December 1, 2016
Guide to the Ann Arbor Area’s Best Thanksgiving Dinners
Looking to skip all of the prep work and hassle of Thanksgiving this year? You’re in luck because the Ann Arbor area has various catering businesses and restaurants that are eager to cook your Thanksgiving feast for you. Whether you dine in at a restaurant with your family or grab your order to-go — here are great resources for an enjoyable, classic Thanksgiving dinner.
Zingerman’s Catering & Events
The 2024 Thanksgiving menu at Zingerman’s features choices between a complete feast and turkey plates priced per person, all including options to add a number of fixings, desserts, and appetizers! The holiday dishes are made by hand with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. All items on the menu come cold with reheating instructions, allowing you to time your feast without any stress. Pick-up begins on November 27th at 10:00 AM. Orders must be placed by 2:00 PM on November 24th. Meals include butter-based and sage-rubbed bone-in whole turkeys, plus all of your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, homestyle gravy, cranberry sauce, sage and celery stuffing, wild rice, and maple sweet potatoes. You’ll also receive a loaf of Bakehouse Farm bread, Michigan farm butter, a bag of amazing spiced pecans, and a pumpkin pie! The meal feeds 6-8 people generously and is priced at $325-$340 depending on whether you opt for a whole bird or a carved whole bird. Not feeding a crowd? Enjoy the per-person option, which is priced at $20 plus an additional $8 for pie.
Lake Forest Bar & Grille
3110 West Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
Make Thanksgiving easier than ever this year by placing an order with Lake Forest Bar & Grille and picking it up the day before Thanksgiving at the Lake Forest Golf Club. Each item comes with its own specific reheating instructions, so simply heat the food and enjoy it on the holiday — no guesswork for you! The “Everything But the Turkey” menu features fresh, made-from-scratch classics like butternut squash and apple soup, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, herb roasted root vegetables, savory corn pudding, sausage and bread stuffing, cornbread dressing, fall quinoa and kale salad, potato and celery root gratin, and more! You can also enjoy sweet treats like a Dutch apple pie topped with almond streusel or the sweet potato-ginger pie. Orders need to be placed by 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 23rd.
Gandy Dancer
Gandy Dancer’s 3-course exclusive Thanksgiving day menu is priced at $45. Enjoy a choice of butternut squash bisque, Martha’s Vineyard salad, classic Caesar, or Charley’s chowder as your first course before enjoying the traditional sliced turkey dinner served with whipped potatoes and gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and roasted acorn squash. For your dessert course, you’ll have a choice between pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie, a slice of cheesecake, or a crème brûlée. Gandy Dancer is also offering a children’s 2-course dinner, with turkey and a choice of pie for just $21! Make your reservation now to ensure that you have a stress-free Thanksgiving celebration with your loved ones.
Weber’s Restaurant
3050 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor
Thanksgiving 2024 at Weber’s Restaurant is one of the best moves you can make this holiday season. Snag your reservation now for a lunch seating from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM or a dinner spot from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Thanksgiving dishes, like the plated turkey entree for $27.99, will be served alongside the full dinner menu. There will also be delicious family-style dinners to-go for those who prefer to celebrate the holiday in the warmth of their own home. Ready-to-eat dinners serve 8-10 people and are priced at $225. Orders should be placed ahead of time electronically. Add any extras that you desire, such as an additional 15-pound roasted turkey if you’re feeding a larger crowd or more green bean casserole, extra stuffing, or a bonus pumpkin pie. After all, Thanksgiving leftovers are the best kind!
Knight’s Steakhouse
2324 Dexter Avenue, Ann Arbor
600 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
Allow Knight’s Steakhouse to take some of the work off your plate this busy holiday season by placing a reheatable to-go order. Simply peruse the package deals to find which one works best for you and your family. There are an array of a la carte items and desserts to choose from, so mix and match to ensure you have plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Thanksgiving orders need to be placed by 4:00 PM on November 22nd and pick-ups are between November 26th and 27th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The family meal serves 10-12 and includes roasted Amish turkey with white and dark meat, as well as traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, and a pumpkin pie. There are also smaller orders available, such as the family of 4 packages and the family of 2 packages, which are priced at $80 and $36, respectively. Additionally, diners can purchase turkey and old-fashioned ham by the pound — both carved and ready to eat.
Carlyle Grill
Ann Arbor’s Carlyle Grill is excited to offer their Thanksgiving menu for the 2024 holiday season. Diners can enjoy their choice of hand-carved turkey breast (or leg), slow-cooked prime rib (add $15), stuffed butternut squash, or Faroe Island salmon (add $10). Family-style sides include Michigan mashed potatoes, Michigan maple mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, honey-glazed green beans and carrots, brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze, house-made cranberry sauce, and fresh bread. Plated dessert options include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and an apple, cranberry, and pear crumble. Make your reservations today to ensure you can snag a dining spot. After all, Thanksgiving is easier when you’re not the one cooking all day! Instead, focus on your loved ones and on making cherished memories around the table.
Salt Springs Brewery
117 South Ann Arbor Street, Saline
Thanksgiving order requests should be made to Salt Springs Brewery by November 24th at 5:00 PM to ensure your holiday goes off without a hitch. Orders must be picked up outside at the pergola the day before Thanksgiving between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, as the brewery is closed on the holiday. Clear preparation instructions will be provided, which should help to guide even the most novice home cook on how to reheat their delicious food. Thanksgiving feasts feed 5-6 people and are priced at $200, which includes tax and packaging fees. Choose from entrees such as butternut squash ravioli with a sage cream sauce, smoked turkey breast, or smoked beef brisket. All packages include jalapeno/cheddar cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, traditional turkey gravy, crispy brussels sprouts, cranberry-citrus relish, a caramelized pear and olive oil cake with a cardamom crème anglaise, and dinner rolls with whipped butter. You can also add on a beverage package, such as a 4-pack of beer, a bottle of wine, or a cocktail kit of your choice.
Venue by 4M
1919 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor
Chef Thad’s Thanksgiving catering packages from Venue by 4M are the most delicious way to make your holiday celebration as seamless as possible this year. Enjoy packages featuring juicy roasted turkey roulade, a vegetarian “meat” loaf, or different size catering boxes that come with all of the fixings. Don’t skip the specialty desserts such as the bourbon pumpkin cheesecake with a sour cream topping — it is hailed as “literally the best cheesecake you’ll ever have!” One cheesecake serves 8-12 people. The Thanksgiving menu also has a la carte options like sage sausage gravy, mashed potatoes, focaccia stuffing, green bean casserole, bourbon maple glazed roasted carrots, and Logan’s buttermilk biscuits. But if you want to make mealtime easy, go with one of the holiday boxes that includes everything you’ll need to feed either 6-12 people or 16-24 people!
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
All of the Thanksgiving to-go options at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms include delicious farm-fresh ingredients. From starters, to sides, main dishes, and dessert — you’ll be covered this holiday season. So there’s no need to stress when you can order a delicious gourmet meal that’s easy to reheat and enjoy. Let Zingerman’s take care of the entire feast, or just choose a couple of prepared dishes to complement your meal if you want to make your own turkey! The pickup location is at the red barn in Dexter and you can select a pickup date and time at checkout, either on the 26th or 27th. Main dishes include the Thanksgiving turkey or the tempting tenderloin, and sides feature mashed potatoes, squash soup, kale salad, glazed honey carrots, and rosemary and thyme apples. You can also add sauces like the rich turkey gravy, the red wine sauce, and the horseradish cream sauce to your meal.
Detroit Street Filling Station
301 North Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Detroit Street Filling Station is offering a vegan Thanksgiving meal this year! The meal is priced at $37.10, which includes tax. Diners can pick up this carryout special and reheat it on the holiday. The meal serves one hungry person with leftovers, so grab as many as you need for your Thanksgiving event. The menu does not offer substitutions (except gluten-free) and includes seitan roast slices, rosemary mushroom gravy, wild rice stuffing, mixed greens salad with orange vinaigrette, pumpkin focaccia, mashed Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a pumpkin cheesecake bar. The gluten-free variation has stuffed acorn squash in place of the seitan roast, and a gravy made with rice flour. Pickup is at the Detroit Street Filling Station on November 26th and 27th between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Advance orders can be made via the North Star Lounge online store!
Whole Foods
Various Locations
Whole Foods has you covered this Thanksgiving season! Order your catering meal before the big day rolls around and enjoy delicious mains, sides, and desserts without ever lifting a finger to cook them! The chef-inspired holiday catering menu includes an array of tasty bites, from shrimp platters, to a European cheese platter, and an empanada platter. The Thanksgiving Extravaganza for 12 is a massive feast with all of your favorite additions. If you’re not feeding a crowd, enjoy the beef short rib meal for 4 or even the vegan meal for 2! The Organic Heirloom Roast Turkey Meal can feed between 4 and 12 and comes with creamed spinach, mashed russet potatoes, classic holiday herb stuffing, and zesty cranberry orange sauce. There’s a meal for everyone this holiday season, so peruse the extensive selection and see which would best suit your family’s palate.
Holiday’s Restaurant
2080 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor
Join Holiday’s Restaurant for a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal this year. There will be limited meals available on Thanksgiving Day, so place a call to the dining room ahead of time, to inquire about availability. The delicious home-cooked Thanksgiving meals are packed with traditional favorites — from complete turkey dinners to ham topped with pineapple, and roast beef adorned with gravy. Dig into a full meal for $20 or enjoy a la carte options. Make sure to reserve your plate before 3:00 PM on November 23rd. Whether you’re dining in-person or enjoying your meal at home, Holiday’s can provide an array of dishes and experiences. The specialty holiday menu is served from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day. There is seating available in the cozy dining room, as well as the heated outdoor patio and the covered garden area.
Happy Thanksgiving, Ann Arbor!
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration this holiday season! The most important part is to enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Instead of spending hours breaking a sweat in the kitchen as you try to roast a perfectly moist turkey, let the professional chefs do the heavy lifting this year. Order ahead or make your reservations ASAP for a stress-free Thanksgiving experience with all of your favorite sides and fixings.
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