Snow-capped mountains, resurfacing Christmas displays and jovial family gatherings—the holidays are upon us. For many, the happiest time of the year is muddled by the thought of anguishing in the kitchen over Thanksgiving feasts. Between brining the turkey and setting the table, there’s a lot that can go wrong. This year, let the restaurant pros in Utah handle Thanksgiving dinner as they serve up delectable four-course meals or offer foolproof take-home dinners for you and yours.
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Asher Adams Hotel
The newly opened hotel at the Gateway is hosting a family-style Thanksgiving feast at their restaurant, Rouser. Menu highlights include burnt fennel and tomato soup, Foie Gras croissant casserole, whipped potato puree, Turkey roulade and pumpkin rolls with cream cheese frosting. Available 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, $85 for adults, $35 for kids 12 and under.
Bambara
The sleek restaurant inside the Monaco hotel downtown is offering a delectable Thanksgiving Buffet with all the seasonal favorites like roasted turkey, wild mushroom stuffing, charred baby carrots, whipped potatoes and more. Available Thanksgiving day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., $85 per person.
Emigration Cafe
Let Pago Restaurant Group Executive Chef Phelix Gardner do the cooking for you this holiday. Reprising their Thanksgiving Buffet, Emigration is offering all your seasonal favorites for a memorable holiday meal. Reservations available starting at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving day. $65 for adults, $24 for kids 11 and under, kids five and under eat for $10.
Eight Settlers Distillery
Eight Settlers is offering a special Thanksgiving Heat and Eat meal kit this season with four package options. Choose from their “All the Works” feast which feeds six and includes 36oz of turkey meat, along with ham and several classic side dishes. Start your order here.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Visit Fleming’s Steakhouse for a seasonal prix fixe three-course menu, featuring their traditional style herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. Guests can also choose from their full dinner menu, and children can enjoy a special three-course menu as well. Reservations available at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Adults $53, children’s menu is $25.
Franck’s
Skip dish-duty and join Frack’s for their annual six-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring lemon thyme dry aged swordfish, six day local cider brined turkey steak and pumpkin pie cake. $105 per person; from 12 p.m.. to 6 p.m. Find the full menu, and make a reservation, here.
Harmons
Harmons takes the work out of your Thanksgiving feast with their signature take-home meals. Their large traditional turkey dinner serves 10 to 12 people and includes Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, fresh herb stuffing, Beehive dinner rolls, and a 12Ib ready-to-roast basted Turkey from Diestel Turkey Ranch. $230. Place your order here.
Hub & Spoke
Hub & Spoke’s annual Thanksgiving Buffet returns on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Menu highlights include turkey-day classics like candied yams, house-made stuffing and mashed potatoes, along with Hub & Spoke faves like chicken & waffles and benedicts.. Reservations recommended with first-come seating on patio; $45 adults, $23 for children under age 12.
La Caille
Enjoy a unique Thanksgiving meal at La Caille with menu items like quail and truffle pot pie, roasted butternut squash soup, maple bourbon glazed king salmon and rosemary cider brined free range turkey. $150 for adults, $65 for children five to 12, kids under four eat for free.
Little America
Gathering friends and family around the table with homemade, comfort food is a Little America tradition. Breakfast will be available at The Coffee Shop on Thanksgiving from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. and a three-course holiday menu from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lucky H is proud to offer a special dinner buffet this Thanksgiving available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. Little America’s Thanksgiving Buffet will be served in the Grand Ballroom and is available by reservation only. Make one here.
Log Haven
Log Haven is offering a 3-course plated luncheon this Thanksgiving season from noon until 5:30 p.m. Adults $85, children ten and under eat for $49.
The Hyatt Regency’s Salt Republic is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner, with dishes like applewood smoked turkey, pancetta stuffing, homestyle gravy and more served family style. Reservations can accomodate groups of up to 14. $55 for adults, $27 for kids 6-12, children under 6 dine for free. Make your reservation here.
In addition to their dinner, Salt Republic is also offering Thanksgiving dinners to-go this year. Let the pros take the heavy lifting out of your hands and enjoy all the seasonal favorites. Pickup time between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m on Thanksgiving day, $45 per person. Place your order here.
Sundance Mountain Resort
Gather with family and friends up at Sundance’s Foundry Grill & Tree Room for their annual Thanksgiving brunch. Menu highlights include butternut squash steaks, savory roasted yams, roasted turkey, farro and quinoa salad, charcuterie board, beet cured salmon and more. Served 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Adults dine for $89, kids $39. Make your reservation here.
Tuscany
Tuscany’s three-course Thanksgiving feast is back this year. Menu highlights include butternut squash soup, sage cranberry stuffing, and herb roasted turkey. $95 for adults, $45 kids 12 and under.
Vessel Kitchen
Vessel Kitchen’s ‘Everything but the Bird’ family bundles are back for the seventh year in a row, alleviating the stress for guests this season. This all-in-one holiday bundle provides guests with the perfect personalized array of Thanksgiving dishes, allowing them to focus on just one thing, the turkey! With options for every type of eater including vegan, vegetarian, keto or paleo, gluten-free, or no holds barred – Vessel has something for everyone this Thanksgiving. The deadline to place orders is Nov. 26 with options for pickup from Nov. 22 to Nov. 27th.
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Deer Valley Café
Deer Valley Cafe is offering delicious take-away items to complement your Thanksgiving dinner. Sides include lemon thyme sauce, cranberry chutney, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean au gratin, and wild mushroom stuffing. Pie selections include pumpkin, pecan, country apple, blueberry and cherry. Place orders by 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 22, and pick up orders on Nov. 27. Orders can be placed here.
Hill’s Kitchen Café & Catering
Pick up dinner for eight including Mary’s free range whole turkey, red bliss mashed potatoes, maple roasted brussel sprouts, classic herb and sausage stuffing, turkey gravy, cheddar biscuits, caesar salad, pear and blue cheese salad and more. Don’t forget Pastry Chef Jessie Rae’s house roasted pumpkin, double crust apple, and pecan pies. Orders are available for pickup on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call (435) 800-2870 to place orders.
KITA
Celebrate ‘Chefsgiving’ with an expertly-crafted traditional feast at KITA with roasted pumpkin soup, autumn harvest salad, herb roasted turkey, and strip loin carving station. A percentage of every meal goes toward the Christian Center of Park City’s Food Assistance Programs. Dinner served on Thanksgiving, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. $135 for adults. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Salt Box Eatery & Catering
Save time in the kitchen by picking up Thanksgiving dinner from Salt Box Eatery & Catering. All items are available a la carte, choose from Swedish wild game meatballs, butternut squash soup, herb roasted turkey and house cured honey baked ham. Sides include applewood smoked bacon wrapped asparagus, mashed potatoes, blood orange cranberry jam, baked mac and cheese and more. Place orders one week in advance, call 435-962-9662 or visit saltboxpc.com to order.
Zermatt Resort
On Thanksgiving day, Midway’s Zermatt Resort is offering two dining experiences. The Thanksgiving Buffet at Z’s restaurant will be a 2 hour dining experience from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and featured items like oysters, split crab legs, turkey carving station, potato and ham casserole and more. $95 for adults, $43 for children 9-12, $28 for children 8 and under.
Hosted in the Matterhorn Conference Center, the second Thanksgiving buffet features more traditional items like stuffing, candied sweet potato, turkey carving station, butternut squash soup and more. $51 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under, kids under two eat for free.
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