It's time to make your 2022 Thanksgiving reservations or orders at these Seacoast eateries
It’s time to plan your holiday food adventures and many start with Thanksgiving. Pick up a turkey and vegetables for sides from a local farm and make it all from scratch or do no cooking at all and get treated like royalty at one of the Seacoast’s wonderful restaurants. There are many options for Thanksgiving takeout, too, from cooked turkeys with all the trimmings to freshly baked pies.
Here’s a list of dine-in and takeout options for Thanksgiving which we will update as we near Nov. 24 and get more information. If you have anything to add to this list, email me at RachelForrest1@gmail.com. And restaurateurs, if I didn’t see any info for this year on your website or social media yet, I left it out until I can get more info so do send it along. I will happily and thankfully add you to the list. Please do also send any information on Thanksgiving fundraisers, free meals for the community and more. Have a happy holiday!
Roundabout Diner, Portsmouth
The Thanksgiving dinners here for both dine-in and takeout are very popular. Dine in on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 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. For takeout, enjoy all the classics in two sizes. Meal 1 serves 6 to 8 for $184.99 and Meal 2 serves 10 to 12 at $234.99. You can also get a la carte sides, pies and roasted turkey breast. Pickups are available Wednesday, Nov. 23 or on Thanksgiving Day until 2 p.m. Visit roundaboutdiner.com.
The Library Restaurant, Portsmouth
The Library Restaurant will offer dine-in Thanksgiving dinner with a selection of appetizers, steaks and chops and other entrees from their regular menu, but also a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the fixings. libraryrestaurant.com.
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Clipper Tavern, Portsmouth
This downtown pub opens at 9 a.m. with breakfast sandwiches, mimosas and Bloody Marys for the Turkey Trot. They’ll serve a turkey dinner along with two other entrée options, some appetizers, salad choices and dessert. Visit clippertavernportsmouth.com.
The Hungry Lobster, Rye
The Hungry Lobster, sister location for Rye Harbor Lobster Pound, is offering a cold soup pick up for Thanksgiving. Order their clam chowder, award-winning fluffy chowder, lobster bisque, lobster Mac and other wonderful specials. Call 379-2914 and look for more info on their Facebook page.
The Galley Hatch, Hampton
The Galley Hatch is closed on Thanksgiving Day but you can pre-order Thanksgiving meals both online and in person. The deadline is Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. for pick up on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items include individual turkey dinners and sides including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, cranberry sauce and gravy. Sides come in two sizes, pints for 2 to 3 people and quarts for 4 to 6. Choices include garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, rolls, mashed sweet potatoes and more. Their bakery selection is available for pre-order now as well. You’ll be able to order at galleyhatchmarket.com on and after Nov. 1.
CR’s the Restaurant, Hampton
CR’s is now accepting holiday reservations for dining in on Thanksgiving Day from noon to the last seating at 5 p.m. Enjoy their popular dinner entrees as well as Thanksgiving specials, including a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Visit crstherestaurant.com.
Whym, Hampton
This popular craft beer bar and restaurant will offer Thanksgiving dinner plates and bonus - for every two plates sold, they will donate one dinner to a family in need in the community. Enjoy a tasty, traditional turkey dinner and spread the love at the same time! Order from the website at Whym.beer or at toasttakout.com.
Logan’s Run, Hampton
On Thursdays during the month of November, Logan’s Run offers a plated meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce in addition to the regular menu. www.logansrunrestaurant.com
Kelley’s Row, Somersworth
Kelley’s Row is now accepting holiday reservations for dining in on Thanksgiving Day offering a very popular buffet. Visit kelleysrow.com.
The Old Salt, Hampton
This year, this local favorite will be open for dine-in Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. As they did last year, you can also pre-order meals by Nov. 20 for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. and on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 3 p.m. Options include individual turkey dinner with fixings or baked Virginia ham dinner or family style that serves 4 to 6. There’s also a slow-roasted prime rib au jus with sides as an individual dinner or family-style. Pies include apple, pumpkin and pecan by the slice or whole pie. Visit oldsaltnh.com.
Victoria's Kitchen, Hampton
Find full turkey dinners to go for 3 to 4 people ($139.99) or 6 to 8 people ($199.99). Order by Nov. 20 for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 25 from 7 to 11 a.m. Dishes include roasted turkey breast with house-made sage gravy and sausage stuffing with apples and pears and six sides. Order a roasted spiral ham with black cherry and grilled pineapple chutney with sides ($119.99) or herb-rubbed roast beef tenderloin with Burgundy mushroom sauce and sides ($269.99). Order appetizers like petite crab cakes and jumbo shrimp cocktail. Pies and cheesecakes are available as well as cookie and dessert platters, too. See the full menu here. Visit thevictoriainn.com/victorias-kitchen-cafe-catering-meals-to-go/.
Tuscan Market, Portsmouth
Thanksgiving menu for takeout includes a whole roasted turkey dinner which feeds 6 to 8 people for $175. It includes a carved turkey, maple-roasted sweet potato, Brussels sprouts with smoked pancetta and aged balsamic vinegar, Mascarpone whipped potatoes, heirloom cranberry and marsala wine compote and more. You can also get everything a la carte and there’s a large list of sides to choose from. Other options include boneless prime rib, roasted salmon and a porchetta roast. Pick-up is Wednesday, Nov. 23. Visit tuscanbrands.com.
SALT at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Spa, New Castle
There are a few options here including the holiday buffet in the Wentworth Ballroom starting at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at $89.95 per person for adults, $26.95 per child ages 2-12, plus tax and tip. Raw bar, farm fresh salads, carving stations, crepes, pasta, roasted fish and wild salmon and plenty of desserts. Or, have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in SALT, the hotel’s reimagined dining room and in the Grand Dining Room served 1 to 9 p.m. at $69.95 per adult and $26.95 for kids 12 and under. The three-course Thanksgiving Dinner in SALT Kitchen + Bar includes a choice of maple brined free range turkey, grilled Atlantic salmon and more all served with sides and traditional Thanksgiving desserts. Find out more at saltkitchenandbar.com/thanksgiving.
Bob’s Broiled Chicken, Portsmouth
Bob's will have Thanksgiving dinners, pies and sides in addition to their delicious chicken dinners. Each meal includes roast turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, cornbread, any two side orders plus a slice of pie for a suggested cost, but any or even no amount is accepted. Please pay if you wish when you pick up or upon your free delivery from noon to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day only. You can order up to four dinners using their order form but just use multiple forms if you need more. Visit bobschicken.com.
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Epoch Gastropub at the Exeter Inn, Exeter
Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in this cozy, historic setting. Visit epochrestaurant.com.
The Shanty, Portsmouth
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner with a full menu available, too. Start with some apps and go on to the main event and pies. You can dine in or take out. Visit theshanty.com.
Mezzanine Catering, Dover
Order full Thanksgiving meals and Thanksgiving add-ons from Mezzanine, which also offers a weekly meal program. The Thanksgiving meal feeds four people and includes roasted white meat with a dark meat roulade, mashed potatoes, challah and herb stuffing, house gravy, brioche rolls and butter, and house cranberry sauce. You also get a choice of two sides and a full 9-inch pie. The meal is $215 to $235 and local delivery is available on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to noon with pickup available Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Thanksgiving add-ons include sides and pies. Go to mezzaninecatering.square.site/s/shop to order.
The Governor's Inn, 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 $17.95 for kids 11 and under. You get a choice for each course including pumpkin bisque and French onion soup, roasted turkey and prime rib, haddock and butternut squash ravioli all with included sides and delicious desserts, including pumpkin pie. Go to http://www.governorsinn.com/holiday_events.com.
Ore Nell's Barbeque, Kittery, Maine
Take-out orders are now being accepted through Nov. 20 for Ore Nell’s Thanksgiving package to pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. or the morning of Thanksgiving between 9 a.m. and noon. Packages feed 6 to 8 people for $159 plus tax and include oak smoked turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, smoked green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry BBQ sauce, gravy, Hawaiian rolls and apple cobbler. Add on anything from their catering platter, too. Order here and find out more at orenellsbbq.com/thanksgiving-package-2022
Tulsi Restaurant, Kittery, Maine
Open from 2 to 8 p.m. for dine-in or to-go meals on Thanksgiving Day. If you are strapped for funds this year, pay what you can or nothing at all. All proceeds go to the local Kittery food pantry. They are also looking for volunteers to help on that day. Call Christine at (978) 884-6283 to arrange. Find out more on their Facebook page.
Ore Nell’s Barbeque, Kittery, Maine
Take-out orders are now being accepted through Nov. 20 for Ore Nell’s Thanksgiving package to pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. or the morning of Thanksgiving between 9 a.m. and noon. Packages feed 6 to 8 people for $159 plus tax and include oak smoked turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, smoked green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry BBQ sauce, gravy, Hawaiian rolls and apple cobbler . Add on anything from their catering platter, too. Order here and find out more at orenellsbbq.com/thanksgiving-package-2022.
Gravy, Wells, Maine
Pre-order your full Thanksgiving dinner by Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. for pickup Wed., Nov. 23. The dinner feeds 6 to 8 for $165 plus tax and includes herb roasted turkey, turducken gravy, D’s buttermilk biscuits, maple jalapeno cornbread stuffing, ginger glazed carrots, spiced pumpkin bread pudding and more! See the full menu here. Regular menu items and gravy in pints and quarts are also available with advance ordering.
Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, Maine
Thanksgiving dinner includes Jonathan’s famous relish tray and a la carte starters, soups, salads and entrees, which come with sides. Choose a Maine lobster, Steak Diane or wild mushroom pappardelle or go more traditional with roast Tom turkey with pan gravy roasted lamb shoulder or roast tenderloin of pork. Heck get all three of those roasts on a combo. See the full menu at jonathansogunquit.com/thanksgiving-dinner.
Shearwater at the Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor, Maine
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and two wonderful nights lodging on the Atlantic. In order to book the Thanksgiving dinner buffet, you need to stay a minimum of two nights, but you may bring in four outside guests. Visit stageneckinn.com. Dine in only. The buffet is from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes a carving station with turkey, prime rib and Virginia ham, a raw bar and many other main dishes and sides as well as a dessert display. Cost is $109.95 for adults and $29.95 for kids. See the full menu at stageneckinn.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner/. In-house guests can also enjoy their complimentary make-your-own soup, salad and sandwich bar from 6 to 8 p.m.
York Harbor Inn, York Harbor, Maine
The Grand Buffet is back! Dine at York Harbor Inn from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy a scrumptious buffet for $69.95 per person, $19.95 for kids 11 and under. Dishes include roasted turkey, prime rib au jus, their famous baked stuffed haddock, cheese tortellini, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, creamed spinach, chowder, salads and oh so many desserts. Reservations are required. yorkharborinn.com.
The Tiller at Cliff House Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine
This is a wonderful setting for a special meal, which is offering Thanksgiving brunch, dinner and to-go, too. Find brunch and dinner specials like Thanksgiving Benedict, pumpkin pancakes, classic turkey dinner and butternut sage risotto. The to-go meal serves 4 to 6 people and includes a whole roasted 12- to 14-pound turkey with butternut squash bisque to start along with 8 more dishes and a la carte options like standing rib roast, Thanksgiving gnocchi and Tiller's lobster and corn chowder. To see the full menus and pricing, visit cliffhousemaine.com/dining/tiller-restaurant and scroll down to see the offerings. Order to-go by Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. for pickup on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Clay Hill Farm, Ogunquit, Maine
Serving a traditional three-course meal with choices in each course from noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 24. Starters include lobster bisque, baked brie en croute and shrimp cocktail. Entrees include thyme-roasted turkey, prime rib au jus and seafood-stuffed haddock or vegetarian Wellington, all with sides. Choose from an array of desserts. Prices for the three-course meal vary with entrée choice and there’s a kid’s menu, too. See the sample menu at clayhillfarm.com/holidays.
Walkers Maine, Cape Neddick, Maine
Let chef Justin Walker prepare and cook Thanksgiving dinner for you to enjoy at home. Dinner includes slow-roasted, all-natural heritage turkey, Maine mashed potatoes, sourdough bread stuffing with herbs and wild mushrooms, kale with bacon and shallots, whole roasted Long Island Cheese pumpkins/winter squash with Johnson Farm maple syrup, pan gravy, cranberry chutney, pumpkin pie and apple tarte tartin with crème fraiche ice cream. Turkey and all sides are hot, ready to serve and pickup is between 1 and 3 p.m. Meals are $65 per person and if ordering for 4 or more, you’ll get a whole turkey. Get more details and order your tickets at walkersmaine.com/from-the-farm.
The White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection, Kennebunk, Maine
The iconic White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection property in Kennebunk offers Thanksgiving events from Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 28 with a hike, traditional Thanksgiving dinner “with a twist” and a Thanksgiving Bounty lunch on Friday. Visit aubergeresorts.com/whitebarninn/experiences/thanksgiving/ to see all the events.
The Burleigh at the Kennebunkport Inn, Kennebunkport
The Kennebunkport Inn’s onsite restaurant, The Burleigh, will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. The special menu includes starters like duck confit poutine, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and an artisan cheese & meat board. For dinner, enjoy entrees like chicken pot pie, baked haddock, and roasted turkey. Reservations can be booked here, and the full menu can be found here.
Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, Kennebunkport
Spend Thanksgiving at Ocean Restaurant, located on Kennebunkport’s exclusive Ocean Avenue within the gracious, oceanfront Victorian mansion. Serving a seasonal three-course prix-fixe menu on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. For $105-plus per person, the special course meal includes a first course with offerings like Delicata squash soup or fall lettuces, a main course of roasted turkey breast or grilled NY strip and dessert options including pumpkin cheesecake. For an additional $60, guests can enjoy a chef’s wine pairing. Reservations can be booked here, and the full Thanksgiving menu can be found here.
Free meals and fundraising events
Drive By Pie, Eliot
Deadline for pie orders is Nov. 4 for Nov. 20 pick up. Pies are $22. Proceeds will go to Footprints Food Pantry. Choose from New England Apple, Maine Blueberry, Apple Crisp Pie, Pumpkin and Strawberry Rhubarb. All fruit pies are made with care and without preservatives. Their baker uses fresh and fresh frozen fruits from Maine and New England. Organized by The Team at Haven Homes + Lifestyle at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty. More info at eventbrite.com/e/drive-by-pie-to-support-footprints-food-pantry-tickets.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Hampton
Hampton United Methodist Church at 525 Lafayette Road (Route 1) is hosting a free grab-and-go Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s including roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, cranberry sauce and dessert on Thursday, Nov. 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Pickup times are in 30-minute increments. Meals can be picked up in the church parking lot located at the back of the building.
If you are unable to come to the church, delivery is available, please indicate this when you place your order. Sign up after Nov. 1 at HamptonnhUMC.org or through the church office at 603-926-2702 or email at hamptonumc@myfairpoint.com.
Gather, Portsmouth/Seacoast
Gather has many programs to help end hunger in the community so do check in to learn what is needed or where and when to find ingredients and meals for your family or a family you know. gathernh.org
Free meal for seniors, Congdon's, Wells, Maine
For more than three decades, eighth graders at the Wells Junior High School have been serving turkey dinners to seniors in the Wells/Ogunquit area. More to come on the plans for this year!
Annual Rotary Dinner, Portsmouth
Stay tuned for information on this free dinner at St. Nicholas Church in Portsmouth, now in its 51st year.
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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 have turkeys, a Veggie Box in two sizes, Pie Kit and a Charcuterie Plate along with all of the other produce and meats they carry regularly. Delivery or you can pick up. See the full lineup at threeriverfa.com.
SeacoastEatLocal.org has a guide to where to find local turkeys at farms in the area. Other ideas include Happy Hippie Chickens, Hurd Farm Turkeys, Vernon Family Farms, Carl’s Meat Market, Joe’s Meat and Maine MEat, to name just a few.
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.
Elephantine Bakery, Portsmouth
Elephantine Bakery is now taking pre-orders for holiday specials on pies, cookies and dinner rolls. Orders will be available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. The bakery's regular bread and pastry offerings can be ordered beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22 for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 23. See their holiday specials and order online at elephantinebakery.com.
Fire and Spice Bistro, Newfields
Get your holiday pies at this eatery in Newfields. Pre-orders begin Oct. 21 for Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin whoopie pies and muffins. Options include, but are not limited to pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, chocolate cream pie, a tourtiere French meat pie, and so much more. All are available gluten-free. Pick up is on Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit fireandspicebistro.com under the Special tab beginning Friday, Oct 21st to place your preorder.Visit fireandspicebistro.com.
Lil’s, Kittery, Maine
Lil’s will be open on Thanksgiving morning for crullers, coffee and treats to enjoy before the big meal, during or after. Visit lilscafe.com.
Beach Pea Baking Co., Kittery, Maine
The Thanksgiving treat menu at Beach Pea includes pumpkin cheesecake with a gluten-free pecan crust, and a vegan version, cranberry streusel tart, chocolate tart, tiramisu, country apple galette, chocolate and salted caramel cake, eclairs and tiramisu puffs. Various sizes are available. Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 20. They are also taking orders on Fougasse and wheat-free loaf (chickpea and oat). Call (207) 439-3555 or email beachpeabaking@gmail.com to place an order. Check out the menu at beachpeabaking.com.
Ceres Street Bakery, Portsmouth
Thanksgiving specials to order and pick up include 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 8-inch and 10-inch sizes and run from $11.95 to $18.95. They also have pork and chicken pie and dinner or sandwich rolls. Visit harveysbakery.com.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Thanksgiving dinner 2022: Seacoast NH ME restaurants are ready
