Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Toronto this year? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner Toronto 2021, where to get turkey to go as well as other features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Thanksgiving in Canada this year is Monday, October 11.
Thanksgiving celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Thanksgiving celebration.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.
Thanksgiving Dinner Toronto 2021, Brunch, Lunch for Dine-In
Old Mill Toronto
Old Mill Toronto is offering an a la carte – 4 course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Dining will be indoors only. The menu will be posted soon.
You can make reservations via OpenTable. They have the following Thanksgiving dinner seatings on October 9 – 11: 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm and 7:30 pm.
Veloute
Veloute is offering the following for Thanksgiving dine-in on October 9 and 10 priced at $64 per person:
- Roasted Free Range Turkey with fresh herbs
- Roasted Canadian maple Pumpkin soup
- Stuffing with cranberry, sultana raisin and fresh herbs
- Cranberry sauce
- Spices Demi-glace Gravy
- Roasted mini Yukon gold potato tossed in rosemary salt
- Apple Crumble OR Strawberry Rhubarb
Café Boulud
Café Boulud is offering Thanksgiving 3-course dine-in on October 10 and 11 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Priced at $95 per person.
Moxie’s
Select Moxie’s locations (Yorkdale) are offering a Thanksgiving dine-in menu for $33 per person.
This special three-course meal features a Caesar Salad to start, Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, and Key Lime Pie for dessert.
The Captain’s Boil
The Captain’s Boil is offering a Thanksgiving special from October 7 – 11.
- 1 Lobster
- Snow Crab Legs (1 lb)
- Shrimp (2 lbs)
- Mussels (2 lbs)
- Calamari
- Chicken Wings
- Premium Sides x 2
- Regular Sides x 3
STK – Toronto
STK – Toronto is offering a Thanksgiving dine-in special: roasted Free Range Turkey with all the sides & trimmings.
Priced at $65 Adults, $39 Children (12 & Under).
Reign at Fairmont Royal York
Reign at Fairmont Royal York is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner on October 9, 10 and 11 priced at $89 per person.
Shenanigans Pub + Patio
Shenanigans Pub + Patio is offering a Thanksgiving meal on October 10 priced at $29 per person.
Maple Roasted Bellwood County Turkey Breast & Leg, served with scalloped parsnips & potatoes, roasted spiced Brussels sprouts & butternut squash, housemade turkey gravy, and classic cranberry sauce.
Liberty Commons
Liberty Commons is offering Thanksgiving specials for dine-in or takeout on October 8 – 10.
Maison Selby
This Thanksgiving, Chef Patrick Forest has put together a French-inspired Thanksgiving feast to enjoy chez nous or at home!
From classic Pain au Lait to an indulgent Pheasant Ballotine stuffed with truffled boudin blanc, and our Apple Tarte Tatin with Calvados caramel to end on a sweet note, this Thanksgiving feast is sure to impress your family and friends!
Each takeout item is pre-cooked, so all you’ll have to do is heat and enjoy.
Dine in on Sunday, October 10th from 4-9pm OR preorder your heat-and-eat feast pour deux for pickup on Sunday, October 10th from 4-9pm.
The Rabbit Hole
The Rabbit Hole is offering Thanksgiving specials for dine-in on October 8 or 9, or pre-order these specials for pickup on October 8 from 11:45 am-9 pm or on October 9 from 3 pm – 9 pm.
O&B Canteen
O&B Canteen is offering Thanksgiving features available for dine-in from October 8–10 (excludes tax & gratuity) or preorder a ready-to-heat dinner for two for $55 by 4pm on Wed, Oct 6.
Roast Turkey Breat & Leg Confit: stuffing & sausage, honey-glazed carrots, crispy Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, housemade gravy, cranberry sauce. $30
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake: cinnamon whipped cream. $9
F’Amelia Ristorante
F’Amelia Ristorante is offering a 3-course dinner available for dine-in or takeout on October 10.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner & Turkey To Go Toronto 2021
Reign at Fairmont Royal York
Reign at Fairmont Royal York is offering the following Thanksgiving offerings:
Turkey Package (either $250 for 4 people or $425 for 8 people):
- Cider + Thyme Brined Ontario Free Range Turkey
- Brioche Popover Rolls
- Kabocha Squash & Apple Bisque
- Rosemary & Onion Stuffing
- Sage Pan Gravy
- House Cranberry Sauce
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Maple Glazed Root Vegetables
- Homestyle Pumpkin Pie, Whipped Vanilla Bean Cream or Home Style Apple Crumble , Whipped Molasses Cream (select 1 below)
Ham Package (either $250 for 4 people or $425 for 8 people):
- Royal Honey & Mustard Glazed Leg of Ham
- Brioche Popover Rolls
- Kabocha Squash & Apple Bisque
- Rosemary & Onion Stuffing
- Sage Pan Gravy
- House Cranberry Sauce
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Maple Glazed Root Vegetables
- Homestyle Pumpkin Pie, Whipped Vanilla Bean Cream or Apple Crumble, Whipped Molasses Cream (select 1 below)
Order by Noon, Thursday, October 7, 2021. Pick-up Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pick-up location: Piper Street (behind the hotel).
Veloute
Veloute is offering the following for Thanksgiving takeout on October 9 and 10 priced at $59 per person:
- Roasted Free Range Turkey with fresh herbs
- Roasted Canadian maple Pumpkin soup
- Stuffing with cranberry, sultana raisin and fresh herbs
- Cranberry sauce
- Spices Demi-glace Gravy
- Roasted mini Yukon gold potato tossed in rosemary salt
- Apple Crumble OR Strawberry Rhubarb
They also have a 8 Kg Turkey for 8-10 people priced at $429.
TOCA by The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
TOCA by The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is offering Thanksgiving to go packages for 4 ($325) or 6 – 8 ($425). Pickup on Sunday October 10 between 2pm and 5pm.
- Soup: Roasted Butternut and Squash Bisque
Savory and Rosemary croutons Croutons, Maple caviar - Salads: Marinated fior di latte with preserved tomato Tartar,
- Olive and piquillo pepper tapenade, Herb salad
- Roots & Shoots & Local Vertical Spicy Greens
- Shave Roots crudité, Toasted pecans, Citrus, Aged Sherry & Lavender Honey Vinaigrette
- Main: Ontario Natural Free Range Turkey
Apple & Sage Stuffing, Brown Butter Gravy, Cranberry Sauce - Sides: Buttermilk Whipped Potato Puree
- Brussel sprouts with foraged mushrooms and herbs, umami dressing
- Thyme & maple Roasted Root Vegetables
- Dessert: House made Apple Pie with Bourbon whipped cream and caramel Sauce
JOEY Restaurants
JOEY Restaurants is offering Turkey Dinner to Go ($195, serves 4 – 6 people).
- Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy
- Caramelized Apple and Sage Stuffing
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Butter Glazed Harvest Carrots and Yams
- Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Fall Kale Salad
- Dinner Buns
- Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest
- Fresh Baked Apple Pie with Ice Cream
Pre-order online before October 7 for pick-up October 8–11.
JC’s Banquet & Convention Centre
JC’s Banquet & Convention Centre (Scarborough, Missisauga) is offering Thanksgiving meals for 2 ($39), for 6 ($89), or 12 ($145).
Preorder by October 6 for deliver or pickup on October 9, 10, and 11.
All their Thanksgiving packages includes:
- oven roasted turkey
- stuffing
- heritage green salad
- bread roll with butter
- mashed potatoes
- cilantro charred corn
- brandied cranberry sauce
- gravy
Moxie’s
Select Moxie’s locations (Yorkdale) are offering a Thanksgiving Dinner for Two To Go for $66, and will be available for pick-up from October 8 – 11.
Place your online pre-order by Wednesday, October 6th to guarantee availability. Participating locations only.
The Thanksgiving meal bundle includes Caesar salad, garlic baguette, roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, cranberry sauce, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, and key lime pie for dessert.
Earl Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar is offering ready-to-heat Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners. Available in ready-to-heat individual servings for $29 or a family-style dinner for four at $105.
These include oven roasted turkey breast, buttery mashed potatoes, airy country bread + bacon dressing, green beans and carrots, delicata squash, and plenty of cranberry sauce and gravy to go around.
Pumpkin Pie offered by the slice for $10.5 or a whole pie for $30.
Pre-orders are available now until October 8th, with pickup at your local Earls between October 9th – 11th.
Earl Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar is offering ready-to-heat Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners. Available in ready-to-heat individual servings for $29 or a family-style dinner for four at $105.
These include oven roasted turkey breast, buttery mashed potatoes, airy country bread + bacon dressing, green beans and carrots, delicata squash, and plenty of cranberry sauce and gravy to go around.
Pumpkin Pie offered by the slice for $10.5 or a whole pie for $30.
Pre-orders are available now until October 8th, with pickup at your local Earls between October 9th – 11th.
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet is offering a few Thanksgiving features including a 4 person feast and an individual feast.
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. In general, you can pickup between October 4 – 11 anytime the store is open.
Holt Renfrew
The Holt Cafe at Holt Renfrew is offering a Thanksgiving Meal Kit. Preorder by October 7. Pick up from October 9 to 11 at Holts Café Bloor Street and on October 9 and 10 at Holts Café Yorkdale.
Holts Café Yorkdale menu:
Holts Café Bloor Street menu:
Cibo
Cibo Wine Bar (Yorkville, Yonge and King West) are offering Thanksgiving features for pickup on October 9 and 10:
- Roasted Sage Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Caramelized Butternut Squash Risotto
- Arugula and Apple Salad
BlueBlood Steakhouse
BlueBlood Steakhouse is offering Thanksgiving Dinner for 2 ($80)or 4 people ($160). Available for pickup on October 9 and 10 between 3 pm – 10 pm.
Honey and thyme roasted breast of turkey with braised leg, sage stuffing, goose fat roasted potatoes, glazed green beans, caramelized baby carrots, cranberry sauce and truffled gravy.
Tanto
Tanto is offering Thanksgiving to go for pickup on October 10 from 5 pm – 6 pm. $60 per person (minimum order of 2).
- House Baked Bread
- Chopped Broccoli Salad with Toasted Almonds, Sour Cherry, Mint
- Foraged Mushroom & Spaghetti Squash with Jamon Serrano, Cipollini Onion
- Potato Gratin with Aged Cheddar, Gruyere, Manchego
- Tanjo Farms Turkey – Applewood Smoked Breast, Confit Leg with Herbed Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
- Deep Fried Apple Empanadas with Dulce de Leche, Crème Anglaise
Denny’s
Denny’s is offering a Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Dinner with a Pie ($79.99) or without a Pie ($62.99). Read more here.
STK – Toronto
STK – Toronto is offering a Thanksgiving take-out special: roasted Free Range Turkey with all the sides & trimmings as well as spiced pumpkin pie. $139 for 2 people.
Nam Dae Moon
Nam Dae Moon is offering a special combo of Pumpkin Rice Cake & any drink for $9.99.
Available at all locations:
- Toronto (Downtown), ON: 12PM-10PM
- Toronto (Scarborough), ON: 12PM-9PM
- Toronto (North York), ON: 12PM-10PM
Maison T
Maison T is offering a Thanksgiving Prix Fixe To Go. Priced at $70 per person. Available October 10 from 4:30 pm – 7 pm.
- Squash Soup with Herb, Dates, and Bacon
- Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
- Seared Foie Gras with Apple
- Stuffed Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables
- Pumpkin Pie
T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket is offering various Thanksgiving combos and sets. Please check your local T&T to see what is being offered. Must pre-order one day ahead.
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Staycation Ideas
What better way to unwind and treat ourselves, or others by elevating staycations to the next level with these decadent and luxurious packages from The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.
Private Terrace Room Package: Elevate your next staycation with the exquisite ‘Private Terrace Experience’ which includes a $200 CDN hotel credit, late check-out, seating for up to 4 guests, a choice of food and beverages, from make-your-own martini or negroni packages, to romantic breakfasts and dinner parties on the patio.
Wellness Package: Help the ones you love take care of their body, mind and soul this holiday season, with the ‘Ritz-Carlton Wellness Package’. Start the day with breakfast for two. From there, use your $200 CAD hotel experience credit at either TOCA Trattoria, Ritz Bar or for RMT massages at the Spa My Blend by Clarins. When you are ready to depart, enjoy a leisurely morning before a late check-out.
Donate
Food banks in Toronto are in great need of donations especially during these difficult times. Please consider making a donation this holiday season or anytime during the year.
Below are some food banks in Toronto which could use your help. Please also connect with food banks in your community.
- North York Harvest Food Bank
- Mississauga Food Bank
- Daily Bread Food Bank
- The Stop
- Flemingdon Food Bank
- Scarborough Food Security Initiative
- Parkdale Community Food Bank
- Haven on the Queensway
- The Churches on the Hill
- Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC)
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About Thanksgiving in Canada
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Matt
Tuesday 21st of September 2021
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