Columbus restaurants, grocery stores offering heat-and-eat or dine-in Thanksgiving meals
Thanksgiving is just around the corner — and that means a day (or more) of toiling in the kitchen.
For those who prefer to have others do the cooking for them on Turkey Day, numerous Greater Columbus restaurants are open for dine-in service on Thanksgiving Day. Many are also offering ready-to-heat carry-out meals that can be enjoyed at home with friends and family.
Below, The Dispatch has gathered menu highlights, dine-in and pick-up information, pricing and other particulars for a number of area restaurants. Also included are grocery stores offering Thanksgiving packages. Please call individual restaurants or stores for further information.
The Berwick, 3250 Refugee Road
Dine-in: Buffet including beef, ham, turkey, chicken marsala, cod and multiple sides and desserts ($44, or $25 for ages 4 to 12, free for age 3 and younger). Reservations required.Pickup: “All-in Thanksgiving Dinner” includes mixed green salad, sliced roast turkey, whipped potatoes, rolls and butter, buttered corn, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, dressing and pie (starting at $140); “Tired of Turkey Meal” of homemade lasagna and meatballs ($75).Order by 5 p.m. Nov. 17 for delivery on Nov. 22, or pick-up at various time slots from Nov. 22-24Contact: 614-235-7100, the-berwick.com
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Bleu & Fig, 1160 W. Broad St., Franklinton
Pickup: Everything but the turkey bundle: baby greens mixed salad, wild mushroom sage bread stuffing, baked green bean crispy onion casserole, caramelized sweet potato casserole with pecans, blistered Brussels sprouts with cashews and cranberries, honey-glazed beer bread with fig preserves, chai crinkle cookies with cinnamon cream cheese dip ($120 to serve 4, $230 to serve 8, $340 to serve 12)Order by Nov. 18 for pickup Nov. 22 or 23Contact: 614-348-3328, www.bleuandfig.com
Bob Evans Restaurants (throughout Greater Columbus)
Dine-in: “Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration Platter,” including turkey, choice of three sides, bread, pie slice ($15.99); add ham ($17.99); kids’ version ($8.99)
Pickup: ready-to-heat “Farmhouse Feasts” for 4, 8 or 10, including choice of turkey, pot roast or hickory-smoked ham; sides include bread and celery dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, cranberry relish, rolls and pumpkin pie (starting at $69.99). Available for pickup; delivery orders should be placed by Nov. 22.
“Holiday Hot Family Meal To Go,” including turkey, hickory-smoked ham steaks, bread and celery dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with ham and corn, cranberry relish, rolls and pumpkin pie ($85.99, serves up to six). Available for pickup or delivery the week of Nov. 21.
Contact: www.bobevans.com
Bravo Italian Kitchen, 1803 Olentangy River Road; 3000 Hayden Road
Dine-in: “Traditional Thanksgiving Feast,” or a la carte menu of Italian favorites. Reservations recommended.
Pickup: “Thanksgiving Dinner To Go,” includes roasted sliced white turkey meat, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, focaccia, pumpkin pie ($105, serves three; $192, serves six)
Order by 8 a.m. Nov. 22 for cold pick-up or delivery Nov. 21-23, or hot pick-up or delivery Nov. 23-24
Contact: Olentangy River Road — 614-291-8210, Hayden Road — 614-791-1245, www.bravoitalian.com
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Brio Italian Grille, 1500 Polaris Parkway; 3993 Easton Station; Easton Town Center
Dine-in: Traditional Thanksgiving menu or a la carte menu of Italian favorites. Reservations recommended.
Pickup: “Thanksgiving Dinner To Go,” includes roasted sliced white turkey meat, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, Focaccia bread, pumpkin pie ($105, serves three; $192, serves six)
Order by 8 a.m. Nov. 22 for cold pick-up or delivery Nov. 21-23, or hot pick-up or delivery Nov. 23-24
Contact: Polaris Parkway — 614-410-0310; Easton Town Center—614-416-4745, www.brioitalian.com
Buca di Beppo, 343 N. Front St., Arena District
Dine-in: Traditional Thanksgiving meal or Italian specialties. Reservations recommended.Pickup: Sliced white meat turkey, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie. ($99, serves three; $186, serves six)Order by 8 a.m. Nov. 22 for cold pickup or delivery Nov. 21-23, or hot pickup or delivery Nov. 23-24.Contact: 614-621-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
Pickup: “Thanksgiving in a Box” ready-to-heat meal, including choice of 12-pound brined and roasted whole turkey or 10-pound citrus-brined sliced turkey breast, herbed brioche stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, buttermilk mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sourdough bread, whole pumpkin pie, Mutsu apple cobbler ($395, serves 10)
Order by 5 p.m. Nov. 11 for pickup Nov. 23 at 7619 Huntington Park Drive or The Exchange at Bridge Park, 6520 Riverside Drive, Dublin
Contact: 614-848-4700, www.cameronmitchellpremierevents.com
Columbus Fish Market, 1245 Olentangy River Road
Dine-in: 3-course dinner ($39) includes choice of soup of salad; turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, vegetables and choice of whipped potatoes or whipped sweet potatoes; apple pie, creme brulee or pumpkin pie. Two-course dinner for age 12 and younger ($18) includes turkey, gravy, whipped potatoes and sweet corn saute and a choice of Oreo sundae or pumpkin pie.Contact: 614-291-3474, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com
Comune, 677 Parsons Ave.
Pickup: A la carte dishes to serve four, including black pepper buttermilk cornbread, dinner rolls, farro and Brussels sprout salad, butter beans, sorghum-glazed carrots, butternut squash stuffing, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy, chanterelle mac and cheese, roasted cauliflower and rice pilaf, roasted fall mushrooms, pecan pie and pumpkin pie.
Order by Nov. 17 for pickup on Nov. 23.
Contact: 614-947-1012, www.comune-restaurant.com
Der Dutchman, 445 S. Jefferson Route 42, Plain City
Pickup: Family feasts include 2½ pounds of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, chicken or beef gravy, green beans or corn, dinner rolls, pie ($89.99, serves 5); 5 pounds of turkey or ham, chicken or beef gravy, choice of 3 sides, dinner rolls, 2 pies ($159.99, serves 10); 10 pounds of turkey or ham, chicken or beef gravy, choice of 3 sides, dinner rolls, four pies ($279.99, serves 20)
Order by Nov. 19 for pickup Nov. 22-23
Contact: 614-873-3414, www.derdutchman.com
The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road
Pickup: Turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, celery and sage dressing waffles, glazed sweet potatoes with pecan topping, smoked gouda broccoli au gratin, sour cream and cheddar smashed potatoes, dinner rolls, pumpkin roll or apple pie ($200, serves 6 to 8). Extra items also available a la carte.Order by 3 p.m. Nov. 16 for pick-up Nov. 23Contact: 614-292-1342, www.fawcettcenter.com
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Giant Eagle and Market District (throughout Greater Columbus)
Pickup: Multiple Thanksgiving meals, including whole turkey, homestyle stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and dinner rolls ($74.99, serves 6); boneless turkey breast, homestyle stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and dinner rolls ($74.99, serves 6); Plainville Farms all-natural whole turkey, homestyle stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls ($89.99, serves 6); and spiral sliced ham, cheesy potato casserole, green bean almandine and dinner rolls ($74.99)
Order by Nov. 13 for Giant Eagle and Nov. 16 for Market District for pickup Nov. 20-23
Contact: www.gianteagle.com
Greenhouse Canteen & Bar, 1011 W. 5th Ave., Grandview Heights
Pickup: Mac and cheese, Kentucky fried jackfruit and gravy, miso creamed kale, chat potatoes ($35/person). Slice of pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake ($5).For pickup Nov. 23Contact: 614-525-0202, www.greenhousecanteen.com/columbus
The Guild House, 624 N. High St.
Dine-in: Thanksgiving prix fixe menu includes turkey, roasted parsnip soup, squash, roasted garlic whipped potatoes, confit, herbed stuffing, winter succotash, cranberry gastrique and sweet potato roll ($49, or $79 if including wine pairings). Reservations recommended.
Contact: 614-280-9780, www.theguildhousecolumbus.com
The Hills Market (Downtown), 95 N. Grant Road
Delivery: Whole cooked free-range turkey, $11.99/pound; whole bone-in roasted free range turkey breast, $22.99/pound; sliced roasted free range turkey breast, $22.99/pound; boneless glazed ham, $11.99/pound; bone-in glazed ham, $10.99/pound. Multiple sides, breads and desserts.Order one week in advance for delivery; no deliveries on Nov. 24Contact: 614-702-7900, www.thehillsmarket.com
j. gilbert's, 1 E. Campus View Blvd.
Dine-in: three-course meal, including choice of house or Caesar salad, Maryland crab bisque or butternut squash soup; roasted turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, green beans with pecans and shallot jam, cranberry orange relish; and choice of pumpkin pie, creme brulee, chocolate velvet cake or berries and cream ($45, or $21 for age 12 and younger). Reservations required.
Contact: 614-840-9090, jgilberts.com
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar, Hotel Leveque, 50 W. Broad St., Downtown
Dine-in buffet: Turkey breast, prime rib, shrimp cocktail, oysters, clams, multiple sides, cheesecake, pumpkin tart, buckeyes. ($49 for adults, $24 for kids, free for age 5 and younger)Contact: 614-745-0322, www.thekeepcolumbus.com
Kroger (throughout Greater Columbus)
Packages include turkey or ham bundle ($65, serves 4 to 6); bone-in baked or smoked turkey bundle ($80, serves 6 to 8); Boar’s Head sweet sliced ham or boneless turkey meal ($80, serves 6 to 8); prime rib bundle ($90, serves 6 to 8); all options with sides, including green bean casserole, old-fashioned bread stuffing, sweet potato souffle, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, pumpkin pie
Order by Nov. 22
Contact: 1-800-KROGERS, www.kroger.com/fresh
Meijer (throughout Greater Columbus)
Meijer offers a deluxe turkey dinner for $59.99, which includes a 10- to 12-pound pre-baked Butterball turkey, home-style stuffing, roasted turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish and a dozen King's Hawaiian dinner rolls. The deluxe dinner can feed 6-8 people.
Order by Nov. 22 at the deli counter or by calling 1-866-518-4293, https://www.meijer.com/
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McCormick & Schmick’s, 3965 New Bond St., Easton Town Center
Dine-in: choice of butternut squash bisque or salad, roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, butternut squash casserole, green beans with apple vinaigrette, fresh cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes and gravy ($35); children’s turkey plate, including roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, apple squash casserole, vegetables, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy and kids’ beverage ($14). Reservations highly recommended.
Contact: 614-476-3663, www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Mitchell's Steakhouse, 45 N. 3rd St.; 1408 Polaris Parkway
Dine-in: four-course adult dinner includes butternut squash bisque; choice of salad; turkey with whipped potatoes, gravy, stuffing and cranberry relish; choice of pumpkin or apple pie or creme brulee ($49); three-course children's dinner ($25)Pickup: Turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry relish, butternut squash bisque, Caesar salad, bread and butter, pumpkin pie ($199, serves 4 to 6)
Order by Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 24.Contact: www.mitchellssteakhouse.com
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, 5030 Sawyer Road
Dine-in: Thanksgiving buffet, including carving station, gravy, dressing, white cheddar mashed potatoes, tossed salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, rolls, desserts ($39.99, or $19.99 for ages 5 to 12, free for age 5 and younger). Reservations required.Contact: 614-237-8887, www.the94thaerocolumbus.com
Ray Ray's Hog Pit, 2619 N. High St.; 5755 Maxtown Road, Westerville; 1256 Columbus Road, Granville
Pickup: Smoked turkey breast ($160), smoked ham ($95), smoked rib tray ($90) plus side dishesOrder by Nov. 20 for pickup Nov. 24Contact: rayrayshogpit.com
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, 1092 Bethel Road
Pickup: “Chef Richard’s Four-Course Thanksgiving Dinner,” ready-to-heat meal for 2, including shrimp and corn salad, butternut squash veloute, turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, mushroom herbed stuffing, scalloped potatoes, French hericot verts, baby carrot papillote and traditional carrot cake ($138).
Order by Nov. 15 for pick-up Nov. 23
Contact: 614-451-9774, www.refectory.com
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 511 N. High St.
Dine-in: sliced oven-roasted turkey, sausage and herb stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, choice of starters and sides, pumpkin cheesecake and ice cream ($44, or $17 for children). Reservations required.
Pickup: “Thanksgiving at Your Table,” including oven-roasted turkey breast, sausage and herb stuffing, gravy and cranberry relish, choice of salad and side, pumpkin cheesecakes ($175, serves 4)
Order by Nov. 21 for pickup from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 23
Contact: 614-927-5663, www.ruthschris.com
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Texas de Brazil, 4040 Easton Station, Suite E.105
Pickup: Turkey, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, green beans, rice and black beans, cranberry sauce ($150, serves 4–6, $250, serves 7–10)
Order by Nov. 22 for pickup Nov. 23
Contact: 614-472-4072; texasdebrazil.com
Together & Company, 550 S. High St.
Pickup: Thanksgiving Dinner Bundle includes ham or whole turkey, stuffing, roasted potatoes, sweet potato mash, ginger-roasted carrots, green bean casserole, gravy, cranberry relish, rolls, apple cobbler. Sides, desserts and wine also available a la carte ($210 to $270, serves 6 to 8)Order by noon Nov. 9 for pick-up Nov. 23Contact: 614-882-7323, togetherandco.com
Tucci's, 35 N. High St., Dublin
Dine-in: three-course meal with multiple selections, with main course choices including turkey, salmon, filet mignon, braised short ribs and shrimp and sausage rigatoni ($80 per person, not including tax and gratuity). Reservations highly recommended.Contact: 614-792-3466, tuccisdublin.com
Weiland's Market, 3600 Indianola Ave.
Pickup: Ready-to-heat Thanksgiving dinner: sliced Ohio turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, green beans almondine, cranberry salad, assorted rolls and butter ($22.99 per person, minimum of 4 dinners, multiples of 4 dinners only)Order by Nov. 18 for pick-up Nov. 21-23Contact: 614-267-9878, www.weilandsmarket.com
Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. Dublin-Granville Road; 4100 Easton Gateway Drive; 1555 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington
Numerous packages include Thanksgiving Extravaganza for 12 ($569.99), Thanksgiving Feast for 12 ($399.99), classic roast whole turkey for 4, 8 or 12 ($109.99, $179.99 or $249.99); organic heirloom turkey meal for 12 ($349.99); organic roast whole turkey meal for 4 or 8 ($139.99 or $249.99), cider-brined smoke whole turkey meal for 8 ($199.99)
Order by Nov. 22 for pickup Nov. 18-23
Contact: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Thanksgiving dinner: Restaurants, carryout options in Columbus
