, including rosemary turkey breast, mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, mac and cheese, whole pies, cakes and cheesecakes. The deadline to order is Sunday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., with orders picked up by Nov. 27 at 5 p.m.
Sage & Swift (formerly Watts Grocery)
3710 Shannon Road, Suite 117, Durham. 919-957-7889 or sageandswift.com
Preparing full Thanksgiving meals to-go with whole or half turkeys, four sides, soup, bread and one whole pie. There are also a la carte options including side dishes, pies, bread and wine. Pick up is Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov 27.
Sam Jones BBQ
502 W. Lenoir St., Raleigh. 984-206-2555 or samjonesbbq.com
This downtown Raleigh barbecue joint will offer a full Thanksgiving meal with smoked turkey breast, three family style sides, pumpkin muffins, barbecue sauce and a whole pecan pie. The cost for the full meal is $149. Smoked turkey breast and a smoked ham are also available a la carte. The deadline to order is Nov. 23 with pickup Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill
6006 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. 919-872-2230 or saltandlimecabo.com
Offering a takeout Thanksgiving meal for four to six people for $200, including slow roasted turkey with smoked chile gravy, a choice of four sides like Mexican street corn salad, chipotle mac and cheese and chorizo cornbread stuffing and a dessert. The deadline to order is Nov. 23, with pickup on Nov. 27 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Saltbox Seafood Joint
2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham. saltboxseafoodjoint.com
This popular seafood spot is offering take-home lemon punch pies for Thanksgiving, with pickup Tuesday, Nov. 26 during Saltbox’s annual lobster roll and crab grits social.
Seasons 52
4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, inside Crabtree Valley Mall. 919-787-3052 or seasons52.com
Serving a dine-in traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, four sides, fixings and dessert. The meal is $40 for adults and $18 for kids. Seasons 52 is also offering a complete take-home Thanksgiving feast for four to six people. The meal is $225 and includes turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mashed butternut squash, cranberry relish and dessert. Meals can be picked up Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sullivan’s
419 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh. 919-833-2888 or sullivanssteakhouse.com
Serving a three-course, prix-fixe menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., including soup or salad, hand-carved turkey, two sides, fixings and dessert. The price is $51 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under.
Table & Twine
This North Carolina meal delivery company has a presence in Raleigh and is offering Thanksgiving packages within a 70 mile radius of the Triangle. The meals include full feast with a ready-to-roast turkey, trays of sides and dessert. There are also a la carte sides and desserts available. The deadline to order is Nov. 24 with delivery on Nov. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. or Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tandem
200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 919-240-7987 or tandemcarrboro.com
Serving dine-in and takeout family style meals. The Thanksgiving menu includes salads, turkey, sides and dessert. The cost is $80 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under.
Union Special Bread
2409 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh. 984-200-3094 or unionspecialbread.com
Offering Thanksgiving orders for whole pies like butterscotch pecan, sweet potato, chocolate chess, cookies, breads and sides. The deadline to order is Nov. 22 with pickup Nov. 26-27.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham. 919-490-0999 or washingtondukeinn.com
The Fairview Dining Room at this Duke University hotel is serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 12 to 3 p.m., including a carving station with roast turkey and prime rib, plus roast pork and glazed salmon, nine different sides, a dozen appetizers, a table of pies and a s’mores station. The cost is $125 per adult and $60 for children.
The Willard in the AC Hotel
9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-803-5200 or thewillardraleigh.com
This rooftop restaurant is offering a dine-in Thanksgiving buffet from 4 to 8 p.m. The spread includes ham, turkey, sides like three cheese mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy and green bean casserole, fixings, bread and dessert. The cost is $60 for adults and $25 for children 5-12, with kids 4 and younger eating for free.
Wooden Nickel Pub
111 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. 919-932-0134 or downtownpies.com
Kim’s Bake Shop at the Wooden Nickel is taking pre-orders for different Thanksgiving pies and cakes, including local pumpkin, apple, pear ginger crumble, bourbon maple pecan and cakes like Texas Sheetcake and Coca-Cola layer. The deadline to order is Nov. 24, with pickups on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27.
This story was originally published November 7, 2024 at 2:45 PM with the headline "The Triangle restaurant guide to Thanksgiving 2024: Extravagant feasts to take-home meals."
