Thanksgiving in Austin is a time for festive feasting, and there’s no shortage of delightful dining options to help you celebrate. Whether you’re looking for a cozy family brunch or an extravagant dining experience filled with turkey and all of the usual trimings, some of Austin’s most popular restaurants is ready to serve up something special for everyone this season. Here’s some of the best spots serving Thanksgiving favorites, from dine-in plates to carry-out meal packages.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s Blind Salamander
Nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s Blind Salamander offers an elevated Thanksgiving brunch. Indulge in diverse stations, including a Benedict station, a sizzling grill station, a carving station with roasted turkey and ham, traditional Thanksgiving hot entrees, and a decadent dessert table.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
The iconic Austin diner will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving up filling holiday plates for dine-in and carry-out. For $19.99 per person, you get Brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, and a biscuit. Participating locations include South, Northwest, University, Southwest, Round Rock, and Mueller. No reservations are needed, but you can join the waitlist before you arrive.
The Peacock at Austin Proper Hotel
Located downtown, The Peacock offers a small Thanksgiving Day menu featuring an herb-roasted turkey breast plate with hearth carrots, garlic pommes puree, Parker House rolls, and merguez sausage stuffing. Dessert options include date pudding and a spiced-pear old fashioned for an additional charge. Price: $72 per person, plus dessert and drinks
Geraldine’s
Celebrate and give thanks with family and friends at Geraldine’s with a specialty menu available only on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Standout dishes include Roasted Turkey Breast and Confit Turkey Leg served with sausage stuffing, gravy, and cranberry compote, along with Brussel Sprout Casserole, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Crab Mac and Cheese. For a sweet finish, indulge in the Pumpkin Cheese Cake topped with vanilla cream. Wind down with an extensive selection of wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. Each menu item is individually priced, and reservations are encouraged to ensure your spot.
Carpenters Hall
Inside The Carpenter Hotel, Carpenters Hall presents a family-style Thanksgiving menu with spiced pork loin, poached cod, wagyu ribeye, mulled cider, soup, sides, and dessert. Wine pairings are available for an extra fee. Price: $69 per person ($45 for vegetarians), $35 for children under 12
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
For over two decades, Hyde Park Bar & Grill has been offering a classic Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, giblet gravy, and cranberry relish. Pricing and details are yet to be announced.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Experience an upscale Thanksgiving meal at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse with a 12oz prime rib, roasted baby carrots, wagyu brioche stuffing, and pecan bourbon crème brûlée. Price: $75 per person
Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar
Enjoy a Thanksgiving with Mediterranean twists at Yamas, featuring a prix fixe menu with Greek salad, herb-stuffed turkey, and the regular menu available.
Nômadé Cocina
Escape to a tropical Thanksgiving at Nômadé Cocina with a four-course tasting menu, including smoked turkey breast with arroz verde and ancho pumpkin pie with pecans. Price: $55 per person for four courses
La Piscina
Located atop the Austin Proper, La Piscina offers a limited menu of turkey fajitas with jalapeño and guajillo cranberry salsa, and charred corn pavlova for dessert. Price: $50 turkey fajitas, $14 charred corn pavlova
RedFarm
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist at RedFarm, offering peking turkey with hoisin garlic gravy and cranberry sauce. Turkeys are available in half or whole orders.
Summer House on Music Lane
Summer House presents a limited Thanksgiving menu featuring handmade pappardelle with turkey confit, collard green and kale salad, truffled bread pudding, and sweet potatoes with miso and brown sugar. Dishes are available à la carte. Price: À la carte dishes from $12-26 per plate
The Carillon
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch at The Carillon with a massive menu, including bottomless East Coast oysters, lump crab salad, togarashi seared ahi tuna, a carving station with smoked turkey breast and prime rib. Price: $90 per person, $40 for children 6-12
The Driskill Hotel
The historic downtown hotel is hosting a festive soiree that includes a Thanksgiving buffet from noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, live music, professional family portraits, and valet parking. Tickets are $149 per adult and $49 for kids ages 5-10. For carry-out, the hotel offers turkey wellingtons with brown gravy to go for $210, with pick-up from Nov. 20-22. Price: Buffet – $149 per person, $49 for children 5-10 (younger kids eat for free)
Olamaie
Olamaie serves up Southern-inspired sides, appetizers, drinks, and desserts this Thanksgiving. They offer meal packages like the “Everything But The Turkey” ($195) for six to eight people and the “Grateful Grazing” ($80) for up to six people. Additional packages are available for larger groups, and all meals are available for pick-up or local delivery. Price: Various packages ranging from $80 to $270
Mattie’s At Green Pastures
Mattie’s offers a special brunch buffet with oysters, poached shrimp, crab claws, cold and hot appetizers, nearly a dozen entrees, and a carving station with prime rib and honey-glazed ham. Reservations book quickly. Price: $108 per person, $38 for children 6-12
24 Diner
24 Diner offers a Thanksgiving plate with turkey, ham, and sides for lunch or dinner, along with take-home family packs.
Stella San Jac
Enjoy a prix fixe, family-style Thanksgiving menu at Stella San Jac, featuring fried turkey, brioche stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, and pecan and pumpkin cheesecake pies for dessert. Reservations available all day. Price: $70 per person, $35 for children
Fresa’s
Fresa’s puts a Mexican twist on Thanksgiving with meal packages to-go. The signature roasted turkey meal ($315) feeds eight to ten people and includes a whole roasted turkey, turkey pan gravy, citrus serrano cranberry sauce, chorizo stuffing, and a choice of three large sides. For smaller groups, the roasted turkey breast meal ($215) feeds four to six people. Fresa’s also offers a “next-day pozole kit” for $18. Price: Various packages ranging from $18 to $315
Aba
The South Congress favorite Aba offers a carry-out Greek-inspired Thanksgiving dinner for two for $119.95, including classic hummus, pumpkin hummus, Greek village salad, truffle baked orzo, beef tenderloin kebab, turkey breast with gravy, and sticky date cake. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 25 at noon, with pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Price: $119.95 for dinner for two
Whether you prefer a traditional feast or a unique twist on classic dishes, these Austin restaurants offer a variety of Thanksgiving specials to make your holiday memorable. Be sure to make reservations early to secure your spot and enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving meal.