Thanksgiving means time well-spent with family, friends and loved ones. For some, it can also mean exhausting hours of cooking, serving and cleaning. These eateries across Delaware are ready to alleviate the stress of the holidays with dine-in buffets and takeout specials. Whether you want to skip the labor altogether by dining out or you prefer to spruce up your spread with a few expertly prepared sides, these Delaware businesses have you covered.
Here’s where to dine in or take out your Thanksgiving dinner in 2023.
*Due to capacity and an influx of bookings, many restaurants may not accept reservations or walk-ins at this time. Call or check their social media pages for Thanksgiving openings and policies.
Bachetti Bros
Thanksgiving catering
1723 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington | 994-4467
When: Orders must be placed by Nov. 23 for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov. 27.
What’s on the menu: Bachetti Bros. brings back the ever-popular Thanksgiving dinner menu. With delicious food and pricing that’s hard to beat, Bachetti Bros. catering is a great way to spend time away from the kitchen and with your loved ones. Enjoy oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, pumpkin raisin bread, cranberry relish and more. Plus, choose from extra sides by the pound and a wide variety of fresh-baked holiday pies and cakes.
Pricing: $26.99 per meal; extra sides and pies available for purchase
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
Thanksgiving to-go & Thanksgiving Day buffet
720 S. Justison Street, Wilmington | 652-3474
When: Orders must be placed by Nov. 21 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Orders can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront.
What’s on the menu: Big Fish Grill offers a take-home Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Get a full-sized oven-roasted turkey or honey-glazed ham, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce and a choice of two to four homemade sides. Other options include individual Thanksgiving dinners, sides-only packages and more.
Pricing: $29.95-$219.95
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Cantwell’s Tavern
Thanksgiving Day dinner
109 Main Street, Odessa • 376-0600
When: In-house seating from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Three courses including your choice of citrus sage turkey, honey-roasted ham or maple-glazed salmon. Get add-ons like Cantwell’s crab dip, a charcuterie board and more.
Pricing: $49 per plate | $20 for children under 10
Columbus Inn
Dine-in Thanksgiving dinner
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington • 571-1492
When: Dine in from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Due to high volume, no takeout services are offered on Thanksgiving Day.
What’s on the menu: Thanksgiving Day dinner at Columbus Inn has options like roasted turkey and pepper-crusted filet, along with numerous sides including green bean casserole, roasted Brussels sprouts, maple and marshmallow baby sweet potatoes, classic stuffing and more.
Pricing: $76 per adult | $36 per child ages four to 10
Crooked Hammock Brewery
Dine-in Thanksgiving dinner
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown | 601-7837
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes |Â 644-7837
When: Dine in from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Enjoy a buffet-style Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey breast, bistro tenderloin and chimichurri sauce, lemon dill salmon and more. Plus, savor pies and other desserts, Thanksgiving sides and plenty of craft beer.
Pricing: $39 per adult | $19 per children 12 and under | Free for kids under three
Deep Blue at Kitty Knight
Dine-in Thanksgiving buffet
14028 Augustine Herman Highway, Galena, MD • 410-648-5200
When: Dine-in seating times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Just over the line in Galena, Maryland is Jamestown Hospitality Group’s Deep Blue at Kitty Knight. This Thanksgiving buffet will feature chef-inspired dishes by Chef Robbie Jester including a raw bar, turkey, ham, prime rib, pumpkin lasagna, mac and cheese, stuffing and much more.
Pricing: $50 per adult | $22 per child under 10 | Free for children two and under
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Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom
Dine-in Thanksgiving buffet or a la carte menu
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington • 475-3000
When: The restaurant is now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving takeout meals to be picked up from 1-7 p.m. Thanksgiving a la carte menu is served from 2–8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day with a buffet from 1-5:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Dine in and enjoy warm clam chowder, a classic Thanksgiving roasted turkey dinner, jumbo lump crab cakes, Harry’s award-winning prime rib and more. The Ballroom buffet takes place from 1-6 p.m., with an a la carte menu available in the restaurant from 2-8 p.m.
Pricing: Buffet: $57.95 per person | $19.95 for children under 12 | free for children under five. Visit the website for more information on a la carte dining pricing.
The Hilton Christiana
Dine-in Thanksgiving buffet
100 Continental Drive, Wilmington • 454-1500
When: Dine-in from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What’s on the menu:Â This buffet-style dinner includes a variety of carving stations, honey citrus salmon with berry quinoa, fresh garden salads and blackberry barbecue short ribs.
Pricing:Â $75 for adults | $25 for children ages 4-11 | Free for children ages three and under. Call 631-1540 to make a reservation.
Janssen’s Market
Thanksgiving catering
3801 Kennett Pike, Greenville • 654-9941
When: Order Thanksgiving catering by November 24. Call 654-9941, ext. 3 or email catering@janssensfinefoods.com.
What’s on the menu: Let Janssen’s do the work this year with its extensive take-home menu including individual dishes, a charcuterie board and traditional Thanksgiving platters. View the full range of options here.
Pricing: $95 turkey dinner for two | $225 dinner for six to eight | $350 dinner for 10-12
Le Cavalier at the Green Room
Dine-in prix-fixe menu
42 W. 11th Street, Wilmington • 594-3154
When: Offering a Thanksgiving dine-in menu on November 28 from 1-7 p.m.
What’s on the menu: For dine-in, chef-partner Tyler Akin creates innovative riffs on French classics and family staples including Brussels sprouts with pine nut tarator and melted leeks, roasted turkey and citrus-glazed ham with pineapple-rum gastrique.
Pricing: Prix-fixe prices vary, but start at $75 per person. Reservations can be made from 1-7 p.m. on Resy.
Timothy’s Riverfront Grill
Dine-in Thanksgiving buffet
930 Justison Street, Wilmington • 429-7427
When: November 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Guests can enjoy a tasty Thanksgiving buffet with hand-carved roast turkey breast, brown sugar spiral glazed ham, angus rib eye roast and harvest-spiced pumpkin ravioli. Plus, save room for mashed potatoes, maple-glazed sweet potatoes and cranberry-glazed baby carrots.
Pricing: $34.99 for adults | $28.99 for seniors | $15.99 for children under 12. A 20-percent gratuity is added to all checks. Call 429-7427 for a reservation (required).
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Tonic Seafood & Steak
Dine-in FriendsgivingÂ
111 West 11th Street, Wilmington • 777-2040
When: Wednesday, November 27, 4-10 p.m.
What’s on the menu: Enjoy live music, Thanksgiving fare, cocktails and fun at this Friendsgiving event.
Pricing: No cover charge
Abbott’s on Broad Creek
Dine-in Thanksgiving day buffetÂ
111 Delaware Avenue, Laurel • 280-6172
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s on the menu: The annual Thanksgiving buffet at Abbott’s includes carved turkey, glazed ham, rosemary chicken, smoked barbecue brisket, eggplant parmesan, pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, traditional stuffing and more. Thanksgiving dinner to-go features oyster stuffing, sweet potato casserole, entrees, sides, rolls, gravy and dessert.
Pricing: $30 for adults | $15 for children under 10
Harvest Tide Steakhouse
Dine-in buffet and to-go menu
410 E. Savannah Road, Lewes • 644-2600
When: The Thanksgiving buffet is from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What’s on the menu: The Thanksgiving dine-in menu includes hors d’oeuvres, a salad station with plenty of fresh and hearty Thanksgiving veggies and a carving station with all the Thanksgiving favorites. The takeout menu includes a fully prepared dinner, salads, side dishes and dessert.
Pricing: Buffet: $59.99 per adult | $19 per child under 12 | free for children under four
Carryout: $250 for the fully prepared dinner (serves 8-10). A la carte options are also available. Call 644-2600 to reserve or place an order.
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