15 Charlotte restaurants you can visit for your Thanksgiving meal today
Not every Thanksgiving has to involve 4 a.m. wake-up calls to prep the bird, spending a fortune on various ingredients for your favorite comfort foods or washing a massive stack of dishes.
Charlotte has a ton of great restaurants that can help ease your holiday, so you might as well take advantage:
(1) Angeline’s
303 S. Church St.
Price: $45 for adults, $25 for ages 5-12, free for under 5.
Time: Breakfast from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Thanksgiving dinner from noon – 7 p.m.
Deets: Their “Friendsgiving” dinner menu, features the traditional confit turkey and yams to adventurous roasted squash lasagna and roasted grouper. Make your reservations here.
(2) The Asbury
235 N. Tryon St.
Price: $55 for adults, $25 for ages 6-10, free for 5 and under.
Time: There are two seatings: 12:30-12:45 p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m.
Deets: They also have Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade seating available. Make your reservations by calling 704-342-1193.
(3) Bean Vegan
3001 East Independence Blvd.
Price: $30 per person
Time: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Deets: Vegetarians rejoice, Bean Vegan has an entire feast for you to enjoy. From Acorn Squash Carrot Ginger Soup to traditional Green Bean Casserole, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Here is a link to their Thanksgiving menu on Facebook.
(4) Bistro la Bon
1322 Central Ave.
Price: $36 for adults and $17 for ages 5-10.
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Deets: It’s a Thanksgiving Brunch Smorgasbord! There will be cooked-to-order waffles, French toast and scrambled eggs, along with a carving station, all the traditional sides, pastries and desserts. This is available by reservation only, call 704-333-4646.
(5) BLT Steak at the Ritz-Carlton
110 N. College St.
Price: $80 for adults and $40 for ages 10 and younger.
Time: Call 704-972-4380 for reservations.
Deets: A three-course menu with your choice of turkey, Scottish salmon or prime rib as your entree.
(6) Capital Grille
201 N Tryon St.
Price: $42 for adults and $15 for children.
Time: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Deets: Thanksgiving dinner includes Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds and Cranberry Pear Chutney. Accompanied bySam’s Mashed Potatoes to share. Call 704-348-1400 for reservations.
(7) Coco and The Director
100 W Trade St.
Price: $30
Time: Breakfast with Santa 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. before the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade.
Deets: Includes VIP parade seating, breakfast sandwich, fruit or yogurt, nonalcoholic beverages and photos with Santa. Grab your tickets here.
(8) Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
4725 Piedmont Row Dr.
Price: $49 for adults and $24 for children.
Time: Noon – 8 p.m.
Deets: Their Thanksgiving menu includes an appetizer, turkey breast with apple-sausage stuffing, sides and dessert. Full menu also available. Make your reservations by calling 704-552-5502 or visiting delfriscos.com.
(9) Harper’s South Park
6518 Fairview Rd.
Price: $32 for adults and $15 for 12 and younger.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Deets: The dine-in menu includes roasted turkey, ham and prime rib with sides and dessert. Make your reservations by calling 704-366-6688 or online through www.resy.com.
(10) Mimosa Grill
327 S. Tryon St.
Price: $44.95 for adults and $15.95 for children younger than 12.
Time: Call 704-343-0700 to make your reservation.
Deets: Their feast will be served buffet-style and includes turkey, ham, prime rib and all the fixings. If you’d like to order Thanksgiving to-go, they require a four-person minimum, $34.95 per person. It will be ready for pickup on Wednesday or Thursday and includes starters, turkey, ham, all the sides and dessert. Call 704-343-0700 for more details.
(11) Oak Steakhouse
4744 Sharon Rd.
Price: $42 for adults and $25 for children.
Time: Noon – 8 p.m.
Deets: A three-course meal featuring NC-raised turkeys. Call 704-954-8900 to grab more details and make your reservation.
(12) Gallery Restaurant
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Price: $95 per person, $40 for children, ages 5-12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under.Time: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.mDeets: Guests can enjoy an array of seasonal salads, carving stations with regional accompaniments and decadent desserts, complemented by attentive service and live music. Reserve here or at 704-248-4100.
(13) Stoke Charlotte
100 W. Trade St.
Price: $60 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-10, 3 and under are free.
Time: Seatings at noon, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Deets: Full course meal with entree choices of smoked turkey, pork loin and NC-raised trout. Make your reservations by calling 704-353-6005.
(14) Upstream
6902 Phillips Pl.
Price: $42.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 12 and under.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Deets: Thanksgiving dinner will be served buffet-style, including a seafood bar and carving station. Call 704-556-7730 to make your reservation.
(15) 204 North
204 North Tryon St.
Price: Pricing varies, depending on what you order.Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Deets: Thanksgiving focused menu with entrees ranging from $22 – $34. View all the details here, I recommend the Heirloom Pumpkin Bisque
This story was originally published November 22, 2018 at 12:00 AM.