Thanksgiving in Minneapolis-St. Paul provides a diverse array of dining options, from upscale sit-down dinners to casual brunches and convenient turkey-to-go selections. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic turkey feast, a unique brunch twist, or an effortless meal at home, the restaurants in the Twin Cities have something for everyone.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 28.
Thanksgiving Minneapolis – Saint Paul 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the 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, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Mara
Mara in Minneapolis is offering a traditional Thanksgiving buffet inspired by Mediterranean flavors. The pricing is set at $145 for adults and $45 for kids.
Nordic Village at Riva Terrace
Nordic Village at Riva Terrace in Minneapolis is offering a traditional Thanksgiving Day menu featuring a three-course experience. The first course includes butternut squash soup with maple and sage and a kale salad with cranberries, feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, and pomegranate and balsamic vinaigrette. For the main course, guests can enjoy oven roasted turkey with traditional gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted yams with rosemary, brown butter, and honey, sourdough stuffing with bacon and roasted apple, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized onions and Marcona almonds. Dessert options include Dutch apple pie and pecan pie. Pricing is $175 for adults and $80 for kids 12 and under.
Jensen’s Food & Cocktails
Jensen’s Food & Cocktails in Eagan is offering a limited prix-fixe menu for Thanksgiving. The regular menu will not be available on this holiday.
6Smith
6Smith in Wayzata is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet with reservations available from 11 AM to 5 PM. The pricing is set at $76.95 for adults and $36.95 for children aged 5 to 12, while kids 4 and under can eat for free. A $10 per guest credit card hold is required for reservations, which will be charged if not canceled by noon on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Redstone American Grill
Redstone American Grill in Eden Prairie and Minnetonka are offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring traditional favorites alongside seasonal Granite City originals. The buffet includes sliced roasted turkey breast with gravy, sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, crisp apple salad, dinner rolls with honey herb butter, stout-braised pot roast, salmon Béarnaise, garlic-mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed corn succotash, and both pumpkin and pecan pie. Pricing is set at $34.99 per person.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill in Eden Prairie invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving with dine-in and takeout options. The menu features traditional roasted turkey with sautéed green beans, miso mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, and ginger-yuzu cranberry sauce. For a unique twist, Kona offers the Macadamia Nut Turkey, which includes a macadamia nut-crusted turkey breast with shoyu cream sauce. Guests can complete their meal with pumpkin pie and a Pumpkin Spiced Old Fashioned. The Thanksgiving specials are available from November 28 to December 1. For those celebrating at home, Kona Grill offers a Thanksgiving to-go package, including two Macadamia Nut Turkeys, one Traditional Roasted Turkey, one kids’ roasted turkey, and a pumpkin pie.
Granite City Food & Brewery
Granite City Food & Brewery in Eagan and Maple Grove are offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring traditional favorites alongside seasonal specialties. The buffet includes sliced roasted turkey breast with gravy, sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, crisp apple salad, dinner rolls with honey herb butter, stout-braised pot roast, salmon Béarnaise, garlic-mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed corn succotash, and pumpkin and pecan pie. Pricing is $34.99 per person.
Tullibee at Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis is offering
Tullibee at Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis is offering a prix-fixe, family-style Thanksgiving dinner. This meal features shared starters, sides, mains, and desserts. The cost is $65 per person, and service will begin at 2 PM, running through 7:30 PM. A 20% service charge, 2% back of house kitchen staff fee, and 3% credit card processing fee will be applied to all orders.
FireLake Grill House Mall of America in Bloomington is offering
FireLake Grill House at Mall of America in Bloomington is offering a prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner with a FireLake twist on traditional dishes. Pricing is $48 per adult and $20 per child, ages 6–12. Menu highlights include:
- Winter Bibb Salad with Asian pears, yellow beets, goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette
- Slow-Roasted Wild Acres Turkey with giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, apple and orange sage dressing, and more
- Choice of pie: cherry, apple, or pumpkin with Grand Marnier whipped cream
ninetwentyfive in Wayzata is offering
ninetwentyfive in Wayzata is offering two Thanksgiving options: a brunch buffet and a dinner buffet. Both options include holiday favourites such as Honey Baked Virginia Ham, Pumpkin Ravioli, and a Seafood Bar. The brunch buffet will be served from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, and the dinner buffet from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Pricing is $70 for adults and $28 for children ages 4–10.
Birch’s on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub in Long Lake is offering
Birch’s on the Lake in Long Lake is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 10 AM to 6 PM. Guests can enjoy the meal in either the Supperclub or the Brewhouse, both offering scenic views of the lake. Pricing is $75 per adult and $28 for children aged 12 and under.
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