A feast of turkey day dining options in metro Atlanta
Don’t feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year? No problem. Plenty of metro restaurants will be open on Turkey Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, offering all kinds of creative takes on traditional holiday fare. Here are a few highlights — just be sure to make your reservations early.
South City Kitchen, Smyrna — Southern-style Thanksgiving is the three-course meal deal, with starters including fried green tomatoes and butternut squash bisque, entrees such as roasted turkey breast, buttermilk fried chicken or shrimp and scallops with grits, and chocolate pecan pie for dessert. Reservations 11 a.m. -- 7 p.m. $39.95 ($19.95 children under 12). 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Smyrna. 770-435-0700, southcitykitchen.com
Rosebud, Morningside — Thanksgiving with a bit of attitude is what Twittering "angry chef" Ron Eyster brings to the table. The fixed-price menu features hors d'oeuvres such as pimiento cheese and smoked trout pate, entree choices of sage, apple and honey roasted turkey or Mexican Coke glazed ham with braised cherry chutney, plus family-style sides. Reservations 11 a.m. -- 6 p.m. $38 ($20 children 5 – 12; free under 5). 1397 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-347-9747, rosebudatlanta.com
Food 101, Sandy Springs — At this comfort-food favorite, chef Justin Keith will serve up a homey family-style dinner, with the likes of herb-roasted turkey, maple and brown sugar-glazed ham, rosemary leg of lamb, smoked gouda mac and cheese, and bourbon pecan pie. Reservations 11:30 a.m. -- 6 p.m. $40 ($20 children 6-12; free under 5). 4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-497-9700, food101atlanta.com
Eleven at Loews Atlanta hotel, Midtown — Chef Olivier Gaupin celebrates the holiday with local producers, seasonal ingredients and a five-course menu of multiple choices, including traditional roasted free range turkey with all the fixings, prime rib or grilled Florida lobster tail. Reservations 11 a.m. -- 9 p.m. $38 ($18 children 5-12; free under 5). 1065 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta. 404-745-5745, loewshotels.com/atlanta
Villa Christina at Perimeter Summit, Dunwoody — Turkey or tortellini? Pumpkin pie or tiramisu? Enjoy Tuscan and traditional Thanksgiving favorites at chef Andreas Georgakopoulos' brunch banquet of salads, seafood, pasta, plus kid-friendly favorites, and desserts. Reservations 11:30 a.m. -- 3 p.m. $45 for adults ($25 children 6-12, free under 5). 4000 Summit Boulevard, Dunwoody. 404-303-0133, villachristina.com
The Farmhouse at Serenbe, Palmetto — What could be more idyllic than Turkey Day at Serenbe? How about a home-style three-course dinner at the Farmhouse, with a holiday mixed green salad, roasted Ashley Farms turkey breast with cornbread dressing, green beans with caramelized onions, and Marie Nygren's chocolate pecan bourbon pie. Reservations 11 a.m. -- 6 p.m. $39 ($19 children under 12). 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road, Palmetto. 770-463-2622, SerenbeFarmhouse.com
Kurt's and Vreny's, Duluth — Enjoy the holiday with European flair at this German restaurant and beer garden. The 20th annual Thanksgiving lunch buffet includes turkey, ham and roast beef carving stations, shrimp, smoked salmon, traditional sides, special salads and a dessert buffet. Reservations noon -- 3 p.m. $34.95 (children under 12 half-price). 4225 River Green Parkway, Duluth. 770-623-4128, kurtsrestaurant.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Kennesaw — In addition to the regular steak house menu, choose a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner featuring a choice of salad or lobster bisque, followed by roasted turkey with cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce and sides, plus pecan pie a la mode, pumpkin pie or bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Reservations noon -- 10 p.m. $32.95 ($14.95 children 12 or younger). 620 Chastain Road at the Embassy Suites, Kennesaw. 770-420-1985, ruthschris.com
Livingston Restaurant and Bar, Midtown — Feast across from the fabulous Fox with Chef Zeb Stevenson's full Thanksgiving buffet and carving station, including smoked turkey breast, maple-glazed ham, brown butter spiced sweet potatoes and caramelized brussels sprouts. Reservations 11 a.m. -- 7 p.m. $45 (half-price children under 10). 659 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta. 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com