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

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.

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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Hanna is based in Columbus, OH and is a graduate from The Ohio State University. Her experience is in broadcasting, and she reports for OSU athletics, the Big Ten Network, and hosts for the Columbus Clippers. In her free time she loves staying active, supporting the Buckeyes, and exploring new restaurants.
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