Here are Seacoast restaurants where you can dine in or take out for Thanksgiving
Welcome to our list of dine-in and takeout options for your 2023 Thanksgiving celebration through restaurants and bakeries, farms and more in Seacoast New Hampshire and southern York County, Maine.
We will update this list as we near the holiday on Nov. 23. If you are a local restauranteur or business owner who wants to add your offerings here, please email astewart@seacoastonline.com and we’ll update this list. Please also send information on Thanksgiving fundraisers, free meals for the community and more. Have a happy holiday!
Roundabout Diner, Portsmouth
Dine in at the Roundabout on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a plated family-style dinner and enjoy slow-roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, classic sides, dinner rolls and homemade pies. Dinner is $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for kids under 12. Call 603-431-1440 to make a reservation. For takeout, enjoy all the classics in two sizes. Meal 1 serves 6 to 8 for $195.99 and Meal 2 serves 10 to 12 at $269.99. You can also get a la carte sides, pies and roasted turkey breast. Pickups are available all day Wednesday, Nov. 23 (you can earn gift cards if you pick up cold on Wednesday) or on Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Order online at roundaboutdiner.com.
The Library Restaurant, Portsmouth
The Library Restaurant will offer a dine-in Thanksgiving turkey dinner with slow-roasted turkey, herbed bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, Butternut squash, creamed baby onions, homemade cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy for $36 for adults, $18 for children from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can also entrees off their regular menu. Visit libraryrestaurant.com to make a reservation.
Hearth Market, Portsmouth
There’s a new option on the Seacoast Thanksgiving Marketplace, the newly opened Hearth Market is offering a Thanksgiving menu to go. Hearth is offering Brilliant Boards charcuterie as a starter for $15 per person. Their Classic Turkey Dinner serves 6 to 8 and costs $175. For just two diners, their Lovebirds Classic is $49. They’re also offering non-traditional choices - Family Heirloom Ribs dinner to feed 4 for $175 and a Mayflower Salmon dinner for 4 for $130. You can buy a robust variety of sides in pints or quarts, and fresh rolls a la carte. They're also offering 9-inch pumpkin, cinnamon apple or pecan bourbon pies for $28 each. Orders must be placed by midnight on Sunday, Nov. 19, catering@HearthMarketPortsmouth.com or visit hearthmarketportsmouth.com or find it on Facebook.
The Oar House, Portsmouth
The Oar House, 55 Ceres St., Portsmouth will offer a three-course Thanksgiving dinner. There’ll be a choice of corn or clam chowder or Caesar salad and dinner rolls to start; turkey, prime rib, baked stuffed lobster with traditional sides; and a choice of pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Visit oarhousenh.com to make a reservation.
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle
Wentworth by the Sea will be serving classics like maple brined turkey and prime beef tenderloin as well as some fresh takes on classic dishes. Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet in the Wentworth Ballroom runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $89.95 per person plus tax and tip; under 12, $26.95. Reserve at opalcollection.com/wentworth/restaurants/holidays-resort-events/menu/thanksgiving-brunch. Dinner at Salt, the hotel’s restaurant, runs 1 to 10 p.m. Call 603-373-6566 to reserve a time at the buffet or at Salt.
The Galley Hatch, Hampton
The Galley Hatch will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving to give their staff time with their families, but you can pre-order Thanksgiving meals, sides and bakery items starting Nov. 1. Deadlines will be posted soon so check out galleyhatchmarket.com.
CR’s the Restaurant, Hampton
CR’s will host a dine-in Thanksgiving Day from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy its popular dinner entrees and specials, including a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Visit crstherestaurant.com.
The Old Salt, Hampton
This year, The Old Salt will offer dine-in Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23 with a traditional menu as well as other entrees you can choose from. You can also pre-order meals by Nov. 17 for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from noon to 6 p.m. and on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 3 p.m. Options include a family turkey dinner with fixings that serves 4 to 6 for $139 plus tax or an individual meal at $25.99 plus tax. See both menus at oldsaltnh.com.
Epoch Gastropub at the Exeter Inn, Exeter
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Epoch Gastropub on Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adults, $70; Children (6-12), $25; Children under 5, free. On the menu will be pumpkin butternut squash bisque, autumn spinach salad, Front Street Caesar, local artisanal cheeses, charcuteries, shrimp cocktail, chilled mussels and oysters, traditional turkey dinner with sides as well as three other entree choices, and housemate pies, pumpkin caramel bread pudding and tarts. Visit epochrestaurant.com.
The Governor's Inn, Spaulding Steak & Ale, Rochester
The Governor’s Inn is taking reservations for Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The three-course dinner is $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for kids 11 and under. Beverages, tax and gratuity not included. You get a choice for each course of starters, entrees, sides and desserts. Individual meals with the same menu are available for takeout at the same price. Call 603-332-0107 to reserve a table in one of their small dining rooms or for a larger table in the ballroom. Go to governorsinn.com.
Ore Nell's Barbeque, Kittery, Maine
Take-out orders are now being accepted through Nov. 19 for Ore Nell’s Thanksgiving package to pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. or the morning of Thanksgiving between 9 a.m. and noon. Packages feed 6 to 8 people for $165.99 plus tax and include oak smoked turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, smoked green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry barbecue sauce, gravy, Hawaiian rolls and apple cobbler. Add on proteins or sides from their regular menu, too. (Not available at the Biddeford location.) Order and find out more at orenellsbbq.com/thanksgiving-package-2023.
Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, Maine
Thanksgiving dinner includes Jonathan’s famous relish tray and a la carte starters, soups, salads and a choice of non-entrees, which come with sides, including a roasted tom turkey with pan gravy. Or you can choose a Maine lobster, steak au poivre or wild mushroom pappardelle. Prices are a la carte. Reservations highly recommended at 207-646-4777. See the full menu at jonathansogunquit.com/sample-thanksgiving-menu.
Shearwater at the Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor, Maine
The Shearwater is offering a dine-in Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 23 at Stage Neck Inn for in-house guests with a two-night minimum stay with the ability to bring four outside guests. The buffet will run from noon to 4 p.m. for $109.95 for adults, $29.95 for 12 and under. Seating is available every half hour. See the full menu at stageneckinn.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner. In-house guests can also enjoy a complementary make-your-own soup, salad and sandwich bar from 6 to 8 p.m. Call (207) 573-7416 for information.
York Harbor Inn, York Harbor, Maine
Dine at York Harbor Inn from noon to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a buffet for $69.95 per person, $24.95 for kids 12 and under, plus a 22% service charge and state tax. Dishes include roasted turkey, prime rib au jus, their famous baked stuffed haddock, cheese tortellini, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, creamed spinach, chowder, salads and many desserts. Reservations are required. A 100% deposit is required for all reservations. Visit yorkharborinn.com or call (207) 363-5119.
The Tiller at Cliff House Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine
The Tiller is offering Thanksgiving brunch, lunch and dinner on Nov. 23, and to-go meals, too. Brunch features pumpkin pancakes among many other treats. The traditional Thanksgiving lunch and dinner offers many choices for sides and desserts. Other entrees besides turkey are available, too. The Thanksgiving take-home feast comes with all the trimmings and treats for $395 plus tax and gratuity. There are a la carte entrees and sides available. Orders must be placed by Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Call 207-361-6277. Pick-up time must be coordinated between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. To see the full menus and pricing, visit cliffhousemaine.com/dining/tiller-restaurant.
Walkers Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine
Walkers Maine is offering a take-home Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23 for $75 per person for pickup from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Meals will be hot and ready to serve. If you order four or more meals, you will receive a whole bird. Special pick-up timing arrangements can be requested for an additional charge. Get more details and order your tickets at walkersmaine.com/from-the-farm.
Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, Kennebunkport
Ocean Restaurant, located on Kennebunkport’s Ocean Avenue, will serve a seasonal three-course prix-fixe menu on Thursday, Nov. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. for $105-plus per person. Chef’s wine pairing available for $60. Visit capearundelinn.com/dining for menu and reservations.
Atlantic Grill, Rye
The Atlantic Grill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to give their staff time with their families, but you can pre-order Thanksgiving meals and sides to be picked up the day before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 12 to 8 p.m. All orders must be placed no later than Saturday, Nov. 18. All orders can be placed by visiting theatlanticgrill.com or by emailing Caitlyn@atlanticgrill.com.
Toscana Chophouse, Portsmouth
The Toscana Chophouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. They will have a Turkey feature with Garlic and Sage roasted Turkey, mascarpone whipped potato, porcini stuffing, roasted butternut squash, turkey gravy and marsala cranberry jam for $35. Theywill also be offering their regular menu. Reservations are recommended. Call 603-570-3600 or on OpenTable.
Ingredients, treats and wine
South Street and Vine, Portsmouth
This neighborhood wine shop offers recommendations for which wines to pair with whatever is on your Thanksgiving table so stop in for their great list and pick up some bottles. Find cheeses and charcuterie, too. Visit southstreetandvine.com.
Three River Farmers Alliance/Local Farms
Enjoy an entirely local Thanksgiving by ordering boxes from this collaborative farm. They offer small and large Thanksgiving veggie boxes, cheese and charcuterie boxes and pasture-raised turkeys. Pre-orders now open through Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. for delivery or you can pick up. See the full lineup at threeriverfa.com.
Seacoast Eat Local
SeacoastEatLocal.org has a guide to where to find local turkeys at farms in the area. Go to https://seacoastharvest.org/?s=&meta_key=meat to search for turkeys.
Red Rover Creamery, Portsmouth
You’ll want to “a la mode” your pies this Thanksgiving so do pre-order for the holiday with seasonal ice cream flavors and baked goods for your dessert for takeout. Visit redrovercreamery.com.
Ceres Street Bakery, Portsmouth
Thanksgiving specials to order and pick up include pumpkin, pecan or apple pies, cranberry tart, pumpkin cheesecake and sweet breads like orange cranberry and pumpkin. Check out ceresbakery.com/sweets/holiday-specials.
Harvey’s Bakery, Dover
Freshly baked pies come in two sizes, 8-inch and 10-inch, and run from $11.95 to $18.95. They also have pork and chicken pie and dinner or sandwich rolls. Visit harveysbakery.com/Seasonal-Specialties or call 603-742-6029.
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This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seacoast NH ME restaurants to dine in, take out for Thanksgiving 2023
