Twin Cities Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2026

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Thanksgiving Dining at a Glance

Compare Thanksgiving dining options for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Prices below are per adult unless otherwise noted.

Children’s prices and age limits vary. Tax, gratuity, beverages and service charges may be additional. Confirm the final price and holiday seating time before reserving.

Thanksgiving Day Buffets in the Twin Cities

6Smith

294 Grove Lane E., Wayzata, MN 55391

6Smith is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The menu includes roasted turkey, gravy, herb stuffing and pumpkin pie, along with a chilled seafood bar.

Adults are $79.95; children ages 5–12 are $34.95; and children ages 4 and under eat free.

Seatings are from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Reserve through its website or call 952-698-7900.

Afton House Inn

3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN 55001

Afton House Inn’s Thanksgiving buffet includes herb-roasted turkey, honey-and-clove baked ham, beef with Marsala mushroom sauce, fried Minnesota sunfish and vegetable lasagna. Sides, salads and desserts round out the meal.

Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults are $44; children 10 and under are $24; ages 2 and under are $10. Beverages are extra. Call 651-436-8883 for reservations.

Baldamar

1642 County Road B2 W., Roseville, MN 55113

Baldamar at Rosedale Center is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring traditional holiday dishes and other selections.

Adults are $70; children ages 5–12 are $20; and children ages 4 and under eat free. Reserve through the restaurant’s website and check available Thanksgiving seating times before booking.

Birch’s on the Lake

1310 Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356

Birch’s on the Lake is serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Holiday dining will be available in both the Supperclub and Brewhouse, overlooking Long Lake.

Adults are $95; children ages 4–12 are $36; and children ages 3 and under eat free. An 18% service charge is additional.

Reservations are now open. Reserve through the restaurant’s website or call 952-473-7373.

Granite City Food & Brewery

Eagan, Maple Grove and St. Cloud

Granite City’s Minnesota locations are serving a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

The menu includes roasted turkey breast with gravy, bock-braised pot roast and butternut squash ravioli. Sides include sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, baked corn casserole, apple salad and dinner rolls. Pumpkin and pecan pies finish the meal.

Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse

12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Kendall’s is serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The spread includes roast turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, honey-bourbon glazed ham and prime rib, plus mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, loaded mac and cheese, sage and onion dressing, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts. A limited tavern menu will also be available.

Adults are $44.95; children ages 4–11 are $19.95. Tax and an 18% gratuity are additional.

Reservations are required. Book through the restaurant’s website or call 763-755-1234.

Mara

245 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401

Mara at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is serving a Thanksgiving buffet with a carving station featuring turkey breast, glazed ham and salmon coulibiac. Sides include mashed potatoes, maple-roasted yams, sage stuffing and green bean casserole, followed by seasonal pies and sweets.

The prepaid Thanksgiving experience lists a range of $45–$155 per person.

Rudy’s Redeye Grill

4940 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Rudy’s Redeye Grill is serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The spread includes carved turkey, honey-baked ham, sirloin, baked chicken, smoked salmon and shrimp cocktail, plus mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, cranberries, green beans, salads and rolls with honey butter. Desserts include pecan and pumpkin pies.

Adults are $38; children ages 10 and under are $15. A children’s buffet includes chicken fingers, mac and cheese, corn dogs and assorted treats.

Call 651-653-6718 for reservation information.

Restaurants Serving Special Thanksgiving Meals

Breva Bar & Grill

1115 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403

Breva is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Start with roasted butternut squash soup or a winter citrus and pomegranate salad. The main course features turkey roulade with chestnut and chicken apple sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry, mashed potatoes and gravy. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream finishes the meal.

Dinner is $55 per person. Reserve through the restaurant’s website; parties of six or more should call 612-353-6207.

Cracker Barrel

17189 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044

Cracker Barrel is serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The chain says restaurants will operate regular hours; Lakeville’s posted Thursday hours are 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Use the online waitlist to help shorten your wait. Call 952-898-5151 to confirm Lakeville’s holiday hours, menu and pricing.

For dinner at home, Cracker Barrel also offers Heat & Serve meals for four to six or eight to 10 people, with pickup advertised Nov. 21–29. Check local availability, prices and reheating instructions when ordering.

Gary’s Supper Club

20790 Keokuk Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044

Gary’s is serving a plated Thanksgiving feast for lunch or early dinner. The meal includes Caesar salad, pull-apart bread, carved turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, yams, green bean casserole and pumpkin cheesecake.

Ages 13 and older are $41.95; ages 5–12 are $19.95; younger children are $9.95. The Thanksgiving feast is the only menu served, and reservations are limited to 90 minutes. Book through OpenTable.

Giulia

215 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis, MN 55401

Giulia at Hotel Emery is hosting Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The restaurant’s holiday announcement promises Italian-inspired seasonal specials.

A detailed Thanksgiving menu, pricing and serving hours have not been published. Reserve through Giulia’s website or call 612-215-5450 to confirm holiday details.

Holman’s Table

644 Bayfield St., St. Paul, MN 55107

Celebrate Thanksgiving overlooking the runway at Holman Field. Holman’s Table is offering a three-course holiday meal Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Choose a starter such as celery root soup, arugula salad or a Camembert tart. Entrées include a traditional turkey plate with mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, seasonal vegetables, lingonberry sauce and a dinner roll, or mushroom garganelli pasta. Dessert choices include a pumpkin cremeux tart or chocolate mousse.

The Thanksgiving reservation experience lists adults at $65 and children at $25. Reservations are recommended; confirm holiday seating times and the children’s age cutoff when booking.

Jax Cafe

1928 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Jax Cafe is offering Thanksgiving dining on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Its traditional Thanksgiving dinner is $56 and includes a choice of corn chowder or house salad, followed by roasted turkey, sage dressing, cranberry sauce, whipped potatoes, gravy, candied yams, corn O’Brien and pumpkin pie.

A children’s version is $24 and includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn O’Brien and pumpkin pie. Other holiday menu options include prime rib, steaks, seafood and butternut squash ravioli.

Make a reservation through the restaurant’s website or call 612-789-7297 to confirm Thanksgiving serving hours.

Jensen’s Food & Cocktails

3840 Rahn Rd., Eagan, MN 55122

Jensen’s has a Thanksgiving prix fixe experience on Nov. 26. Only the holiday menu will be available, with a children’s menu offered for ages 12 and under.

The published rate is $65 per person. Confirm children’s pricing and seating times when booking. Parties of six or more require a credit card hold; the listing specifies a $10-per-person fee for a no-show or cancellation less than 12 hours before the reservation.

Kincaid’s

Bloomington & St. Paul

Kincaid’s has a three-course Thanksgiving dinner with a choice of starter, entrée and dessert. Its traditional turkey dinner includes chicken apple sausage stuffing, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetables, cranberry relish and turkey gravy.

Other advertised entrée options include prime rib, seafood and surf and turf. Dessert choices include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cheesecake and crème brûlée.

Pricing for 2026 is not available online.

Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge

3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Park, MN 55384

Lord Fletcher’s is hosting Thanksgiving Day brunch on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Prices are $69.95 for adults and ages 13 and older, $24.95 for children ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and under.

Brunch service goes from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Make a reservation through the restaurant’s website or call 952-471-8513.

Lowell Inn

102 N. Second St., Stillwater, MN 55082

Lowell Inn is serving Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The menu includes cider-roasted turkey, country beef pot roast, sausage stuffing with sage and pear, sour cream mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes with candied walnuts, vegetables, soup, salads, rolls and assorted desserts.

Adults are $40.50; children ages 4–12 are $23.

Seatings in the Historic Building are at 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Banquet Hall seatings are at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Advance reservations are required. Call 651-439-1100 to book.

McCormick & Schmick’s

3203 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435

McCormick & Schmick’s at the Westin Edina Galleria is an option for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The restaurant’s published holiday menu includes a choice of butternut squash bisque or walnut mixed greens salad, followed by roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy.

The advertised price is $39 for adults and $17 for a children’s turkey plate. Add a slice of pumpkin pie for $5.

Reservations are strongly recommended. Book through the restaurant’s website or call 952-920-1142 to confirm holiday serving hours and pricing.

Nicollet Island Inn

95 Merriam St., Minneapolis, MN 55401

Nicollet Island Inn is serving a multicourse Thanksgiving feast Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The holiday experience includes a turkey sandwich to take home for later.

The complete menu, pricing and serving hours have not been announced. Reserve through the inn’s website or call 612-331-1800.

Rodizio Grill

12197 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove, MN 55369

Rodizio Grill is adding Thanksgiving favorites, including roasted turkey and stuffing, to its Brazilian holiday spread. The Maple Grove restaurant is also offering half-price desserts that day.

Hours: Noon–7 p.m. Adults are $52.99; children 11 and under are $16.99. Reserve through the restaurant’s website.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

920 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55402

Ruth’s Chris advertises a Thanksgiving feast featuring a choice of salad or soup, followed by oven-roasted turkey with sausage and herb stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish. Choose one side, such as garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, creamed spinach or green beans. Pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla ice cream finishes the meal.

Tavola

823 Fifth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Tavola at Elliot Park Hotel is hosting its FORAGED Thanksgiving Feast from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The dinner features traditional Thanksgiving favorites and seasonal accompaniments as part of the restaurant’s Minnesota-inspired winter dining experience.

Pricing and a detailed holiday menu have not been announced. Reservations are highly recommended; book through the Thanksgiving reservation link on Tavola’s website.

The Capital Grille

801 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55402

The Capital Grille is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The meal features slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes for the table.

Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake are available for an additional charge. The full dinner menu will also be available.

Reserve through the restaurant’s website and confirm Minneapolis pricing and holiday serving hours when booking.

Tria Restaurant & Bar

5959 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, MN 55127

Tria is serving a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe menu from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

The published price is $55 per person. View the holiday menu and make a reservation through the restaurant’s Thanksgiving event page.

Wildfire

8251 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Wildfire is serving a family-style Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The meal includes complimentary deviled eggs and a relish platter with spinach dip, followed by a choice of two salads, two main courses, two sides and two desserts.

Main course options include roasted turkey with mushroom-herb stuffing, cranberry relish and gravy; cedar-planked salmon; and sliced roast beef tenderloin. Sides include mashed potatoes, sweet potato-pecan casserole, asparagus, creamed spinach and roasted vegetables. Dessert choices include pumpkin pie, maple-pecan pie and chocolate cake.

Adults are $76.95; children ages 12 and under are $29.95. Tax and gratuity are additional. Gluten-free modifications are available for select dishes.

Reserve through the restaurant’s website or call 952-914-9100 to confirm seating times. Thanksgiving carryout is also available Nov. 25–26.

Restaurants Taking Thanksgiving Day Reservations

You can also make a Thanksgiving Day reservation at the restaurants below. A holiday listing does not establish that a restaurant will serve turkey or a special Thanksgiving menu. Check the individual restaurant’s date-specific availability, hours and menu.

Minneapolis

St. Paul

Twin Cities Suburbs

Bolé Ethiopian Cuisine — Maple Grove
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar — Bloomington
Kyndred Hearth — Eagan
Redstone American Grill — Eden Prairie
Yard House — St. Louis Park

Other Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Ze’s Diner

Bloomington, Eagan, Hastings, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake and Woodbury

Ze’s Diner is open year-round, including Thanksgiving Day. The family-owned diner serves breakfast all day, along with comfort-food favorites such as burgers, pot roast and meatloaf.

Specific hours and any special Thanksgiving menu or pricing for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, have not been announced. Contact your preferred location to confirm holiday details before visiting.

The Nicollet Diner

1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

The Nicollet Diner is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making it an option for Thanksgiving dining. Its menu features breakfast favorites, burgers and malts served around the clock.

Perkins

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Perkins has historically offered Thanksgiving Day dining, though holiday hours vary by restaurant.

Denny’s

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Denny’s is open 365 days a year, including holidays. The diner chain serves breakfast favorites, burgers, sandwiches and comfort-food dinners.

The Office Pub & Grill

307 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401

The Office Pub & Grill in the North Loop of Minneapolis is open 365 days a year. Its casual menu includes appetizers, salads, burgers and sliders.

Marhaba Grill

2801 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408

Marhaba Grill advertises being open 365 days a year, making it an option for Thanksgiving dining. The Mediterranean restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet, grilled kabobs, gyros and takeout by the pound.

Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar

600 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55408

Jade Dynasty advertises being open 365 days a year. The restaurant serves Chinese cuisine, including dim sum and seafood, along with a full bar.

Mickey’s Diner by Willy

1950 W. Seventh St., St. Paul, MN 55116

Mickey’s Diner by Willy is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The West Seventh diner serves classic comfort food, including buttermilk pancakes, burgers, chili and homemade soups.

This is the West Seventh location, separate from the downtown St. Paul dining car.

Cedar Inn

4155 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55407

Cedar Inn advertises being open 365 days a year, with regular hours of 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Q. Cumbers

7465 France Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435

Q. Cumbers lists Thanksgiving Day hours of 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

The buffet restaurant offers a salad bar, hot entrées, homemade soups, bakery items and desserts. Holiday pricing applies on Thanksgiving, but the specific 2026 price and holiday menu have not been confirmed.

Call 952-831-0235 to check Thanksgiving pricing, menu details and reservation availability.

Buca di Beppo

2728 Gannon Rd., St. Paul, MN 55116

Buca di Beppo’s St. Paul location is open for Thanksgiving dining from 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

The St. Paul Grill

350 Market St., St. Paul, MN 55102

The St. Paul Grill offers an elegant setting for Thanksgiving dinner in downtown St. Paul, inside The Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park. The restaurant is known for its steaks, seafood and classic American dishes.

The restaurant appears in OpenTable’s Thanksgiving listings for 2026, but its current holiday menu, prices and serving hours have not been confirmed. Previous Thanksgiving celebrations have featured plated turkey dinners and other entrée choices.

Reservations: Check availability for Thursday, Nov. 26, through the restaurant’s website or call 651-224-7455. Confirm the Thanksgiving menu, children’s options and pricing before booking.

Additional Restaurants Historically Open on Thanksgiving

These restaurants have offered Thanksgiving dining in previous years; 2026 plans remain unconfirmed.

Minneapolis

Cosmos
Monte Carlo
Normandy Kitchen
Stock & Bond
Tullibee

Twin Cities Suburbs

Big Guys BBQ — Hudson, WI
Grand Szechuan — Bloomington
Jimmy’s Kitchen & Bar — Minnetonka
Keys Cafe — multiple locations
Lake Elmo Inn — Lake Elmo
Lela — Bloomington
Mandarin Kitchen — Bloomington
Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits — Stillwater

Thanksgiving Meals-to-Go in the Twin Cities

Do you want to eat Thanksgiving dinner at home without preparing the entire meal yourself? These Twin Cities businesses have announced meal kits, take-home dinners and holiday delivery options for Thanksgiving 2026.

Some meals come prepared with reheating instructions. Others include ingredients you’ll need to cook, so check what’s included before ordering. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Afton House Inn

3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, MN 55001

Afton House Inn’s take-home Thanksgiving dinners include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans almondine, cranberries, dinner rolls and pie. The smaller packages come with sliced turkey, while the largest includes a whole turkey. Reheating instructions are provided.

The package for two is $80; the package for four to six is $150; and the package for 10 to 12 is $325. An automatic 20% staff gratuity is added to every order.

Pick up your dinner from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Call 651-436-8883 to order and confirm the ordering deadline.

Breva Bar & Grill

1115 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403

Breva’s $45 Thanksgiving take-home dinner includes turkey roulade, chestnut and chicken apple sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Pickup is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, at the time selected when ordering. Reheating instructions are included.

Buca di Beppo

2728 Gannon Rd., St. Paul, MN 55116

Buca di Beppo’s St. Paul location is open for Thanksgiving dining from 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

For dinner at home, its Thanksgiving feasts include sliced white-meat turkey, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, a seasonal vegetable, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

Choose a feast serving two to three or four to six people, available for pickup or delivery Nov. 23–26. Catering packages for groups of 10 or more are available Nov. 16–26. Thanksgiving Day pickup hours are 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Save 10% on pickup or delivery orders placed by Nov. 10 using code 49674-5863-1047. Check the ordering page for prices and preparation instructions. Reserve a table or order through the restaurant’s website, or call 651-772-4388.

Homegrown Foods

Delivery throughout the Twin Cities

Homegrown Foods handles the shopping and some of the prep, with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes for six Thanksgiving sides and pumpkin pie. You’ll still need to cook the dishes and supply your own turkey.

The menu includes garlic whipped potatoes, sage dressing with shiitake mushrooms, yams with maple streusel, roasted carrots, garlic green beans with almonds and kale salad with clementine vinaigrette.

Kits cost $105 for two to three people, $145 for four to six, $195 for eight to 10, and $265 for 12 to 14. The largest kit also includes a double-crust apple pie.

Delivery is Tuesday, Nov. 24. Order by Tuesday, Nov. 17; limited quantities may remain available through Monday, Nov. 23. No subscription is required.

Kincaid’s

Bloomington and St. Paul

Kincaid’s Thanksgiving take-home meals serve three to four people and come packaged cold with reheating instructions.

The turkey family meal is $115.50 and includes sliced white and dark meat, gravy, apple sausage stuffing, green beans, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, orange cranberry compote, house bread, pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

The prime rib family meal is $141.75 and includes herb-crusted prime rib, au jus, grilled asparagus, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, house bread, pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

Order by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, while supplies last. Pickup or delivery is available Wednesday, Nov. 25, and from 9–11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.

Lake Elmo Inn Catering

3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Lake Elmo Inn Catering’s Thanksgiving take-home boxes serve 10–12 people and come hot and ready to serve. Each box includes roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans amandine, cranberries, pull-apart rolls and butter, plus a choice of pumpkin, Dutch apple, pecan or French silk pie.

Boxes cost $330, including tax and gratuity. Pickup is from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, at the Catering Kitchen & Event Center. Staff will bring your order to your car.

Order online or call 651-779-5994 to reserve. Boxes sell out each year, so reserve early. Cancellations are not accepted within one week of pickup.

Little Oscar’s

23470 Emery Ave., Hampton, MN 55031

Little Oscar’s Thanksgiving take-home dinner serves four to six people and comes with roasted turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, sausage stuffing, corn, dinner rolls and homemade cranberry sauce. Meals require reheating at home.

The package is $115. Apple, blueberry and pumpkin pies are available for $15 each.

Order by 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Pickup is from 9–11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Mara at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

245 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401

Mara’s Thanksgiving take-home dinner serves four to six people and includes butternut squash soup, kale salad, oven-roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, sourdough stuffing with bacon and roasted apple, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized onions and Marcona almonds, plus pumpkin and pecan pies.

Order by Friday, Nov. 20. Pickup is from 8 a.m.–noon Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. The restaurant will contact you after ordering to arrange your pickup time.

The ordering page displays a $450–$900 range without clearly explaining the package options. Confirm the total price and preparation instructions before purchasing through the “Mara Thanksgiving To Go 2026” experience, or call 612-895-5709.

Surly Brewing Co.

520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Surly’s Thanksgiving Feast serves four to six people and includes oak-smoked turkey, white cheddar mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, salad, herb stuffing, cranberries, milk buns with honey butter, pumpkin pie and a bottle of 2026 Feastbier.

Turkey pot pie and pumpkin, pecan and chocolate custard pies are also available separately.

Order by Thursday, Nov. 19. Check the ordering page for package pricing, pickup details and preparation instructions.

TC Farm

Delivery or pickup in Blaine

TC Farm lets you build your own Thanksgiving order with a pasture-raised turkey, prepared heat-and-serve sides, pies and other groceries. You’ll cook the turkey yourself, with brined birds also available. Items are priced separately rather than sold as one fixed meal package.

Choose your delivery date when ordering and complete payment to reserve your items. Turkeys delivered Thanksgiving week arrive thawed; earlier deliveries allow you to thaw the bird at home.

No membership is required, but you’ll need an account. Nonmember delivery costs $9.99 plus processing fees. To arrange pickup at the Blaine warehouse, call 612-217-1770.

The Capital Grille

801 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55402

The Capital Grille offers a Thanksgiving sides package for hosts preparing their own turkey. The package includes brioche sage stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, mashed potatoes, rolls and gravy.

Turkey and pumpkin cheesecake are not included.

Preorder by Tuesday, Nov. 24. Advertised pickup windows are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and 9–11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Confirm Minneapolis pricing and pickup availability when ordering.

Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern

4703 Highway 10, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern is offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving take-home meals.

Order through the Thanksgiving ordering link on the restaurant’s website. Check the ordering page for menu options, prices, serving sizes and pickup dates before purchasing.

Grocery Stores Offering Thanksgiving Take-Home Meals

Several Twin Cities grocery stores offer prepared holiday dinners, sides and desserts to help make Thanksgiving easier. Most meals require reheating at home. For Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, check your preferred store’s ordering deadline, pickup dates and heating instructions before purchasing.

Hy-Vee

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Hy-Vee offers prepared turkey and ham meal packages. Its 2026 Thanksgiving promotion lists a classic turkey dinner serving eight, along with brown sugar spiral ham and applewood pit ham meals.

Contact your local store for this year’s menus, prices and pickup options.

Whole Foods Market

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Whole Foods Market lists prepared Thanksgiving turkey dinners, larger feasts and packages of sides. Options include an organic heirloom turkey meal for eight and a Thanksgiving feast for 12 featuring turkey, ham and traditional accompaniments.

Meals are packaged cold and require reheating. Select your preferred store online to check local availability, prices and pickup dates.

Lunds & Byerlys

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Lunds & Byerlys’ Thanksgiving catering menu includes sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, sage dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pies. It’s an option for hosts who want help with several dishes or just part of the meal.

Some catering items have minimum quantities.

Cub

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Cub’s deli offers fully cooked, chilled holiday meals that you heat and serve at home. Contact your preferred store’s deli for Thanksgiving dinner packages, serving sizes and available sides.

Kowalski’s Markets

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Kowalski’s Thanksgiving dinner options for 2026 range from a turkey dinner for two to a feast serving 10–12 people. Meals come fully cooked and chilled, with reheating instructions provided.

Dinner for two: $39.99. Includes roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, sage and onion dressing, green beans with slivered almonds and cranberry relish. Rolls and dessert are not included.

Small turkey dinner for four to six: $149.99. Includes a whole, fully cooked Ferndale Market turkey raised in Cannon Falls, mashed potatoes, gravy, sage and onion dressing, herb-roasted vegetables, green beans with slivered almonds, cranberry relish, nine dinner rolls and a pumpkin pie.

Large turkey dinner for 10–12: $239.99. Includes a larger Ferndale Market turkey and larger portions of several sides, plus 18 dinner rolls, a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie.

Pickup and delivery: Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25. Wednesday deliveries end at 4 p.m., and pickup orders must be collected by 7 p.m. All stores are closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.

Ordering: Reserve online while supplies last. Additional sides, rolls and desserts are available separately.

Festival Foods Minnesota

Multiple Twin Cities locations

Festival Foods Minnesota has previously offered heat-and-serve Thanksgiving packages with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and cranberry relish, along with smaller turkey and ham dinners.

The store’s 2026 Thanksgiving packages, prices and ordering deadlines have not yet been confirmed. Check with your preferred location before making plans.

Seward Community Co-op

Two locations in Minneapolis

Seward Community Co-op is offering Thanksgiving catering with full dinners serving up to eight people, plus à la carte entrées, sides and whole pies. Options include Ferndale turkey breast, vegan lentil and sweet potato shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce. Vegetarian, vegan and made-without-gluten choices are available.

Catering preorders are available Nov. 1–19, with pickup Nov. 25–26. Pricing varies by selection.

Local, free-range Ferndale turkeys can be preordered separately Nov. 1–21 for pickup Nov. 22–26.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Is Thanksgiving in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Which Twin Cities Restaurants Have Thanksgiving Buffets?

Afton House Inn, Birch’s on the Lake, Mara, Lord Fletcher’s and Granite City Food & Brewery have announced Thanksgiving buffets or brunch buffets for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Granite City’s participating Minnesota locations are Eagan, Maple Grove and St. Cloud.

6Smith in Wayzata also has a confirmed Thanksgiving buffet. Q. Cumbers in Edina lists Thanksgiving hours, but its holiday menu and pricing still need confirmation. Reserve ahead where available, and check serving times, children’s prices and additional charges before booking.

Do I Need a Thanksgiving Reservation?

Book ahead for the announced holiday meals. Review cancellation rules and any prepayment requirements, especially for larger groups. Gary’s asks guests to reconfirm their reservations a few days before Thanksgiving.

Are Children’s Thanksgiving Meals Available?

Afton House Inn, Rodizio Grill and Gary’s Supper Club have published children’s prices. Jensen’s lists a children’s menu for ages 12 and under. Confirm age cutoffs and the final price when reserving.

Can I Order From the Regular Menu?

Gary’s Supper Club and Jensen’s state that only their Thanksgiving menus will be served. Ask the other restaurants about regular-menu availability before booking.

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