If there’s one thing people love about Syracuse, it’s the food! So where better to spend the one day a year dedicated to eating? Whether you’re alone, spending the day with loved ones, in town for a brief stay, or your dog ate your holiday dinner – just know you have options in ‘Cuse to gobble up your best Thanksgiving meal. Here is a list of local restaurants open or offering take out and ready to serve up deliciousness on Thanksgiving:

*Note: Most take-out options require pre-ordering and sit-down options require reservations. Check each restaurant for their process. 

Thanksgiving Dinner in Syr

Bella Domani - Take-out only. Offering roast turkey and roast beef dinner options and a holiday cookie platter. You must schedule your order at least 48 hours in advance. Pick-up cold on Wednesday or hot and ready to go on Thursday

The Brewster Inn- Take-out only on Tuesday and Wednesday. This ala carte menu allows you to choose exactly what you and your guests want. They are offering a cooked or uncooked turkey option with all sides and desserts already cooked. You can also order a plated dinner for one. All orders or changes must be completed by November 22nd. 

Brian's Landing - Take-out only. Reserve your fully prepared Thanksgiving dinner including a 10 lb. turkey, corn bread stuffing, maple glazed root vegetables, and more by November 22nd. Serves 10-12 people. Pick up on Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Cathy's Corner Café - Take-out only. Select from two turkey sizes, serving 8-10 or 4-6 plus sides, or choose the individual sliced turkey dinner and sides. Orders must be placed by November 22nd.

Collegian Hotel & Suites - Dine-in only. Make your reservation for the Collegian's annual traditional turkey dinner buffet at their Salt Restaurant & Bar between 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on Thursday.

Craftsman Wood Grille & Taphouse - Dine-in or take-out. Dine-in is already sold out, and take-out has limited availability, so place your order now. Orders serve 8-10 people with turkey, sides, and dessert. Take-out orders must be picked up between 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Thanksgiving.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Take-out only on Tuesday and Wednesday. Featuring a pit-roasted turkey, this popular barbecue spot is offering a deluxe package with turkey, sides and two pies to serve 8-12 people or a half-turkey deluxe package that serves 3-5 people. Choose their flying solo package for only the turkey and homemade gravy. The final day to order is November 20th.

Eleven Waters - Dine-in and take-out. Celebrate in person with a traditional Thanksgiving buffet including a carving station, traditional sides, desserts, and festive drinks. Bring the holiday flavors to your home instead. The last day to place your to go order is November 24 with a pickup time on Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

Erma's Island - Take-out only. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their dinner special that includes turkey, ham, mac and cheese, rice and peas, pie from Cake Bar, and more. You can also order items a la carte to add some Jamaican flavor to your family table. Feeds 12 people. Pre-orders end November 21. Pick up at their stand in Salt City Market on Wednesday between 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

Fireside by the River - Dine-in only. There are two seating times at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm where you can enjoy a carved prime rib, turkey, or ham with butternut squash, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. Make your reservation today.

The Inn of the Seasons - Dine-in and take-out. Offering a Thanksgiving Dinner Special with all your turkey day favorites, as well as a large selection of starters, salads, and entrees including filet mignon, maple horseradish glazed pork chop, baked haddock gratin, ravioli platter, and more! Pick-up will be between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Karen's Catering at Attilio's Restaurant - Take-out only. Includes a 20lb roasted turkey, potatoes, sides, apple pie, and pumpkin pie, to serve 8-10 people. Orders must be placed by November 20th. Pick up hot and ready between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Limp Lizard - Pick-up only. Offering pit-smoked turkey dinners with 2 sides, dinner rolls, and gravy at their Onondaga Blvd location. Additional sides and desserts may be purchased. Pick up cold on Wednesday or hot on Thanksgiving Day from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Mona Lisa's Ristorante - Dine-in or take-out. Dine-in offers either an a la carte menu or buffet options at 11:45 pm – 2:00 pm & 3:45 pm. Make your reservation online to reserve your spot. Take-out is available cold to take and warm on Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm or hot dinners to go curbside on Thursday from 11 am - 12:00 pm. 

Persimmons Restaurant - Take Out only for sides and desserts. Sides include cheddar hash brown casserole, traditional sage stuffing, green bean casserole, and more. For dessert, choose between pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie or an apple crisp-half pan and chocolate cream pie. Orders must be placed by November 23 with pick up Wednesday between 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Tassone's Wine Garden- Dine-in is available and features an all-you-can-eat turkey dinner as well as an additional holiday menu with prime rib, chicken parmesan, and more. Make your reservation in advance to ensure availability.

 

Additional Thanksgiving Treats

Just looking for something sweet this Thanksgiving? What about breakfast to kick-off your day of eating? We've got options available for those as well!

Cafe Blue - Offering classic pies including cherry, blueberry, lemon meringue, and more. Order an apple cranberry or pumpkin loaf in addition to chocolate chip cookies, caramel cheesecake, or French Macaron boxes. Place your order before November 25 to pick up on Wednesday between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Cake Bar - Place an order for something sweet. They offer a variety of pies in apple crumb, chocolate pecan, caramel banana, and more plus a pumpkin roll or assorted boxes. Pick up on Wednesday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The Curd Nerd - Get a cheese & charcuterie board to add to your Thanksgiving spread with cheeses, jam, crackers, and more. Select less than 3 people up to more than 15 people. Limited order available. Pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday,

The Mixing Bowl - Order your Thanksgiving desserts and breads and choose from a large selection of pies, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, quiches, dinner rolls or stuffing bread mix. Pre-orders must be placed by November 22nd. Pick ups will be Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The Patisserie - Located in Skaneateles, The Patisserie will be available for preorder for your Thanksgiving Day. Serving up fresh breads and pies, orders accepted through Saturday, November 23rd for pick up Wednesday, November 27th.

She Fancy Catering - Make your Thanksgiving easier by placing an order for pick-up or delivery. Order appetizers, sides, grazing boards, sandwich boards, or a butter bundle. Place your order before November 18 to get it in time for the holiday.

Sugar Blossom Cake Shop - Build a dessert table at your holiday gathering by ordering pies, cakes, French Macarons, cream tarts & flourless cakes, dessert trays, and other treats. Pick ups are Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sugar Grove - Place a pie order with this new to Syracuse bakery this season. Choose from apple, chocolate cream, peanut butter, or pumpkin pies or a pumpkin cream cheese roll.

The Sweet Praxis - Bring a delicious holiday pie in flavors like sweet potato, blushing apple, peanut butter buckeye, or maple pumpkin or a Thanksgiving baked good for breakfast. Your family will love a Thanksgiving Danish, pumpkin coffee cake, thanksgiving croissant, or quiche. The last day to order is November 22 for pickup on Wednesday.

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