2023 list of Wichita restaurants serving on Thanksgiving Day or offering dinners to go
Another year, another list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
This year’s, which also includes the restaurants serving turkey dinners to go, contains some details worth noting.
Red Lobster is opening for Thanksgiving this year, though it won’t have turkey and will stick to its regular menu.
And inflation watchers will be happy to learn that most prices didn’t increase significantly from last year. The majority of local buffets either stayed the same price or went up just a few dollars. A few to-go options went up as much as $10, but the majority remained mostly unchanged.
Here’s this year’s list. Note that some take-and-bake options have set ordering deadlines that are coming up over the next several days.
Buffet/fine dining
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St., 316-361-6667: A buffet will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is $38 for adults, $18 for children 12 and under. Reservations recommended.
Chisholm’s American Beef & Ale House, inside the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2098 S. Airport Road, 316-945-1966: Thanksgiving buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $44 for adults; $19.95 for children 12 and under; free for children under 5 with adult purchase.
First Mile Kitchen, 2141 N. Bradley Fair Parkway: Plated Thanksgiving dinners are $40 a person, $20 for children under 12. Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reserve a table by calling 316-358-0130
Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman, 316-613-6400: Buffet served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is $36.95 for adults, $15 for ages 5-12 years old, free for 4 and under. Reservations required.
Magnolia Cafe, 2424 N. Woodlawn. 316-260-1356: Buffet served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is $29.99 for adults, $12.99 for children under 10. Call for reservations.
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road, 316-636-9555. Buffet served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is $44.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages 6-12. Call for reservations.
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, inside the Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, 316-440-5300. Buffet served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. is $49 for adults, $29 for ages 3-12, free for 2 and under. Reservations recommended at opentable.com
Scotch & Sirloin, 5325 E. Kellogg, 316-685-8701. Serving four-course family-style Thanksgiving meals from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $44 for adults and $15 for children ages 4 to 11. Call for reservations.
Twelve: 12111 W. Maple, 316-440-2812: Buffet served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and is $45 for adults, $18 for children 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. Reservations recommended by calling or online at www.exploretock.com/twelverestaurantbarwichita/
Vora, 3252 E. Douglas, 316-977-9277: Brunch buffet is $38 for adults, $15 for ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under. Served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations recommended.
YaYa’s Euro Bistro, 8115 E. 21st St., 316-634-1000: Buffet featuring carving station, salad and dessert bar is $40 for adults, $19.95 for children 6-12, free for ages 5 and under. Reservations recommended.
Diners/ Casual Dining
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 316-722-1314; 995 E. 61st St. North, Park City, 316-744-8080. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Serving traditional turkey dinner. Also serving heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go. See details below.
Delano’s Diner, 1220 W. Douglas, 316-252-8100: Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations accepted.
Denny’s, 4024 E. Harry, 316-683-8362: Serving traditional turkey dinner along with the regular menu. Open 24 hours.
IHOP, Several Wichita locations: Serving regular menu plus turkey and ham dinners.
Red Lobster, 333 S. Towne East Mall Drive, 555 S. West St.: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day serving regular menu.
Spear’s Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple, 316-943-2783: Open for buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s $17.99 for adults, half-price for children 6-10; free for 5 and under. Also offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go. See details below.
Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar, 3661 N. Hillside, 316-838-2454: Offering to-go curbside family packs for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. A dinner for two is $69.99, dinner for four is $139.99, and dinner for 12 is $359.99. Pickup times are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call to reserve.
Village Inn, 3535 S. Meridian, 316-946-9000; 1685 S. Rock Road, 316-687-4454; 7020 W. Central, 316-945-2400; 1200 N. Rock Road, Derby, 316-788-9500. Serving traditional turkey dinner along with regular menu. Open 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
To-go
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St., 316-361-6667: Take-out Thanksgiving meal for four featuring turkey breast plus sides and dessert is $100. Order deadline is Friday. Pick up on Nov. 23.
The Belmont, 3555 E. Douglas: Thanksgiving dinners for four are $110 and for eight are $200. Includes turkey or ham plus sides. Pickup Tuesday or Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. See details and order at order.toasttab.com/online/the-belmont-ghost-kitchen-3555-e-douglas-ave-suite-500
Bite Me BBQ, 132 N. St. Francis, 316-729-2904: Offering 13-pound smoked turkeys for $65.99. Pre-payment and reservations required. Pickup on Nov. 23. Call to order.
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 316-722-1314; 995 E. 61st St. North, Park City, 316-744-8080. Offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals for eight to 10 or four to six. They’re available for pickup Saturday-Nov. 25. Order at www.crackerbarrel.com/catering/heat-n-serve Also open for in-person dining. See details above.
Delano BBQ Co., 710 W. Douglas, 316-260-4950: Selling whole turkeys for $65, spiral hams for $60.
Elderslie Farm, 3501 E. 101st. St. North: Thanksgiving family meal for four is $175 and includes turkey, sides and pumpkin pie. Pickup at Elderslie Creamery between 2 and 5 p.m. on Nov. 22. Reserve at elderslie.square.site/
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 10096 East 13th St., 316-616-0969: Offering turkey or ham feasts for six for $159.95. Order by Saturday. Pick up Nov. 21 or 22.
Fusion Restaurant, 9504 W. Central, 316-312-1383: This restaurant is offering a take-and-bake Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 10-12 that costs $190 or for 5-6 that costs $95. Pick up between 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 22. Details at fusion-restaurant-and-catering.square.site
Georges French Bistro, 4618 E. Central, 316-831-1325: Offering take-and-bake meals for four for $130 that include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and more. Place orders by Saturday. Pickup on Nov. 22.
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle, 316-945-5100. Open for dine-in from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also offering holiday meals to go for individuals or groups. See details at order.goldencorral.com/menu/695
The Kitchen, 725 E. Douglas, 316-928-2899: Offering turkey dinners for four ($99) and eight ($190) plus a la carte items like hams, mac and cheese, gravy and desserts like pie and carrot cake. Pickup Nov. 21 and 22. Order at thekitchenwichita.com. Order deadline Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q: Wichita locations of this barbecue restaurant are serving turkeys, hams (each $50) and complete Thanksgiving meals that include sides plus rolls and feed 8-10 people. Full meals are $125. Pickup Nov. 20-22. Order at your nearest store.
Olive Tree Catering, 1530 S. Webb Road, 316-681-1100: Offering individual meals for $25, vegan individual meals for $26, turkey dinners for six for $140, meals for 14 for $190, meals for 24 for $325 plus individual turkeys, individual hams, holiday sides and pies. Take-out orders available for curbside pickup 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Nov. 25. See full holiday guide at https://bit.ly/CelebrateThanksgivingwithOliveTree
Pig In Pig Out, 1003 E. 13th St., 316-263-7474: Offering a holiday meal package for 12 that costs $175 and includes turkey or ham, six quarts of side dishes and dinner rolls. A meal for 18-24 is $275. A meal for one is $15.50.-$22.50 . Call to order.
Poppies Cafe, 9111 E. Douglas, 316-519-1339: Offering vegan meals that include butternut squash soup, mashed potatoes and gravy, mock turkey roast and more. It’s $40 a person. Order by Nov. 19 by calling or texting 316-519-1339
Restaurante Usuluteco, 2265 S. Seneca, 316-409-3820: Offering turkeys and stuffed chickens to go. Call to order.
Spear’s Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple, 316-943-2783: Offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go that serve six to eight and cost $99.95. Include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, a whole pumpkin pie and more. Available for pickup Nov. 22-23. Order at least 24 hours in advance. Call 316-943-2783 to order. Open for buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Two Brothers BBQ & Sports Grill: Selling smoked turkeys for $79.95 or spiral sliced honey glazed hams for $79.95. Also offering holiday feasts for 10-15 ($179.99) and for 16-24 ($339.99). Call to order a minimum of three days before pick up. Call your closest Two Brothers location to place an order. Pickup prior to and after Thanksgiving Day.
When Pigs Fly, 7011 W. Central, 316-295-2150: Selling smoked turkeys, smoked hams and complete Thanksgiving meals to go. Orders must be placed by Saturday and will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. Details at www.whenpigsflywichita.com/holiday-menu Call to order.
