Planning for Thanksgiving: Dine-in, takeout, and desserts

Order carryout for the family, dine-in at open restaurants, or pick custom-made desserts for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23.

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Pick up your custom shortbread cookies from Mrs. Goodman’s in Worthington. | Photo by @mrsgoodmans

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Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 23. Whether you’re looking for a chef-made buffet or pre-made carryout meals — we’ve got the details you need. You can give thanks to us later.

Dine-in

Not up for cooking? No problem. Many local restaurants will have special Thanksgiving Day menus and buffets like:

  • Matt the Miller’s Tavern — The buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features pork and turkey carving stations, potatoes, casseroles, and dessert. Reservations are required and kids under four eat for free.
  • The Guild House — The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $55 per diner, or $89 per person with wine pairings.
  • Mitchell’s Fish Market — The three-course dinner is $42 per diner and offers chowder or bisque starters, roasted turkey breast, and pumpkin pie.
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You can’t go wrong with pasta for the table. | Photo by @bucadibeppo

Thanksgiving takeout

Host without the stress of cooking with pre-made carryout meals at these spots:

Pies and dessert

If you’re occu-pied with dinner, leave the desserts up to these experts:

  • Dough Mama — Thanksgiving pre-order for seasonal pies, packaged goods, or pastries is available now.
  • Resch’s Bakery — Choose from a variety of pies, cakes, and cupcakes. Orders must be placed 72 hours before pickup.
  • Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co. — Browse options like turkey buttercream brownies or pumpkin decorated cupcakes.
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