Check out our 2016 guide to where to go for Thanksgiving [4]!
Buttery mashed potatoes, creamy gravy, cheesy broccoli casserole, caramel-glazed carrots, marshmallow-covered sweet potatoes and of course that slow-roasted turkey--Thanksgiving is undeniably the most delicious holiday. With the delicious task of devouring this traditional holiday meal at hand, it’s easy to overlook the hard work it takes to create it.
So whether you’re too busy entertaining your visitors this holiday season, or you’re just not so good in the kitchen, don’t let the stress of cooking for your family ruin your Thanksgiving. Louisville is full of local restaurants that will cook and even cater your holiday meal this year, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the best options.
Chef John Varanese is offering a complete menu of Thanksgiving dishes available for takeout this year, including his scrumptious sweet potato casserole and divine cranberry chutney. And for those who love new traditions, Varanese is also including his classically prepared “Turducken” on the menu. A chicken stuffed inside of a duck stuffed inside of a turkey will give you plenty to be thankful for this year. Call to place your order by November 20.
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Bristol Bar & Grille [7]
1321 Bardstown Road, 502-456-1702
614 West Main Street, 502582-1995 (closed Thanksgiving Day)
300 North Hurstbourne Parkway, 502-426-0627
6051 Timber Ridge Drive, Prospect, 502-292-2585
700 West Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, 812-218-1995
This year, the Bristol Bar & Grille is offering a mouthwatering Thanksgiving buffet at four of its five locations. Complete with roasted turkey, classic stuffing and traditional pumpkin pie, this buffet is fully prepared with local ingredients. Call to make a reservation.
Chef Mike Wajda has created a full menu of southern-inspired Thanksgiving favorites that is sure to become one of Louisville’s most delicious holiday traditions. Deliciously roasted turkey breast and smoked legs will be available along with unique sage stuffing and maple ginger Brussels sprouts. Call to reserve your meal.
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For those who enjoy an elegant holiday dining experience, you can’t go wrong with a meal at English Grill. This year’s holiday special includes an intricate appetizer buffet and a menu of traditional seasonal entrées. Call ahead to make a reservation.
If you can’t decide on just one entrée at the Brown Hotel’s English Grill, try the full holiday buffet offered at the hotel’s J. Graham’s Café. Complete with unique citrus-herb turkey, maple-pineapple glazed ham and bourbon-smoked salmon, this Thanksgiving meal is unlike any you’ve ever had before. Call to make a reservation.
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Chef Bobby Benjamin will be adding his own unique spin to several traditional holiday favorites in family-sized portions this year. We recommend an order of his one-of-a-kind sweet potato gnocchi. Call to make your reservation.
Ghyslain Bistro [13]
721 E. Market Street, 502-690-8645
1215 Herr Lane, Suite 101, 502-690-6001
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without a deliciously sweet dessert, and Ghyslain Bistro has just the thing. This restaurant’s seasonal chocolate favorites include chocolate pumpkin and acorn sculptures flavored with roasted pear cinnamon and pumpkin caramel, and cranberry orange macarons with orange white chocolate ganache. Call to place an order.
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