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18 Places That Will Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for You

Thanksgiving Guide 2021

By Rachel Elena Bessman, Contributor for Naptown Scoop November 19, 2021

Don't want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Whether your family is dining out, picking up food, or even having it delivered, we've got the Scoop on where (and how) to get your turkey feast—or break tradition with brisket or mahi mahi!

18 Places That Will Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for You

Special Thanks to Ryan from NAPTOWN SCOOP for giving permission to use this article written by Elena Bessman.  I'm a huge NAPTOWN SCOOP fan and loyal reader!  


1.  Chart House

Three course, all inclusive dinner for $65. Seating between 7:30PM and 9PM.

Choice of soup or salad

  • Lobster bisque / New England clam chowder
  • Kale + roasted butternut squash / chopped / caesar

Choice of entree:

  • Traditional turkey dinner: butter + sage roasted turkey | savory cornbread stuffing | pan gravy | mashed or baked sweet potato | rum butter | creamed spinach | cranberry relish
  • Slow roasted prime rib
  • Applejack Chilean sea bass
  • Macadamia nut crusted Mahi
  • Toasted brown butter swordfish
  • Surf & turf: beef filet & grilled shrimp

Choice of dessert:

  • Pumpkin pie
  • Pecan pie
  • Mini lava cake
  • Cheesecake

Available in house or to-go. Reservations are required and they're filling up fast. For more information call 410-268-7166

2. Carrol’s Creek

Prix fixe menu includes one starter, one entree, and one dessert. Price is determined by entree choice, but it ranges from $49–$65 Dine in only with reservations

Choice of starter:

  • Sea scallops
  • Texas BBQ shrimp
  • Tuna tartare
  • Baked oysters "Carrol's Creek"
  • Shrimp cocktail
  • Cumin spiced lamb rack (no, this isn't a mistake – you really can have a rack of lamb for an appetizer)
  • Cream of crab soup
  • Maryland vegetable crab soup
  • Carrol's Creek salad
  • Caesar salad

Choice of entree:

  • Turkey dinner: light & dark meat | sweet & regular mashed potatoes | green bean and mushroom casserole | cranberry sauce | stuffing | gravy

There are no reservations left, but we were advised to keep calling because people do cancel: 410-263-8102

3. Ram’s Head

Three course menu available for dine in or take out. $27.95 for adults and $13.95 for kids 10 and under.

First course

  • Butternut squash bisque OR salad (choice of garden or caesar)

Second course

  • Turkey dinner with cranberry sauce and a dinner roll: slow roasted turkey | stuffing | green bean almondine | candied yams | mashed potatoes + gravy

You don't need to make a reservation, but you probably should. Call 410-268-4545 Order to go by 11/22 for pick up on the 24th or 25th.

4. Flamant

Flamant's Thanksgiving offering is to-go only with pick-up and delivery options. They have a range of packages to serve 2-12 people and drink options as well

All packages include:

  • PA Amish raised heritage bronze turkey
  • Fresh thyme gravy (gluten free available)
  • Endive salad
  • Cornbread sausage stuffing
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Mashed potatoes

Place your order by 11/15 with this link

5. Harry Browne’s

Available to go only. They offer two packages: dinner for four ($175, + one bottle of wine) or six ($240 + two bottles of wine).

  • Turkey
  • Gravy
  • Apple, cranberry and pomegranate relish
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Bourbon brown sweet potatoes
  • Sausage stuffing
  • Green bean casserole
  • Dinner rolls

Place your order by 11/16 by calling 410-263-4332

6. Main & Market

Main & Market has every base covered. You can buy the bird alone, hors d'oeuvres, any side you want, desserts, and more.

  • Three options for the full dinner: traditional, signature, and vegetarians
  • 'Micro' Thanksgiving boxes available as well

Order by 11/19 at 12pm. Order online, via fax (yes really), or in person. Visit this link for more information. Delivery or pick up.

7. Dangerously Delicious

For pies your guests will never forget, check out Dangerously Delicious. Call 410-990-0743

8. Killarney House

Stop by Killarney House for a three course Thanksgiving dinner for $33, available dine in or to go.

Main plate:

  • Turkey
  • Champ potatoes
  • Traditional stuffing
  • Country green beans
  • Homemade gravy
  • Cranberry sauce

Extra sides (choose up to two):

  • Candied yams with marshmallows
  • Corn pudding
  • Mac 'n' cheese
  • Carrots and parsnips
  • Ham

Dessert (choose one):

  • Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
  • Apple pie
  • Pecan pie

Killarney House does not require a reservation, but it's a good idea to make one. Call 410-798-8700

9. Garry’s Grill

Garry's offers a full dinner package for four for $71.99. Carry out only, no delivery.

Dinner package includes:

  • Turkey
  • Gravy
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Stuffing
  • Salad
  • Garry's signature (and addictive) mini muffins
  • Pumpkin pie
  • A gallon of spiced tea

Orders will be accepted until 11/20 for pickup on the 24th by 3pm. Place your order by phone 410-544-0499 or email nick@garrysgrill.com

10. Ruth’s Chris

Dine in for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $42.95. Or choose one of three catering options. Price listed serves 4.

Thanksgiving at Your Table - $175

  • Roasted turkey breast
  • Sausage + herb stuffing
  • Gravy
  • Cranberry relish
  • Your choice of salad and side
  • Four chocolate sin cakes

Thanksgiving Sides at Home - $115

  • Everything from above, minus the bird

A la carte sides to go - starting at $27.95

  • Creamed spinach
  • Sweet potato casserole
  • Au Gratin potatoes
  • Green beans with garlic
  • Sausage + herb stuffing
  • Caesar salad
  • Steak house salad

Ruth's Chris is accepting orders right up until noon on Thanksgiving Day—good for all you procrastinators out there.  Dine in is by reservation only. Call 410-990-0033 to book.

The real scoop here? Option three is available through New Year's Day.

11. Brian Boru

Brian Boru offers a three course Thanksgiving dinner for $33. Available dine in or to go.

Main plate:

  • Turkey
  • Champ potatoes
  • Traditional stuffing
  • Country green beans
  • Homemade gravy
  • Cranberry sauce

Extra sides (choose up to two):

  • Candied yams with marshmallows
  • Corn pudding
  • Mac n' cheese
  • Carrots and parsnips
  • Ham

Dessert (choice of one):

  • Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
  • Apple pie
  • Pecan pie

Brian Boru does not require a reservation, but we recommend making one. Call 410-975-2678

12. Middleton Tavern

Available for dine in and carry out. Pick up only.

Classic Thanksgiving plate:

  • Choice of turkey or ham
  • Candied yams
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Peas and mushrooms
  • Cranberry sauce

Middleton's opens at 1pm for Thanksgiving dinner. For more information, call 410-263-3323

13. Smashing Grapes

Full buffet style Thanksgiving menu. $42 for adults and $21 for children 12 and under. Dine in only.

Soup & Salad:

  • Butternut squash soup
  • Caesar salad

Chilled seafood display:

  • Featuring oysters on the half shell

Carving station:

  • Roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce
  • Maple glazed Virginia ham with whole grain mustard
  • Roast beef with au jus

Buffet:

  • Baked macaroni and cheese
  • Chestnut and rye bread stuffing with dried fruits
  • Grilled salmon with caper-lemon butter sauce
  • Butter whipped potatoes
  • Sweet potato gratin with candied pecans and toasted marshmallows
  • Cauliflower casserole with olives and herbed breadcrumbs
  • Green been casserole topped with Parmesan and crispy onions
  • Fried Brussels sprouts tossed in mustard dressing, pancetta, and pickled fresno chilies

Dessert station:

  • Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
  • Classic apple pie
  • Blueberry bread pudding with blueberry compote
  • Apple cider

Seating times are 11am, 1pm, 3pm, & 5pm. Reservations highly encouraged, call 410-266-7474.

14. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs

Buddy's gourmet Thanksgiving Day buffet is served from 11a-6pm at $34.95 per person, soft drinks included. Dine in only.

Buffet includes (but is very, very much not limited to):

  • Roasted turkey
  • Honey glazed Virginia ham
  • Leg of lamb
  • Alaskan salmon
  • Fried oysters
  • Oysters on the half shell
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Herb stuffing
  • Calamari
  • White cheddar mac & cheese
  • Grilled brats and sauerkraut
  • Crab dip
  • Apple pie
  • Pumpkin pie
  • Pecan pie

Accepting reservations, call 410-626-1100

15. Blackwall Hitch

Full buffet style Thanksgiving menu, $46 for adults, $18 children 12 and under. Dine in only.

Soup and Salad:

  • Butternut squash soup
  • Thanksgiving salad with candied walnuts and dried fruit

Carving station:

  • Roasted turkey
  • Top-round roast beef
  • Oven baked ham
  • Oven roasted salmon

Sides:

  • Creamy macaroni and cheese
  • Traditional bread stuffing with celery and sage
  • Crispy salt and pepper Brussels sprouts
  • Glazed and roasted carrots
  • Butter-whipped mashed potatoes
  • Assorted breads and rolls

Chef's selection of cakes and pies:

  • Apple
  • Pumpkin
  • Pecan and caramel with whipped cream

Reservations encouraged, call 410-263-3454. Seating starts at 11am.

16. Annapolis Smokehouse

Smokehouse has it all!

Whole 10-14 lb. or 20-24 lb. smoked turkey rubbed in their signature spices and slow smoked ($60–$120) Bourbon cherry glazed ham ($70)

"The Whole Kit & Caboodle" $190 feeds 4-6 people, $250 feeds 8-10:

  • Choice of 10-14lb. or 20-24lb. turkey
  • Four quarts of sides
  • 12 biscuits
  • Two quarts of gravy
  • Cranberry relish
  • Pecan, apple, or pumpkin pie

Specialty sides – $16 per qt.:

  • "The Greatest Turkey Gravy"
  • Cornbread + oyster stuffing
  • Green bean casserole
  • Southern Maryland sauerkraut
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Cranberry relish
  • Creamed corn

Whole pies – $20:

  • Pecan
  • Pumpkin
  • Apple

Place your orders by November 18th by calling 410-571-5073, or e-mailing AnnapolisSmokehouse@gmail.com

17. Severn Inn

Full Thanksgiving buffet with all of the Severn Inn fan favorite appetizers, soups, holiday salads, fresh raw bar, roast turkey, and all the quintessential Thanksgiving sides.

$79.95 for adults, $39.95 for children

Dine in only. Rezzies available from 12p-5p, call 410-349-4000 ext.12, or email jami@severninn.com

18. Curate

Because there's more to Thanksgiving dessert than pumpkin pie. Curate is also offering wine pairings for your turkey dinner, and they're offering a tasting on 11/17.

  • Autumn spice cake with cream cheese frosting $40, serves 6-8
  • Apple crumb tart $30, serves 6-8
  • Pecan tart $30, serves 6-8
  • Mini pumpkin loaf (with or without chocolate chips)
  • Cheese & charcuterie board (not a dessert, but still essential) $65, serves 10-12

Order by 11/21, pick up on the 24th between 10am and 2pm. Visit their website for more information, or call 410-907-0968