Thanksgiving in Columbus can bring friends and family together over dinner in the Short North, a gathering in German Village or a turkey feast at home. This guide rounds up Thanksgiving dinners, brunches and turkey-to-go options across Ohio’s capital, with ideas for both dining out and hosting.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Thanksgiving Columbus 2026: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and will be updated as information becomes available. If your favourite restaurant is not listed, contact them directly to ask about their Thanksgiving offerings.
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Bravo Italian Kitchen Lennox and Bravo Italian Kitchen Bethel Road will serve their regular Italian dishes and a Thanksgiving menu.
- Menu: Sliced white meat turkey, mashed potatoes, spicy sausage stuffing and traditional accompaniments.
Tucci’s (Dublin) will serve a special Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A credit card authorization is required, with a $25 charge per person for cancellations made within 72 hours or missed reservations.
Texas de Brazil Columbus will open early and serve their full Brazilian steakhouse dinner menu, with flame-grilled meats, side dishes and Thanksgiving classics.
Brio Italian Grille Easton and Brio Italian Grille Polaris will serve their regular Italian dishes and a Thanksgiving menu.
- Menu: Sliced white meat turkey, mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing and traditional accompaniments.
The Boat House Restaurant will hold a Thanksgiving brunch buffet.
- Price: $75 per adult and $30 per child aged 12 and younger.
- Menu: A raw bar with shrimp and oysters, a carving station with turkey, pork loin, prime rib and salmon, plus salads, Thanksgiving side dishes, Belgian waffles, miniature cheesecakes and pumpkin pies.
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus will serve a three-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Their regular dinner menu will remain available.
- Price: $55 per adult and $30 per child, plus tax and gratuity.
- Menu: Choose a wedge, Caesar or house salad, or king crab and corn bisque. The main course includes roasted turkey, sage stuffing, gravy and cranberry relish with two side dishes. Dessert choices include carrot cake, triple chocolate cake and pumpkin cheesecake.
Mimi’s Cafe Columbus will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Price: $33.99 per person.
- Menu: Begin with soup, house salad or Caesar salad. The main course includes roasted turkey, gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied pecan sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry relish. Dessert is pumpkin or pecan pie.
Kindred Spirits at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls (Logan) will serve a Thanksgiving buffet for $55 per adult. Gluten-free and vegan choices will be available, along with seasonal dishes and familiar holiday favourites.
17 Arrows Craft Kitchen + Bar will hold a Thanksgiving buffet with 90-minute seatings. The buffet is priced at $70 per adult and $35 per child aged four to 12. Children aged three and younger dine free. A mimosa and Bloody Mary bar will be available separately.
The Oak Room at the Granville Inn (Granville) will hold a Thanksgiving buffet with seatings from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The buffet is priced at $75 per adult, with complimentary admission for children.
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar will serve a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring traditional dishes, chef-created selections, a carving station and a dessert display. The buffet is priced at $59 per adult and $27 per child aged six to 12. Children aged five and younger dine free.