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Restaurants in the Indy region will open Thanksgiving for dine-in or takeout
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Restaurants in the Indy region will open Thanksgiving for dine-in or takeout

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Thanksgiving is here. If you’re on the fence about hosting and need an extra hand, don’t panic just yet. Several restaurants in the Indianapolis area are offering takeout and side dishes, and several are even open on Thanksgiving Day.

Whether you want to fill your table at home or eat somewhere else, these dining options have you covered.

Restaurants are open on Thanksgiving for dine-in and take-out dinners

The following restaurants are opening their dining rooms for Thanksgiving meals and also offering a takeout option.

Bob Evans

Multiple locations in Central Indiana, bobevans.com. Hours vary by location

The farm-inspired chain is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving. Diners can pre-order farm feasts with ham or turkey and sides, serving up to 10 people ($85 to $160) for pickup or delivery. The same menu items will be available for those dining on Thanksgiving Day at Bob Evans locations. Full menus can be found and online orders can be placed at bobevans.com/thanksgiving.

Buca di Beppo

35 N. Illinois St. and 659 US 31 S. Greenwood, dineatbuca.com. Open from 11am to 9:30pm

The Minneapolis-based purveyor of kitsch and red sauce will offer Italian-American inspired Thanksgiving meals for dine-in and takeout through Thanksgiving Day. Buca’s holiday offering includes turkey, roasted garlic puree, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables and a variety of sweets. To-go parties serve three to 20 people ($105 to $450) and can be ordered hot or cold to reheat later. Reservations and orders can be made at dineatbuca.com/thanksgiving2024.

The Capital Grid

40 W. Washington St., thecapitalgrille.com. Open from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm

In addition to the typical menu, Capital Grille offers traditional entrees and sides on Thanksgiving. Those who want to eat at home can order a $135 heat-and-serve side dish package for four people, with brioche filling, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry and pear chutney and rolls. Diners can make reservations or place orders for pickup on Nov. 27 and 28 at thecapitalgrille.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner-menu.

Cracker barrel

Multiple locations in Central Indiana, crackerbarrel.com. Hours vary by location.

Cracker Barrel is offering a catered menu for dine-in and takeout on Thanksgiving. Single-serve plates featuring traditional turkey and traditional side dishes, as well as vegetarian options, range from $10 to $18. Orders for takeout and curbside pickup can be placed at crackerbarrel.com/menu/thanksgiving-day.

Cooper’s Hawk winery and restaurant

3815E.96e St. and 8696 EUS Hwy 36, Avon, chwinery.com. Open from 11am to 9pm

The Illinois-based winery is offering a Thanksgiving menu ($35 per adult, $15 per child 12 and under) including pumpkin soup, turkey with gravy, stuffing, roasted green beans and carrots, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin praline cheesecake.

by Eddie Merlot

3645E.96e St., eddiemerlots.com. Open from 11am to 8pm

The seafood and steak chain offers a mix of traditional Thanksgiving dishes and steakhouse dishes, including a salad, roasted turkey, choice of two sides and dessert. Dinner meals cost $49 per adult and $24 per child. Hot and cold takeout versions of the meal, available in single servings ($49 per adult, $24 per child) or in bulk ($225 for a meal for five people, $440 for ten people), can be ordered for pickup on Thanksgiving Day at eddiemerlots.com/promotions/thanksgiving.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

3550E.86e St., maggianos.com. Open from 11am to 10pm

An upscale version of the classic Thanksgiving feast will be available for guests dining at Maggiano’s, which also offers hot and cold takeout packages. The dinner menu consists of a charcuterie appetizer, salad, two entrees (choice of roast turkey, smoked ham or salmon), choice of two pastas and two traditional side dishes and a choice of dessert (cheesecake with pumpkin praline, apple crostada or chocolate cake).

Takeout bundles for four to five people include a shortened version of the dinner spread. Cold to-go bundles cost $210 and can be picked up on November 26 and 27. Warm bundles cost $220 and must be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. Online pre-orders open on November 20 and must be placed by 8 p.m. evening before pickup at maggianos.com/thanksgiving2024/.

Rick’s Café Shipyard

4050 Dandy Trail, ricksboatyard.com. Open from 11am to 10pm

The waterfront eatery will serve a turkey dinner with traditional sides, baked bread and pumpkin pie for $33 per adult ($16 for children 10 and under), with additional sides for four people for $12 to $14. Rick’s will have the same items also offering takeaway meals that ‘generously feed’ four people for $175. Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] for pick up between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM or between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

3316 E. 86th St., sullivanssteakhouse.com. Open from 11am to 8pm

Sullivan’s serves a three-course meal including soup or salad, sliced ​​roasted turkey with apple sausage stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, choice of two traditional side dishes and choice of dessert. Meals for adults cost $51, while children eat for $25. The north side steakhouse is also offering take-out versions of the Thanksgiving spread for five ($225) or 10 people ($440). Orders must be placed before November 26 for collection on November 27 or 28; you can place orders and make reservations at sullivanssteakhouse.com/promotions/thanksgiving/.

Weber grill

10 N. Illinois St., webergrillrestaurant.com. Open from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Weber Grill serves a three-course turkey dinner with soup or salad, smoked turkey with grilled sausage stuffing and gravy, roasted fall vegetables, cranberry sauce and choice of whipped sweet potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes with an array of pumpkin desserts ($42.95 for adults, $19.95 for children under 12 years).

Diners can also order take-out platters containing the same menu items and some additional dishes in half orders (for four to five people) or full orders (for eight to 10 people). Carry-out options still available for pre-order include a la carte dishes ($11 to $33) and pumpkin ($24.95) and apple pie ($26.95). Orders must be placed before November 26 and can be picked up on November 27 or 28. You can place orders and make reservations at https://webergrillrestaurant.com/thanksgiving/.

Dine alone

The following restaurants are offering Thanksgiving dinners but do not have takeout options or have already closed their takeout orders.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

14 W. Maryland St., delfriscos.com. Open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The newest steakhouse chain to open downtown, Del Frisco’s, will offer a meal that can loosely be described as Thanksgiving-inspired: a 38-ounce New York strip steak ($195) with a side of sweet potato casserole ($19). Reservations can be made via delfriscos.com/event/Holiday-feast-2024-1.

Matt the Miller’s HC Tavern

11 City Center Dr., Carmel, mtmtavern.com. Open from 11am to 8pm

Matt the Miller’s offers a three-course meal, including soup or salad, turkey (8 ounces for $39, 12 ounces for $49), Lake Erie walleye ($41) or a slab of steak ($49 to $69) with traditional sides and pumpkin pie or chocolate mousse. There is also a children’s menu with less adventurous options ranging from $12 to $16. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (317) 805-1860.

McCormick and Schmick’s

110 N. Illinois St., mccormickandschmicks.com. Open from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

In addition to the daily menu, McCormick and Schmick’s will serve a turkey dinner including soup or salad, roast turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetables. Adults dine for $39, children for $15.

The Oceanaire

30 S. Meridian St., theoceanaire.com. Open from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

For $59 per guest, The Oceanaire offers a 12-ounce roasted turkey breast with cranberry sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, almond line green beans, creamed corn and mashed potatoes. Alternatively, diners can upgrade to a $79 two-course meal, which includes a 4-ounce filet mignon, lobster tail, king prawns and asparagus with pecan turtle cheesecake for dessert. Reservations can be made via theoceanaire.com/event/thanksgiving/.

Prime 47 Carmel

14300 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, prime47carmel.com. Open from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prime 47’s Clay Terrace outpost will be serving traditional turkey, sides and desserts for the afternoon and evening on Thanksgiving Day.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

45 S. Illinois St., 2727 E. 86th St., ruthschris.com. Open from 11am to 7pm

The New Orleans-based steakhouse serves a three-course meal with soup or salad, roasted turkey with sausage and herb stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, a classic side of your choice and pumpkin cheesecake. Adults dine for $48, children for $20.

Seasons 52

8650 Keystone Crossing, seasons52.com. Open from 11am to 10pm

Seasons 52’s Thanksgiving spread features turkey and gravy, mashed Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, brioche and sage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and a layered pumpkin pie-like dessert in a shot glass. Reservations can be made at seasons52.com/events/traditional-thanksgiving-dinner.

Contact food reporter Bradley Hohulin at [email protected]. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin.