Let these Wilmington area restaurants plan your Thanksgiving meal
It is officially time to start planning your Thanksgiving meal, if you haven’t already. Here is a look at what some restaurants are offering in the Wilmington area, from dine-in options to pick-up orders.
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8207 NOMA
At 8207 Market St. in Porters Neck, it will take orders through Nov. 17 for items like turkey breast by the pound, quiches, pies, and extras like chive and cheddar biscuits, tomato pie, smoked gouda mac-and-cheese, and tetrazzini for your leftover turkey. Pick up is Nov. 23-24. Details: 910-686-9343, www.8207noma.com.
Black Sea Grill
At 118 S Front St. in downtown Wilmington will be open for curbside service on Thanksgiving evening. The holiday special feeds four and includes hummus and pita bread, chicken kebabs, beef kebabs, jasmine rice, salad and baklava. Orders must be placed by 2:30 on Nov. 23. Details: 910-254-9990, www.blackseagrill.com.
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
At 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach, it's again hosting its grand buffet with a seafood station; a carving station with prime rib, salmon, ham and turkey; a selection of 13 sides (including vegan sausage), as well as salads and desserts. Details: 877-684-8009, www.blockade-runner.com.
Bluewater Grill
At 4 Marina St., Wrightsville Beach will be serving roasted turkey, baked ham, and sides in addition to a dinner menu. Call for reservations. Details: 910-256-8500, www.bluewaterdining.com.
Calabash Deli
At 9929 Beach Dr. S. W. in Calabash is accepting orders through Nov. 15 for small, medium and large Thanksgiving dinners to go. You can also order extra sides, breads and pies. Pick up is on Nov. 24. Details: 910-579-9801, calabashdeli.com
Cast Iron Kitchen
At 8024 Market St., Wilmington is offering Thanksgiving meals for pre-order. Each order comes with a choice of protein (turkey or pork shoulder), a choice of three sides, gravy and cranberry sauce. Pricing is based on group size, from two to 14 people, for pickup on Nov. 23 or Nov. 24. Details: 910-821-8461, www.castiron-kitchen.com.
Feast OIB
At 125 Causeway Drive, Ocean Isle Beach is offering Thanksgiving meal packages that include sides, stuffing/dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy and glaze for pickup on Nov. 24. You can also add charcuterie, shrimp cocktail and fruit platters, which must be ordered a week in advance. Details: 910-579-3663, www.facebook.com/FeastOIB.
Fork n Cork Carolina Beach
At 102 Cape Fear Blvd. in Carolina Beach is taking preorders for 12-14 pound smoked turkeys, which come with gravy and reheating instructions. Pick up days will be Nov. 22-24. Details: bonenbean@theforkncork.com, 910-441-3675.
Front Street Brewery
At 9 N. Front St., Wilmington, will be open serving a full menu in addition to a traditional turkey meal with sliced smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Try it with Tiny Tim's Christmas Ale. Details: 910-251-1935, www.frontstreetbrewery.com.
Gallagher's High Waters Sports Bar and Grill
At 614 N New River Dr. in Surf City will be open on Thanksgiving Day 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. serving a family style Thanksgiving Feast. Details: 910-541-0877, https://www.facebook.com/Gallaghers.Bar.Grill
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Gourmet to Go & Catered Affairs
At 105 W. St. George St., Southport is taking orders for Thanksgiving meals, priced per person, that include ham or turkey as well as sides. You can also round out the meal with extras like butternut apple bisque, bourbon meatballs and whole pies. Orders need to be placed and paid for by Nov. 17 for pickup on Nov. 24. Details: 910-505-9336, https://gourmettogosouthport.com.
Henry’s
At 2508 Independence Blvd. in Wilmington will serve a selection of dinner items all day, as well as a traditional holiday meal (choice of turkey or ham) with all the fixings. You can also pre-order holiday plates and dinners to pick up on Nov. 25. Details: 910-793-2929, www.henrysrestaurant.com.
Hops Supply Co.
At 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington is also serving a dinner menu all day as well as special Thanksgiving features. Call ahead if you’d like a "Family Meals for 4" holiday package, which are available for pickup. Details: 910-833-8867, www.hopssupplyco.com.
Junction 421
At 5104 S. College Road, Wilmington is promising a stress-free holiday with the Turkey to Trot, a hot meal for four to go. It includes turkey or ham with a choice of three sides for pickup on Nov. 25. Details: 910-392-3490, junction421.com.
Nippy’s Soul Food
At 2206 Carolina Beach is taking orders through Nov. 17 for ham and turkey dinners, as well as sides like collards, yams, and butterbeans and okra, mashed potatoes, and mac-and-cheese. Details: (910) 399-7456, www.facebook.com/BORDEAUX721.
Mac’s Speed Shop
At 4126 Oleander Drive, Wilmington) is now accepting pre-orders for smoked turkey and sides and extras like mac-and-cheese, collard greens and banana pudding. Details: www.macspeedshop.com/turkey.
MeMa's Chick'n' & Ribs
At 602 US Hwy 117 N. in Burgaw is accepting orders through Nov. 20 for Thanksgiving. There are two menu package options. One serves 6-8 people and the other serves 10-12. Both come with choice of meat, sides, dessert and drinks. You can also add extra portions and a la carte sides. Pickup is on Nov. 24. (They are also accepting orders for Christmas). Details: 910-300-6139, www.memaschicknandribs.com.
Oceanic
At 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach is hosting a Coastal Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Crystal Pier with a holiday plate that includes a choice of four different desserts (pecan or pumpkin pie, honey almond cheesecake and chocolate cake) You can also get a selection of the regular dinner menu and a kid’s turkey plate. Details: 910-256-5551, www.oceanicrestaurant.com.
Panacea Brewing Company
At 4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington is accepting orders through Nov. 20 for their Very Vegan Thanksgiving, for pickup on Nov 24. Options include pot pies, veggie loaf, a choice of eight sides that serve 6 to 8 people, and a selection of desserts. Details: 910-769 5591, www.panaceabrewingcompany.com.
Pine Valley Market
At 3520 S. College Road, Wilmington has reached it's preorder limit for Thanksgiving, but is making a limited number of extras available on a first come, first served basis beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 23. Details: www.pinevalleymarket.com.
PinPoint Restaurant
114 Market St., Wilmington is planning to serve an all-inclusive family-style holiday meal on Thanksgiving from noon to 7 p.m. Details: 910- 769-2972, pinpointrestaurant.com.
Ports of Call
At 116 N. Howe St., Southport is accepting reservations for a dine-in, three-course meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a choice of soup or salad, a choice of three entrée options, and dessert. Call to make reservations, or to order take-out meals. Details: 910-457-4544, www.portsofcallbistro.com.
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Primal BBQ
At 1988 Eastwood Road near Wrightsville Beach is accepting pre-orders for the holiday, which includes a limited number of Wagyu brisket, pork butts, and smoked turkeys – in addition to sides and desserts. Pickup is on Nov. 25. Details: 910-679-5065, www.primal-bbq.com.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
At 301 N. Water St., Wilmington is offering curbside pickup and an in-house menu with a choice of starter, a turkey-and-stuffing entrée with a choice of side, and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Details: www.ruthschris.com.
Shagger Jacks
At 8004 E. Oak Island Drive in Oak Island has a “Creating Your Own Thanksgiving Meal” special with a selection of a la carte dishes that feed 6-8 people and include turkey, ham, two kinds of dressing, crawfish mac-and-cheese, creamy gouda potatoes, pies, and pumpkin spice bread pudding. Orders need to be placed by Nov. 21. Details: 910-933-4103, shaggerjacksoki.com.
Spoonfed Kitchen & Bakeshop
At 1930 Eastwood Road near Wrightsville Beach is accepting orders for Thanksgiving through Nov. 20, for pick up on Nov. 24. The menu includes quiches, tea breads, sides, appetizers, desserts, and vegetarian entrees. Details: 910-679-8881, spoonfedkitchen.com
Steam Restaurant & Bar
At 9 Estell Lee Place in downtown Wilmington is hosting a dine-in Thanksgiving dinner with all the extras. Or you can order meals to take home. Details: 910-726-9226, www.steamrestaurantilm.com
Sweet N Savory Café
At 1611 Pavilion Place near Wrightsville Beach is serving a family-style meal on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The menu includes traditional favorites, as well as shrimp boil, crispy Brussels sprouts and flourless chocolate torte. Call for reservations. Details: 910-256-0115, sweetnsavory.cafe.
The Green House Restaurant
At 106 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington is accepting orders through Nov. 21 for a choice of two vegan, gluten free main dishes that serve 2-3 people, as well as stuffing, sides, and a choice of four desserts. Details: online@thegreenrestaurant.com, 910-679-4994.
The Purple Onion Café
At 4647 Main St. in Shallotte has posted its Holiday Reheat & Serve menu for Thanksgiving (and Christmas). Order for the first holiday must be in by 2 p.m. Nov. 21. Options include a “Table for 8” package, a dozen or so sides, 7-layer cakes, pies, and cheesecakes. Details: 910-755-6642 ext. 2, www.purpleonioncafe.com.
True Blue Butcher & Table/ Salt + Charm
These two Wilmington businesses are partnering for the holiday. True Blue is offering brined or pecan-smoked turkey and Salt + Charm is accepting pre-orders for a menu of sides, desserts and wines. A limited number of orders are available. Details: www.wearetrueblue.com and https://eat.saltandcharm.co
Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@gannett.com.
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