Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Here is a list of restaurants and businesses in Ottawa that have special Thanksgiving Ottawa 2020 offerings this year.
Of course, any support to local businesses is appreciated in these times. 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.
Dine In
Grill 41 @ Lord Elgin Hotel
Grill 41 at the Lord Elgin Hotel is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner at $54 per person on Oct 11 & 12.
- Welcome sparkling toast and chef’s amuse bouche
- Harvest beet soup with painted crème fraise or Quick pickled heirloom carrot, pecans, aged goat cheese and fried leeks with rocket greens
- Lord Elgin’s traditional turkey dinner with the trimmings marble mashed potato and seasonal harvest vegetables or Roasted Prime Rib of beef with yorkshire pudding, red wine glaze, blue cheese compound butter, marble mashed potato and seasonal harvest vegetables
- Chef’s Thanksgiving dessert selection
Chances R Restaurant
Chances R Restaurant is offering Thanksgiving Table d’hôte Features on Oct 8 – 12 (noon till 8 pm) ($30):
- Chef salad with balsamic vinaigrette
- Roast turkey with stuffing, honey glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy
- Choice of homemade pumpkin pie or coconut cream pie
Lunch & Dinner Menu only available on Thursday and Friday. There are also Thanksgiving weekend features.
The Shore Club
The Shore Club is offering Fall Thanksgiving features as well as the regular menu from Oct 9 – 12.
KIN Vineyards
KIN Vineyards is offering a Thanksgiving menu ($39.55) from Oct 9 – 11. They do not have reserved seating but they do have seating for approximately 80 people and you could bring your chairs and/or tables, or a blanket for a cozy picnic. Everything is conducted outdoors. You can preorder through their website.
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet has individual and family Thanksgiving meals for dine-in or to go.
Turkey To Go Ottawa
Brookstreet Hotel
The Brookstreet Hotel is offering Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner To Go ($249) which serves 10 ppl. Available on Oct 10 & 11.
- A whole roasted free range turkey (15 -18 lbs)
- Thyme & confit garlic bread stuffing (1kg/2.2lbs)
- Gratin dauphinoise potato made with cream and emmental cheese
- Medley of maple glazed carrot, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, dried cranberries and spiced pecans
- Steamed green beans (1kg/2.2lbs)
- Cranberry Compote (500mL)
- Turkey Giblet Gravy (1L)
Occo Kitchen
Occo Kitchen is offering Turkey to Go in two packages: 5 ppl ($130) or 10 ppl ($225 ppl). These include Roasted Ontario Tom Turkey; Sliced Turkey Breast And Roasted Leg; Glazed Carrots – Seasonal Vegetables; Buttermilk Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes; Savoury Stuffing – Spiced Orange & Cranberry Chutney – Turkey Drippings Gravy; and Thanksgiving Pie.
Red Apron
Red Apron is offering 1/2 Turkey Dinners or Turkey dinners for 2 only. If your bubble is bigger, you can order multiple dinners for 2, and multiple half turkey dinners.
One Half of a Butter & Herb Basted Local Turkey with all the Trimmings!
Includes Savoury Apple & Sage Stuffing, Mixed Seasonal
Vegetables, Mashed Sweet & White Potatoes with Pecan Crumble,
House Made Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
$139 | Feeds 6-8
Turkey Dinner for 2
Includes Savoury Apple & Sage Stuffing, Mixed
Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes,
House Made Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
$39 | Feeds 2
Thanksgiving menu items are available for pre-order and pick up in their retail store on Friday October 9 (9am – 5pm) and Saturday October 10 (9am – 4pm).
Epicuria
Epicuria is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner Package which serves 6 people ($150).
- Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Artisan Bread Herb Stuffing
- Dominion City Beer Gravy
- Upper Canada Cranberry Compote
- Classic Potato Gratin
- Heirloom Carrots, Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts
- Lemon Parsley Pesto
- Overbrook Honey Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Deadline for orders is Monday October 6th. Curbside Pick-up 9:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday October 10th.
Farm Boy
Farm Boy is offering Ham or Turkey Dinner packages ($149.99). Pickup in store (Oct 9 – 11), advance purchase required, limited quantities available.
- Ontario Glazed Ham (4-5 kg), along with Maple Mustard Glaze and Honey Mustard Sauce, both made in the Farm Boy Kitchen.
- Brined and Fully Cooked Turkey from Hayter’s Family Farm (Dashwood, Ontario) – 4-5 kg, along with Farm Boy Turkey Gravy and Farm Boy Cranberry Ginger Sauce, both made in the Farm Boy Kitchen.
- Choice of 4 sides: Autumn Smash (butternut squash, carrots, and parsnips); Chive Mashed Potatoes; Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing; Roasted Beets; Roasted Brussels Sprouts; Roasted Carrots; Roasted Tri-Colour Potatoes; or Sweet Potato Mash.
SupperWorks
SupperWorks has a Thanksgiving Dinner Package ($169) which serves 6 – 8 people.
This package includes Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce as your main along with the following sides; Maple-Crumble Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Traditional Bread Stuffing, Low-Carb Cauliflower Sauté, Parmesan-Parsley Peas & Corn, Rosemary Focaccia and Gravy. For Dessert you’ll enjoy a Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie.
NEXT
NEXT is offering a Thanksgiving Turkey to Go package priced at $205 serving up to 10 ppl. Available Oct 10, 11 & 12 for pickup between 3 – 5 pm.
Play Food Wine
Play Food Wine is offering Thanksgiving Dinner takeout priced at $35 per person. Available for takeout only, Thursday October 8th-Saturday October 10th
Baccannalle
Baccannalle is offering Jerk Turkey or Apple-Spiced Turkey – full, vegan and gluten-free options in individual or family size meals. Sides and desserts are also available.
Parlour
Parlour is offering Thanksgiving Turkey takeaway packages for pickup or delivery on Friday Oct 9, 10, or 11. The Whole Turkey Package ($190) includes:
- 9-12 Pound Whole Roasted Turkey
- Sausage & Apricot Bread Stuffing
- Baked Rideau Pines Squash with Alska maple syrup
- Brussels Sprouts with chilies wine, bacon and / or toasted pumpkin seeds
- Buttermilk and Chive Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce with orange
Soca Kitchen
Soca Kitchen is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner Package ($150) featuring
- 1/2 buttered roast local turkey (breast and leg)
- savoury chicken liver | prunes & pine nut stuffing
- apple celery + walnut | fennel pollen | crema salad
- black garlic mashed potatoes
- homemade cranberry orange sauce
- pumpkin pie
Meatings
Meatings is offering Thanksgiving Feasts and Smoked Half and Whole Turkeys.
BTP Smoquehouse
BTP Smoquehouse is offering Thanksgiving dinner for 4 or 8 people.
Epicuria Food Shop & Catering
Epicuria Food Shop is offering Thanksgiving Family Thanksgiving package for six; Turkey entrée for one; as well as a la carte options.
Orchard View Ottawa
Orchard View Ottawa is offering Thanksgiving Packages: $125 which serves 2 – 4 people; and $249 which serves 8 – 10 people. Pickup October 10-12 12pm-3pm.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods is offering Festive Feasts, Classic Roast Turkey Breast Dinners, Whole Turkey, Sides, Desserts and more. Please check your local Whole Foods to see what is offered as offerings may vary by location.
Thyme and Again
Thyme and Again is offering various Thanksgiving packages, sides and more.
Take Another Bite
Take Another Bite is offering Thanksgiving Dinner set menu ($125 for 4 ppl).
Corner Peach
Corner Peach is offering Thanksgiving feasts ($115 serving 4 – 5 people).
KIN Vineyards
KIN Vineyards is offering a Thanksgiving menu ($39.55) from Oct 9 – 11. They do not have reserved seating but they do have seating for approximately 80 people and you could bring your chairs and/or tables, or a blanket for a cozy picnic. Everything is conducted outdoors. You can preorder through their website.
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet has individual and family Thanksgiving meals for dine-in or to go.
DIY Ideas
Jo-Jo’s Pizzeria
Jo-Jo’s Pizzeria offers DIY pizza kits, sundae, nacho + poutine kits.
Ishina Distinguished Indian Cuisine
Ishina in Napean is offering appetizer platters, desi-style indian soft tacos kits, naan kits and more this Thanksgiving weekend.
Jacobsons
Jacobsons has a variety of gourmet options for your celebration from pies, cheeses and more. See their dedicated Thanksgiving selection.
Alternative Takeout
Das Lokal Kitchen & Bar
Stoked
Aperotivo (Kanata)
Desserts
La Provence Bakery
The Cupcake Lounge
Donate
Food banks in Ottawa are in great need of donations during these difficult times. Please consider making a donation this holiday season or anytime during the year.