ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen. If you’d rather leave the cooking — and the cleanup — to someone else, plenty of Asheville-area restaurants will be open for the holiday.
From traditional turkey dinners and buffets to multi-course meals, restaurants across the area are offering a variety of options on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.
Some are serving special holiday menus, while others will be open with different dining options. Here’s a look at where you can eat out and what you can expect to pay.
Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day
| Restaurant | Thanksgiving offering | Price |
| Bargello, downtown Asheville | Four-course, family-style Italian- and Mediterranean-inspired Thanksgiving dinner. Noon-8 p.m. | $99 adults; $49 children |
| The Bier Garden, downtown Asheville | Thanksgiving feast. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Not confirmed |
| The Blackbird, downtown Asheville | Three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring smoked turkey and seasonal dishes. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | $80 adults; $30 children |
| Blue Mountain Pizza and Brewery, Weaverville | Community Thanksgiving dinner, noon-3 p.m. | Free |
| Capella on 9, downtown Asheville | Thanksgiving feast with carving stations, turkey, ham, beef filet, traditional sides and desserts. Seatings at 1 and 3:30 p.m.; communal seating. | $85 adults; $55 children |
| Cornerstone, Asheville | Open Thanksgiving Day; holiday menu not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| Embassy Suites Downtown, Asheville | Thanksgiving dining listed at the hotel; specific restaurant, menu and hours not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| The Exchange at The Restoration Hotel, downtown Asheville | Open Thanksgiving Day; holiday menu not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| Fork Lore, South Asheville | Traditional Thanksgiving dinner served family-style at the table. Reservations by phone at 828-209-2715. | Not listed |
| Glass Onion, Weaverville | Thanksgiving dining planned; reservations open Nov. 1. Holiday menu and hours not yet confirmed by restaurant. | Not confirmed |
| Golden Hour at The Radical, River Arts District | Thanksgiving buffet prepared by chef Jacob Sessoms, featuring elevated holiday classics and creative dishes. 1-7 p.m. | $80 adults; $45 children |
| Hemingway’s Cuba, downtown Asheville | Thanksgiving favorites and Cuban-inspired dishes, with chef-attended carving stations. Noon-8 p.m. | $85 adults; $30 children |
| Mehfil, downtown Asheville | Open Thanksgiving Day; holiday menu not confirmed. | Regular menu prices not verified |
| Moose Cafe, West Asheville | All-you-can-eat turkey and ham feast with traditional sides, or a turkey or ham platter with two sides. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The restaurant also offers prepared meals for families who prefer to eat at home. | $18.99 all-you-can-eat; $15.99 platter |
| Old Europe Pastries, downtown Asheville | Pastries, desserts and other bakery offerings; holiday selection and hours not confirmed. | Individual item prices |
| Overlook at Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, Asheville | Thanksgiving dining listed; menu and hours not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| Pack’s Tavern, downtown Asheville | Traditional Thanksgiving buffet featuring turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, sides and desserts. Reservation requests accepted from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Not confirmed |
| Posana at Biltmore Park, South Asheville | Four-course, family-style Thanksgiving dinner, with gluten-free preparation and a vegan option. 1-7 p.m. | $95 adults; $45 children under 10 |
| Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge, Arden | Three-course Thanksgiving dinner with holiday favorites, prime rib and other entrée choices. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | $56 per person |
| Red Stag Grill, Biltmore Village | Open Thanksgiving Day; specific holiday menu not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| RendezVous, Asheville | Three-course Thanksgiving dinner with a choice of roasted turkey and traditional sides, braised short ribs or fish, plus an appetizer and dessert. | $75 adults; $25 children |
| Sovereign Remedies, downtown Asheville | Open Thanksgiving Day; menu and hours not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
| Wildwood Still, downtown Asheville | Four-course, family-style Thanksgiving lunch and dinner. Noon-8 p.m. | Lunch: $80 adults, $45 children. Dinner: $95 adults, $55 children |
Reservations are recommended, particularly for larger groups. Some restaurants may have limited seating at popular times.
Menus, prices and hours are subject to change. Prices may not include taxes or gratuities. Diners should check directly with restaurants before making plans.