Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Denver 2021? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner in Denver, restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Denver as well as turkey to go and takeout options. Offerings in Boulder and Vial included.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 25, 2021.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.
Thanksgiving in Denver 2021
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar
Humboldt Kitchen + Bar is offering a Thanksgiving Brunch Menu from 10 am – 1 pm and a Thanksgiving Dinner with 2pm, 4pm, and 6 pm seatings at $70 per person.
Nosh
Nosh is offering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go for 6 – 8 for pickup or delivery on November 24 from 9 am – 4 pm.
Traditional Feast:
Whole Turkey
w/ Compound Butter and Herb Seasonings prepped and ready to go into your oven
Comes with:
12 Honey Whole Wheat Rolls
Citrus Scented Cranberries
Traditional Bread Stuffing
Gravy
Choice of Potatoes:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
OR
Sweet Potato Casserole w/ cranberries and candied bacon
Choice of Vegetable:
Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Traditional Creamed Corn
Green Bean Casserole
Choice of Dessert:
Nosh’s Famous Croissant Bread Pudding
Southern Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
STK
STK is offering Thanksgiving Dine In & Takeout Special from November 25 – 28.
Roasted Free Range Turkey Special with all the sides & trimmings. Dine in: $65 Adults, $39 Children (12 & Under).
Takeout Dinner for Two priced at $139 includes Spiced-Pumpkin Pie.
Mizuna
Mizuna is offering Thanksgiving To-Go For 2 priced at $90 and available for pickup on November 24. The menu includes:
- Sous Vide Turkey & Housemade Gravy
- Duck Fat Stuffing
- Truffle Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Local Vegetables
- Cranberry Sauce
- Roasted Squash Soup
- Mizuna Salad w/ Hazelnuts & Sherry Vinaigrette
- Personal Apple Pie
Boozy Add-Ons:
Cosmopolitan for 2
Spiced Manhattan for 2
Bottle of Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon
Lou’s Food Bar
Lou’s Food Bar is offering a Friendsgiving Package ($50, serves 4 people) and available for pickup on November 24.
- A Whole Fried Chicken (Hot, Medium or Naked?)
- The Creamiest Mac & Cheese
- Crisp Coleslaw
- Fried Brussels Sprouts
- Tater Tots
- Birdday Cake
They are also offering their famous Juicy D burger (cheese stuffed into the patty so you get a cheesy, molten center!) is available as a kit, so you can take it home, cook it and enjoy. Burger, buns and caramelized onions are included. Add on beer and sides from our pals next door, Lou’s Food Bar. Pickup from Vesper Lounge, 233 E. 7th Ave on November 24.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Lone Tree is open 11 am – 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Dine-in: Full Dinner Menu & Thanksgiving Dinner. $45 per person.
To-go: Heat & Eat (Cold) Perry’s Individual ($45) or Family-Style Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 ($139) available Tuesday, November 23 – Thursday November 25. Ready to Eat (Hot) Thursday, November 25 only. 3 lb. Encrusted Prime Rib add-on available.
Luca
Luca is offering a Thanksgiving feast To Go with a rustic Italian twist. This meal serves two and includes finishing instructions so you can eat whenever you please.
The festive menu includes:
Porchetta and au jus
Three Cheese Cavatelli
Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
House Ciabatta Bread
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Pickup from Luca – 711 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203 on Wednesday, November 24 between 2-5PM. Priced at $60 per person.
Citizen Rail
Citizen Rail is offering a Thanksgiving prix fixed meal priced at $75 per person.
Osteria Marco
Osteria Marco is offering a Thanksgiving For 2 package ($110). Pickup from Osteria Marco (1453 Larimer St.) on November 24 between 12-4PM. The menu includes:
- Slow Roasted Rosemary Pork Loin
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Grilled Broccolini
- Panzanella Stuffing with House Ciabatta, Italian Sausage and Sage
- Baked Rigatoni with San Marzano Tomatoes, Ricotta and Parmesan
- Apple Crumble Cannolis
Tavernetta
Tavernetta is offering Thanksgiving pies and libations for pickup on November 23 and 24.
- Pumpkin & Red Kuri Squash Pie
- Honey & Toasted Almond Pie
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Wine Packs
- Cocktail Packs
Restaurant Olivia
Restaurant Olivia is offering Thanksgiving a la carte to go menu items for pickup on November 23 and 24 from 12 pm – 4 pm.
- Two Pie Meal Package: Choice of 1 savory pie, 1 sweet pie, salad and choice of 1 bottle of wine
- Family Feast Package: Choice of 2 savory pies, 2 sweet pies, salad, your choice of two bottles of wine and a handmade candle from owner Heather Morrison
- Small Take-and-Bake Lasagna
- Large Take-and-Bake Lasagna
- Stuffed Turkey
- Beef Bourguignon
The Rotary
The Rotary is offering Thanksgiving family meal for four ($75) for pickup on November 24.
The meal includes:
- Rotisserie Chicken Thighs for Four
- Your Choice of Two Sides (Jamine Rice, Roasted Vegetables, Sweet Potato Hash, or Smashed New Potatoes
- Your Choice of Salad (Baby Arugula or Baby Greens Salad)
- The Rotary Sauce Trio (Chimichurri, Peri Peri, and Aji Verde)
- Half-Dozen Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is offering a 3-Course Thanksgiving Feast. $42.95 for Adults and $15.95 for Children.
Quality Italian
Quality Italian is offering their full menu and holiday specials all season long.
Bistro Vendôme
Bistro Vendôme has various Thanksgiving to go items including Hors D’oeuvres, Mains (like Boeuf Bourguignon, Confit de Canard and so forth). Available for pickup on November 23 and 24 from 12 pm – 5:30 pm.
Hideaway Steakhouse
Hideaway Steakhouse in Westminster will be open Thursday, November 25th from Noon – 8 pm. They will be offering a Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Roasted Prime Strip Loin and several other features from their Signature Menu. Reservations highly recommended.
Table Mountain Grill and Cantina
Table Mountain Grill and Cantina in Golden is offering their regular menu and holiday specials available. Breakfast: 7am – 10am. Lunch & Dinner: 11am – close.
Salt & Grinder
Salt & Grinder is offering a Thanksgiving Salumi & Burrata Board ($20) featuring their housecured bresaola & lonza, Genoa salami and house made burrata served with grilled ciabatta bread and seasonal mostarda. Available for pickup on November 24 from 11 am – 3 pm.
Russell’s Smokehouse & Green Russell
Russell’s Smokehouse & Green Russell is offering Thanksgiving To Go priced at $65 per person and pickup on November 24. The menu includes:
- The low and slow smoked menu includes:
- Smoked Whole Turkey
- Smoked Pumpkin Puree with Brown Butter and Sage
- Turkey Gravy
- Mac & Cheese
- Braised Collard Greens
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Dinner Rolls
- Our famous Old Fashioned Apple Pie
Bamboo Sushi LoHi
Bamboo Sushi LoHi is offering Thanksgiving holiday eve pick up platters are available for pre-order through Monday, November 22nd for pick up on Wednesday, November 24th between 3:30pm-7:30pm.
The Bamboo Favorites Platter includes the following:
Green Machine Roll x2
Sunset Roll x2
Big Island Roll x1
Friday the 13th Roll x1
Hoki Poki Box x1
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice x1
Spicy Albacore Crispy Rice x1
Each Classic Platter includes the following:
California Roll x2
Avocado Roll x2
Cucumber Roll x2
Salmon Roll x1
Tuna Roll x1
Assorted Nigiri with Yakumi (10pc)
Includes 2 pieces of each:
Ora King Salmon with orange, olive oil, lemon zest & sea salt
Hawaiian Kanpachi with yuzu & truffle salt
Big Eye Tuna with tosa soy & fresh wasabi
Sockeye Salmon with fresh wasabi
Shiromi with herb chimichurri
Assorted Nigiri with Yakumi (20pc)
Includes 4 pieces of each:
Ora King Salmon with orange, olive oil, lemon zest & sea salt
Hawaiian Kanpachi with yuzu & truffle salt
Big Eye Tuna with tosa soy & fresh wasabi
Sockeye Salmon with fresh wasabi
Shiromi with herb chimichurri
The Kitchen American Bistro
The Kitchen American Bistro – Denver is offering Thanksgiving dine-in on November 25 from 12 pm – 5:30 pm. Priced at $75/per person, $35/12 & under.
Guests select their own starters, mains & desserts.
From tender Milk Bread Rolls, Roasted Leek & Mushroom Dressing to the show stopping Pumpkin Pie with gingersnap crust & brown sugar-meringue & pepita-ginger brittle our menu is crafted to delight.
Le Bilboquet
Le Bilboquet is offering a Thanksgiving Menu on Thursday, November 25th, 2021, from 11am-8:45pm.
They will be featuring an assortment of entrees and old favorites. This menu will be $85 per person, with a special children’s menu which will be $30 per child.
Wildflower
Wildflower is offering a Thanksgiving Meal for 2 ($120, serves 2) for pickup on November 23 or 24 from 11 am – 4 pm.
Select one of three entrée options, serves TWO adults:
Brined, Roasted turkey breast, GF
Brined, Roasted turkey leg/thigh, GF
Smoked Butternut Squash “Steak”, V,GF
Meal includes:
Wildflower Salad, V, GF
Wildflower Foccacia, V
Lamb Chorizo and Brioche Stuffing
Butternut Squash Cannelloni, V
Gooseberry Chutney, V, GF
Dessert:
Pumpkin Tiramisu, V
Bottle of Mead
Steuben’s Thanksgiving Pies
Secret Sauce Executive Pastry Chef Michael Kurowski has created two unique pie options for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Choose between a Spiced Cherry & Cranberry Galette ($35), a Pumpkin Chai Pie ($30) or one of each.
Add on a pint of house made Steuben’s ice cream for a perfect end to your holiday meal.
Available for pickup on November 22 and 23.
The Kitchen American Bistro
The Kitchen American Bistro in Denver and Boulder are offering a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu priced at $75/per adult and $35/12 & under.
To start:
- Welcome Plate chicken liver mousse, brie, fig jam, pickles, toast
- Cold Water Oysters (gf) mignonette, cocktail, lemon +16.50pp
First Course – choice of:
- Harvest Salad (gf,v) greens, apple, pecan, goat cheese, cranberry-serrano vinaigrette
- Fire-Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque (gf,v) creme fraiche, herb oil, spiced pepitas
Main – choice of:
- Roasted Turkey cranberry chutney, roasted turkey gravy, herb whipped potatoes, roasted leek & wild mushroom dressing
- Roasted Red Kuri Squash (gf, v) sage-brown butter, pecans, cranberry, blue cheese, sorghum
Sides for the table
- Milk Bread Soft Rolls (v) whipped butter
- Roasted Butternut Squash (gf, v) apple, labna, walnut, date molasses
- Seared Brussels Sprouts (gf) dates, spanish chorizo, ricotta salata, sherry vinegar reduction
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes (gf, v) burnt maple, toasted swiss meringue
- Braised Greens (v) miso-brown butter, lemon, crispy onions
Swweets – Choice of:
- Pumpkin Pie (v) gingersnap crust, brown sugar-meringue, pepita-ginger brittle
- Apple Dumplings (v) vermont cider-salted caramel
They are also offering a Thanksgiving to go menu for pickup between 11am-3pm on Wednesday, November 24th. The a la carte menu includes:
- 14-16 pound Green Circle Turkey (gf) -12.95 pound (75 deposit required, balance due at pickup)
- Roasted Leek & Wild Mushroom Dressing (v) – serves 4-6 -20.95
- Herb Whipped Potatoes (gf,v) – serves 4-6 – 15.95
- Roasted Turkey Gravy qt – serves 4-6 – 12.95
- Cranberry Chutney qt (gf,v+) – serves 4-6 – 13.95
- Pumpkin Pie (v) – gingersnap crust, brown sugar-meringue, pepita-ginger brittle – 29.95
Mehak India’s Aroma
Mehak India’s Aroma is open regular hours from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Somebody People
Somebody People is offering a $65 per person Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu on November 25 from 2 pm – 7 pm.
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer has the following Thanksgiving offerings or pickup on November 25 from 12 pm – 5 pm. Preorder by November 23.
Thanksgiving To Go Family Style ($300)
- Colorado raised Thanksgiving Turkey 12-14 lbs
- Family Style Sides: house-made cranberry sauce, smashed red potatoes with creme fraiche and chives, corn bread stuffing with fennel sausage and dried fruit, oven roasted yams with maple bourbon butter and sage, brussels sprouts with brown butter bacon lardons and pepita seed butter
Thanksgiving To Go Per Person ($55 per person, 2 person minimum)
- Local Greens Salad- shaved vegetables, crispy quinoa, local honey vinaigrette
- Turkey Dinner: Dark and light meat turkey, turkey jus, house-made cranberry sauce, smashed red potatoes with creme fraiche and chives, corn bread stuffing with fennel sausage and dried fruit, oven roasted yams with maple bourbon butter and sage, brussels sprouts with brown butter bacon lardons and pepita seed butter
- Dessert: Pumpkin Pie
Edible Beats
Edible Beats is offering the following Thanksgiving to Go items for pickup or delivery on November 23 and 24.
Traditional Thanksgiving ($48)
Barber’s All Natural Turkey prepared Two-Ways served with
Marble Rye Stuffing
Cranberry & Pomegranate Orange Relish
Brussels Sprout & Chopped Kale Salad
Choice of Potato
Choice of Vegetable
Gluten Free Thanksgiving ($48)
Barber’s All Natural Turkey prepared two-ways, served w/
Cranberry Orange Chutney
Cornbread w/ Maple “Butter”
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes w/ Celery Root Gravy
Roasted Vegetables with Caper Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie w/ Coconut Vanilla Cream\
Vegan Thanksgiving ($36)
Stuffed Acorn Squash served with / Cranberry Orange Chutney
Cornbread w/ Maple “Butter”
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes w/ Celery Root Gravy
Roasted Vegetables with Caper Vin
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie w/ Coconut Vanilla Cream
Denver Milk Market
Denver Milk Market is offering Thanksgiving to Go ($250) for pickup on November 24 from 2 pm – 5 pm. The package includes:
- Local Turkey (marinated & defrosted–ready to cook)
- Turkey Gravy
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Mac & Cheese
- Cranberries
- Classic Stuffing
- Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions
- French Bread & Herbed Butter
- Choice of Pie
The Bindery
The Bindery is offering a Thanksgiving Package To Go ($400, serves 8 – 10 people) for pickup on November 24 and 25.
The menu includes:
- 2-16lb. rosemary + sage whole roasted turkey + gravy
- cranberry – apple – ginger relish
- wild mushroom + italian sausage stuffing
- brussels sprouts + speck gratin
- black garlic mashed potatoes + bourbon mashed sweet potato
- parsnips, pears, peas + caramelized onions
They also have an a la carte menu of pies and sides including
- pumpkin ginger pecan
- apple pear caramel
- chocolate chess pie
- truffle mac + cheese
- kale salad
- potato buns
- artisan sourdough
Aquarium Restaurant
Aquarium Restaurant – Downtown Denver is taking reservations for November 25
Thanksgiving in Boulder 2021
Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado in Boulder is offering a Thanksgiving buffet. $35 per child 4-12 years old; $75 per adult.
Frank’s Chophouse Boulder
Frank’s Chophouse Boulder is open 11am – 10pm on November 25.
Full menu + Thanksgiving Specials featuring CAB Prime Rib, Braised Lamb and Three Bird Roulade.
Thanksgiving in Vail 2021
Gessner Restaurant and Bar
Gessner Restaurant and Bar at Grand Hyatt Vail is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 12 pm – 6 pm. Adults $75 per person, Children 1-12 pay your age.
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Online Services
Omaha Steaks
You can build your own, ready to cook Thanksgiving dinner with Omaha Steaks. They ship nationwide or you can pickup at location closest to you.
Ready to Cook Thanksgiving for 4 ($129); for 6 ($149.99 – $179.99) or for 8 ($199.99).
Thanksgiving Mains include Whole Basted Turkey; Spiral Sliced Ham; Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast; Pecanwood Smoked Flank Ham; Fully Cooked Breast.
Some sides and sweets that they offer are family-sized smashed red potatoes; green bean casserole; family-sized whipped sweet potatoes; brussels sprouts with bacon & shallots; pumpkin pie; pecan pie; caramel apple tartlets and more.
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma has a number of Thanksgiving items that can be delivered to you including:
- Fresh Free-Range Turkeys
- Pre-Roasted Turkeys
- Smoked Turkeys
- Stuffed Turkeys
- Assorted Brie Appetizers
- Prepared Turkey Gravy
- Mushroom and Herb Stuffing
- Potato Gratin with Thyme and Fontina Cheese
- Sweet Yam Casserole
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Cranberry Chutney
- Southern Baked Pumpkie Pie
Some items like the turkeys are shipped overnight from the supplier and is not eligible for rush shipping. For Thanksgiving Delivery, order by November 20, 2020, 11:59pm PT, for delivery on November 25.
Harry & David
Harry & David has a Thanksgiving Turkey Feast ($229) which can be shipped to you:
The menu incluldes:
- Ready-to-heat oven-roasted turkey (10 lb)
- Apple sausage stuffing (1 lb 14 oz)
- Creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon (1 lb 12 oz)
- Brown sugar sweet potatoes (1 lb 15 oz)
- Pumpkin Cheesecake [New York-style pumpkin layered cheesecake], 2 lb
- Classic turkey gravy (13.5 oz)
- Spiced cranberry chutney (1 lb)
- Net Weight: 19 lb 6 oz
The turkey is fully cooked and brined, creating a light pink color similar to smoked meats. Arrives frozen and will need to thaw two to three days before reheating and serving.
Harry & David also has many other items for your Thanksgiving meal including:
- Spiral-Sliced Ham
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
- Gourmet Ham Dinner
- Parmesan Creamed Spinach
- Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie
- Zucchini and Corn Casserole and much more!
Hello Fresh
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Feast specialty box which features all of the ingredients and step-by-step directions to cook two chef-curated entrée options – Traditional Turkey or Beef Tenderloin – plus an assortment of sides, a decadent dessert, and an optional appetizer starting at $16.99 per serving.
Traditional Turkey ($169.89 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 8-10 and features Roast Turkey with a Garlic-Herb Butter Rub and Classic Gravy. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Classic Gravy with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts, and Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
Beef Tenderloin ($134.95 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 4-6 and features a Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sherry Thyme Jus. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Beef Gravy, and Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
The Thanksgiving Feast is available for preorder now through November 18 or while supplies last, with delivery beginning on November 16.
Blue Apron
Meal-kit delivery service Blue Apron is offering a Full Thanksgiving Dinner Menu that serves 6-8 and is available for delivery the weeks of 11/8, 11/15, or 11/22. Order by 11/17 and schedule your delivery for 11/22 or 11/23.
The kit includes:
- Savory Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fried Rosemary & Pumpkin Seeds
- Apple Crumb Pie with Warming Spices & Almonds
- Garlic & Herb Gravy
- Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with Romano & Chives
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Ginger & Spicy Maple Syrup
They also have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu including:
- Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto with Fried Sage & Walnuts
- Four Cheese & Truffle Honey Flatbread with Mushrooms & Kale
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