Every year it seems to get easier and easier to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal for those who don’t want to spend all day (or days) in the kitchen. An increasing number of restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day serving a la carte holiday dinners, buffets, takeaway options and more. Here’s where to find some of the best Thanksgiving feasts this year.
Salt Lake City & Wasatch Front Thanksgiving Dining
Bambara at Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet featuring seasonal dishes like butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, salmon, and house pastrami ham. Price: $85/adults, $40/kids (2-12). Available from noon to 6 p.m.
Little America Coffee Shop
A three-course menu offering choices of turkey, prime rib, poached salmon, or vegetarian options. Priced from $52 to $65. Kids’ menu available for $25. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
Emigration Cafe
Family-friendly buffet featuring brioche French toast, roasted tri-tip, honey-sage turkey breast, and Roman-style pinza. Price: $65/adults, $24/kids (11 & under), $10/kids (5 & under).
Franck’s Restaurant
Offers a creative, non-traditional Thanksgiving menu with dishes like cider-brined turkey steak and lemon thyme swordfish. Price: $105 per person. Seating from noon to 6 p.m.
The Grand America Hotel
Two options: dine-in buffet at Laurel Brasserie ($95/adults, $47.50/kids) or Thanksgiving To-Go packages for groups of 2 to 8. Features classics like maple-glazed turkey and warm rum sauce bread pudding.
Hub & Spoke Diner
Thanksgiving buffet with roasted turkey, house-made stuffing, mashed potatoes, and popular brunch items. Price: $44.99/adults, $22.49/kids (under 12). Available from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
La Caille
Four-course dinner featuring quail pot pie, rosemary cider-brined turkey, maple bourbon-glazed salmon, and pumpkin cheesecake tart. Price: $150/adults, $65/kids (5-12).
Log Haven
Three-course plated luncheon with options like citrus-herb turkey, grilled salmon, and pappardelle pasta. Price: $85/adults, $49/kids (10 & under). Available from noon to 5:30 p.m.
Rodizio Grill
Expanded holiday menu with turkey, stuffing, and sweet mashed potatoes. Thanksgiving Day pricing: $47.99/adults, $15.99/kids (7-11), $9.99/kids (3-6).
The Salt Republic (Hyatt Regency)
Family-style Thanksgiving dinner featuring dishes like pumpkin bisque, applewood smoked turkey, and pancetta stuffing. Price: $55/adults, $27/kids (6-12). To-go option available for $45 per person.
Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops
Serving Thanksgiving dinner from November 28-30. Enjoy classics like aged steak and craft cocktails in a refined setting.
Tuscany
Three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring herb-roasted turkey, glazed Duroc ham, and house-made seasonal pies. Price: $95/adults, $45/kids (12 & under).
Urban Hill
Thanksgiving buffet with highlights like maple-cinnamon glazed ham and butternut squash mac n’ cheese. Price: $85/adults, $35/kids (5-12).
Park City & Wasatch Back Thanksgiving Dining
Annex Burger
Free Bird Buffet offers a complimentary Thanksgiving meal starting at 2 p.m. Features all the traditional dishes. Served until supplies last.
Butcher’s Chop House & Bar
Two-course prix fixe menu with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a choice of pie. Price: $55/adults, $38/kids.
Deer Valley Café
Take-away menu featuring roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, green bean au gratin, and wild mushroom stuffing. Order by November 22.
Escala Provisions Company
Family-style Thanksgiving dinner with dishes like pumpkin bisque, citrus-brined turkey, and a selection of desserts. Price: $79/adults, $39.50/kids (5-12).
Flanagan’s on Main
Thanksgiving meal featuring butternut squash leek soup, turkey breast with mashed potatoes, and bourbon bread pudding. Price: $50+/adults, $20+/kids (12 & under).
Grand Summit Hotel
Thanksgiving buffet with fare like butternut bacon soup and slow-roasted turkey. Price: $110/adults, $50/kids (5-12).
Goldener Hirsch Inn
Elegant buffet with carving stations, a seafood display, and a chocolate fountain. Price: $175+/adults, $55+/kids (10 & under).
Grub Steak
Traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring wild rice soup, roasted turkey, and spiced apple bread pudding. Price: $46.75/adults, $25.75/kids (12 & under).
Hearth and Hill
Thanksgiving feast with dishes like butternut squash soup, roasted turkey breast, and a variety of pies. Dinner served from 3 to 7 p.m.
Kaneo
Mediterranean-inspired prix fixe menu with options like baked branzino, turkey porchetta, and apple cobbler. Price: $89 per person.
KITA at Pendry Park City
Chefsgiving buffet with seasonal favorites like roasted pumpkin soup and herb-roasted turkey. Price: $135/adults. Proceeds benefit local food assistance programs.
Montage Deer Valley’s Apex Restaurant
Thanksgiving buffet with a lavish spread of holiday dishes and live entertainment. Price: $95+/adults, $50+/kids.
Powder Restaurant at Waldorf Astoria
Three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring wagyu striploin and cider-braised pork belly. Price: $145 per person.
St. Regis Deer Valley
Thanksgiving buffet with starters like Jonah crab cocktail and carving stations. Includes live music and activities. Price: $140/adults, $60/kids (under 12).
Zermatt Resort
Two different Thanksgiving buffets with varying menus and pricing. Includes options for both adults and children, starting at $28.
Thanksgiving Takeout Options in Utah
Pago Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Ready-to-heat kits with herb-roasted turkey, black truffle gravy, mashed potatoes, and apple crisp. Price: $140 for two servings. Pickup on November 27.
Vessel Kitchen’s “Everything but the Bird” Bundles
Includes mashed potatoes, croissant stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dessert. Gluten-free bundles are available.
Luna’s Kitchen
Gluten-free takeout sides like cranberry-orange relish and sage stuffing. Pickup on November 27.
Salt Box Eatery & Catering
Offers a variety of pre-ordered dishes like herb-roasted turkey and bourbon-glazed yams. Pickup from November 26-28.
Windy Ridge Café & Bakery
Complete Thanksgiving meal for four, featuring roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and seasonal pies. Order by November 19 for pickup on November 27.
Make Your Reservations Now
Many of these Thanksgiving dining options require reservations or advance orders. Be sure to book early to secure your spot and enjoy a relaxing, delicious holiday meal in Utah.
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Culinary quote of the week:“Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence..” – Erma Bombeck
