Did the Thanksgiving holiday sneak up on you this year? No worries. Atlanta-area restaurants are gearing up to help you celebrate whether you plan to dine out or at home. Here are some restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day (reservations are strongly recommended):
10th & Piedmont: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 991 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-8062. Buffet, $29.
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar: 4 p.m. 794 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-7249. Holiday menu, $28 adults/$18 kids ages 11-16/$10 kids 10 and under.
Atlanta Grill: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 181 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-659-0400. Brunch buffet, $80 adults/$40 kids 6-12.
Brasstown Valley Resort: Noon-7 p.m. 6321 U.S. 76, Young Harris. 706-379-4617. Buffet, $43.95/$23.95 kids 6-12.
Chateau Elan Versailles: 3:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton. 678-425-0900, Ext. 6181. Buffet, $65/$29 kids 6 and up.
Chicken and the Egg: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 678-388-8813. Holiday menu, $24.99 adults/$11.99 kids 6-12.
Cibo e Beve: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 4969 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-250-8988. Holiday menu with Italian spin, $45 adults/$20 kids 6-12.
Colonnade: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (no reservations accepted). 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-874-5642. Holiday menu, $25 adults/$9 kids ages 9 and under.
Cook Hall: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. W Atlanta-Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-3600. Regular menu with holiday specials.
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse: Noon-8 p.m. 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-844-4810. Holiday menu, $45 plus $10 optional dessert/$15 kids 11 and under.
Dillard House: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 768 Franklin St., Dillard. 706-746-5348. Holiday menu, $24.95 adults/$19.95 kids 12-16/$14.95 kids 4-11.
Food 101: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-497-9700. Holiday menu, $45 adults/$20 kids 6-12.
Livingston Restaurant + Bar: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-897-5000. Buffet, $50 adults/$25 kids 3-12.
Magnolia Thomas: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 108 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. 678-445-5789. Holiday menu, $45 adults/$20 kids.
Old Vinings Inn: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3011 Paces Mill Road S.E., Atlanta. 770-438-2282. Buffet, $50 adults/$25 kids 9 and under.
Paul's Restaurant: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 King's Circle, Atlanta. 404-231-4113. Buffet, $35 adults/$15 kids.
Ray's on the River: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 6700 Powers Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 770-955-1187. Buffet, $39.95 adults/$19.95 kids 7-12.
Rosebud: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1397 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-347-9747. Holiday menu, $44 adults/$25 at the bar/$20 kids 5-12.
The Shed at Glenwood: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 475 Bill Kennedy Way, Atlanta. 404-835-4363. Holiday menu, $50 adults/$20 kids 4-10.
South City Kitchen: Midtown location: 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 1144 Crescent Ave., Atlanta. 404-873-7358. Vinings location: 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Smyrna. 770-435-0700. Holiday menu, $45 adult/$22.50 kids 12 and under.
Sperata: Noon-5 p.m. 9 E. Main St., Buford. 678-765-7911. Holiday menu, $34.95 adults/$14.95 kids 11 and under.
Sundial Restaurant: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 210 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-589-7506. Holiday menu, $55 adults/$27.50 kids.
Places to pick up Thanksgiving fixings
Make it seem like you spent hours in your mysteriously clean kitchen with a little help from these places serving Thanksgiving items to go:
Alon's: Order a complete packaged feast or a la carte items including antipasti platters, pumpkin soup, corn bread chestnut dressing and apple-brined turkey breast. The bakery will offer a range of fall desserts including double-crusted apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin creme caramel. Deadline for orders is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Food can be picked up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 678-397-1782.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q: If you find cooking a turkey intimidating, you can pick up a 12- to 14-pound smoked turkey with gravy at Fox Bros. for $60. The restaurant will also offer sides such as green bean casserole and mac 'n' cheese and desserts including chocolate pecan bars. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 24. 1238 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta. 404-577-4030.
The General Muir: For the rare occasion that Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving this year, The General Muir is offering a special "Thanksgivukah" meal. It includes a heritage turkey roast, celery root gratin and roasted Brussels sprouts. For dessert, you'll have a choice of apple spice cake for Thanksgiving or olive oil lemon cake and blue and white cookies for Hanukkah. The meal will serve 10 guests ($450). Place your orders quickly; the deadline to order is by close of business Nov. 21. The meal may be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 27. 1540 Avenue Place, Atlanta. 678-927-9131.
The Mill Kitchen & Bar: This Roswell restaurant will offer Thanksgiving meals to feed a small group of six to eight ($95) or a larger crowd of 10 to 12 guests ($145). The dinner will include roasted turkey breast with gravy, traditional sides and pumpkin pie. Place orders by Monday, Nov. 25, and pick up Wednesday, Nov. 27. 590 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell. 770-817-9345.
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: This Crabapple restaurant is offering apple-brined, smoked turkeys with Madeira gravy and sage-corn spoonbread for $75. Items come with heating instructions and are intended to feed six to eight people. Place orders by Friday, Nov. 22, and they will be available to pick up after noon Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. 800 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. 770-817-0161.
Pie Shop: If you like to prepare the Thanksgiving meal but just don't have time to make dessert, you can pick up some pie at Pie Shop in Buckhead. The Buckhead bakery is offering eight Thanksgiving options, including pumpkin, bourbon pecan, sweet potato and ginger-molasses chess pies. Orders are accepted through Monday, Nov. 25, and must be paid for in advance. They can be picked up Nov. 26-27. A very limited number of pies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 3210 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-841-4512.
Serpas: Order a four-course meal for four ($120) or eight guests ($220) from Serpas. Choose between oven-roasted turkey breast or fried turkey ($35 additional) to pair with the three sides and desserts. Orders can be placed by emailing the completed order form found on the restaurant's website or by phone. Food will be available for pick-up from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. 659 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-688-0040.
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