100+ CT Restaurants, Caterers & Farms for Thanksgiving 2022

If you can cut through the increasing daily frenzy, it really is a glorious time of the year, isn’t it? And we should all make the effort to not get swept up in the busyness, because what is at our doorstep is a season of gathering with family and friends, enjoying meals and celebratory occasions together. We’ve come a long way, baby, and it’s time to celebrate everything that we hold dear, rejoice in it, savor it. And us-being-us (CTbites), we are offering suggestions now to help put your happy over the top. Sharing a meal is, indeed, a special thing with the people you love most and we want you to love this part something fierce. Forks up and Happiest Thanksgiving wishes!

*Note: We have lovingly arranged this listing by *County* to allow you to easily scan the info you need!

Fairfield County

Double L Market-Westport 

www.doublelmarket.com

If you have an interest in food, fine dining, cooking and gourmet products, you owe yourself a visit to the Double L, especially during the Thanksgiving season. Besides their wide array of fresh produce, heritage turkeys, easy side dishes, pies & desserts, they will go the extra mile to source any item for you and your family. While hyper- focused on everything local, Double L Market also sources the world, curating fresh organic fruit & vegetables, fish, chicken, beef, dairy, cheese & gourmet products. A foodie’s paradise, the store has been around since 1985! Personalized customer service, attention to detail, an unmatched selection laid out in a small, easy-to-navigate environment— this is most certainly not your typical grocery establishment. And as they say, “See ya when we see ya!”. Check out their online shop: http://doublelmarket.com/shop

Old Mill Market & Cafe-Redding 

www.theoldmillmarket.com

Old Mill Market’s Thanksgiving menu, with its many delicious options, will have you feeling relaxed and thankful-it’s all done for you, so you can simply enjoy your holiday! They have whipped up classics such as mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet and savory pies, soups by the quart, bread, and even vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Have we mentioned their beautiful and homey Bundt cakes? There is almost everything to help you fill your Thanksgiving table, and no doubt, everyone will find something to love. You can even throw in a bottle of Walker’s Bloody Mary mix to kick off the celebration! Pick up locations are in Redding (Georgetown), Darien, and Greenwich with local delivery available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The last day to place orders is Saturday, November 19th. Check out their Thanksgiving Menu:

https://store5735101.ecwid.com/Thanksgiving-Menu-c140617753

Nikki Glekas Collective-Stamford 

www.nikkiglekascollective.com

Let Nikki Glekas Collective enhance your holiday table with a meal to be thankful for! NGC is dedicated to providing you a delicious meal with the freshest seasonal foods and expertly crafted by their experienced chefs. Complete with all the fixings, their Thanksgiving Package serves 8-10 people. They also have a full menu of delicious offerings that you can view HERE.  Call 203.658.8659 or email team@nikkiglekascollective.com to place your order. Ordering closes on Wednesday, November 16th, with pick-up or delivery on November 22nd and 23rd. Full instructions for cooking/heating will be included. Happy holidays from the Nikki Glekas Collective family to yours!

The Amber Room Colonnade-Danbury

www.theamberroom.net

Take the stress out of the holiday and let The Amber Room Colonnade do the cooking for you! They are offering a Thanksgiving meal for 6-10 guests that includes turkey, gravy, sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, veggies, penne, salad, and dessert ($350 plus tax). Smaller meals are also available that will feed 4-6 guests ($300 plus tax) and side dishes are available a la carte. With their “Pay it Forward” campaign, you can DONATE a meal to a family in need through the United Way! Follow the link to participate:www.uwwesternct.org/thanksgivingpayitforward. Place your order by calling 203-748-3800 by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 18th. Pickup will be between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23rd. Reheating instructions will be provided. From the Amber Room family to yours, you are wished a very Happy and Joyous Thanksgiving!

Aux Delices-Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westport

www.auxdelicesfoods.com

Keep it Simple - have your whole meal, or just part of it prepared by Aux Delices this Thanksgiving. It can’t get any easier than one of their “Thanksgiving Made Easy” prix fixe meals, which have everything you need for 8 to 10 people. They even have the option for your meal to be delivered hot, ready, and in ceramic serving dishes on Thanksgiving Day! If you only need a few things, order a la carte and choose from breakfast items, starters and sides like Roasted Fall Squash Soup, Creamed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes and traditional Aux Delices Stuffing. Make sure to choose a natural Fossil Farm turkey with sizes ranging from 10 to 24 pounds. And don’t forget one of their tasty desserts like their Classic Pumpkin Pie, Pear Tart, Chocolate Turkey Cake, and more! Order at auxdelicesfoods.com through Friday, November 18th for free home delivery or pick up.

Bridgewater Chocolate-Brookfield (2 locations), West Hartford, Westport

www.bridgewaterchocolate.com

This Thanksgiving, are you hosting or heading to the in-laws for the big dinner? Why bring wine when you can bring a luxurious box of chocolate or even a giant chocolate turkey? Since 1995, Bridgewater Chocolate has specialized in American chocolate classics made with a European sensibility for quality, design, and standards. In addition to toffees, truffles, bars and more, they create stunning confections which are sure to become seasonal traditions for your family. For Thanksgiving, delight in their Chocolate Thanksgiving Turkeys, which range from a 2 oz. size, packaged in cellophane and a beautiful ribbon, perfect for your place settings, or the showstopper large turkey, weighing in at a hefty 4.5 lbs. and a foot tall in your choice of house blend milk or dark chocolate. Several perfect gifts for the holiday hostess are elegantly boxed Bridgewater Assortments of featuring signature pieces such as Caramels, Pecan and Almond Törtéls, Peanut Butter Patties (and more!) or the award-winning Toffee Assortment, brimming with buttery decadence. See the website for all four locations where Bridgewater Chocolate may be purchased. Online ordering is also available for quick and easy shipping.

Eat Your Greens Bouquet-Westport

www.eatyourgreensbouquet.com

Looking to bring something different for the holidays? Visit www.EatYourGreensBouquet.com to pre-order an entirely edible fruit and vegetable bouquet for every occasion and as truly unique hostess gifts. They are just as beautiful as flowers, but instead of throwing them away, you cook them! How brilliant is that? The perfect gift for those who love food and who love to be eco-friendly. Visit their website’s recipes page for ideas on how to cook your vegetables after displaying them. Eat Your Greens Bouquet delivers within Fairfield County, with pick-up only in Westport on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Use code CTBites2022 for $10 off of your order. Follow them and view their new creations on Facebook and Instagram @EatYourGreensBouquet for promotions and updates on their new bouquets.

Holbrook Farm-Bethel

www.holbrookfarm.net

Holbrook Farm is a small vegetable farm located in Bethel, CT that has been supplying its customers with access to farm raised turkeys and hams for the Thanksgiving holiday for 5 years and counting! This year Holbrook Farm is offering turkeys, hams, pies and sides for pre-order through their website! The turkeys are raised by a network of 4th and 5th generation farmers in Pennsylvania where they live in a free-roaming, cage-free environment and are fed a vegetarian diet sourced from local farms. All of the sides are prepared with ingredients from the farm whenever possible. The pies come from their friends at March Farm and The Drunk Alpaca. Pick ups will be at the farm on Monday, November 21st and Wednesday, November 23rd and the farm market will be open and fully stocked for shopping those days as well, so stop by and pick up some local goodies for your Thanksgiving table!

Little Pub-Fairfield, Greenwich, Ridgefield, Stratford, Wilton

www.littlepub.com

Get the Little Pub ThanksBox™ Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box! Each Little Pub ThanksBox™ feeds a family of four and includes your choice of Oven Roasted Turkey or Smoked Ham, your choice of potato and vegetable, stuffing, gravy, and your choice of dessert. Just Add Family (or Friends if you prefer Friendsgiving!). Catering and a la carte options are also available. Order Online at thanksgivingbox.com

Palmer's Market-Darien

www.palmersdarien.com

Palmer’s Thanksgiving menu has everything you need to make the big day easy and delicious. The offerings include a wide selection of Fresh Turkeys; Organic, Free-Range & All-Natural, a full catering menu, a decadent selection of desserts, and gorgeous flower arrangements. Some of their favorite dishes include their Baked Brie topped with  Pear Cranberry Compote, Apple Sausage Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Pear Almond Tart. And you can’t forget their signature Herb Potato Chips with Truffle Parmesan Dip! Ordering closes on Friday, November 18th at 5 pm.  See the menu and place your order today at Palmersdarien.com/thanksgiving

Que Whiskey Kitchen and Wood-n-Tap-various locations

www.qwhiskeykitchen.com

www.woodntap.com

Que Whiskey Kitchen, 461 Queen St.,in Southington is offering their made-to-order whole smoked turkeys with house-made cornbread ($99). The turkey serves 10 people and will include serving instructions, along with fresh whipped cinnamon butter for their cornbread. Orders can be placed by Wednesday, November 23rd by calling 860-783-6056, going to qwhiskeykitchen.com or emailing qsoutington@quewk.com. Pick-up is Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to noon at the restaurant. All nine Wood-n-Tap locations are selling their popular house-made pumpkin cheesecakes ($42) that will more than fit the bill! Orders should be placed 24 hours ahead of time and picked

up at the restaurant of your choice. All Wood-n-Tap restaurants are closed Thanksgiving Day so orders for Thanksgiving Day must be picked up the day before. For those looking to bring something special for entertaining at home or to someone else’s home, the cheesecakes are available through Sunday, November 27th.

Saugatuck Provisions-Westport

https://www.toasttab.com/saugatuck-provisions-580-riverside-avenue

Moving onward and upward!  Match and Match Burger Lobster have been serving up Thanksgiving sides, pies, gravy and bottled cocktails for years. Last year they stepped in for their butcher shop neighbors and sold phenomenal turkeys. This year Saugatuck Provisions was born! Full service Butcher Shop, Fish store and a wall of Ingredients to assist in making an amazing meal! Partners Matt Storch, Susan McConnell, Paul Nessel & Jimmy Bloom bring you years of hospitality, butchering and fishing knowledge to this local shop! Thanksgiving pre-ordering is available online. Order here: https://www.toasttab.com/saugatuck-provisions-580-riverside-avenue

Simply Delicious Catering-Norwalk

www.simplydeliciousct.com
No time to cook these days? Let Simply Delicious handle the holidays with their gourmet delivery service, where you’ll enjoy a menu of soups, salads, sides, entrees, kid-friendly dishes, and homemade desserts. Treat yourself at home with a full holiday menu with dozens of mouthwatering options to make your festive table memorable. Enjoy restaurant-quality Thanksgiving favorites like homemade gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes from scratch and homemade pies. Delivery will arrive straight to your doorstep and is available throughout lower Fairfield County. This season, there’s no better present than the gift of a good meal, so take advantage of gift cards to treat the ones you love!

A & S Fine Foods-Norwalk, Westport

www.asfinefoodswestport.com

Head to their counter and choose from a wide array of Thanksgiving soups, appetizers, salads, meats, sides and desserts. They also offer a Thanksgiving Dinner for 10, just heat and serve which includes a Bell and Evans cooked 16-lb turkey, Baked Brie with fig jam and almonds and sides.

Amazing Graze-Weston

www.amazinggraze.com/thanksgivingofferings

Grazing boards in a variety of sizes with a beautiful and tempting assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits and nuts that will set the stage for a beautiful gathering. All boards are available as dessert boards, too. Closed on Thanksgiving Day so get your order in soon to pick up the day before!

Artisan-Southport, West Hartford

www.artisansouthport.com

Classic New England Thanksgiving 3-course prix fixe dinner featuring traditional Apple Cider Brined Amish turkey and more. Check website for location menus. $85 per person/ $45 young adults (12 & up) / $15 kiddy menu. Reservations available between noon & 7pm.

Balducci’s-Greenwich, Westport

www.balduccis.com

Choose from full dinner packages for 6, a vegan dinner for 1, appetizers, platters of sushi, crudites, charcuterie, plenty of sides and desserts like a fruit patter, cookies pies and tarts. Vegan, GF options available. Easy ordering online.

Battimelli’s A & S Italian Fine Foods-Fairfield

www.asfinefoods.com

In addition to their full regular catering menu, check out their Thanksgiving menu: sounds appetizers and antipastos, entrees such as Veggie Lasagna and Chicken CordonBleu, sides of Broccoli with Garlic and oil and Sausage Stuffing and of course, desserts.

Bernard’s Restaurant-Ridgefield

www.bernardsridgefield.com

Prix Fix menu for Thanksgiving Day with menus for the adults and kiddos; soups, salads, entrees of Traditional Roasted Turkey, pork chops, Icelandic Cod, Beef Wellington and more. Call for seatings/reservations or reserve online. Order online by Tuesday, November 15th.

Brick Walk Tavern-Fairfield

www.brickwalktavern.com

Complete turkey dinner for 5 people which includes roasted turkey breast, gravy, cranberry sauce and choice of sides. Also includes a bottle of red or white wine. A la carte sides available. Order by Thursday, November 17th.

Bridge House Restaurant-Milford

www.milfordbridgehouse.com

Dine-in or take-out Heat-and-Eat packages with all the trimmings that feed 8-10 or 12-15. Menues vary between dine-in and take-out so choose which best suits your palate and dining preference! 

The Capital Grille-Hartford, Stamford

www.thecapitalgrille.com

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing and French Green Beans with Marcona almonds (Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey and Pumpkin Cheesecake additional charge). Thanksgiving sides also available for take-out.

Centro Ristorante & Bar-Fairfield

https://centroristorante.com/

Appetizers of crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms to salads and sides and entrees of Gozzi’s Farms turkey, Sweet Italian Sausage Lasagna and Mac n’ Cheese. Pie orders must be placed by Monday, November 14 and food orders by Friday, November 18th.

The Cottage-Westport
www.thecottage.kitchen
Open on Thanksgiving Day from 1:00-7:00pm offering a 4-course, prix-fixe menu ($95/adult, $45/child under 12).  Reservations must be made via phone – 203.557.3701.  A $50 deposit will be charged at the time of reservation and is fully refundable if cancelled outside of 72 hours via a gift card. 

The Country Table-Greenwich

www.geofflazlo.com

Thanksgiving menu of autumn soups and salads, whole or half turkeys (reg. or smoked), classic or Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing, veggie sides, Maple cornbread an desserts. Order online for pickup on Wed, Nov. 23rd.

Elm-New Canaan

www.elmrestaurant.com

For dine-in they are offering a multi-course menu for adult and children of Thanksgiving classics, as well as some of their beloved signature dishes, along with the decadent add-on of Caspian Osetra Caviar with potato chips. Make reservations online.

Flemming’s Hidden Valley Restaurant-Washington Depot

www.flemmingshvrestaurant.com

Open on Thanksgiving from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Classic Thanksgiving dinners served with a side of a Black Friday gift certificate offer if you order two or more Thanksgiving dinner plates. Make reservations online-required for dine-in and take away.

Fred 06825-Fairfield

www.fred06825.com

Their package dinners for 6 guests is all cooked for you, just follow the re-heating directions and dinner can begin! Also available are extra sides by the quart and pies. Order by Friday, November 18th. Call 203-612-6597 to place orders.

Fortina-Stamford

www.fortinapizza.com

Thanksgiving packages that feed 4-6. Pick an entree (lasagna or turkey), two veggies, choice of potato, choice of dessert, cranberry sauce, gravy, baked ziti and stuffing. Order online by Friday, November 18th at 4:00pm.

Gruel Britannia-Fairfield

www.gruelbritannia.com

The Thanksgiving menu is up and ready to be devoured! They’ve got pre-dinner nibbles, soups, salads, a full turkey or a smaller turkey-for-two, Soy and Ginger Salmon and desserts to such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and Pumpkin Spice Souffle Roll. Purchase food by the quart, 1/2  or full tray.

Happy Monkey-Greenwich

www.happymonkeygreenwich.com

Open on Thanksgiving day with a special menu; check website for details which will be coming soon! Reserve online with Rest.

Herbaceous Catering-Fairfield County

www.herbaceouscatering.com

Salads, sides of sauces, veggies, stuffing (and more), along with herby gravy, Apple Cider brined and Herb Marinated Turkey and pies galore. Have you ever had a Chocolate Peanut Butter pie with marshmallow cream before? Start this holiday season.

The Home Cook-Westport

www.thehomecookct.com

The Home Cook is a local heat-and-eat meal delivery service based in Fairfield County. For Thanksgiving, dishes include: Sliced Turkey with homemade gravy, Lasagna or Baked Salmon, various salads, stuffing, and vegetable sides.

Hoodoo Brown BBQ-Ridgefield

www.hoodoobrownbbq.com

Thanksgiving pre-orders are happening now for slow smoked brisket and gravy (turkeys sold out, as of 11/3). Order online but Sunday, November 20th.

Judy’s Bar & Kitchen-Stamford

www.judysbarandkitchen.com

Southern inspired Thanksgiving menu; house-brined and Applewood Smoked Turkey, Mac n’ Cheese, Pecan Praline Sweet Potato Souffle, little sides, big sides, and plenty of pie. Order online at: https://eat.chownow.com/order/21313/locations/30840. Order by Friday, Nov. 16th. 

Knead’s Bakery Cafe-Westport

www.kneadsbakerycafe.com

Order a Thanksgiving Dinner Kit, which includes everything from the free-range turkey to the roasted root vegetables and whole wheat pull-apart rolls, and kick back! Also available for pre-order are cheesecake and pies, cheeses, breads and Sticky Toffee Pudding. A la carte available.

Lachat Town Farm-Weston

www.lachattownfarm.org

Happily partnering with Kneads Bakery in Westport, Lachat will have the treats you *Knead* for your Thanksgiving holiday: pies, cookies, breads, breakfast pastries and local cheese platter. New this year: side dishes available as well! A portion from the sale will be donated to Lachat Town Farm, so it’s a win all around! Order by Sunday, November 20th at 10am.

L’escale-Greenwich

www.lescalerestaurant.com

Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday. November 24th with seatings from 12noon-6:30pm for a 3-course prix fix menu. Full menu is listed online. Reservations required, call 203-661-4600.

Luna Azzura-Fairfield

www.facebook.com/Luna-Azzurra

Feed the Family Thanksgiving feast for 6-8; a whole cooked turkey and the traditional fixings or choose individual turkey dinners. They also offer catering trays. Order by Thursday, November 17th.

Manna Toast-Westport

www.mannatoast.com/catering

Plant-based Thanksgiving coming your way! Vegan and/or gluten-free options such as Mushroom Walnut Loaf, Mac & “Cheese”, Cradles Stuffed Mushrooms,r roasted veggies to desserts. Lots of choices. Meals-for-one or small or large full trays. Order by Thursday, November 17th.

Match Burger Lobster-Norwalk

www.matchburgerlobster.com

Pre-order your Broad Breasted White Turkeys and Heritage birds, turkey breasts and legs, vegetable sides such as Scalloped Potatoes and Baby Brussels, quarts of gravy and cranberry sauce and whole pies…come and get ‘em!

Melting Pot-Darien

www.meltingpot.com

It’s Friendsgiving every Wednesday in November! Celebrating friendship with…fondue! 3 courses to share with your BFFs-savor some fun holiday moments before the actual holidays. Let someone cook for you while you dip to your heart’s content. 3 courses for $35. Reserve online.

Nikki’s Beach House Grille-Stratford

www.nikkisbeachhousect.com

Thanksgiving to go! Choices of entrees and sides and you can add on bottles of wine, a dessert pizza, stuffed breads, cupcakes, and cakes. Order by Sunday, November 20th.

The Norwalk Art Space-Norwalk

www.thenorwalkartspace.org/cafe

Taking Thanksgiving pre-orders for cookies (various shortbread and Salted Chocolate Chip), Chedder-Chive-Black Pepper Biscuits, and Hand-pies that are sold frozen so you just pop them in the oven and serve them warm! Order by Thursday, November 17th.

Organic Krush-Westport

www.organickrush.com

Freshly made in the Organic Krush kitchen-menu options include: Organic Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, plenty of delicious vegetable side dishes as well as treats from our bakery. Everything is Gluten-free! Place orders by Sunday, November 20th. Call 515-274-0628 to order.

Roger Sherman Inn-New Canaan

www.rogershermaninn.com

Thanksgiving Day at 12:00pm, join their feast, brimming with deliciousness from their Pumpkin Tortelloni to Roasted Turkey and Horseradish Crusted Sea Bass to dessert of Chocolate Pecan Pie (and more!).Call 203-966-4541 for reservations.

The Stand Vegan Cafe-Fairfield

www.thestandvegancafe.com

Vegan favorites for your holiday feast: Seitan Stuffing, Butternut Squash Lasagna, Mashed Potatoes & Parsnips with Truffle gravy, lots of delish veggies, Sweet Potato Pie and more. Order online.

Tavern at Gray Barns-Norwalk

www.tavernatgraybarns.com

Prix Fixe menu ($150 per person, $75 per child. Child’s prix fixe is 2 courses) along with additional supplements for the table to round out your meal. Meal choices include Lobster Bisque, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, Heritage Turkey, Branzino, Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée.

Twist of Taste-Shelton

www.twistoftasteshelton.com

Thanksgiving meal to-go for 2 or 4 people. All the classics from turkey to green bean casserole to rolls and cranberry sauce. Need more, they have half-trays of various sides. Order by Tuesday, November 22nd.

Vazzy’s Osteria-Trumbull

www.vazzyosteria.com

Thanksgiving dinner to go! Call 203-459-9800 to place order. Full turkey dinners by the pound or individual Sliced Turkey breast dinners with all the sides. You can also order more sides by the tray such as Eggplant Parm, green beans, stuffed breads and more.

Vita Pasta Lab-Fairfield

www.vitapastalab.com

Thanksgiving dinner with an Italian touch; Pumpkin ravioli, Cannelloni, Tiramisu cups, Bensone. Order by Friday, November 17th.

Washington Prime-Norwalk  

www.washingtonprimect.com

Thanksgiving celebration from 12:00pm to 6:00pm featuring a 3-course menu; your choice of appetizer, entrée + dessert, including turkey dinner, prime steak, fish and more. Limited Seating. For Reservations: (203) 857-1314

The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s-Darien

www.watersedgeatgiovannis.com

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's is offering a "Thanksgiving to Go" Package. Just “pick up, heat up and eat up” their meal packages which are tailored for groups of less than 6 people and 8-10. The menu includes an Oven-Ready, Turkey, New England stuffing, gravy, veggie side dishes and dessert options. Order by Friday, November 18th.

The Wheel at The Village-Stamford
www.thevillagestamford.com

Oen Thanksgiving Day with a special pre-fixe menu. Appetizer choices include a shaved Brussels Sprout Salad or Roasted Butternut Squash Soup; entree choices include 

Free-range turkey, local roasted salmon or Baby Heirloom Carrot Tart, plus pies for dessert.  Reservations can be made via OpenTable here. $65 per person

The Whelk-Westport

www.thewhelkwestport.com

Smoked Trout Dip and Whipped Chicken Livers to make your Thanksgiving buffet all the better. Order by Friday, November 18th.

Wildacre Rotisserie-Cos Cob

www.wildacrerotisserie.com

Chicken is the new turkey this Thanksgiving! Try Wildacre’s Thanksgiving meal which includes Whole-Roasted, Pasture-Raised Chicken, creative vegetable sides, Sage Gravy, Cranberry & Roasted Citrus Sauce,  and your choice of pies. Seves 4. Pre-order our Thanksgiving meal by Saturday, November 19th.

Yard House-Norwalk

www.yardhouse.com
This Friendsgiving, “cheers” with a cold beer and adventurous menu against a backdrop of classic rock at Yard House. With over 100 craft and local beers on tap and menu options perfect for sharing, like the signature Poke Nachos, Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel and Onion Ring Tower—it will be an epic reunion. Visit their website for more information.

Hartford County

Cafe Aura-Manchester

www.cafeaura.com

Two ways to enjoy Thanksgiving at Cafe Aura - choose from a special a la carte menu or 3-course prix-fixe menu from 12 to 6pm. The a la carte menu includes favorites like Lobster Gnocchi, Black Truffle Pappardelle, Filet Mignon, Bronzino, Duck, and Short Ribs. Also offered is a 3-course Traditional Thanksgiving Feast ($55/per person) with choice of salad, herb roasted turkey breast, sausage stuffing, carrot mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy. Plus your choice of apple crisp cheesecake or chocolate dome. Visit cafeaura.com for the full menus. Reservations are required, 860-643-2751. Stop by during the Manchester Road Race for sweet eats and libations too! 

The Hollow at Manchester Country Club-Manchester 

www.thehollowatmcc.com

Enjoy Thanksgiving by Chef Corey Wry from the Thanksgiving to-go options, or join for in-restaurant dining at one of three seatings at The Hollow at Manchester Country Club (always open to the public). The Hollow can accommodate parties of any size, seatings are at 12pm, 2:30pm & 5pm ($49/per person, including a holiday cocktail). Order to enjoy at home, or dine with water views - it will be a Thanksgiving feast not to miss. Call to make reservations at 860-646-0104 or place catering orders directly online by Sunday, Nov. 20 at thehollowatmcc.com/thanksgiving-pre-orders/.

Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill-Southington

www.anthonyjacksrestaurant.com

Open on Thanksgiving Day for curbside pickup of pre-orders only; family-style meals that feed 4 with choices of traditional Turkey Dinner (sold out) or Cranberry Chicken with veggies and sides. Order soon by calling 860-426-1487.

The Beamhouse-Glastonbury

www.thebeamhousect.com

They’ve got Thanksgiving dinner for 4 for takeaway; Free-range turkey, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing (bread-pudding style), veggies and sweet potato rolls. Order soon!

Bear’s Smokehouse-Hartford, New Haven, South Windsor, Windsor

www.bearsbbq.com

Their “feast” feeds 6-8 (or one hungry bear, as they say) and comes with a 12-14 lb. turkey, red smashed potatoes, mac & cheese, creamed spinach, sausage & bacon stuffing and all the trimmings. You can also choose to order a la carte for your own feast. Order online.

Cafe Louise Catering-West Hartford

www.cafelouise.com
Get your sides, sweets, turkey or just our delicious gravy. Check out the full Thanksgiving menu for everyone at your table. Cafe Louise has packages for two up to ten people with turkey ready to eat or ready to heat; amazing appetizers and sides like goat cheese terrine, bacon wrapped scallops. We even have “Morning Of or Morning After” treats like Quiche and Tea Breads. Order by 11/17, pick up 11/23 10am-3pm.

Cotton Hollow Kitchen-South Glastonbury

www.cottonhollowkitchen.com

Thanksgiving to-go at Cotton Hollow this year: Roasted Turkey, Roasted Leek and Rosemary Gravy, Chorizo/apple/cornbread stuffing, and plenty of sides (including wine) to make your mouth water. Package feeds 6-8, order by Sunday, November 20th at 4:00pm.

DORO Marketplace-West Hartford

www.doromkpl.com

Choose from a Dinner for 4 or a la carte Thanksgiving entrees of turkey and Braised Beef Short Ribs, sides, meat & cheese board, cookies, or pies. Order online now, by Sunday, November 20th.

Figaro’s Italian Restaurant-Enfield

www.figaroct.com

Italian-style Thanksgiving for you with an extensive buffet from 11:00am-6:00pm. Virginia Ham, Roast Pork, and Turkey as featured entrees, along with plenty of Italian entrees served with salad and side dishes. For reservations call 860-745-2414.

Flora-West Hartford

www.floraweha.net

Plant-based food lovers and vegans take note! Their dining room will be open from 12:00pm-3:30pm or you can place pre-orders to bring their vegan holiday delights home. Specials for the holiday are Seitan “Ham”, gravy, cornbread, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and Brussels sprouts! Reservations recommended.

Fresh Market-Avon, Guilford, Westport

www.thefreshmarket.com

Thanksgiving online to-go: Holiday meal packages (for 2, 3-5, 8-10,12-14), Ham meal packages, brunch packs, whole turkeys and turkey breasts, Turducken, spiral hams and sides and delicious desserts to grace your table. They’ve got it all. Order by Monday, November 21st at 2pm.

Max Catering and Events-Hartford

www.maxrestaurantgroup.com

Whether your group be small or large, Max Catering can accommodate and is happy to do the cooking! It’s Thanksgiving To Go this year with Antibiotic-free turkey, Rosemary Red Wine gravy, classic stuffing, rolls, pie. Order by Thursday, November 17th at 3:00pm.

Mill on the River Restaurant-South Windsor

www.themillontheriver.com

Dinner served in-house on Thanksgiving from 11:30am-5:30pm. Prix Fixe menu with a long list of choices from House-made Pumpkin Ravioli, Eggplant Timbale, Traditional Caesar Salad to Virginia Ham and Roast Tom Turkey. Call 860-289-7929 for reservations, credit card needed to hold (reservations extremely limited, call soon!)

Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern-Simsbury

www.millwrightsrestaurant.com

Thanksgiving reservations and carry-out service available. In-house dining is a 3-course prix fix  with choices of various entrees (turkey, NY Strip, Maple Glazed Ham, Salmon or Roasted Honeynut Squash) along with apps, sides and dessert. Their carry-out menu feeds 4 and also has choices for the entree, and served with sides and dessert. Make reservations online.

My Local Chefs-based in Hartford, Chefs statewide

www.mylocalchefs.com

Let your favorite chefs from around the state make Thanksgiving dinner for you! It’s time to reduce the stress and enjoy the simple pleasure of a home cooked, healthy meal from talented local chefs. From the apps to the mains to the button-popping desserts, you can order online and see clear pics of what you will be receiving. It cannot get any easier than this!

New England Pasta Company-Avon

www.newenglandpastaco.com

Thanksgiving to-go! Offering Traditional sides a la carte, a Thanksgiving for Two, Thanksgiving Harvest Salad for 4, quiches, and breakfast treats.Call 860-678-9100 to order by Wednesday, November 16th.

Republic-Bloomfield, Hartford

www.republicct.com

Classic prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner will be served at this cozy Gastropub from 11:30am-7:00pm. Reservations recommended. Also offering Thanksgiving to-go, order per person. Call to pre-order. 

Rooster Company-Newington

www.roostercompany.net

Dine-in from 12:00pm-4:00pm or carry out their pre-order feast (serves 4), with pickup in the morning. White turkey meat, a Kale Caesar, Parker House rolls, veggie sides, desserts and event some fun holiday cocktails. Call for reservations or to pre-order: 860-757-3969.

Sub-Edge Farm-Farmington

www.subedgefarm.com

Order a turkey or a whole Thanksgiving Dinner box filled with all the ingredients for your feast: butternut squash, sage bread (for your stuffing), sausage, cranberries, veggies and greens.

Litchfield County

At The Corner-Litchfield

www.athecorner.com

Friendsgiving Bash on Thursday, November 17th from 5:00pm-9:00pm, featuring  Litchfield Distillery, Reverie Brewing, and The Barrel Age. For reservations 860-567-8882

Community Table-New Preston

www.communitytablect.com

Offering Thanksgiving To-Go once again! Their oven-ready to-go prepared holiday menu includes all you need for your table, from locally sourced turkey to classic sides, salad and soup. See online menu and place orders by Thursday, Nov. 17th.

Swyft-Kent

www.orehillandswyft.com

A take-home feast for you; cocktails, full dinner with Brined Turkey and sides, wine and cocktails, or a S’mores Pie…choose what you want on your table! Email: regan@orehillandswyft.com to place your order. Call 860-592-0404 to place order.

Middlesex County

Ani’s Table-Essex

www.anistable.com

Thanksgiving To Go with a feast that pays homage to the classic American dinner table. Pre-order Chef Ani’s Signature Turkey, Stuffed Brie, Jumbo Shrimp cocktail, sides galore and decadent desserts. Ask Chef Ani about her stunning custom tablescapes and creative batch cocktails too! Pre-order by Sunday, November 20th.. Call 203-715-5579

Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Tavern-Middlefield

www.fireattheridge.com

Offering a 5-course Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner, with appetizers, salad, soup, carving stations and pasta, vegetable sides and plenty of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Make reservations online.

Gelston House Restaurant and Inn-East Haddam

www.gelstonhouse.com

On Thanksgiving Day, enjoy their Prix Fixe menu from 11:00am-7:00pm, which includes appetizer choices of salads and soups, entrees of Roasted Turkey, Gelston Chicken, Short Ribs, Gelston Cavatappi, and Parmesan Cod. And pumpkin pie, of course. Kids’ menu available for those under 12. Reserve online or by calling 860-873-1411.

Griswold Inn-Essex
www.griswoldinn.com
The historic Griswold Inn is celebrating Thanksgiving with a Thanksgiving Buffet menu (seatings from 11:00a-7:00pm), which includes delights such as seasonal salads, Herb-Roasted Turkey (of course), Baked Cod, vegetable dishes, stuffing and mouth-watering desserts. Call for reservations. 

Little Pub-Old Saybrook

www.littlepub.com

Get the Little Pub ThanksBox™ Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box! Each Little Pub ThanksBox™ feeds a family of four and includes your choice of Oven-Roasted Turkey or Smoked Ham, your choice of potato and vegetable, stuffing, gravy, and your choice of dessert. Just Add Family (or Friends if you prefer Friendsgiving!). Catering and a la carte options are also available. Order Online at thanksgivingbox.com

Water’s Edge Resort and Spa-Westbrook

www.watersedgeresortandspa.com

From 11:00am-6:30pm, dine overlooking the water while enjoying their Thanksgiving day buffet, which ranges from breakfast items such as Eggs Benedict and Brioche French Toast to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the accoutrements. Call for reservations 860-577-3511.

New Haven County

Vyne Restaurant & Bar-Middlebury 

www.vynerestaurant.com

This Thanksgiving, take the stress out of preparing food for the whole family and choose Vyne Restaurant & Bar. They will be offering dine-in service from 12:00pm-5:30pm, featuring entrees such as Fire Roasted Half Duck, Oven Roasted Prime Rib and holiday classics. (See holiday menu here: bit.ly/3k9BEUA). Call them to make your dine-in reservation at (203) 518-4000. Reservations can also be made via their website & Seven Rooms. Catering Trays will also be available for pickup on Wednesday, November 23rd from 10:30am-4:30pm. (See catering menu here: bit.ly/3zI1wyr) Please call (203) 543-8755 or email Ralph@vynerestaurant.com to place your order. Orders must be placed by 12noon on Sunday, November 20th. Vyne is located at 1365 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury CT and their team is happy to answer any questions you may have via email at kendall@vynerestaurant.com. Happy Thanksgiving from the Vyne family to yours!

Hudson Cafe Bistro-Southbury

www.hudsoncafect.com

Order Thanksgiving dinner for one, two or four! Includes a starter of Roasted Butternut Squash soup, entree of turkey with gravy, a variety of side dishes  and rolls and slices of pumpkin pie. Order by Wednesday, November 23rd.

Moxie-Madison

www.moxie-bar.com

Family-style take out for Thanksgiving, to feed 6 or 10-12; turkey, salad, soup, veggies, stuffing, gravy, rolls, and pie. Got it all! Order online by Sunday, November 20th.

Hindsight BBQ-Waterbury

www.hindsightbbq.com

You can go big and order a Whole 12-14 lb. Smoked Turkey, rack of ribs, whole prime Beef Brisket or a whole Smoked Pork Butt or tray of Pulled Pork. Also avail are sides such as Cajun Cornbread, Mac & Cheese, and veggies dishes. Order online by Tuesday, November 22nd. at 12:00pm.

Three Girls Vegan Creamery-Guilford

www.threegirlsvegan.com

Vegan Thanksgiving-who needs the turkey when you can have their Vegan Holiday Roast, Vegan or GF Lasagna, Roasted Veggie and “Goat Cheese” quiche, Brie en Croute (made with their vegan Brie), or a decadent Brownie Box. Or bundle it all and have a feast. Pre-order for curbside pickup online.

Seasonal Catering-Milford

www.seasonalcatering.com

Seasonal Catering has the whole holiday covered: from craft cocktails to delicious dips, soups and salads, to sides, delicious entries and desserts that will make you and your  guests thankful. Order by Monday, November 14th. 

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill-New Haven
www.shellandbones.com
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11am – 8pm with specials, in addition to the a la carte menu, including Hot Spiced Apple Cider, Pumpkin Hummus, Turkey Breast, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Apple Buckle for Two and more.  Reservation online or by calling 203.787.3466.

The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel  

www.thewharfmadison.com

Thanksgiving Brunch Grand Buffet from 11:00am-6:00pm, featuring their Raw Bar, Carving Station with Turkey, Prime Rib Roast, Rack of Lamb, Omelet Station, soups & salads, sweets and treats. Thanksgiving Dinner to-go also available. Reserve online and reservations required.

New London County

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne-Mystic

www.danielpacker.com

Enjoy their Prix Fixe menu this Thanksgiving; three courses included apps such as Pumpkin Bisque and Scallop and Pork Sugarcane Skewers, mains such as Traditional Roast Turkey, Short Ribs, Duck Risotto (some vegan and GF preparations available) and desserts such as Apple Caramel Cheesecake and classic Pumpkin Pie. Call 860-536-3555 for reservations.

Hilton-Mystic 

https://bit.ly/HiltonMysticThanksgiving

Thanksgiving Grand Brunch Buffet with two Seatings, 12 pm and 2:00pm. Featuring all-you-care-to-eat buffet, including charcuterie & local cheese, soups, carvery, hot station, mashed potato bar, sweets and treats, as well as children’s choices. Reservations required via eventbrite online (link above).Tickets prepaid. 

Kensington’s at Norwich Inn-Norwich

www.thespaatnorwichinn.com

Thanksgiving Pre-Fixe menu available with seatings from 11:30-3:30pm. Choose from various appetizers, entrees such as Roast Turkey, Prime Rib, or Blackened Butternut Squash all with sides and choice of dessert. Children’s menu available and those under 5 are complimentary. Call 860-425-3630 for reservations.

Rocks 21-Mystic

www.rocks21.com

Thanksgiving buffet with a view and a buffet! Serving from 11am-6pm, enjoy a full array of soups, salads, veggie sides, entrees such a Roasted Turkey, Maple Glazed Ham, Seafood Pot Pie and their kids’ menu also available. Call for reservations 860-536-8140

Tolland County

A Villa Louisa-Bolton

www.avillalouisa.com

Thanksgiving Day will have two seatings (with two time slots each) and an All You Can Eat Buffet to celebrate the holiday: salads, entrees of Thanksgiving turkey or Chicken Casserole, veggie side dishes, a carving station and a dessert station. Call 860-646-3161 for reservations

Camille’s Wood Fired Pizza-Tolland

www.camillespizza.com

Thanksgiving meals to go, which serve 4-5 or 8-10: half turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and your pick of 3 delicious sides and a dessert. A la carte items available also. Order by Thursday, November 17th.

Windham County

Grill 37-Pomfret

www.grill37.com

Offering a Thanksgiving menu of starters from Sea Cakes to French Onion Soup, entrees of Turkey dinners, Cod New England and Prime Rib, along with kids’ dinners. 

Heirloom Food Company-Danielson

www.eatheirloomfood.com

Their holiday baking menu is up! Order vegan and GF pies, cupcakes and more Thanksgiving desserts such as Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Sweet Potato Pie bars, and Apple Cider Donuts. Order by Saturday, November 19th by calling 860-779-3373.

The Inn at Woodstock Hill-Woodstock

www.woodstockhill.com

Offering Thanksgiving dinner takeout this year, from 11:00am-2:00pm. See menu (subject to change) online to order your dinners, with salads, choice of entrees (Turkey dinner, Baked Ham, Pan-Seared Salmon or Stuffed Acorn Squash) and dessert. 

Want a fresh local turkey?

Ekonk Turkey Farm-Moosup

www.ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com

Naturally raised turkey without growth stimulants or hormones, they raise happy birds. Along with fresh turkeys they stock turkey pot pies (no veggies just all meat and gravy!) as well as selling quarts of their homemade gravy at their farm store. Order online.

Holbrook Farm-Bethel

www.holbrookfarm.net

Holbrook Farm is a small vegetable farm located in Bethel, CT that has been supplying its customers with access to farm raised turkeys and hams for the Thanksgiving holiday for 5 years and counting! This year Holbrook Farm is offering turkeys, hams, pies and sides for pre-order through their website! The turkeys are raised by a network of 4th and 5th generation farmers in Pennsylvania where they live in a free-roaming, cage-free environment and are fed a vegetarian diet sourced from local farms. All of the sides are prepared with ingredients from the farm whenever possible. The pies come from their friends at March Farm and The Drunk Alpaca. Pick ups will be at the farm on Monday, November 21st and Wednesday, November 23rd and the farm market will be open and fully stocked for shopping those days as well, so stop by and pick up some local goodies for your Thanksgiving table!

Mike's Organic-Stamford

www.mikesorganic.com

Pastured turkeys from Autumn's Harvest Farm in Romulus, NY. Turkeys live out on the grass scratching and foraging, eating non-GMO feed and are happy healthy birds. All turkeys come fresh not frozen with cooking instructions and tips to make your holiday as easy as possible. Prepared sides and pies are also available! Order by Friday, November 18th for delivery or pick up.

New Morning Market-Woodbury

www.newmorningmarket.com

Order your fresh turkey online-so easy! They offer several types of turkey to choose from, along with sides and desserts to go with that bird. Order by Saturday, November 19th.

Stone Gardens Farm-Shelton

www.stonegardensfarm.com

Order a fresh turkey 12-25 lb.turkey that was fed only GMO-free food and processed on the farm, making for a very special bird. Order for Christmas too! Email with approximate size (they have an online form) and contact info to: stonegds@comcast.net