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Let’s face it, we aren’t all at our finest in the kitchen. If you’ve overcooked, undercooked, mismeasured or burned a meal–you aren’t alone. Thanksgiving dinner is one best left to the pros. So this Thanksgiving, sit back, relax and check out any one of these fabulous restaurants offering a Thanksgiving meal that is sure to give you something to be thankful for.
Multiple Locations
1. California Dreaming
Turkey, ham, glazed carrots, herb stuffing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, and pecan or pumpkin pie are just a few offerings on the Thanksgiving menu. Call to make reservations.
$19.95/adults, $9.95/kids 10 and under
11am to 6pm
2. Cracker Barrel
The dining rooms are open for a special Thanksgiving meal, or order their to-go option that serves 10 people for $99 and pick it up anytime between November 21st-23rd.
6am to 10pm
3. Fatz Café
The casual Southern cuisine joint will be serving up a traditional Turkey Dinner (with Pumpkin Pie) for $10.99. They will also have their full dinner menu available.
11 am – 10 pm
4. Halls Chophouse
The South Carolina staple will have a special Thanksgiving menu, served a la carte with individual pricing. They also have a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go that serves 4 people from $180 to $225.
1pm to 8pm
5. Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Guests can choose between a traditional Thanksgiving dinner (a slow-roasted turkey, signature side and dessert) or ordering from their regular menu.
$39.95/adult, $12.95/children
11:30am to 10 pm
6. Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
Opt for a Thanksgiving All-You-Can-Eat Buffet or a meal to-go, which feeds up to 12 people for $120. You can also choose any of the Thanksgiving favorites a la carte.
$22 per adult and $10 for children 10 and under
12pm to 6pm
Upstate
1. Craft 670
The restaurant will be offering a plated Thanksgiving dinner or full carry out meals for Thanksgiving ranging in prices from $120-$320.
$37/adult, $15/children, $10 fee for sharing. Pricing includes one non-alcoholic beverage.
11:30am to 8pm, reservations required.
2. The Lazy Goat
Thanksgiving buffet filled with traditional options such as an oven roasted turkey to specialities like lazy hummus with grilled pita. Call to reserve a table.
$28/adult, $12/children 7-14, free/under 6
11am to 4pm
3. Local Cue
They will be open normal business hours and will be doing a buffet like last year, which will be served from 2 pm – 10 pm and is $17.95/person. Menu items include bacon braised collard greens, smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, and sage and cornbread dressing.
4. The Nose Dive
Another tempting Thanksgiving Day buffet. A few features are fall squash spinach dip, pimento cheese hush puppies, herb rubbed roasted turkey and bourbon glazed sweet potatoes. Call to make a reservation.
$28/adult, $12/children 7-14, free/under 6
11am to 5pm
5. Roost
Roost will be open and serving a traditional Thanksgiving buffet on Thanksgiving Day.
$33/adult, $15/ages 6-12, free/under 6
10 am to 6 pm
Myrtle Beach
1. Captain George’s
The dinner will be an upscale buffet full of traditional holiday offerings combined with some of the area’s freshest seafood dishes.
$34.99/adult and $18.99/for children ages 5-12.
11:30am to 9pm
2. Carolina Roadhouse
Lowcountry style Thanksgiving feast at Carolina Roadhouse.
$19.95 / adults and $9.95 for children under 10. Reservations are recommended.
11am to 10pm
3. Croissant’s Bistro & Bakery
Order a full spread from the family owned and operated eatery. Mix and match items to create the perfect holiday meal.
4. Greg Norman’s Australian Grille
Another great option for the non-turkey lovers in your group. Guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner plate, a fresh catch plate, or a steak feature plate in addition to several appetizers and dessert options. Each item is priced separately. There will also be live jazz.
12pm to 9pm
5. Gulfstream Café
Scenic, waterfront views and a mouthwatering feast are just two things guests can look forward to at Gulfstream Café.
$19.95 / adults or $9.95 for children under 9.
11am to 8pm
6. Hard Rock Café
Enjoy a festive feast fit for a rock star at Hard Rock Café. This iconic Broadway at the Beach restaurant is serving a tasty Thanksgiving buffet.
$25.95 / adults, $11.95 / children aged 4-10, and free for guests 3 and under.
12pm to 6pm
7. Hook & Barrel
Head to Hook & Barrel for a delicious Thanksgiving buffet featuring turkey and all of the traditional sides.
$38 / per person, $16 / children under 12.
11am – 4pm
8. House of Blues
A casual Thanksgiving buffet that will be well stocked with all of the holiday essentials.
$34 / adults and $16 / children ages 4 – 10.
11am to 7pm
9. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
A non-traditional Thanksgiving awaits at Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse with an array of Brazilian style meats that will be carved table-side plus family-style sides and a full buffet.
Starting at 12pm
10. Wahoo’s Fish House
This MarshWalk favorite is offering a Thanksgiving buffet that will include holiday classics as well as seafood staples, steak options and more.
11am to 5pm
Charleston
1. 82 Queen
82 Queen will be serving a special Thanksgiving Day menu of 3 courses.
$60 per person
2. 5 Church
A few notable items on this prix fixe menu are fall squash soup and pumpkin bread pudding. With a $15 truffle supplement that can be added to side dishes, this is sure to be better than your Grandma’s turkey and stuffing.
3. Barbadoes Room
The Mills House Hotel will host an afternoon Thanksgiving buffet and a dinner service.
3pm to 8pm
4. Blu
Opt for a beachfront Turkey Day at this Folly eatery.
5. Eleve Restaurant & Rooftop
The Grand Bohemian’s rooftop spot will have a traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast, including a complimentary fall-inspired mimosa.
$59/per person
2pm to 7pm
6. Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Diners looking for a seafood tower, Charleston She Crab soup, or shrimp and grits can rest assured, the full menu is available.
4pm to 9pm
7. Henrietta’s
Head to the The Dewberry for seasonal fare and live music.
$75 from ($30 for children under 10)
11am to 7pm
9. Lowcountry Bistro
Thanksgiving Day dishes will be served along with the restaurant’s regular all-day menu. Anyone up for a butternut squash-andouille bisque, pan-seared sea scallops with caramelized pear-goat cheese risotto and a raspberry-pot reduction or grilled pork chop with candied mashed sweet potatoes?
10. Magnolia’s
Thanksgiving specials alongside their full menu of downhome Southern dinners. It will feel as close to a home cooked meal as you can get.
11:30am to 9pm
11. The Macintosh
Grab your family and enjoy upscale dining at its finest. Feast on holiday specials and other seasonally inspired dishes.
12pm to 8pm
12. McCrady’s Tavern
Ever the master of full-course meals, McCrady’s Tavern will offer a delicious 3-course for friends and family this Thanksgiving.
$60 per person
1pm to 7pm
13. Mercantile and Mash
Feel like staying in without the hassel? Call ahead and order your Thanksgiving meal to-go!
14. Poogan’s Porch and Poogan’s Smokehouse
Grab traditional holiday bites at Poogan’s Porch. Or, have your turkey with a side of pulled pork or ribs at the smokehouse.
15. Revival
Another new restaurant, located in the Vendue, is serving up a modern take Thanksgiving classics with chilled starters, roasted and fried turkey, and 12 different sides dishes.
1pm to 7:30pm
16. Swig & Swine
Swig & Swine can also help you out with a pre-order of everything from a whole turkey, fit to feed 18-20 people, to delicious side options.
Order deadline is Sunday, November 18th and pick up on Thanksgiving Day between 10am and 12pm
17. Tavern & Table
Sunset and waterfront views on Shem Creek for Thanksgiving, plus a three-course menu are just a few reasons to opt out of the kitchen.
$50/per person
18. Tradd’s
The new establishment will offer two dining options from – an a la carte service in the dining room and a Thanksgiving buffet offered in the upstairs private event space.
$70 per person and $30 for children 12 and under
11am to 5pm
19. The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits
Feast on a buffet of Thanksgiving treats atop the Restoration.
12pm to 7pm
Midlands
1. Carolina Ale House
Both locations plan to be open late afternoon and evening, with over 500 attendees in past years.
4pm to midnight
2. Columbo’s Italian Restaurant
Reservations are required for this appetizing Turkey Day buffet.
$39.95 for adults; $29 military (must have ID); $29 seniors (65 or older); $16 for kids 5-10; kids under 5 are free.
11:30am to 2pm
3. Cowboy’s Brazilian Steakhouse
The restaurant will be serving its traditional menu and turkey breast on a skewer.
Cost: $37 per adults; $15 kids 6-12; and kids under 5 are free.
11am to 3pm
4. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Head to Senate Street for a delicious, dependable dinner as the regular menu will be available.
5pm to midnight
5. Lizard’s Thicket
The perfect last-minute go-to, all 15 area locations will be open. Fill up on the restaurant’s signature turkey and dressing and its offerings of more than two dozen vegetables and sides.
6am to 7pm
6. Old Mill Brew Pub
The popular Lexington eatery will also offer a full turkey dinner with all the fixings in addition to main menu selections that include shrimp and grits or blackened chicken Alfredo.
11am to 4pm
7. Yesterday’s Restaurant & Tavern
Almost as traditional as the holiday itself, this restaurant has hosted Thanksgiving for more than 30 years. Operating with a fully volunteer staff, dine on traditional and non-traditional offerings.
Starting at 5pm