Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for turkey day in Derby City.
Where to dine-in:
Brown Hotel | Open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Eat surrounded by elegance at Louisville’s 101 year-old hotel, with a buffet meal featuring a turkey + ham carving station served with sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Make a reservation soon — it’s almost booked up. If you miss the Thanksgiving Day meal, consider booking the holiday magic package, which runs through the end of January.
High Stakes Grill buffet | Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Give thanks with a view of the skyline and Thanksgiving classics like mashed potatoes and green bean casserole, plus carved prime rib, seafood, and more. The buffet is $65, or $20 for kids under 12.
Pick up this “eat ham” turkey cake from Plehn’s Bakery for a guaranteed chuckle around the dinner table.
Photo by @plehns_bakery
Where to carry-out:
Decade | Place your order for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Get an oven-roasted turkey with green beans, mac and cheese, stuffing, and dessert. A meal for two people is $175, while dinner for four is $300.
Wiltshire Pantry | Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Nov. 19. Preorder over 30 menu items including sausage focaccia stuffing with gouda and sage + brown butter sweet potato casserole.
Tastee Treats | Orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 15.
From dutch caramel apple pie to pumpkin swirl cheesecake and cookies, make your Thanksgiving meal complete with these sweet treats.
Butchertown Bakery | Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 24.
Snag sweets and breads for the table, including biscuits and apple butter, chocolate chip + snickerdoodle cookies, and cranberry walnut sourdough loaves.
Red Hog Butcher | Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Get a full spread for the whole family, or a more intimate dinner for two, complete with a locally raised turkey, with sides like sourdough stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Four Pegs | Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 21.
Mix and match this à la carte menu from bourbon-brined smoked turkey to sides like beer cheese mac and candied yams.
The Village Anchor | Orders must be placed by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Slice into this traditional turkey take-out for $45 per person that includes Louisville’s original Kern’s Kitchen Derby-Pie.
