Here’s a look at Thanksgiving Charlotte 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2023.
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Thanksgiving Charlotte 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.
Ballantyne Ballroom
Thanksgiving Ballantyne Ballroom Buffet: Enjoy a bountiful harvest of curated delights accompanied by live music at the festive buffet located in the Ballantyne Ballroom. Join them November 23rd from 10:30am – 4pm. Cost is $95 per person plus tax and service charge and $45 per child (ages 12 and under ) plus tax and service charge. Reservations are required.
Gallery Restaurant
Gallery Restaurant is hosting a 4-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner on November 23. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm. Priced at $123.20 per person.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar will be open on Thanksgiving serving a 3 course Thanksgiving feast featuring deep fried turkey, rib roast, cornbread dressing and all the trimmings. Cost per person is $40-$60 + tax. 20% gratuity will be added to each check. A children’s menu will be available for guests under 10. Regular menu will not be offered on Thanksgiving.
Angeline’s
Angeline’s is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving Charlotte 2023 menu on November 23. Reservations are available from 2 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $45 per person.
A la Minute
A la Minute meal delivery services (Mint Hill) is offering various items and packages for delivery or pickup on Thanksgiving November 22. Menu will be available from October 25 to November 15, while supplies last. Delivery time is between 11 am and 5 pm. Pickup time is between 3:30 pm and 7 pm.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving Charlotte 2023 prix-fixe menu on November 23. Reservations are available from 11 am to 8 pm. Priced at $49 for adults and $24 for children.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie (Belmont) is offering a prix-fixe menu on November 23 priced at $60 per person.
Napa on Providence
Napa on Providence is offering a Thanksgiving Charlotte 2023 prix-fixe menu on November 23 priced at $50 per person.
They are also offering a Thanksgiving Takeout Dinner for 4 priced at $165 per package.
Ballantyne Ballroom
Ballantyne Ballroom is hosting a Thanksgiving Charlotte 2023 buffet on November 23. Reservations are available from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Priced at $95 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene is offering a 3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day menu. $75 per person and $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Their regular a la carte menu will not be available.
Church and Union – Charlotte
Church and Union – Charlotte is offering a 3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day menu. $65 per person and $30 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Their regular a la carte menu will not be available.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop (Huntersville) is taking Thanksgiving preorders. They have a limited menu with 9” pies only: pre-order for best selection and price.
- Granny’s Apple $33
- Nanny’s Pecan $33 (GF also available)
- I-40 (pecans, chocolate chips & coconut) $33 (GF also available)
- Spiced Pumpkin $33 (GF also available)
- Key Lime $30 (GF also available)
- Chocolate Chess $30
Thumbprint cookies & Cloud Cookies are also available for pre-ordering.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is offering a Thanksgiving Family Style Menu. Start off with Balsamic Tomato Bruscheteta. First Course includes choice of Maggiano’s Salad or Caesar Salad. Next, choose from Traditional Roasted Turkey; Country-Style Smoked Baked Ham; or Branzino Fresca Style. You also choice of two pastas and two additional sides. Finish off with a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake; Warm Apple Crostada; or Tiramisu.
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.
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
Counter-
Counter- is offering a Friendsgiving Feast supporting Museum of the Cherokee on November 21, 22, 24 and 25. $145 per ticket.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s is offering a Thanksgiving menu. Full menu also available.
Port City Club
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Port City Club (Cornelius) by David Burke with our Prix Fixe menu featuring Chef Burke’s decadent holiday dishes from land and sea, including Thanksgiving Turkey! $59 Per person; Children 10 and under $28. 11 am – 5 pm on November 23. A la carte Menu not served on Thanksgiving.
The Pump House
The Pump House (Rock Hill) is offering a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu on November 23.
The Fox & The Falcon by David Burke
The Fox & The Falcon by David Burke, the modern steakhouse recently opened by Chef David Burke, will feature a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu.
- Butternut Squash Soup with goat cheese ravioli, candied pecans
- Lobster Dumplings with tomato miso sauce, basil oil, confit lemon
- Heritage Turkey Breast with Fall stuffing, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry compote
- Pumpkin Risotto with Herb Crusted Shrimp with goat cheese, cranberries, fried sage
- Cavatappi Lobster Mac & Cheese with three cheeses, tarragon and blistered tomatoes
- Pumpkin Crème Brulee with fresh berries
- Trifle of Pecan with caramel, vanilla ice cream
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/.
McCormick & Schmick’s
In addition to their regular menu, McCormick & Schmick’s will be serving a Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all of the classic staples. Adults $38, Children $15.
They are also offering Thanksgiving to Go featuring the following below. Serves 4-6, $236.50. Preorder by November 20.
Sliced Roasted Turkey • Cornbread Dressing • Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy • Butternut Squash Bisque • Seasonal Salad • Butternut Squash Casserole • Green Beans with Bacon Apple Vinaigrette • Sourdough Bread with Butter • Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is offering a Thanksgiving 3-course meal featuring their traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. Starting at $59 per Guest.
They’re open at 11 am Thanksgiving Day, November 23. Full dinner menu is also available all day, and they have a Children’s 3-Course Menu for $26.
They are also offering a Thanksgiving Catering Menu. Select from their 3-course Thanksgiving Bundle for six, or choose items a la carte to round out your spread. Available Ready to Heat or Ready to Serve.
Steak 48
Steak 48 will be open Thanksgiving and have special extended hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Along with the full Steak 48 menu of all your favs like fresh seafood and highest quality USDA Prime Steaks- Chef Heather King will also be carving up turkey (sourced from North Carolina!) and serving elevated versions of all your favorite Thanksgiving staples including:
- Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
- Chef’s Fresh Herb Steakhouse Stuffing
- Chef’s Creamy or Alaskan Rock Shrimp Mac and Cheese
- Whipped Praline Sweet Potato
- Black Truffle Green Peppercorn Gravy
- Classic Holiday Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Pie
Reservations can be made on OpenTable and by calling the restaurant at (980) 580-4848.
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.
Fleming Street – Bakery & Southern Cuisine
Fleming Street – Bakery & Southern Cuisine is excited to offer our delectable curated holiday meals. Whether FriendsGiving, Thanksgiving, or a special evening with family -these meals are perfect for the occasion.
Ve-Go Food Truck
Ve-Go Food Truck is offering various holiday dishes for Thanksgiving. Order deadline is November 18. Pick up dates are November 20, 21, and 22.
Community Culinary School of Charlotte
Community Culinary School of Charlotte is offering “build your own” Thanksgiving feast for pre-order. Deadline is November 17 at noon. Pick up on November 22 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Dog Haus
This November, Dog Haus 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
DIY Thanksgiving Charlotte 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).
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers a variety of Thanksgiving Feasts, Prime Rib Dinners, Beef Wellington Dinners, sides, sauces and more. You will need to select for the specific location to find out the offerings.
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
Holiday entertaining tips
Here are some tips on holiday entertaining including charcuterie board tips, how to cook the perfect turkey like a Chef, and virtual holiday party ideas.
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.
Things to Do
Novant Thanksgiving Parade
This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade will light up the night, stepping off on Thanksgiving Eve – Wednesday, November 22, on Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tryon Street and air live on TV.
Thanksgiving Quotes
Check out these Thanksgiving quotes and messages to demonstrate your gratitude for your loved ones this holiday season.
Captions about Family
Looking for captions about family for your social media post? Check out my post on 105+ creative and original captions for family pictures.
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