Did your Thanksgiving plans get thrown for a loop, or do you just want to avoid crowded grocery stores the night-before cooking? Lucky for you, these Dallas restaurants are opening their doors and welcoming guests for a fine feast—without the hassle of doing it yourself.
Give thanks and enjoy a classic meal of turkey and mashed potatoes, or try something a little non-traditional at one of the fine dining spots below. Bring the whole family—or don't!
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This Mexican-Southwestern grill known for its Sunday brunch, and it's getting in the Thanksgiving spirit with a special turkey day spread. The holiday brunch menu includes turkey, jalapeno-cranberry relish, SW stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, green beans, cinnamon roasted butternut squash and pies. All this in addition to the usual brunch specials, including a street taco bar, omelet station, waffles, brisket, red chili salmon and mimosas. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and prices are set at $28 for adults or $7 for children ages 11 and younger.
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5762 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony / Website
With an elegant, upscale atmosphere, Davio’s is the perfect spot to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal. Executive chef Brad Albers will prepare for you and yours a Vermont organic turkey, Yukon gold potatoes, butternut squash, carrots and challah bread herb stuffing. This meal will be available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a price tag of $75 for adults or $23 for children ages 12 and younger. The full dinner Davio's menu will also be available.
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2525 Elm St Suite #150 / Website
This newly-opened restaurant has already made a name for its international dishes. Now, the restaurant celebrates its first Thanksgiving with a unique spread. Enjoy turkey tagine with smoked turkey breast, braised thigh, pear couscous, sourdough stuffing, green beans, roasted butternut squash, crispy sage and cranberry-preserved lemon turkey. For just $42, this meal will be available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. along with the eatery's usual dinner menu.
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208 S Akard St. / Website
Hawthorne Sushi, Seafood & Steak truly exemplifies upscale dining. Located in the downtown Dallas district, its red-carpet flooring and chandeliers create an elegant atmosphere. The special Thanksgiving lunch features deep-fried turkey with berry sauce, prime rib, red snapper, sweet potato casserole and truffled mashed potatoes along with cocktails and mocktails. This meal will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a fixed price of $65 for adults or $25 for children ages 12 and younger.
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1621 Oak Lawn Ave. / Website
Meddlesome Moth is a true gastropub that serves some of the world’s best and most unique beers, as well as traditional pub food in high-quality fashion. This place is perfect for a large group gathering. The Thanksgiving Plate includes sous-vide and fried turkey, brioche-chestnut stuffing, sweet potato puree with curried cashews, bourbon cranberry relish, cornbread muffins with whipped sorghum and sorghum popcorn. This meal will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at $25 a plate.
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4812 Belt Line Rd. / Website
Table 13 offers a classy atmosphere with live piano and jazz tunes to compliment its American cuisine and specialty cocktails. This Thanksgiving, you can enjoy a meal and a show with your family. The three-course meal begins with a choice of lobster bisque or house salad, followed by turkey breast, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, green beans amandine, gravy, cranberry sauce and desserts. Some regular menu items will be available as well. Reservations are required to dine in, and prices are set at $44 for adults or $17 for children ages 12 and younger.
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2121 McKinney Ave. / Website
Located in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Fearing’s high-class experience has attracted celebrities, musicians and business travelers from all over the world. This year's Thanksgiving menu offers a three-course meal with choices of butternut squash soup, poached prawns, Nantucket Bay scallops, chicken-fried Lockhart quail, tangerine-glazed turkey with tortilla dressing and mashed potatoes, halibut on parsnip puree, beef tenderloin with wild mushroom ragout and fingerling potatoes, lamb osso buco, pumpkin pie, French silk pie and pecan pie. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The meal is priced $135 for adults or $45 for children ages 12 and younger.
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5288 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth / Website
This spacious restaurant is the perfect spot to host all of your extended family. With both private dining rooms and large seating areas surrounded by TV screens and music, the space creates a comfortable environment. Thanksgiving Day offers your choice of turkey or prime rib, plus sides of mashed potatoes, asparagus, corn casserole, brussel sprouts, stuffing, green bean casserole, chipotle maple glazed carrots, au gratin potatoes and cornbread andouille sausage stuffing.
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1321 Commerce St. / Website
City Hall Bistro’s saffron-colored booths and tall mirrors conjure a classy vibe for families to dine in this holiday season. Known for its European-inspired cuisine, the restaurant welcomes an American-style Thanksgiving spread. A three-course meal includes choices of butternut squash bisque, pear salad, turkey breast, prime rib, delicata squash, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, cornbread stuffing, sweet and sour brussel sprouts, and bourbon caramel pecan pie or pumpkin pie. Serving from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the price is set at $65 per person.
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2803 Main St #110 / Website
Suitable for gatherings of all kinds, STIRR is a modern American restaurant serving top-notch food in a comfortable space. If you want a nightcap on your Thanksgiving feast, head to the rooftop bar. The Thanksgiving meal offers a three-course menu including a starter, main, two sides and dessert. Choices include poblano corn chowder, fall greens with pecans and blue cheese, Cajun fried turkey, jerked glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes, candied yams, jalapeno cheddar cornbread stuffing, mushroom green bean casserole, pumpkin cheesecake and peach cobbler or chocolate bourbon pie. Open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., this spread is $30.
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