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    24 Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day or Offering Pre-Order, Take-Home Meals

    If cooking is not on your Thanksgiving agenda, fret not – there’s A LOT to choose from for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Whether you can master reheating instructions (we won’t tell you didn’t make it), or prefer zero kitchen contact, there’s options for all. Find a rundown of pre-order feasts (watch those deadlines) and restaurants open on the big day (reservations recommended). Any spots we missed? Add them in the comments below!

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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving Pre-Order & Pick-Up

    101 Beer Kitchen

    7509 Sawmill Rd. – Dublin
    397 Stoneridge Lane – Gahanna
    817 Polaris Pkwy – Westerville
    Order Deadline: Friday, November 18
    Order Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 23

    A meal for eight or a la carte – take your pick from 101 Beer Kitchen’s traditional menu centered around herb marinated and roasted turkey breast.

    Click here for the full menu and to order.

    Comune

    677 Parsons Ave. – South Side
    Order Deadline: Thursday, November 17
    Order Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 23

    Comune’s a la carte menu is a veggie-centric wonderland for your Thanksgiving Day feast, with butternut squash stuffing, chanterelle mac ‘n’ cheese, sorghum glazed carrots and more. Don’t forget the pie and the bread!

    Get the full list of dishes and order at comune-restaurant.com/thanksgiving-at-home.

    Der Dutchman

    445 S. Jefferson Ave. – Plain City
    Order Deadline: Saturday, November 19
    Order Pick-Up: Tuesday, November 22 & Wednesday, November 23

    Heat and serve Family Feasts, entrees, sides and all the desserts you could ever need are on Der Dutchman’s menu for a pre-order Thanksgiving.

    See the full menu and place your order online here.

    Milo’s Catering

    980 W. Broad St. – Franklinton
    Order Deadline: Friday, November 18
    Order Pick-Up: (or delivery!) Wednesday, November 23

    A complete meal with all the fixins for five to seven…check. Pre-mixed to-go cocktails…check. Milo’s has dinner AND drinks covered.

    Find the menu here and call (614) 224-0272 or email [email protected] to place your order. For more information, visit cateringbymilos.com.

    Ray Ray’s Hog Pit

    2619 N. High St. – Clintonville
    1256 Columbus Rd. – Granville
    5755 Maxtown Rd. – Westerville
    Order Deadline: Sunday, November 20
    Order Pick-UpThursday, November 24

    Keep it traditional with Ray Ray’s smoked turkey breast, or venture into more adventurous meat territory with smoked pit ham or smoked ribs. Add mashed taters & gravy and green beans with smoked pork to make it a meal. (Walk-up plates will be available on the big day for those who are celebrating individually, along with limited turkey and ham by the pound.)

    Order here and visit rayrayshogpit.com for more information.

    Smoked on High

    755 S. High St. – Brewery District
    Order deadline: Sunday, November 20
    Order Pick-UpWednesday, November 23

    The star of the show is covered with Smoked on High BBQ’s smoked turkey breast. Bonus! It comes sliced.

    Place your order online at smokedonhigh.com/thanksgiving-turkey.

    Vida’s Plant Based Butcher

    1724 Northwest Blvd. – Fifth by Northwest
    Order Deadline: Sunday, November 20
    Order Pick-UpTuesday, November 22 & Wednesday, November 23

    A classic Thanksgiving meal for one, two or four, but vegan! Vida’s has everything from the “turkey” (or ham) to the pie covered with vegan versions.

    Order online here and visit vidasbutcher.com for more information.

    The Whitney House

    666 High St. – Worthington
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 15
    Order Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 23

    Enjoy Thanksgiving take and bake style with The Whitney House’s pre-order menu that includes turkey and sides, along with a smattering of other appetizers and breakfast eats like quiche.

    See the menu here and call the restaurant at (614) 396-7846 to order. For more information, visit thewhitneyhouserestaurant.com.


    Thanksgiving Pre-Order & Open Thanksgiving Day

    Bob Evans

    Multiple Locations across Central Ohio
    Order Deadline & Pick-UpThrough Thursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    bobevans.com/thanksgiving

    Bob Evans has a plethora of options for your Thanksgiving Day dining needs. From pre-order Farmhouse Feasts that serve up to 10, to Holiday Hot Meals To-Go and day-of dine-in options that include four all-day breakfast options and a Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration Platter for lunch or dinner, Bob Evans can be your dining destination, or the place to turn if things don’t go as expected in the kitchen.

    Bravo, Brio & Buca di Beppo

    There’s a bit of deja vu between these three Italian eateries’ Thanksgiving Day options. All are offering a pre-order Thanksgiving Feast/Dinner to-go, featuring a classic turkey meal with all the fixings, from mashed potatoes to pie, that can be picked up cold with reheating instructions or hot for immediate consumption.

    Each restaurant will also be open on the big day itself, offering both a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal along with a limited selection of Italian favorites from their regular menus.

    Bravo! Italian Kitchen

    1803 Olentangy River Rd. – Lennox
    3000 Hayden Rd. – Northwest Columbus
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 22
    Order Pick-UpCold Pick-Up – Monday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 23 / Hot Pick-Up Wednesday, November 23 – Thursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: Check with individual restaurants for Thanksgiving Day Hours

    Brio Italian Grille

    1500 Polaris Pkwy – Polaris
    3993 Easton Station – Easton
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 22
    Order Pick-UpCold Pick-Up – Monday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 23 / Hot Pick-Up Wednesday, November 23 – Thursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: Check with individual restaurants for Thanksgiving Day Hours

    Buca di Beppo

    343 N. Front St. – Downtown
    60 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. – Worthington
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 22
    Order Pick-UpCold Pick-Up – Monday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 23 / Hot Pick-Up Wednesday, November 23 – Thursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: Check with individual restaurants for Thanksgiving Day Hours

    Mitchell’s Fish Market

    1245 Olentangy River Rd. – Grandview area
    Order Deadline: Sunday, November 20
    Order Pick-UpThursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: 11:30 a.m – 8:30 p.m.
    mitchellsfishmarket.com

    Pre-order a feast for four to six, or let Mitchell’s do the cooking and the dishes on Thanksgiving Day with a special three-course, prix-fixe traditional turkey dinner.

    Mitchell’s Steakhouse

    45 N. Third St. – Downtown
    1408 Polaris Pkwy – Polaris
    Order Deadline: Sunday, November 20
    Order Pick-UpThursday, November 24
    Dine-In Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Downtown / 4:30 – 9 p.m. Polaris
    mitchellssteakhouse.com

    From turkey to pumpkin pie, Mitchell’s pre-order dinners feed four to six. Thanksgiving Day dine-in guests will find a four-course feast with soup, salad, turkey & fixings and choice of dessert.

    Ruth’s Chris

    511 N. High St. – Short North
    Order Deadline: Monday, November 21
    Order Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 23
    Dine-In Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    ruthschris.com

    Ruth’s Chris will do the cooking, but you can do the eating at home or at the restaurant on Thanksgiving Day! Pre-order a meal for four or a la carte sides, or pick from Ruth’s Chris’ regular menu or a traditional turkey dinner with all the accompaniments for dine-in.

    Texas de Brazil

    4040 Easton Station Ste. E 105 – Easton
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 22
    Order Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 23
    Dine-In Hours: 12 – 9 p.m.
    texasdebrazil.com

    Texas de Brazil is ready to feed your turkey day crowd with pre-order meal options that will feed up to 10. On the big day, the restaurant will open early for lunch, serving its dinner menu alongside holiday classics all day long.

    The Berwick

    3250 Refugee Rd. – Southeast Columbus
    Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 15
    Order Pick-Up: Tuesday, November 22 – Thursday, November 24 (delivery also available November 22)
    Dine-In Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    the-berwick.com

    Time is running out to get your orders in for The Berwick’s extensive pick-up menu that includes full meals, tired of turkey options, appetizers and a la carte eats. Or, enjoy a buffet on Thanksgiving Day that goes beyond just traditional turkey with ham, round of beef, pasta and more.


    Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day

    94th Aero Squadron

    5030 Sawyer Rd. – Far East Side
    Hours: 11 a.m – 4 p.m.
    the94thaerocolumbus.com

    94th Aero Squadron will offer a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet with turkey and all the necessary accompaniments, plus a variety of desserts.

    The Guild House

    624 N. High St. – Short North
    Hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    theguildhousecolumbus.com

    Enjoy a special four-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu at The Guild House – available with wine pairings – offering elevated twists on turkey day classics. The restaurant’s regular brunch and dinner menus will also be available.

    The Keep

    50 W. Broad St. – Downtown
    Hours: 1 – 6 p.m.
    thekeepcolumbus.com

    Build your perfect meal with The Keep’s Thanksgiving Day buffet, featuring citrus-brined turkey breast and prime rib, scores of sides and a seafood tower trio, plus desserts!

    J. Gilbert’s

    1 E. Campus View Blvd. – Crosswoods
    Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    jgilberts.com

    Dine on a three-course plated turkey dinner featuring soup or salad, turkey with all the fixings and dessert at J. Gilbert’s. The eatery’s regular prix-fixe menu and a limited dinner menu are also available.

    Lindey’s

    169 E. Beck St. – German Village
    Hours: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
    lindeys.com

    Lindey’s is ready to please a crowd with traditional and non-traditional options for your Thanksgiving Day feast. Lindey’s will offer appetizers, soups and salads, a special maple-brined turkey and sides like sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, along with entrees like pasta, salmon and pork.

    Shakers Public House

    385 Georgesville Rd. – West Side
    Hours: 4 p.m. – midnight
    shakerspublichouse.com

    Escape, meet new friends or hide in the corner, Shakers Public House is there for many a Thanksgiving Day scenario with a menu of good old fashioned bar food like wings and burgers.

    Tucci’s

    35 N. High St. – Dublin
    Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    tuccisdublin.com

    Enjoy a special three-course Thanksgiving meal that offers more than just turkey! Find a variety of soups, salads, and entrees from turkey to salmon to filet mignon on Tucci’s menu.

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    Susan Post
    Susan Post
    Susan is the editor of The Metropreneur and associate editor of Columbus Underground, and also covers small business and entrepreneurial news and the food scene in Central Ohio.Susan holds a degree in Communication with a minor in Professional Writing from The Ohio State University. She sits on the board of the Central Ohio Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and loves coffee, whiskey, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
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