Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? Good news — many Connecticut restaurants are offering special holiday menus that highlight traditional turkey dinners and festive sides.
Whether you choose to dine in and relax with family or pick up a meal to enjoy at home, you’ll find a variety of options to suit your needs.
From grand buffets to intimate prix-fixe meals, there are plenty of excellent options for delicious Thanksgiving meals in Connecticut.
Top Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals in Connecticut
Artisan Restaurant (Southport & West Hartford)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A three-course Thanksgiving dinner with options like apple cider-brined turkey, wild mushroom ravioli, and Angus NY steak bordelaise. ($95/adult, $55/kids 12 & under)
- Takeout Option: Available for those who prefer to enjoy the meal at home.
L’Escale (Greenwich)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A luxurious three-course dinner featuring apple cider-brined turkey and jumbo scallop and squash risotto. ($115/adult, $65/kids)
- Highlights: Waterfront dining with stunning views.
Millwright’s (Simsbury)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A prix-fixe $85 menu with organic roasted turkey, NY strip, and maple-glazed ham. Sides and mini desserts served family-style.
- Takeout Option: $245 full meal for four, including roast turkey and an assortment of sides.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (West Hartford)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A three-course meal with herb-roasted turkey breast, prime rib, or filet mignon, plus family-style sides. Prices range from $65-$95.
Griswold Inn (Essex)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A Thanksgiving buffet featuring slow-roasted turkey, prime rib, pork loin, and baked salmon. $65/adults, $25/kids.
Water’s Edge Resort & Spa (Westbrook)
- Dates: November 28, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Details: A Thanksgiving buffet featuring carving stations, roast turkey, prime rib, and pork loin. $79/adults, $29/kids (10 and under).
Hilton Mystic (Mystic)
- Dates: November 28, 2024, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Details: Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet with a ginger-brined roasted turkey and prime rib. $76/adults, $34/kids (5-11).
The Spa at Norwich Inn (Norwich)
- Dates: November 28, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Details: A traditional holiday buffet with action stations and classic Thanksgiving dishes like roasted turkey, New York strip, and pineapple-glazed ham. $55/adults, $19.95/kids (5-12).
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina (Old Saybrook)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: A Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations and festive favorites. $109.95/adults, $59.95/kids.
Simsbury Inn (Simsbury)
- Dates: November 28, 2024
- Details: An award-winning Thanksgiving buffet with multiple seating times. Reservations required.
BLDG at Hotel Marcel (New Haven)
- Details: Offering a Thanksgiving menu for dine-in and takeout with options like herb-roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham. Take-and-bake packages available for two or four guests.
The Capital Grille (Hartford & Stamford)
- Details: Offering a Thanksgiving dinner with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry pear chutney served family-style. Sides available for takeout as well.
Stew Leonard’s (Danbury, Newington, Norwalk)
- Details: Full Thanksgiving catering menu featuring appetizers, main courses (turkey, ham, or surf & turf), sides, and desserts for 4-8 guests.
Bear’s Smokehouse (Multiple Locations)
- Details: Offering whole smoked turkeys, brisket, and other delicious meats, along with sides and desserts for your holiday feast.
Brick Walk Tavern (Fairfield)
- Details: $350 to-go Thanksgiving meal for 5-6 people, including turkey, sides, and wine.
Max Catering & Events (Various Locations)
- Details: Full Thanksgiving dinners available for 2-14 people with customizable options for turkey, sides, and desserts.
Check out our full guide to restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Connecticut.
