Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus in 2021

Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you’re looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus.

There are also many options for heat and eat, and carry-out Thanksgiving dinners listed below, or on this page. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please let me know if you are aware of any others!

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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus 2021

Cracker Barrel
(All locations)
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (regular breakfast menu available from 6 a.m.)
MENU: Regular menu, plus Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal beginning at 11 am
COST: $12.99 Adult or $7.99 Child for platter
TO GO: Small and large holiday meals, meats, sides, and desserts available for pickup, plus heat-n-serve or hot and ready meals to-go

Note: this article will be updated to reflect the 2021 offerings in October when restaurants start to release their Thanksgiving plans. Many restaurants host similar events/meals each year though, so if you want to make reservations ahead of time, browse the list below for an idea of what may be available this year.

Boston Market
various locations
HOURS: varies, contact local store
MENU: Regular menu, plus Dine in/out Thanksgiving meal $13.99, or a feast for 3 for $39.99 (no substitutions)
TO GO: Holiday Meals – A la Carte options, Heat and Serve for 4-12 ($7-$18/person). You can even have fully-cooked, full Thanksgiving dinner or main dishes shipped to you frozen to just heat and serve.

Matt the Millers
Dublin: 6725 Avery-Muirfield Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43016
614-799-9100
Polaris: 1436 Gemini Place Columbus, Ohio 43240
614-841-4430
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MEAL: Full Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: $39.95 adults, $14.95 kids ages 5-10, free for 3 and under per one paying adult

Union Cafe
782 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: 6 pm – 2:30 am
MENU: Standard menu

Mimi’s Cafe
1428 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-0441
HOURS: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU: Standard menu, plus traditional 3 course Thanksgiving Dine-In Meal beginning at 11 am on Thanksgiving Day.
COST: Standard menu pricing; $24.99 for adults (take home or dine-in!)
TO-GO: Take Home heat and serve Turkey Dinner serves 8-10 for $129.99

Bob Evans
various locations (call your location for availability)
HOURS: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. for dine in and carry out
MENU: Special breakfast menu, plus Thanksgiving Platter available after 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day; featuring slow-roasted turkey, three farm-fresh sides, bread and a slice of pie for $14.99. A premium version features turkey and ham for $16.99. The kid’s version of the platter is available as a dine-in special for $6.99. These platters will be available for dine-in, carryout or delivery* from November 15-25.
TO GO: Farmhouse Feasts can be ordered online or by calling your local restaurant.

Bob Evans Thanksgiving Platter

The Guild House
624 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS: 10 am – 8 pm
MENU: Regular menu or The Guild House Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu
COST: Prix Fixe for $49 per person or $79 with wine pairings

94th Aero Squadron
5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-237-8887; rsvp required
HOURS: Seating from 11 am – 3:30 pm; reservations required
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving buffet
COST: $29.99 For Adults, $24.99 for Seniors 60+, $14.99 for Children 5-12 years old, Free for kids under 5.

The Keep, LeVeque Tower, Mezzanine level
50 West Broad St. Columbus 43215
614-224-9500
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MENU: Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: $38/person, $15/children under 11
TO GO: Carryout $45 for 2, $90 for 4; call to place order by November 21

Coopers Hawk Winery
4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
614.428.6999
HOURS: 11 am – 9 pm
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
COST: Adult $28.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $12.99
TO GO: Thanksgiving Dinner Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $174.99
Call your local restaurant to order by November 19. Pick up your heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner on November 23 or 24.

Lindey’s
169 E. Beck St. Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 228-4343
HOURS: 11 am – 6 pm
MENU: Dine-in or curbside special Thanksgiving meal. See menu and details.
COST: Menu pricing
TO GO: Sue’s Thanksgiving at Home serves 10 for $350. Food is prepared in oven-ready pans. Pickup on November 24. Preorders due by November 18. See menu.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
3965 New Bond Street, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 476-3663
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all the staples; regular dinner menu also available
COST: $32/adults, $10/kids for Thanksgiving Feast
TO GO: Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Feast To-Go (Serves 4-6 People) $189 + tax. Orders must be placed no later than November 22 to guarantee availability. Pick up your feasts-to-go anytime Wednesday 24 or Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center
2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055
(740) 788-1370
HOURS: Reservations available for 11 am – 2 pm
MEAL: Dine-in 3 course prix fixe menu includes choice of soup or salad, entree, 5 sides, and dessert
COST: $38 for adults, $14 for children, 5 and under eat free; tax and 20% gratuity is included
TO-GO: Also offering Thanksgiving To-Go. A meal for two guests is priced at $75, dinner for 4-6 guests is $145, while dinner for 8-12 guests is $215. Enhance the spread with more sides for $30. See to-go options.

Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: 3 Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Holiday A La Carte Menu and our Children’s Menu (for guests 12 & under) will also be available.
COST: $32 for adults; $15 for children’s 2 course turkey dinner (ages 12 and under), and a la carte
TO-GO: Full holiday dinner to-go for 4-6 from $149. Final order deadline for to-go orders is 11/21 at 4 pm. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am

Texas de Brazil
4040 Easton Station, Suite E 105, Columbus, Ohio 43219
614.472.4072
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MENU: Regular Menu, plus Thanksgiving Day favorites!

The Trout Club
2250 Horns Hill Rd Newark, OH 43055
740-366-2770 or email reservations@thetroutclub.com to book
HOURS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MEAL: Full Thanksgiving meal. Includes starter, choice of entree, salad, choice of two sides, and dessert
COST: $38 for adult, $16 for kids ages 3-12. Free for kids under 3. Tax and gratuity not included.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse (2 locations)
1408 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 888-2467
45 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-2333
HOURS: 12 pm – 8 pm
MENU: 4 Course Thanksgiving Meal, 3 Course Meal for Kids, or regular menu
COST: $48/adult, $25/child under 12
TO GO: Thanksgiving Feast To-Go serves 4-6 and features a full turkey dinner with sides and dessert. $179. Must Pre-Order Feast To-Go by November 21 for scheduled pick up on Thursday morning from 9 am – 11 am.

Tucci’s
35 N. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS: Open from 11 am-6pm (last seating at 5 pm)
MENU: 3-course prix fixe menu featuring traditional favorites and Chef’s selections to choose from. Also offering a kids’ menu.
COST: $70 per person

J Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood
1 E. Campus View Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Call 614.840.9090 for reservations
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MEAL: Regular menu, prix fixe menu, and a Thanksgiving Day Three Course Menu
COST: $42/adults, $21/kids 12 and under (also available for carryout). Regular menu; standard pricing
TO-GO: Thanksgiving carryout kits are complete with all the fixings to serve 4-6 for $175. Orders must be placed and confirmed
with a team member live. Pick up available Wednesday 11/24 during regular business hours or between 8 – 11 am on 11/25

J. Liu Restaurant and Bar
6880 N. High St., Worthington (614-888-1818) (website)
50 W. Bridge St., Dublin (614-718-1818) (website)
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
MEAL: details tba
COST: tba
TO-GO: Heat and Eat Thanksgiving dinners to-go are available to serve 4 people ($90) or 6 people ($132). Dinners to go include salad, turkey or ham, sides, dessert, and rolls. Must order by November 20, and pick up on November 24.

Thanksgiving in Columbus TO GO: Want to dine at home, but without the work?

The Berwick
3250 Refugee Rd.
614-235-7100 – reservations recommended
COST: varies per option, full Thanksgiving meal for 4-10 available, $120-$300.
TO GO: Lots of Thanksgiving options available for pickup or delivery. Full meal available, plus la carte options, including entrees, sides, and desserts Choose to pickup cold during Thanksgiving week (for heat and eat), or pick up hot for immediate consumption. Pickup available November 23-25, including Thanksgiving. Options range from full turkey dinners for 2-25 people, to ala carte sides, main dishes, lasagna, baked goods, and more in a variety of sizes. Orders due by November 15.

City BBQ Holiday Meals

Fully cooked and smoked holiday meals are available with reheating instructions.
$164.99; Serves 12-16

Whole Smoked Turkey or Bone-in Ham Meal: $164.99
Smoked Beef Brisket Meal: $154.99

Each option comes with two quart sides of your choice, plus a pint of gravy or a dozen buns.

Turkey Breast Meal
$79.99; feeds 6–8 with leftovers

Slow-smoked turkey breast, two favorite sides, one quart each, a half-dozen buns or a pint of gravy

(Individual meats are also available, with hams and whole turkeys for $89.99 each and smoked turkey breasts for $54.99.)

You must order over the phone or at your local store. These meals sell out. More info on City BBQ website.

Cameron Mitchell Thanksgiving in a Box

The Thanksgiving “In a Box” is a complete holiday meal for 10, fully-cooked with instructions to heat and serve at home.
$350; Serves 10

Choice of: 12 lb Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey or 10 lb Citrus Brined, Sliced Turkey Breast
Herbed Brioche Stuffing
Natural Pan Gravy
Cranberry Relish
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Sourdough Bread and Whipped Butter
Whole Pumpkin Pie garnished with Cinnamon Short Bread and White Chocolate Mousse
Mutsu Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon and Flaked Sugar Drop-Biscuit Crust
Table Flower arrangements can be added

Thanksgiving a la carte menu is also available, including appetizers, dips, soups, sides, desserts, and wine. You can even have your packed for car travel for up to 5 hours for a small fee.

Order by 5 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021. Details here.
Pick up on Wednesday, November 24 at the Main Office at Crosswoods or The Exchange at Bridge Park in Dublin
To order, email cateringrequest@cameronmitchell.com or call 614.848.4700
7619 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 (Just north of I-270 & US-23 at Crosswoods)

Der Dutchman Thanksgiving Meals

445 S. Jefferson Route 42 Plain City, OH 43064, (614) 873-3414, orders-DDPC@derdutchman.com

Fully cooked & cold-packed meals — Reheating instructions included

Serves 5 – $78.99
2½ lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 1 qt. mashed potatoes, 1 qt. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 1 qt. green beans or corn, 1 doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 1 freshly baked pie

Serves 10 – $142.99
5 lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 2 qts. mashed potatoes, 2 qts. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 2 qts. green beans or corn, 1½ doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 2 freshly baked pies

An option to serve 20 is also available for $245.99. Also offering entrees, side dishes, rolls, desserts, and pies.
Order online by Saturday, November 20. Pickup Tues-Wed. November 23-24. All orders must be pre-paid.

Buca di Beppo

MEAL: Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Traditional Italian dishes are available as well.
Pick up available November 15-25; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 23.
COST: Buca Small® $78.99, feeds up to 3. Buca Large® $148.99, feeds up to 6
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.

Brio Italian Grille

Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced turkey with gravy, pancetta stuffing, broccolini, garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spiced bread pudding. To Go Feasts are prepared COLD to heat & enjoy (or) HOT & ready to serve.
Pick up available November 15-25; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 23.
COST: Small $78.99, feeds up to 3. Large $148.99, feeds up to 6
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.

Giant Eagle and Market District Thanksgiving Dinners

Giant Eagle and Market District’s Thanksgiving Dinners offer family-sized bundles to serve 8, 10, or 12. Meals feature a main entree, plus Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, and Dinner Rolls. Sides available with larger dinners. Turkey only options are also available. Simply warm your meal in the oven or microwave and serve.

Prices are between $69.99 – $159.99

Place order by November 14
Pick up your order November 21 — 24 at your local store. More info on Giant Eagle website.

Milo’s Catering

Get a complete heat-and-eat meal with all of the fixings.

Serves 6-8 for $195

Oven ready brined & seasoned whole turkey
Whipped buttermilk mashed potatoes & pan gravy
Traditional herb stuffing
Green bean casserole
Cranberry sauce
Rolls & butter
Whole pumpkin & apple pie

A la carte options include sides, extras, desserts, breakfast, and cocktails. Orders due by 11/19.

Call 614-224-0272, or email info@cateringbymilos.com
Pickup or delivery available for Wednesday, November 24. More info

The Hills Market
7860 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614.846.3220
95 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
HOURS: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Thanksgiving hours tba for 2021)
MENU: Fresh turkeys that are all natural, free-range, organic, and pasture-raised. The Hills Market also has a great selection of gourmet food, beer, wine, and regular grocery store items.

Whole Foods Market

Serves 2-12

Classic Roast Whole Turkey Dinner for 8 for $139.99

Lots of other options include larger meals, organic options, paleo-friendly, apple-brined turkey meals, prime rib, ham dinner, and a vegan meal. Appetizers, platters, salads, and more are available to order.

All holiday orders must be placed 24 hours ahead of pickup date and time. To receive Prime member pricing on fresh turkeys, you must select a window for in-store pickup between 11/19 – 11/25.
Thanksgiving Pickup Dates: 11/19 – 11/25. More info

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