This Thanksgiving, Raleigh restaurants are serving a mix of traditional turkey dinners and Southern-inspired seasonal menus. From neighbourhood favourites to refined downtown dining rooms, there are many ways to celebrate. If you plan to dine out or want inspiration for your own meal, this guide highlights where to enjoy Thanksgiving in Raleigh.
Thanksgiving in America is Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Thanksgiving Raleigh 2025: 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.
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The Willard in Raleigh is presenting a rooftop Thanksgiving buffet from 2 PM to 7 PM for $60 per adult and $25 for children 12 and under. The spread features turkey and ham carving stations, honey and cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and other holiday favourites, with views of the downtown skyline. Football games will be shown in the ballroom throughout the afternoon.
Fleming’s Steakhouse – Raleigh is open from 11 AM offering a two-course Thanksgiving menu starting at $59 per guest. Entrée options include filet mignon, USDA Prime bone-in ribeye, or mixed herb-roasted turkey, each served with a starter and traditional sides.
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar – Glenwood Place in Raleigh is serving a three-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu for $60 per person. The menu blends signature NAPA dishes with fall flavours and offers optional wine pairings for a festive dining experience.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Raleigh is offering a smoked turkey feature for $49 per person, served with mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish, and bread. Starters include honey crisp apple salad or butternut squash soup, with optional pumpkin cheesecake for $10. Children’s plates are $19, and to-go options are available November 26–27.
Fairview Dining Room in Durham is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet in the President Ballroom, priced from $60 to $130 per person. Two seatings are available: 1 PM to 3:30 PM and 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Guests can enjoy a selection of traditional holiday dishes, desserts, and seasonal specialties in an elegant setting.
Irregardless in Raleigh is offering a $60 Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu featuring seasonal farm-fresh ingredients with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. The holiday menu blends comforting classics with plant-based dishes, served in the warm and welcoming atmosphere that has defined the café since 1975.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Raleigh is open from 11 AM to 8 PM, serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $52 per person and $25 for children. Starters include Caesar salad, market greens, or shrimp and lobster bisque, followed by hand-carved roasted turkey with sweet onion apple stuffing, brown gravy, and cranberry relish. Diners can select two sides, such as garlic mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, and finish with dessert options like cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise or crème brûlée.