Thanksgiving Louisville 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Here’s a look at Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2023.

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Thanksgiving Louisville 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.

Gander, An American Grill

Gander, An American Grill is offering a Thanksgiving Buffet on November 23 from 11 am – 3 pm.

The Village Anchor

The Village Anchor is offering Thanksgiving to go. Turkey Takeout menu includes:

• Par-baked Whole Turkey & House-Made Turkey Gravy | For your group of either six, twelve, or eighteen guests (approximately eight, twelve, or twenty pounds consecutively); steam bag included
• Green Bean Casserole | House-made French style green beans, creamy mushroom sauce; topped with crispy fried onions
• Sweet Potato Casserole | Sweet potatoes, marshmallow crème; crunchy streusel topping
• The Village Anchor’s Famous Mashed Potatoes | House-made buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes
• Cornbread Dressing | House-made crunchy, buttery cornbread dressing
• Kevin’s Holiday-Spiced Cranberry Sauce | Recipe borrowed from a chef in Los Angeles…a top-secret recipe!
• Yeast Dinner Rolls | Warm, fluffy yeast dinner rolls; two per person
• House-Made Punkin’ Pie or Kern’s Kitchen™ Derby Pie | Your choice of one pie for groups of six or twelve; two pies for groups of eighteen or more

• Price: $37.00/person 
• Place your order before: 12:00p on Tuesday, November 21st
• Pickup Date: Wednesday, November 22nd
• Pickup Time: You will choose your pickup time on this form (between 10:00a-6:00p)

Home Cuisine

Home Cuisine, whose freshly prepared portion-controlled meals are delivered to customers’ doors, is Happy to announce its 20th year of delivering scratch-made Thanksgiving meals, right to their client’s front doors. 

Sandy and Mae Pike, the Restaurant family behind Jack Frys, The Queen of Tarts and Cafe Society, have perfected their Thanksgiving feast after 20 years of delivering to Louisville.   Clients have grown to love the ease of simply heating up the WONDERFUL Pike Family recipes in their own kitchens.

This Chef Crafted, Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, with a whole Turkey and all of her usual suspects, even a perfect holiday dessert. 

The 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner Menu includes:

• Fresh Turkey, Herb Brined and Slow Roasted
• Southern Style Stuffing – (Everyone’s favorite) 
• Mashed Potatoes (with lumps, of course)
• Orange Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Orange, Cinnamon, and Cointreau
• Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
• Fresh Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds
• Sandy’s Homemade Turkey Gravy – rich and perfectly seasoned
• Pumpkin Molasses Pie

This holiday feast is only $40.00 per person, with a 4-person minimum. Delivery $20.00 (limited area)

In addition, Home Cuisine will be offering an array of Appetizers, Desserts, and even Fresh Baked Rolls, the perfect addition to Home Cuisine’s prepared meal, or to compliment your own meal.   These can be added to a Thanksgiving Dinner or ordered a la carte.

The 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner A La Carte Menu:

• Shrimp poached in Beer and Herbs with Cocktail Sauce
• Baked Brie in Puffed Pastry, with Apricot-Almond Filling
• Beef Tenderloin in Mini-Brioche Rolls with Bearnaise Aioli
• Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans (A Pike Family Favorite) 
• Southern Style Corn Pudding 
• Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
• Bourbon Pecan Pie (The Southern Tradition)
• Chocolate Chess Pie (Rich and Delicious)
• Courtney’s favorite  Steamed Persimmon Pudding 
• Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Mandarin Napoleon 
• Freshly Baked Yeast Rolls

Thanksgiving Dinner orders will be accepted through Friday, November 17th, 2023, with delivery on Wednesday, November 22^nd. Contact (502) 896-0666 or hello@homecuisineonline.com

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint is Thanksgiving dinner packages TO-GO on November 20-22 and 24-25.  Pre-order deadline is 2 pm on November 16.

Walker’s Exchange

Walker’s Exchange is offering a Thanksgiving buffet on November 23.  Featuring Roasted Turkey, Honey Ham, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and more.  Reservations are available from 11 am to 4 pm.  Priced at $39 for adults and $12 for children 6-12.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering Thanksgiving dinner as well as regular dinner menu available on November 23. Adults $55, Children $20. Plate features: Slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing; French green beans; Cranberry-Pear Chutney.

They are also offering Thanksgiving sides to go. Does not include turkey or dessert. Pre-order by November 21. Pick up scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 9am–5pm and Thursday, November 23, 9am–11am. Days and times may vary by location. $135 and serves 4 people.

• Brioche Stuffing
• French Green Beans
• Cranberry-Pear Chutney
• Sam’s Mashed Potatoes
• Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
• Seeded Rolls
• Housemade Gravy

Proof on Main

Proof on Main is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 dinner on November 23.  Dinner will include family style bread basket, salad, and dessert with each guest choosing their own entree’s with choice of Turkey or Ham and all the traditional sides.  Reservations are available from 1 pm to 7 pm.  Priced at $60 per person.

Home Cuisine

Home Cuisine is offering their annual Thanksgiving feast delivery for November 23.  Meals include a full meal, including a whole turkey and all the classic trimmings, as well as a nice ‘just sides and appetizers.  Minimum order for 4 people is priced at $160.  Explore different side addons here.

Each Thanksgiving Feast includes the following:

• Whole Fresh Turkey • Herbed Brined and Slow Roasted
• Southern Style Stuffing • 
• Mashed Potatoes • (Probably with a Few Lumps)
• Homemade Turkey Gravy • Rich and Perfectly Seasoned
• Fresh Cranberry Sauce • With Orange, Cinnamon, and Cointreau
• Fresh Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds *Honey Glazed Carrots 

 DESSERT

• Pumpkin Molasses Pie

Buca di Beppo

Your neighborhood Buca di Beppo is open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. Reserve your table to enjoy a relaxing traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as a selection from our a la carte menu of authentic Italian favorites, all served family style. Start with a choice of Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad. Enjoy a choice of pasta including Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Penne alla Vodka. Sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy and all the trimmings. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Celebrating at home? Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy a complete traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. Available in two sizes, and perfect for leftovers, which everyone loves! The SMALL Feast feeds 3 people and LARGE Feast feeds 6 people. Make it an even bigger feast by adding your favorite classic Italian dishes including Baked Ziti, Chicken Carbonara and our World Famous Meatballs.

Choose to pick up your Thanksgiving meal at your local Buca di Beppo location, at a convenient time that works best for you. Pick up COLD to heat and serve later, or get it HOT and ready to serve immediately.

Cracker & Barrel

Here is a look at Cracker & Barrel Thanksgiving offerings this year. Please contact your local Cracker & Barrel on what they offer and pricing.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 8 – 10). Includes two Oven-Roasted Turkey Breasts, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 4 – 6). Includes one Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of one Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours of pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.

Heat n’ Serve Turkey Breast. One Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. Makes a great addition to your holiday meal. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.

Heat n’ Serve Spiral Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham. Tender, flavorful spiral sliced Sugar Cured Ham. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.

Metro Diner

Preparing a full feast for stress-free holiday hosting for your Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving needs, Metro Diner is serving up their Heat & Serve Holiday Feasts To-Go. Guests will select Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey that is paired with tasty sides including creamy mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, Hawaiian dinner rolls and savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni & cheese or street corn. These feasts come cold to be heated up at home and can be customized to serve a party of one, four or eight.

• Pre-orders are available now through Wednesday, Nov. 22 to pick up the feasts on Tuesday, Nov. 21, Wednesday, Nov. 22, or Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23 from 8 am – 2 pm.
• All diners will remain open on Thanksgiving Day for table service until 2:30 pm.
• Guests can add a Pumpkin Bread Pudding for dessert, additional sides, salads and beverages like a bottle of sparkling wine.

Metro Diner is also bringing back their seasonally inspired Stuff ‘N Waffles infused with cornbread stuffing! Available November 7 through January 1, guests can choose from the following three savory stacked selections:

• Sausage & Gravy Chicken Tenders Stuff ‘N Waffle ($12.99): Two buttermilk marinated and fried chicken tenders topped with sausage gravy, over our homemade waffle pressed from cornbread stuffing, with sweet and spicy sauce on the side.
• Stuff ‘N Waffle with Turkey ($13.99): Oven-roasted turkey breast topped with gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes and our homemade savory stuffing waffle, with cranberry sauce on the side.
• Stuff ‘N Waffle with Ham ($12.99): Baked ham topped with a sweet citrus glaze, served over creamy mashed potatoes and gravy on our homemade waffle pressed from cornbread stuffing.

In need of a gift? When a guest purchases $50 in Metro Diner gift cards starting Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 for their friends and family members – or even themselves – they will receive $10 bonus bucks!

For more information or to place your Holiday Feast order, please visit https://metrodiner.com/holiday-feast/.

Pig Beach BBQ

Pig Beach BBQ is offering a Thanksgiving Feast. Full feast $285, serves 10 – 12.

CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar

CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar is offering a Thanksgiving to go menu.

Bootleg Bar-B-Q

Bootleg Bar-B-Q is offering their holiday turkey to-go packages for Thanksgiving. Some a la carte items are also available.

GareBear’s Smokey Craft Catering

GareBear’s Smokey Craft Catering is offering Thanksgiving pre-order through November 17.

Kingsley Meats & Catering

Kingsley Meats & Catering is offering their holiday menu for Thanksgiving.

Wiltshire Pantry

Wilshire Pantry is offering Thanksgiving pre-order through November 14 at 5 pm.  Featuring Roasted free range turkey, sausage focaccia stuffings, vegetarian focaccia stuffings, and much much more.  Pickup window is on November 22 between 12 pm and 3 pm. 

Pauls Fruit

Pauls Fruit is offering a Thanksgiving pre-order menu.  Featuring complete dinner packages, savory sides, desserts, and a la carte meat options.  Pickup dates are November 19 to 24, except for November 23. 

Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar

Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar is offering Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 to go.

Paul’s Fruit

Paul’s Fruit is offering Thanksgiving dinners, savory sides, desserts, meats – a la carte. Their Family Size Dinner which serves 4 – 6 is $99.99 and includes:

• 4 lb Roasted Turkey Sliced
• 1 qt Homestyle Green  Beans
• 1 qt Mashed Potatoes
• 1 qt Traditional Herb Dressing
• 1 pt Homestyle Gravy
• 1 pt Cranberry Relish
• 1 dz Dinner Rolls

They also have options for 2 ($54.99) and $10 – 12 ($199.99).

Joe’s Crab Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack is offering a Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 plate served with Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, complete with a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Adult $22.99 | Kids $13.99.

Fork & Barrel

Fork & Barrel is offering Thanksgiving to go priced at $185.

• Turkey
• Gravy
• Cornbread Dressing
• Cranberry Sauce
• Country Style Green Beans
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Assorted Dinner Rolls
• Pumpkin Pi

Restaurante El Jibarito

Restaurante El Jibarito (La Grange) has a Thanksgiving Deal for Puerto Rican style cakes.

Valu Market

Valu Market is taking Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 pre-orders.

City BBQ

City BBQ has a variety of holiday offerings. Holiday offerings are available for pickup only Nov 15–Dec 1. Pickup limited to 9 am–12 pm on Nov 23. Some options include:

• Small Holiday Ham Meal, serves 4 – 6: a quarter of a boneless ham (available hot at pickup or fully cooked and chilled), 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 bun.
• Small Holiday Turkey Meal, serves 4 – 6: a half smoked turkey breast, 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 buns 
• Smoked Turkey Breast, serves 8 – 10: a whole hickory-smoked turkey breast for your holiday table

Sugar Spell Bakery

Sugar Spell Bakery is taking Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 pre-orders.

Porgie’s Chow Wagon

Porgie’s Chow Wagon (McDaniels) is offering Thanksgiving Meals to Go. Orders will be available for pick up at the restaurant or delivery to Louisville and Bowling Green areas. Preorder by November 15.

Nostalgic Cocktail House + Restaurant

Nostalgic Cocktail House + Restaurant is offering Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 dinners to go.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack is offering a Thanksgiving plate served with Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, complete with a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Adult $22.99 | Kids $13.99.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral is offering a holiday buffet on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 4 pm.  Featuring Carved Roasted Turkey, Carved Holiday Glazed Ham, and Carved Holiday Beef Roast on the endless buffet along with all the traditional holiday favorites like Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin & Pecan Pie.

They are also offering holiday feasts to go serving 6-8 people and includes traditional Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, or Holiday Beef Roast plus Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, your choice of additional side, Cranberry sauce, their famous Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter and a whole Pie. All of their proteins, delicious sides, rolls, and desserts are also available a la carte.  Orders must be placed 72-hour in advance.

Dog Haus

This November, Dog Haus (New Albany IN) is packing all the flavor of a Thanksgiving feast into the latest addition to its Absolute Würst Sausage Series. The brand new, one-of-a-kind Würst Thanksgiving Sausage offers the perfect mix of turkey and all the trimmings in every bite, so guests can enjoy the taste of a full holiday spread without spending hours in the kitchen. Straight from Dog Haus’ chef-led kitchens, the Thanksgiving Sausage features turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, sage, thyme, rosemary and a hint of maple.

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks is offering discounted shots, cocktails and energizers on November 20, 21, 22, and 24.  Deals include:

Cheap Shots:

• $3.99 Wild Turkey
• $3.99 Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine
• $3.99 Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey
• $3.99 Skrewball
• $3.99 Fireball

Cocktails: 

• $6 Wild Turkey Stone Sour
• $6 Tennessee Stud
• $5 All Mules 
• $8 Spicy Hennessy Lemonade
• Energized: 
• $5 Sparkplug 
• $7 Irish Coffee
• $9 Espresso Martini

Wine: 

• ½ priced wine by the glass

All Day Every Day ($5/$6):

• House Margarita
• Amaretto Sour
• Bloody Mary 
• Blue Mofo
• House Long Island Iced Tea
• Mimosa
• Sangria
• Hard Seltzers

Polly’s Pies

Polly’s Pies is offering various frozen pies for Thanksgiving.  Deadline for ordering is November 21.

DIY Thanksgiving Louisville 2023 Meal Ideas

The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market is helping its guests prepare for a fabulous Thanksgiving celebration this year, with order-ahead now available, a special holiday print edition of The Fresh Market Magazine, and a bodacious livestream featuring brand ambassador and Chef Anna Rossi.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, The Fresh Market wants to take the stress out of cooking by saving guests time in the kitchen so they can focus on what matters most this time of year: being with family and friends. The specialty fresh food retailer listened to its guests, who requested that they be able to order even earlier in advance, and they can now pre-order their Thanksgiving meals online. In addition to The Fresh Market’s larger holiday meal deals, it is also offering a brand-new traditional meal option this year to feed a group of two:

• Ultimate Holiday Meal – Serves 12-14. $199.99 (less than $15 per person). Members of The Ultimate Loyalty Experience save $10 at the register!
• Traditional Holiday Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (starting at $10 per person).
• Essential Ham Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (starting at $14 per person).
• Essential Holiday Meal – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (starting at $15 per person).
• Holiday Ham Meal – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (starting at $10 per person).
• NEW! Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit for 2. Perfect for those having a small celebration. $19.99 ($10 per person). Includes: Turkey Breast Medallions, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Peppercorn Gravy, Green Beans, Seasoning and Olive Oil. Available for ordering in advance or pickup in the Meal Solutions case.
• Prime Rib Meal– Serves 2. $49.99 ($25 per person).

A-la-carte, show stopping turkey, ham and sides are also available for ordering in advance. Online ordering is available through November 21 at 2pm EST. Guests are invited to pick up their meals in-store November 20-23, 2023. As a bonus, The Fresh Market’s 2023 Holiday Meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes (while supplies last). 

As a holiday gift to its guests, The Fresh Market is bringing back the print editions of its November and December magazines! The November Magazine will be available for pickup in store beginning Oct 25-30, and is also available online. It includes meal inspiration, including ideas for the perfect Friendsgiving, plus cooking tips, ideas for delicious desserts, and more.

Home Chef

Home Chef has your holiday season covered with Thanksgiving favorites made easier than ever. From the turkey and other main course to beloved sides and delicious desserts, customers can order dishes for their fall feast online or pick up on their pre-holiday grocery store trip. Either way, Home Chef takes care of the menu prep so you can focus on making Turkey Day memories.

You can also visit your local Kroger-owned store – including Kroger, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Fry’s Smith’s, Ralph’s and more – to pick up Heat & Eat meal options, with order ahead available at YourOrderOnline.com (order by 11/21).

Thanksgiving food list

Here is a Thanksgiving Food List to help you prepare or get inspired for your Thanksgiving celebration. You’ll find ideas for Mains, Stuffing, Vegetables, Salads, Desserts and more.

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Gift Ideas

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Check back later as more offerings are added.

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